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The Amotekun operatives reportedly held the cows after acting on distress calls from farmers. The post Soldiers, Amotekun clash over seized cows appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Corruption: EFCC, ICPC targeted mostly low, middle level officials in 2021– U.S. govt
The report said despite the charges brought against some serving and former high-level officials by the EFCC and ICPC, the organisations focused more on low and middle level corrupt officials in
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Appeal Court restrains AGF, others over execution of Electoral Act amendment judgement
The AG had, shortly after the Federal High Court in Umuahia delivered the judgement, on March 22, foreclosed possible appeals by the vowing to promptly enforce the verdict by deleting 84 (12) of the newly amended Electoral
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Criminal case filed against Ramaphosa, but CR rejects 'tender fraud' report
President Cyril Ramaphosa has come out fighting this weekend, after he was accused of flouting tender processes in Free State - for a company HE founded.
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U.S. approves $1 billion arms sale to Nigeria
According to a statement Thursday by the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency, the equipments are to cost Nigeria about $997 million. The post U.S. approves $1 billion arms sale to Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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2023: Wike pledges to tackle insecurity, poverty
Mr Wike, who expressed confidence that the PDP would win the presidency in the next election, said that the APC has failed in tackling insecurity and economic security. The post 2023: Wike pledges to tackle insecurity, poverty appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Women's participation in politics, low shameful – official
The official said women's participation in politics has never gone beyond six per cent across the three tiers of governments. The post Women's participation in politics, low shameful – official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Joy as Goje empowers constituents with 500 tricycles, 1000 motorcycles
Senator Muhammad Danjuma Goje is a true hero in the area of fighting poverty in his senatorial district and Gombe State as a whole The post Joy as Goje empowers constituents with 500 tricycles, 1000 motorcycles appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigeria's statistician-general, Simon Harry, is dead
Mr Harry was appointed by President Buhari in August 2021 to succeed Yemi Kale as statistician-general of the federation. The post Nigeria's statistician-general, Simon Harry, is dead appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Two Anambra lawmakers defect to PDP
Douglas Egbuna and John Nwokoye dumped the APC and APGA for the PDP. The post Two Anambra lawmakers defect to PDP appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Ochanya: Court postpones judgement on lecturer accused of raping, causing death of minor
Mr Ogbuja and his fugitive son, Victor, who are both maternal relations of the deceased, were accused of serially raping and causing the death of 13-year-old
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Strike: ASUU, NITDA again at loggerheads over UTAS
NITDA said there are critical functionalities that have to be implemented, tested and passed before UTAS can be considered to meet the agency’s due diligence requirements The post Strike: ASUU, NITDA again at loggerheads over UTAS appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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2023: Rivers APC governorship aspirants zone seat to Riverine-Ijaw
To ensure the victory of the APC, the aspirants also resolved to collapse their campaign structures to support whoever emerges the party's flagbearer after primaries. The post 2023: Rivers APC governorship aspirants zone seat to Riverine-Ijaw appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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NFF commends Super Falcons 2-2 draw against Olympic champions, Canada
Olympic champions, Canada, barely escaped defeat as they pulled level with the Super Falcons in the 88th minute The post NFF commends Super Falcons 2-2 draw against Olympic champions, Canada appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Alleged $1.6m Fraud: EFCC has case against RCCG pastor, Judge rules
The EFCC had charged the defendant, an oil marketer and an assistant pastor of RCCG, City of David Parish, Victoria Island, Lagos, alongside his oil firm, Peak Petroleum Industry Nigeria Ltd, before the
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UCL: Benzema seals semi-final ticket as Real Madrid oust gallant Chelsea
Benzema after scoring a hat trick in the first leg against Chelsea followed with a crucial goal in the second leg for Real Madrid The post UCL: Benzema seals semi-final ticket as Real Madrid oust gallant Chelsea appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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2023: Ekweremadu alleges plot to exclude him from governorship race
Mr Ekweremadu's campaign organisation says it has a court document seeking to halt the governorship ambition of the senator on grounds of zoning. The post 2023: Ekweremadu alleges plot to exclude him from governorship race appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Wrongful Dismissal: Court orders Airtel to pay former employee N160 million
“It is against the international best practice as well as international labour standard to lay off a performing staff without justifiable reasons,” said the judge. The post Wrongful Dismissal: Court orders Airtel to pay former employee N160 million appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Lagos govt shuts hospital after controversial death of woman during childbirth
The agency took the step after a Twitter user, Trimple Mchaty, shared how his pregnant wife died in the hospital on March 29. The post Lagos govt shuts hospital after controversial death of woman during childbirth appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Insecurity: Four million people to face severe food crisis in Nigeria's North-east soon - UN
The humanitarian organisation says of the 8.4 million estimated population in need of humanitarian assistance in the North-east, about 4.1 million, representing 51.19 per cent of them, are expected to experience severe pain of food insecurity
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Over 100 killed in fresh attacks on Plateau communities
The fresh attacks were carried out in some communities in Kanam and Wase LGAs of the state. The post Over 100 killed in fresh attacks on Plateau communities appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Buhari pardons ex-Governors Dariye, Nyame serving jail terms for corruption; 157 others
Joshua Dariye and Jolly Nyame, convicted for corruption, were pardoned on health and age grounds when they still have several years to complete their jail
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U.S. Marine Raiders train Nigerian naval officers on counterterrorism, others
The training is part of the annual Joint Combined Exercise and Training between the U.S. and Nigerian Special Forces. The post U.S. Marine Raiders train Nigerian naval officers on counterterrorism, others appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Insecurity: Why military lacks sufficient funds to fight terrorists, bandits, others - Lawmaker
The lawmaker said a large chunk of defence spending is recurrent with little for capital and overhead expenditures. The post Insecurity: Why military lacks sufficient funds to fight terrorists, bandits, others - Lawmaker appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nokia to pull out of Russian market amid Ukraine war
With about 90,000 employees globally, the decision to leave Russia is expected to affect about 2,000 workers. The post Nokia to pull out of Russian market amid Ukraine war appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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How Landwey is delivering its projects amidst time lags, economic challenges
“Landwey is internationally recognized for its excellent practice, innovation, designs and its customer-centric approach to providing quality service” The post How Landwey is delivering its projects amidst time lags, economic challenges appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Mother, 3-year-old daughter murdered in Kebbi
The deceased, Sadiya Idris, 25, and daughter, Khadijah, 4, were reportedly killed on Sunday night at her residence at Labana Rice Mills Area in Sani Abacha Bypass road, Birnin Kebbi by yet to be identified
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Gunmen invade mosque, kill traditional ruler in Taraba community
The attack in Maisamari town comes days after gunmen raided several villages in Gassol and Karim Lamido's local government areas in the northeast region. The post Gunmen invade mosque, kill traditional ruler in Taraba community appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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INEC publishes details of candidates for Osun governorship election
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