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The witness said his family paid $420,000 in three tranches of $200,000, $200,000, and $20,000 to Evans before his release The post How I was kidnapped, tortured by Evans – Businessman appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Buhari and the electoral law, By Reuben Abati
It is now confirmed: President Muhammadu Buhari has withheld assent to the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, 2021 as forwarded to him by the National Assembly on November 19. Yesterday, there were speculations as to whether or not the President had complied with the provisions of Section 58 (4) of the
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Gunshots in Kano as traders protest erection of shops in 'congested market'
"We gathered here registering our dismay but the government deployed masked security agents shooting in the air to scare us." The post Gunshots in Kano as traders protest erection of shops in 'congested market' 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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Comedian Lafup takes ‘Faaji experience’ to Ibadan this December
Lafup, who has been a connoisseur of many shows in the city, says the concert tagged ‘The Faaji Experience’, will pay homage to Ibadan, a town that embodies the spirit of Faaji. The post Comedian Lafup takes ‘Faaji experience’ to Ibadan this December appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Fayemi meets Buhari, says President right to reject amended Electoral Act
Mr Fayemi says Nigerians should commend President Buhari for rejecting amended Electoral Act. The post Fayemi meets Buhari, says President right to reject amended Electoral Act appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Agric ministry expresses 'regrets' after failing to account for N48 billion
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) also failed to remit almost N3 billion naira to the federal government purse in 2018. The post Agric ministry expresses 'regrets' after failing to account for N48 billion appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Why I was suspended by Ikoyi Club - Alakija
Mr Alakija said a fellow club member, Ashish Gajarr, videoed him without his consent. The post Why I was suspended by Ikoyi Club - Alakija 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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Hockey: Federation invites 60 players to camp for Africa Cup of Nations
Baba Ndana Abdullahi will be in charge of the coaching crew. The post Hockey: Federation invites 60 players to camp for Africa Cup of Nations 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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Why court declared Ronke Odusanya's estranged baby daddy wanted
Ronke Odusanya and Jago are in court for several reasons including the welfare of their daughter, Oluwafifehanmi, whom they welcomed in 2019 The post Why court declared Ronke Odusanya's estranged baby daddy wanted appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nembe Spill: Investigation stalled as Aiteo allegedly 'bars' Bayelsa committee over media inclusion
Aiteo reportedly says the inclusion of media was not allowed in the statute books that listed the participants in a JIV. The post Nembe Spill: Investigation stalled as Aiteo allegedly 'bars' Bayelsa committee over media inclusion appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Gunmen kill 20 people in fresh attack in Kaduna
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EPL: Martinelli scores twice as Arsenal crush Leeds United
The Gunners’ major target this season is Champions League qualification, and they are very much on track. The post EPL: Martinelli scores twice as Arsenal crush Leeds United appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Four die in Lagos-Ibadan expressway accident
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Regulators, Bayelsa govt disagree on cause of Nembe oil spill
“It will be inaccurate to draw a conclusion without seeing the leak point. In an investigation it is called evidence-based conclusion,” an official of Beyelsa State Government says. The post Regulators, Bayelsa govt disagree on cause of Nembe oil spill appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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AFCON 2021: CAF uneveil 63-man match officials’ list with one Nigerian
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Another Super Eagles star injured ahead AFCON tournament
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Alleged Murder: Court admits Dowen College students to bail
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Nigeria records 500% increase in COVID-19 infections in 2 weeks - NCDC
The NCDC attributed the 500 per cent increase in infections in the country to the COVID-19 Delta and Omicron variants The post Nigeria records 500% increase in COVID-19 infections in 2 weeks - NCDC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigerian state passes child protection bill but declines to regulate age for marriage
The lawmaker said any provision in the bill that was in contrast to Islamic principles and law, the culture of the Hausa, Fulani people was erased. The post Nigerian state passes child protection bill but declines to regulate age for marriage appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Fani-Kayode's ex-wife accuses him of flouting court order granting her access to their children
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COVID-19: Lagos drives surge as Nigeria registers 1,584 new infections
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We're in final phase of fight against Boko Haram -- Buhari
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Ikoyi Club suspends Alakija over alleged assault, abuse
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Insecurity: 70 travellers reportedly abducted in Kaduna
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Dark clouds, By Wole Olaoye
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Audit report knocks FIRS over questionable payments, other irregularities
The tax body raised payment vouchers totaling N138.5 million that were not supported with relevant documents in violation of extant rules. The post Audit report knocks FIRS over questionable payments, other irregularities appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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