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This brings to nine the number of immunisations approved to fight the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The post COVID-19: WHO approves new vaccine for emergency use appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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NPFL: Akwa United begin title defence against Kano Pillars
The Oriental Derby in Aba is arguably the star fixture among the matchday 1 pairings The post NPFL: Akwa United begin title defence against Kano Pillars 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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Another Fayemi appointee resigns to contest for Ekiti governorship
Mr Faparusi conveyed his resignation to Governor Kayode Fayemi in a letter dated December 14 The post Another Fayemi appointee resigns to contest for Ekiti governorship appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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U.S govt to build capacity for 170 Nigerian journalists
According to Mr Attoh, when fake news is disseminated by media professionals, "it could have annoying consequences." The post U.S govt to build capacity for 170 Nigerian journalists appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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How Federal Medical Centre paid N229 million to “ghost workers”, diverted N8.3 billion — Audit report
The office of the Auditor-General of the Federation, in the 2019 report, said these financial offences could translate to loss of government funds and/or diversion of public
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Lagos community laments lack of potable water, infrastructure
The Lagos State Water Corporation has ceased supplying water to the community for over eight months despite charging residents exorbitant water bills monthly for the irregular and often interrupted public water supply, a youth leader
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Armed forces Reform: Minister receives committee report
"The minister assured the committee of his readiness to study the recommendations toward achieving improved service delivery..." The post Armed forces Reform: Minister receives committee report appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Evans: Prosecution closes case in alleged billionaire kidnapper's trial
"Another week later the same man called me and demanded $2 million for his release. I shouted because I have never seen that kind of money before." The post Evans: Prosecution closes case in alleged billionaire kidnapper's trial appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Banditry: Experts authenticate Turji's letter, say notorious kingpin troubled, frustrated
Bello Turji is originally from Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara State The post Banditry: Experts authenticate Turji's letter, say notorious kingpin troubled, frustrated 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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ANALYSIS: What next if Buhari fails to sign Electoral Amendment Bill?
Mr Buhari had one month window to assent to the Electoral Act Amendment Bill transmitted to him by the National Assembly on 19 November. The post ANALYSIS: What next if Buhari fails to sign Electoral Amendment Bill? appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Senate in closed-door session to discuss Electoral bill
President Muhammadu Buhari had written both chambers of the National Assembly on Tuesday declining assent to the Electoral Act Amendment Bill. The post Senate in closed-door session to discuss Electoral bill appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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How I was kidnapped, tortured by Evans – Businessman
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God loves himself more than he loves us (1), By Femi Aribisala
God never does anything for us. He does all things for Himself. We often include God in our personal agendas. For instance, we say: “Give me my thing for God’s sake.” Or “Leave me alone for Christ’s sake.” “Truly, these times of ignorance God overlooked, but now commands all men everywhere to
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Perversion of Justice: Supreme Court nullifies Nigerian lawyer’s conviction
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DJ Obi, DJ Lambo, others thrill Lagos funseekers at Margarita Festival
The festival also featured performances from top artists like Avala, Fave and Ruger . The post DJ Obi, DJ Lambo, others thrill Lagos funseekers at Margarita Festival 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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Gunmen kill 20 people in fresh attack in Kaduna
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Nigerian stocks close flat as trade volume falls 30%
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#NoEmpathy: Osinbajo, Lawan, others attend Buhari's son's Katsina ceremony but fail to visit victims of banditry
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Nigerian weightlifters return home with nine medals
The Nigerian lifters won four out of the 10 gold medals at the Commonwealth qualifiers The post Nigerian weightlifters return home with nine medals appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Fuel Subsidy Removal: NLC plans national protest Feb 1
The labour union would hold protest rallies in all the 36 states of the country on January 27, against the subsidy removal. The post Fuel Subsidy Removal: NLC plans national protest Feb 1 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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CBN endorses appointment of Abdullahi as new FBN Holdings chairman
Until last February the director and head of CBN’s Banking Supervision unit, Mr Abdullahi has varied experience in bank crisis resolution, financial regulation as well as academia aside from being an
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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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Kano APC crisis: Court reaffirms sack of exco loyal to Ganduje
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Osun Assembly passes N129.7bn 2022 appropriation bill
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