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President Muhammadu Buhari had written to both chambers of the National Assembly on Tuesday, communicating his decision to reject the bill. The post Electoral Bill: Senate to 'consult' House of Reps on way forward - Lawan 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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AFCON 2021: Osimhen ready to fly with Super Eagles in Cameroon
The 22-year who was hitherto seen as a huge doubt for the continental football tournament The post AFCON 2021: Osimhen ready to fly with Super Eagles in Cameroon 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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Police arrest suspected supplier of weapons to bandits
"I only supply weapons to bandits. I have never killed people with these weapons.” The post Police arrest suspected supplier of weapons to bandits appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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How I was kidnapped, tortured by Evans – Businessman
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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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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Yuletide: Lagosians to get free bus rides
"Free bus commuter services would be offered to Lagosians on the to TBS, Oshodi to Abule Egba and Lagos Badagry Expressway BRT corridors on both days." The post Yuletide: Lagosians to get free bus rides appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Why budding Nigerian reggae musicians are finding it hard to break even- Orits Wiliki
Orits Wiliki says despite the death of prominent Nigerian reggae musicians, the genre is still very much alive in Nigeria The post Why budding Nigerian reggae musicians are finding it hard to break even- Orits Wiliki 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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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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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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Despite challenges, Buhari 'steering Nigeria with uncommon dignity' - Tinubu
"Under your watch, previously abandoned infrastructure projects have been completed all over the country." The post Despite challenges, Buhari 'steering Nigeria with uncommon dignity' - Tinubu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Ex-South African President Zuma granted leave to appeal imprisonment ruling
The former president, who will remain on medical parole, was sentenced to 15 months imprisonment by the Constitutional Court. The post Ex-South African President Zuma granted leave to appeal imprisonment ruling appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Senate increases 2022 budget by N700 billion
President Muhammadu Buhari presented the 2022 budget to a joint session of the National Assembly on 7 October. The post Senate increases 2022 budget by N700 billion appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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COVID-19: Nigeria records 828 new cases Saturday
As the new confirmed cases raised Nigeria’s infection toll to 223,483 cases, the fatality toll still stands at 2,984. The post COVID-19: Nigeria records 828 new cases Saturday appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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I’ll return to farm after my tenure – Buhari
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Multiple bombs explode in Maiduguri ahead of President Buhari's visit
The president finally landed at the Maiduguri International airport at about 11:40 a.m. The post Multiple bombs explode in Maiduguri ahead of President Buhari's visit appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Buhari arrives Maiduguri to inaugurate developmental projects
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Army, Navy, Air Force promote 235 officers
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Court sentences smugglers of 1,144 ATM cards to prison
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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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COVID-19: WHO approves new vaccine for emergency use
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Premium Times editor-in-chief emerges IPI Nigeria president
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MDAs hide identities of individuals who received over N15 billion in govt transactions
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Passport Seizure: Court orders Immigration Service to pay Peter Odili N2 million fine
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Direct party primaries: Our nervous anxiety and why President Buhari is right, By Ogaga Ifowodo
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