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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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Gunshots in Kano as traders protest erection of shops in 'congested market'
"We gathered here registering our dismay but the government deployed masked security agents shooting in the air to scare us." The post Gunshots in Kano as traders protest erection of shops in 'congested market' appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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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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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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SDGs: NTI commences training for 925 teachers in 36 states, FCT
The National Teachers’ Institute is training the teachers on key thematic areas in the 2021 Capacity Building Workshops for teachers under the Sustainable Development Goals
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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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One dead in Osun road accident
The bus was carrying eight males, 10 females and two male children when the accident occurred, an official said The post One dead in Osun road accident 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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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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Perversion of Justice: Supreme Court nullifies Nigerian lawyer’s conviction
The Lagos State High Court had, in April 2018, convicted and sentenced the Senior Advocate of Nigeria to 30 days’ imprisonment for trying to pervert the course of
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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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INTERVIEW: How electoral defeats to Shagari affected Awo – Folu Olamiti
Folu Olamiti worked at the Nigerian Tribune for 32 years during which he covered Obafemi Awolowo's electioneering campaigns in the Second Republic before becoming editor of the Ibadan-based
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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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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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Ex-South African President Zuma granted leave to appeal imprisonment ruling
The former president, who will remain on medical parole, was sentenced to 15 months imprisonment by the Constitutional Court. The post Ex-South African President Zuma granted leave to appeal imprisonment ruling 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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Police arrest suspected drug dealer, 11 others in Jigawa
Mr Shiisu said the suspect, a resident of Ringim town, was arrested on December 16 when the police raided a black spot in the area. The post Police arrest suspected drug dealer, 11 others in Jigawa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Troops apprehend 16 migrant bandits, eliminate scores in Benue, Nasarawa, Taraba - DHQ
The troops also recovered 16 different types of arms and 61 different calibres of ammunition while 13 kidnapped civilians were rescued during the operations. The post Troops apprehend 16 migrant bandits, eliminate scores in Benue, Nasarawa, Taraba - DHQ appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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51 Nigeria-listed companies fail to pay dividends in at least five years
Beer-maker Champion Breweries last paid a dividend in 1986, Golden Guinea Breweries 1997, Livestock Feeds 2001 and Union Dicon 2001. The post 51 Nigeria-listed companies fail to pay dividends in at least five years 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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Another Super Eagles star injured ahead AFCON tournament
The gangling striker appears to be out in the race for a place in the Super Eagles final squad to Cameroon The post Another Super Eagles star injured ahead AFCON tournament appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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PSC cancels retirement extension of Buhari’s former security detail
The Police Service Commision says the service elongation of Abdulkarim Dauda, a former Chief Personal Security Officer (CPSO) to President Muhammadu Buhari, did not follow due
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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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EFCC probes trending audio tape on Malami's alleged compromise of corruption cases
EFCC says the claims about AGF, Mr Malami's influence on EFCC and his alleged practice of compromising the commission's cases are unsubstantiated. The post EFCC probes trending audio tape on Malami's alleged compromise of corruption cases appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Lewis Hamilton Knighted In Year-End Royal Honors
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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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Popular cryptocurrency Floki to build State of The Art School in Nigeria
Floki sets itself apart from other cryptocurrencies not only because of its unique PlayToEarn NFT gaming metaverse but also because of its charitable projects, beneficial to everyday people in
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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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Nigerian weightlifters return home with nine medals
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Court orders Dubai ruler to pay $734 million in divorce case
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