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N1bn Libel Suit : Court orders NBTE boss, Bugaje, to open defence
The judge ordered the NBTE boss to open his defence in the libel case after the plaintiff, Bilkisu Sannusi, of the Budget Office of the Federation, concluded her testimony. The post N1bn Libel Suit : Court orders NBTE boss, Bugaje, to open defence appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Zee World launches dance reality show in Nigeria
The dance reality show is a fusion of Nigerian and Indian dance. The post Zee World launches dance reality show in Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Lagos govt pays N1.1bn to retirees
An official said the state government had paid an accrued pension of N39 billion to 10,380 retirees of the state from May 2019 to date. The post Lagos govt pays N1.1bn to retirees appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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2023: Umahi picks APC presidential nomination form
Mr Umahi says he will replicate the prudent management of the state's resources which enabled him to transform Ebonyi into the administration of the country, if elected as president. The post 2023: Umahi picks APC presidential nomination form appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Wimbledon champion Becker jailed for 30 months over bankruptcy
Becker was owing creditors almost 50 million pounds but he did not heed the warning and chance he was given. The post Wimbledon champion Becker jailed for 30 months over bankruptcy appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Soludo mourns campaign media aide, Joe Anatune
The governor said Mr Anatune's sacrifices during his electioneering campaign were not only exceptional but highly commendable. The post Soludo mourns campaign media aide, Joe Anatune appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Delta govt warns against IPOB sit-at-home-order in Asaba
IPOB has been enforcing sit-at-order in the South-east to put pressure on the Nigerian government to release their detained leader, Nnamdi Kanu, who is being prosecuted for alleged
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2023: Agege APC leaders buy nomination form for Lagos Speaker
The APC fixed the cost of nomination and expression of interest forms for states' houses of assembly at N2 million. The post 2023: Agege APC leaders buy nomination form for Lagos Speaker appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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I'll appoint Minister of Stomach Infrastructure if elected president – Fayose
Mr Fayose says as much as tarring roads and providing other infrastructure was good, they would not be sufficient for hungry citizens. The post I'll appoint Minister of Stomach Infrastructure if elected president – Fayose appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Dangote truck driver killed, vehicles set ablaze in Delta
“We are not going to allow any hoodlum under the guise of IPOB or ESN to come to Delta,” the police commissioner said. The post Dangote truck driver killed, vehicles set ablaze in Delta appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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2023: NANS threatens to disrupt APC, PDP’s primaries over strike
Confirming the threat in a telephone interview with PREMIUM TIMES, Mr Asefon described Nigerian politicians as “callous, wicked, selfish and irresponsible.” The post 2023: NANS threatens to disrupt APC, PDP’s primaries over strike appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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It's not easy combining governorship duties with presidential ambition - Bala Mohammed
"It is not easy to be in all places at the same time but I am doing it for you because we have to put Bauchi on the map," Mr Mohammed says. The post It's not easy combining governorship duties with presidential ambition - Bala Mohammed appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Fintech start-up wins SelectUSA tech pitch contest
The annual SelectUSA Investment Summit connects qualified companies with U.S. economic development organizations to facilitate business investment and job creation. The post Fintech start-up wins SelectUSA tech pitch contest appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Civil defence, army arrest rail line vandals in Enugu
“The suspects were arrested after a sustained surveillance and intelligence gathering.” The post Civil defence, army arrest rail line vandals in Enugu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Buhari signs three bills to tackle money laundering, terrorism financing
The president described the bills as being in tandem with this administration’s commitment to fighting corruption and illicit financing activities, as well as critical to the governance agenda and the development of
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Death toll rises in Lagos building collapse
The incident happened when the residents had gone to bed, according to NEMA. The post Death toll rises in Lagos building collapse appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigeria and IMF’s roseate outlook, By Uddin Ifeanyi
From its closure of borders, through to its sundry bans on importation of diverse commodities, the message has been, if not of a predilection for autarchy, then of a clear preference for dirigisme. A messianic leader, dubious of the intentions of the private sector, has strengthened the
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EXCLUSIVE: What I know about Umaru Dikko’s failed abduction in London – Ex-diplomat
“In all my interactions with the British authorities, I stood my ground that the federal government of Nigeria had nothing to do with the abduction of Dikko.” The post EXCLUSIVE: What I know about Umaru Dikko’s failed abduction in London – Ex-diplomat appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Police speak on killing of PDP Chieftain in Akwa Ibom
The State Police Public Relations Officer, Odiko Macdon, spoke about Mr Ntefre death in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria. The post Police speak on killing of PDP Chieftain in Akwa Ibom appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Lagos, Abuja, Kano, others to experience heavy rainfall in next three days - NiMet
“The rain is expected to be accompanied by strong winds, lightning and thunder," NiMet says. The post Lagos, Abuja, Kano, others to experience heavy rainfall in next three days - NiMet appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Five feared killed as gunmen attack Anambra community
A resident of the area, told PREMIUM TIMES that the gunmen opened fire on some persons drinking in a beer parlour. The post Five feared killed as gunmen attack Anambra community appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Polytechnic lecturers threaten to down tools
A union official said they have scheduled a meeting in Abuja on May 4, where they will take a decision on the strike. The post Polytechnic lecturers threaten to down tools appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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EXCLUSIVE: Former Speaker of the House of Reps arrested, detained
Mrs Etteh was removed from her leadership position in the House of Representatives in October 2007 after her colleagues accused her of contract fraud. The post EXCLUSIVE: Former Speaker of the House of Reps arrested, detained appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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UPDATED: Mob lynches Sokoto college student over alleged blasphemy
The student identified only as Ms Deborah was alleged to be protesting against the uncontrolled sharing of messages on a school WhatsApp group believed to be dedicated only for academic
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SERAP sues Nigerian govt for failing to protect, rescue train attack victims
Terrorists on March 28 attacked the AK9 Abuja–Kaduna train, killing at least nine people, wounding several others, and abducting an unknown number of passengers. The post SERAP sues Nigerian govt for failing to protect, rescue train attack victims appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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IPOB: Nigerian govt amends charges against Nnamdi Kanu
The amendment follows the earlier ruling of the court dismissing eight of the 15 counts filed against the IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, by the federal government. The post IPOB: Nigerian govt amends charges against Nnamdi Kanu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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2023: Sylva to commence consultations as group buys APC presidential nomination form for him
"But I'm very happy and pleased by this gesture. So what I will do now, I will not give you a straight answer right now. But I'm really thankful for what you have done because I need to consult my constituency and consult leaders of this
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Residents of Sokoto communities lament being made to pay for water from public boreholes
Residents at Shuni and Mahe communities are purchasing water from boreholes built by a lawmaker via the Zonal Intervention Projects. The post Residents of Sokoto communities lament being made to pay for water from public boreholes appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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In Nigeria, Ramadan continues Sunday, Eid-el-fitr is Monday - NSCIA
The NSCIA, headed by the Sultan of Sokoto, Saad Abubakar, said this in a tweet Saturday evening. The post In Nigeria, Ramadan continues Sunday, Eid-el-fitr is Monday - NSCIA appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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National Secretary: SDP South-west leaders reject Agunloye’s appointment
The South-west leaders of the SDP say Mr Agunloye has been duly suspended from the party and cannot be appointed into any position in the party. The post National Secretary: SDP South-west leaders reject Agunloye’s appointment appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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