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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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CCT can’t justify N400 million paid to contractors – Audit Report
The audit report raises concerns about likely “diversion of the funds or payment for work not done” at the CCT. The post CCT can’t justify N400 million paid to contractors – Audit Report appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Police rescue 3-month-old baby abducted by bandits in Zamfara
He said that the victim was abducted from Ruggar Tudu village in Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara. The post Police rescue 3-month-old baby abducted by bandits in Zamfara appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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APC to set-up sub-committee on budgeting ahead National Convention
The APC holds its national convention in February 2022. The post APC to set-up sub-committee on budgeting ahead National Convention appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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How justice ministry diverted, mismanaged N113.2 million in 2019 - Audit Report
The suspicious expenditures, according to the audit report, ranged from misapplication of funds meant for capital projects, misappropriation of funds, to payment of contractors without supporting
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Yuletide: Lagosians to get free bus rides
"Free bus commuter services would be offered to Lagosians on the to TBS, Oshodi to Abule Egba and Lagos Badagry Expressway BRT corridors on both days." The post Yuletide: Lagosians to get free bus rides appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigerian stocks head into second day of flat trade with N3.2 billion loss
The all-share index closed at 42,388.57, dropping 6.14 basis points. The post Nigerian stocks head into second day of flat trade with N3.2 billion loss appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Police commission approves promotion of 8,204 senior officers
Two of the officers were promoted to Deputy Inspectors General (DIGs). The post Police commission approves promotion of 8,204 senior officers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigerian state passes child protection bill but declines to regulate age for marriage
The lawmaker said any provision in the bill that was in contrast to Islamic principles and law, the culture of the Hausa, Fulani people was erased. The post Nigerian state passes child protection bill but declines to regulate age for marriage 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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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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Four die in Lagos-Ibadan expressway accident
An official said the incident occurred at 3:40 p.m. and was caused by the driver of the truck, who was over-speeding The post Four die in Lagos-Ibadan expressway accident appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Omicron: As COVID-19 cases surge, European nations tighten restriction measures
Europe has recorded over 89 million cases and 1.5 million Covid-related deaths in total. The post Omicron: As COVID-19 cases surge, European nations tighten restriction measures appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Naira gains at official market
Currency dealers at the black market in Uyo, said they exchanged the naira again at N568.00 to a dollar and sold at N572.00. The post Naira gains at official market 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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Amidst Colombia’s economic growth, experts fear some global risks
The Colombian market still emerged strongly from all sorts of unrest and other types of marketing risks. The post Amidst Colombia’s economic growth, experts fear some global risks appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Gov Uzodinma presents N381 billion 2022 budget to Imo Assembly
The Imo budget is made up of N96 billion recurrent expenditure and N284 billion capital expenditure. The post Gov Uzodinma presents N381 billion 2022 budget to Imo Assembly appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Soldiers tortured my son to death, says police officer
The army denies the accusation. The post Soldiers tortured my son to death, says police officer appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Lagos Assembly approves Sanwo-Olu's N18bn loan request
The loan has a single-digit interest rate with a repayment period of 30 years. The post Lagos Assembly approves Sanwo-Olu's N18bn loan request appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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My husband left me because I gave birth to twins – Woman
“My husband abandoned me and my babies in the hospital because his tradition abhors twins and any woman who delivers a baby through Cesarean section.” The post My husband left me because I gave birth to twins – Woman appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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IPI: Buhari congratulates Premium Times E-I-C, Daily Trust GM on election
Premium Times reported how Mr Mojeed emerged as the President of the prominent body of journalists and media professionals. The post IPI: Buhari congratulates Premium Times E-I-C, Daily Trust GM on election appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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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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Buhari writes NASS, declines assent to Electoral Act Amendment Bill
Mr Buhari says the provision of direct primaries in the Bill violates the spirit of democracy. The post Buhari writes NASS, declines assent to Electoral Act Amendment Bill appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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OAU VC, Ogunbodede, others escape ‘assassination’ as land-grabbers allegedly lay siege
However, the Ile-Ife community has denied the allegation, cautioning the university management against throwing the community into “avoidable crisis.” The post OAU VC, Ogunbodede, others escape ‘assassination’ as land-grabbers allegedly lay siege 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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Naira stable at official market
The currency strengthened at the parallel market. The post Naira stable at official market 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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Ekiti 2022: Bamidele woos APC members, speaks about relationship with Gov Fayemi
Mr Bamidele urged the leadership of the party to give the ticket to a popular candidate. The post Ekiti 2022: Bamidele woos APC members, speaks about relationship with Gov Fayemi 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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EPL: Martinelli scores twice as Arsenal crush Leeds United
The Gunners’ major target this season is Champions League qualification, and they are very much on track. The post EPL: Martinelli scores twice as Arsenal crush Leeds United appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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