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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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Direct party primaries: Our nervous anxiety and why President Buhari is right, By Ogaga Ifowodo
The news dominating the headlines now is President Buhari’s refusal of assent to the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2021. While the bill includes other important provisions aimed at patching up our admittedly rageddy electoral process — electronic transmission of results, for instance — it is the
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Two die in Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway accident
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Kano APC crisis: Court reaffirms sack of exco loyal to Ganduje
The court had on 30 November sacked the APC factional exco loyal to Mr Ganduje and declared the one loyal to Ibrahim Shekarau as validly elected. The post Kano APC crisis: Court reaffirms sack of exco loyal to Ganduje appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Ignoring COVID-19 will just perpetuate it, WHO warns
"Although everyone is tired of hearing about COVID-19 and its restrictions, we need to face an undeniable fact…the virus is still very much present among us..." The post Ignoring COVID-19 will just perpetuate it, WHO warns appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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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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Anambra Election: Court nullifies Andy Uba’s candidacy, orders APC to refund Moghalu’s N22.5 million
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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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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EXCLUSIVE: Why Remi Babalola resigned as chairman of FBN Holdings
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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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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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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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INTERVIEW: How electoral defeats to Shagari affected Awo – Folu Olamiti
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How I was kidnapped, tortured by Evans – Businessman
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35-year-old emerges new Chile president
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CBN endorses appointment of Abdullahi as new FBN Holdings chairman
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Undeterred by bombings during his Maiduguri visit, Buhari says Nigeria in 'final phase' of tackling insurgency
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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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Police rescue 3-month-old baby abducted by bandits in Zamfara
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Senate in closed-door session to discuss Electoral bill
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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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Gunmen attack Katsina villages, kill seven, kidnap others
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SDGs: NTI commences training for 925 teachers in 36 states, FCT
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Buhari writes NASS, declines assent to Electoral Act Amendment Bill
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Reps pass 2022 budget, jack up estimates to N17.12 trillion
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Nigerian university suspends four students for ‘assaulting’ fellow student
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Not enough! That’s the response of Government senator Dr. Lynette Holder to the proposed $50,000 fine for any credit bureau that breaches the confidentiality of its clients. During her presentation today during debate on the Fair Credit Reporting Bill, 2021, Holder maintained the fine should be
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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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Buhari presents National Development Plan 2021-2025
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Senate approves Buhari's request to extend 2021 budget implementation year to March 2022
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