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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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Buhari and the electoral law, By Reuben Abati
It is now confirmed: President Muhammadu Buhari has withheld assent to the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, 2021 as forwarded to him by the National Assembly on November 19. Yesterday, there were speculations as to whether or not the President had complied with the provisions of Section 58 (4) of the
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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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What we'll do following Buhari's rejection of Electoral Bill - Gbajabiamila
"Whichever way it pans out, we must not throw out the baby with the bathwater and must deliver a credible and enduring electoral system to Nigerians. Every law is a living document and as long as it has breath, it must
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Police arrest suspected supplier of weapons to bandits
"I only supply weapons to bandits. I have never killed people with these weapons.” The post Police arrest suspected supplier of weapons to bandits appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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African champions Algeria beat Tunisia to win FIFA Arab Cup
Algeria added the Arab crown to the Africa Cup of Nations title they won in 2019 and will defend in Cameroon next month. The post African champions Algeria beat Tunisia to win FIFA Arab Cup appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Court stops Amaechi, Malami, BPP from awarding cargo tracking system contract
The court ordered the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) and other defendants from taking any further steps concerning the appointment of an operator for the International Cargo Tracking Note
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Alleged Murder: Court admits Dowen College students to bail
The magistrate held that the international passports of the students must be submitted to the court and they must stay within two kilometres of their residence at all times. The post Alleged Murder: Court admits Dowen College students to bail appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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JUST IN: Abuja #EndSARS panel awards N146 million compensation for police brutality
The NHRC announced the various amounts of money awarded by the #EndSARS to both deceased victims' families and survivors of rights abuses on Thursday. The post JUST IN: Abuja #EndSARS panel awards N146 million compensation for police brutality appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Army, Navy, Air Force promote 235 officers
The three outfits announced the promotions in three separate statements on Wednesday. The post Army, Navy, Air Force promote 235 officers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Osun Assembly passes N129.7bn 2022 appropriation bill
The 2022 budget christened “Budget of Sustainable Development” is N19 billion higher than that of the 2021 budget christened “Budget of Providence”. The post Osun Assembly passes N129.7bn 2022 appropriation bill appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Comedian Lafup takes ‘Faaji experience’ to Ibadan this December
Lafup, who has been a connoisseur of many shows in the city, says the concert tagged ‘The Faaji Experience’, will pay homage to Ibadan, a town that embodies the spirit of Faaji. The post Comedian Lafup takes ‘Faaji experience’ to Ibadan this December appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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COVID-19: Experts disagree over fresh restriction threat as Nigeria records highest daily infections since outbreak
The NCDC DG said that Nigerians are allowing transmission to continue in an unmitigated fashion means that there is a risk that health system might get overwhelmed, and that if such continues the government may be forced to put in place, more stringent measures, that includes restrictions of
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Nigeria's skit industry is ripe for investors -- Josh2Funny
The average income for a skit per influencer is around N4m and it is increasing by the day. The post Nigeria's skit industry is ripe for investors - Josh2Funny appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Undeterred by bombings during his Maiduguri visit, Buhari says Nigeria in 'final phase' of tackling insurgency
At least five people were killed in the explosions that occurred about one hour before President Buhari arrived in Maiduguri. The post Undeterred by bombings during his Maiduguri visit, Buhari says Nigeria in 'final phase' of tackling insurgency appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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FG reinstate Emirates schedule to Nigeria
Nigeria's aviation ministry had earlier limited the carrier’s daily flights to Abuja to a single run a week and denied approval for the airline’s winter schedule. The post FG reinstate Emirates schedule to Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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How I was kidnapped, tortured by Evans – Businessman
The witness said his family paid $420,000 in three tranches of $200,000, $200,000, and $20,000 to Evans before his release The post How I was kidnapped, tortured by Evans – Businessman appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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AFCON 2021: Osimhen ready to fly with Super Eagles in Cameroon
The 22-year who was hitherto seen as a huge doubt for the continental football tournament The post AFCON 2021: Osimhen ready to fly with Super Eagles in Cameroon appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Banditry: Experts authenticate Turji's letter, say notorious kingpin troubled, frustrated
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Insecurity: 32 persons killed by non-state actors across Nigeria last week
A review of the figure for last week shows a decline of less than 50 per cent when compared to the previous week when 69 persons were killed. The post Insecurity: 32 persons killed by non-state actors across Nigeria last week appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Makoko Killing: Group accuses Lagos govt of cover-up in prosecution of alleged killer cop
"There is no record to show that the DPP is ready to prosecute these evil doers. All efforts to get the file number from the DPP office had proved
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Take your sack in good faith, Ganduje tells embattled Kano APC exco
An Abuja High Court had on 30 November sacked the leadership of the APC faction in the state loyal to Mr Ganduje. The post Take your sack in good faith, Ganduje tells embattled Kano APC exco appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Inside Sokoto's multi-million naira school of works left to rot for years
Officials give reasons for the parlous state of Sokoto's only government-owned vocational training school. The post Inside Sokoto's multi-million naira school of works left to rot for years appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Why budding Nigerian reggae musicians are finding it hard to break even- Orits Wiliki
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Police arrest couple for allegedly selling baby for N50,000
The yet-to-be-identified buyer of the baby is now at large, the police said. The post Police arrest couple for allegedly selling baby for N50,000 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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INTERVIEW: How electoral defeats to Shagari affected Awo – Folu Olamiti
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Apart from N40bn annual budget, INEC wants N305bn to conduct 2023 elections
INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, says the proposed N305 billion is different from the N40 billion yearly budget of the electoral body. The post Apart from N40bn annual budget, INEC wants N305bn to conduct 2023 elections appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Police commission approves promotion of 8,204 senior officers
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Jigawa gov signs child protection, 2022 appropriation bills into law
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Boko Haram: Buhari seeks support at Turkey-Africa Summit
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