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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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35-year-old emerges new Chile president
Both candidates were from outside the centrist political mainstream that has ruled Chile since the return to democracy in 1990 The post 35-year-old emerges new Chile president appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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EXCLUSIVE: Why Remi Babalola resigned as chairman of FBN Holdings
The CBN has invited Mr Babalola to a meeting to discuss the reasons he gave for his decision. The post EXCLUSIVE: Why Remi Babalola resigned as chairman of FBN Holdings appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Libyan elections postponed, new date expected within 30 days – UN envoy
Ms Williams said she had heard “time and again the overwhelming desire of Libyans to go to the ballot box.” The post Libyan elections postponed, new date expected within 30 days – UN envoy appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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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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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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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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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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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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NDLEA arrests 226 drug traffickers, seizes 4.777kg of tramadol
“The fight against drug abuse and trafficking should not be left in the hands of the NDLEA alone, parents should always monitor their children.” The post NDLEA arrests 226 drug traffickers, seizes 4.777kg of tramadol appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Customs grants suspicious N79 billion import waivers, snubs auditor-general
The agency granted a N78.5 billion waiver to companies and a N17.2 million waivers to staff of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The post Customs grants suspicious N79 billion import waivers, snubs auditor-general appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Two die in Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway accident
An official said a Mack truck lost control due to brake failure and overspeeding and rammed into a vehicle which caused a pile-up of six vehicles. The post Two die in Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway accident appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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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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#NoEmpathy: Osinbajo, Lawan, others attend Buhari's son's Katsina ceremony but fail to visit victims of banditry
“It (the Yusuf Buhari ceremony) amounts to spitting on the graves of those innocent citizens killed by bandits," a Katsina-based activist
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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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Popular cryptocurrency Floki to build State of The Art School in Nigeria
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Electoral Bill: Over 73 senators ready to override Buhari's veto - Lawmaker
Mr Buhari's rejection of the electoral bill has been condemned by civil society organisations. The post Electoral Bill: Over 73 senators ready to override Buhari's veto - Lawmaker appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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APC to set-up sub-committee on budgeting ahead National Convention
The APC holds its national convention in February 2022. The post APC to set-up sub-committee on budgeting ahead National Convention appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Why Yoruba actor, Damola Olatunji, was arrested, charged to court in Lagos
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NPFL: Akwa United begin title defence against Kano Pillars
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Electoral Bill: Override Buhari’s veto, NBA urges National Assembly
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Nigerian university suspends four students for ‘assaulting’ fellow student
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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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New minister vows to tackle Mambilla Power Project in one year as Senate confirms appointment
Muazu Sambo, who hails from Taraba State, was appointed minister by President Muhammadu Buhari last Tuesday. The post New minister vows to tackle Mambilla Power Project in one year as Senate confirms appointment appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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51 Nigeria-listed companies fail to pay dividends in at least five years
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SSS hands over four suspected illegal oil dealers, truck to EFCC
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Undeterred by bombings during his Maiduguri visit, Buhari says Nigeria in 'final phase' of tackling insurgency
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COVID-19: Nigeria records 828 new cases Saturday
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