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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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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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Buhari presents National Development Plan 2021-2025
The new document replaces the Economic Recovery and Growth Programme, which ended in December 2020. The post Buhari presents National Development Plan 2021-2025 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Remi Babalola resigns from FBN Holdings as chairman
The exit of Mr Babalola, a former Minister of State for Finance, is coming at a time a new biggest shareholder has just emerged at the holdco. The post Remi Babalola resigns from FBN Holdings as chairman appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Ganduje won't quit APC despite crisis - Official
Rumours were rife that Mr Ganduje was meeting his supporters, making consultations and alledgedly planning to leave the APC. The post Ganduje won't quit APC despite crisis - Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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MDAs hide identities of individuals who received over N15 billion in govt transactions
The failure to disclose the identities of the beneficiaries leaves room for diversion and misapplication of public funds, says a government audit report. The post MDAs hide identities of individuals who received over N15 billion in govt transactions appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Inkblot Productions to host 10-Year anniversary gala, premiere 'Superstar' movie
The company produced 'The Wedding Party' and its sequel, both ranking first and second on the list of the highest-grossing Nigerian films of all time. The post Inkblot Productions to host 10-Year anniversary gala, premiere 'Superstar' movie appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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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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COVID-19: WHO approves new vaccine for emergency use
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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National Assembly should override Buhari's veto - Jiti Ogunye
Jiti Ogunye in his reaction said the president's reasons are not 'genuine.' The post National Assembly should override Buhari's veto - Jiti Ogunye appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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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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Police arrest cleric with human head
Police say the suspect confessed that the head found in his possession was to be used to ensure he had a better life. The post Police arrest cleric with human head 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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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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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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Kaduna govt bans social gathering in school premises
The state government says the ban is aimed at protecting school infrastructure from vandals. The post Kaduna govt bans social gathering in school premises appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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We're in final phase of fight against Boko Haram -- Buhari
President Buhari speaks during a visit to troops in Maiduguri, Borno State. The post We're in final phase of fight against Boko Haram - Buhari appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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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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Gunmen attack Katsina villages, kill seven, kidnap others
A resident of Unguwar Ibrahim Maiwada told PREMIUM TIMES that two people were killed during the attack while five women were kidnapped. The post Gunmen attack Katsina villages, kill seven, kidnap others appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Criminal case filed against Ramaphosa, but CR rejects 'tender fraud' report
President Cyril Ramaphosa has come out fighting this weekend, after he was accused of flouting tender processes in Free State - for a company HE founded.
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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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BREAKING: Titan Trust Bank takes over Union Bank
Titan Trust Bank Limited, led by Tunde Lemo, is buying 89.39 per cent of Union Bank, both companies announced Thursday. The post BREAKING: Titan Trust Bank takes over Union Bank appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Why court declared Ronke Odusanya's estranged baby daddy wanted
Ronke Odusanya and Jago are in court for several reasons including the welfare of their daughter, Oluwafifehanmi, whom they welcomed in 2019 The post Why court declared Ronke Odusanya's estranged baby daddy wanted appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Electoral Bill: PTCIJ, YIAGA, others ask NASS to resolve logjam in 30 days
President Muhammadu Buhari had in a letter to the two chambers of the National Assembly on Tuesday declined assent to the Electoral Act Amendment Bill. The post Electoral Bill: PTCIJ, YIAGA, others ask NASS to resolve logjam in 30 days 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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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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Nigeria needs N348.1 trillion to achieve five-year national development plan -- Buhari
Mr Buhari says the government is expected to provide N49.7 trillion or 14.3%, while the private sector would provide the balance of N298.3 trillion or 85.7%. The post Nigeria needs N348.1 trillion to achieve five-year national development plan - Buhari appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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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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Nigerian governors hail Buhari over new National Development Plan
Mr Buhari on Wednesday inaugurated Nigeria’s National Development Plan 2021-2025 to succeed the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP 2017-2020). The post Nigerian governors hail Buhari over new National Development Plan appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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INTERVIEW: We like being called underdogs - Sunshine Stars Coach
Coach Aiyeni says he believes in working quietly and letting the work speak The post INTERVIEW: We like being called underdogs - Sunshine Stars Coach appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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