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According to Mr Attoh, when fake news is disseminated by media professionals, "it could have annoying consequences." The post U.S govt to build capacity for 170 Nigerian journalists 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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Premium Times editor-in-chief emerges IPI Nigeria president
The General Manager, Business and Strategy of Media Trust Limited, publishers of Daily Trust, Ahmed I. Shekarau, was also elected Secretary of IPI Nigeria. The post Premium Times editor-in-chief emerges IPI Nigeria president 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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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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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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Lawyer sues Gov Abiodun over Ogun #EndSARS Report
"The report was submitted about four months ago and has since been shrouded in secrecy.” The post Lawyer sues Gov Abiodun over Ogun #EndSARS Report appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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#EndSARS: Beninese released after 14 months in jail
“After telling the police officers I bought the sachet milk and sardines, they asked me to bring out the receipts but I told them I didn’t have any." The post #EndSARS: Beninese released after 14 months in jail appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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NPFL Round-Up: Akwa United start title defence with a bang as Enyimba win Oriental Derby
That emphatic win will see Akwa United starting the season from the top of the standings The post NPFL Round-Up: Akwa United start title defence with a bang as Enyimba win Oriental Derby 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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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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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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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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EFCC arrests another suspect with 576 ATM cards in Kano
EFCC says the fresh arrest came barely two hours after securing the conviction of three suspects arrested with 1,144 ATM cards at the same airport. The post EFCC arrests another suspect with 576 ATM cards in Kano appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Christmas: Nigerian govt declares public holidays
The government declares holidays to mark Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year Day. The post Christmas: Nigerian govt declares public holidays appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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It's official! Actors Abdulateef Adedimeji, Bimpe Oyebade wed in style (Photos)
The lovers, who are in the habit of rocking matching outfits, kept their affair under wraps for almost three years. The post It's official! Actors Abdulateef Adedimeji, Bimpe Oyebade wed in style (Photos) appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Buhari arrives Maiduguri to inaugurate developmental projects
The president will commission the Muhammadu Indimi Centre for Distance Learning and an International Conference Centre. The post Buhari arrives Maiduguri to inaugurate developmental projects appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Customs Recruitment: Four persons to be employed from each of 774 LGAs - Reps
The lawmakers say each local government area is entitled to four candidates in order to ensure fairness and equality. The post Customs Recruitment: Four persons to be employed from each of 774 LGAs - Reps 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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Emir of Daura turbans Buhari’s son, Yusuf, as district head
Yusuf Buhari was turbaned by the Emir of Daura as the district head of Kwasarawa. The post Emir of Daura turbans Buhari’s son, Yusuf, as district head appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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London-based Chimera invests $50 million in Airtel Money
Chimera Investment LLC, by the announcement, joins the three to hold minority interests, while Airtel Africa retains the majority stake in the entity. The post London-based Chimera invests $50 million in Airtel Money appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Customs intercepts container suspected to be loaded with arms at port complex
The container was intercepted on Friday in one of the port’s terminals during a routine examination. The post Customs intercepts container suspected to be loaded with arms at port complex appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Without security, Nigeria's economy cannot grow, Buhari says
Amidst the killings, kidnapping for ransom has become rampant in many parts of the country. The post Without security, Nigeria's economy cannot grow, Buhari says appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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FOR THE RECORD: PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI'S LETTER TO THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY WITHHOLDING ADSENT TO ELECTORAL ACT AMENDMENT BILL
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Cultism: Fear grips students, staff of Nigerian university over strange signs
The signs, which have bended cross and four arrow heads painted with red ink, are posted on walls and boards around the campus. The post Cultism: Fear grips students, staff of Nigerian university over strange signs 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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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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Two die in Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway accident
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Soyinka urges Buhari to reopen Bola Ige's murder case
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Undeterred by bombings during his Maiduguri visit, Buhari says Nigeria in 'final phase' of tackling insurgency
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