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Electoral Bill: Senate to 'consult' House of Reps on way forward - Lawan
President Muhammadu Buhari had written to both chambers of the National Assembly on Tuesday, communicating his decision to reject the bill. The post Electoral Bill: Senate to 'consult' House of Reps on way forward - Lawan appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Gunmen attack Zamfara communities, kill two people, abduct five others
"They now frequent our villages in Garbadu and others in southern Talata Mafara area." The post Gunmen attack Zamfara communities, kill two people, abduct five others appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Kaduna: El-Rufai signs N278.5 billion budget into law
At the event, the governor said "the N278.58 billion budget will be faithfully implemented to advance public welfare and develop human capital and infrastructure. The post Kaduna: El-Rufai signs N278.5 billion budget into law appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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London-based Chimera invests $50 million in Airtel Money
Chimera Investment LLC, by the announcement, joins the three to hold minority interests, while Airtel Africa retains the majority stake in the entity. The post London-based Chimera invests $50 million in Airtel Money appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Ikoyi Club suspends Alakija over alleged assault, abuse
Mr Alakija reportedly slapped a member of the club whom he accused of disrespecting him. This led to a scuffle between the duo and disruption of peace within the club. The post Ikoyi Club suspends Alakija over alleged assault, abuse appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Court sentences smugglers of 1,144 ATM cards to prison
The defendants caught with 1,144 ATM cards pleaded guilty to the charges. The post Court sentences smugglers of 1,144 ATM cards to prison appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Takeaways from President Buhari's epic visit to Turkey, By Garba Shehu
The purpose of the President’s trip to Turkey, December 16th to 19th was to participate in the 3rd Turkey-Africa Partnership Summit, with an appealing theme: “Enhanced Partnership for Common Development and Prosperity.” Our national strategy was laid out before departure, based on a strong optimism
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Why Shangisha landlords moved to take over Magodo
The officials said they were acting on a Supreme Court judgment that mandated the Lagos State government to give back 549 plots to the original owners of the area, the Shangisha Landlord
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Agric ministry expresses 'regrets' after failing to account for N48 billion
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) also failed to remit almost N3 billion naira to the federal government purse in 2018. The post Agric ministry expresses 'regrets' after failing to account for N48 billion appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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EXCLUSIVE: Why Remi Babalola resigned as chairman of FBN Holdings
The CBN has invited Mr Babalola to a meeting to discuss the reasons he gave for his decision. The post EXCLUSIVE: Why Remi Babalola resigned as chairman of FBN Holdings appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Dark clouds, By Wole Olaoye
Every state in Nigeria should have its own ‘Amotekun’. That ought to be clear now to anyone desirous of ending the carnage by an assortment of violent gangs in the northern states. Before the creation of Amotekun, bandits and kidnappers were running riot in the Southwest, killing people at will and
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Two die in Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway accident
An official said a Mack truck lost control due to brake failure and overspeeding and rammed into a vehicle which caused a pile-up of six vehicles. The post Two die in Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway accident appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Keren and Sylvester: So similar, yet so different, By Zainab Suleiman Okino
As bad as abuse of minors is, the Nigerian factor which makes it almost impossible to bring offenders to account, leaves families of victims distraught and unable to find closure.  Such is the tragedy of the family of Keren Happuch Akpagher, a 14-year-old student of Premier Academy, Lugbe
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Soyinka urges Buhari to reopen Bola Ige's murder case
In his message, Mr Soyinka asked what had become of the president's "robust pledge" to open an enquiry into the spate of political murders across Nigeria. The post Soyinka urges Buhari to reopen Bola Ige's murder case appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Premium Times editor-in-chief emerges IPI Nigeria president
The General Manager, Business and Strategy of Media Trust Limited, publishers of Daily Trust, Ahmed I. Shekarau, was also elected Secretary of IPI Nigeria. The post Premium Times editor-in-chief emerges IPI Nigeria president appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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COVID-19: Lagos drives surge as Nigeria registers 1,584 new infections
Out of the 1,584 new infections recorded on Friday, Lagos State, the nation’s epicentre recorded 906 cases. The post COVID-19: Lagos drives surge as Nigeria registers 1,584 new infections appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Shell declares 'force majeure' on Forcados crude oil
Halt in crude shipments from Forcados is likely to affect Nigeria's oil revenue and worsen existing shortages in the international market. The post Shell declares 'force majeure' on Forcados crude oil appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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45 farmers killed in latest Nasarawa violence - Presidency
"President Buhari said the sympathies of the entire nation were with the affected families." The post 45 farmers killed in latest Nasarawa violence - Presidency appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Boko Haram: Buhari seeks support at Turkey-Africa Summit
Mr Buhari said the Boko Haram terrorist group, though fragmented by internal strife and degraded by Nigeria’s defense forces, is still active and preying on soft targets. The post Boko Haram: Buhari seeks support at Turkey-Africa Summit appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Customs grants suspicious N79 billion import waivers, snubs auditor-general
The agency granted a N78.5 billion waiver to companies and a N17.2 million waivers to staff of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The post Customs grants suspicious N79 billion import waivers, snubs auditor-general appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nasarawa State govt. bans use of charcoal
An official said that the process of producing charcoal is harmful to the environment by destroying the climate and increasing global warming. The post Nasarawa State govt. bans use of charcoal appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Governor Ayade supports power shift to Cross River South
“In 2015, I went round to campaign and in the process, I told the people to vote for me that in 2023 power will return to the south.” The post Governor Ayade supports power shift to Cross River South appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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SSS hands over four suspected illegal oil dealers, truck to EFCC
The suspected illegal oil dealers were handed over to the EFCC by the SSS in Benin City, Edo State. The post SSS hands over four suspected illegal oil dealers, truck to EFCC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Multiple bombs explode in Maiduguri ahead of President Buhari's visit
The president finally landed at the Maiduguri International airport at about 11:40 a.m. The post Multiple bombs explode in Maiduguri ahead of President Buhari's visit appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nembe Spill: Investigation stalled as Aiteo allegedly 'bars' Bayelsa committee over media inclusion
Aiteo reportedly says the inclusion of media was not allowed in the statute books that listed the participants in a JIV. The post Nembe Spill: Investigation stalled as Aiteo allegedly 'bars' Bayelsa committee over media inclusion appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Gov Masari assents to N323bn Katsina State 2022 budget
Gov Masari on November 17 presented the 2022 appropriation bill of N340.9 billion, tagged, “Budget of Economic Resilience,” before the legislative. The post Gov Masari assents to N323bn Katsina State 2022 budget appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Anambra Election: Court nullifies Andy Uba’s candidacy, orders APC to refund Moghalu’s N22.5 million
The court ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to delete Mr Uba's name from its record as a candidate in the last Anambra State governorship
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Adegoke, Brume wins Athlete of the Year awards
Both athletes had a good outing at the Tokyo Olympics. The post Adegoke, Brume wins Athlete of the Year awards appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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COVID-19: Nigeria records one death, 404 new infections Sunday
The new confirmed cases raised Nigeria’s infection toll to 223,887 cases, the fatality now stands at 2,985. The post COVID-19: Nigeria records one death, 404 new infections Sunday appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Jigawa assembly passes Child Rights Bill, expunges age limit for marriage
Nigeria adopted the Child Rights Act in 2003 to domesticate the International Convention on the Rights of a Child. The post Jigawa assembly passes Child Rights Bill, expunges age limit for marriage appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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