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Kaduna: El-Rufai signs N278.5 billion budget into law
At the event, the governor said "the N278.58 billion budget will be faithfully implemented to advance public welfare and develop human capital and infrastructure. The post Kaduna: El-Rufai signs N278.5 billion budget into law appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Passport Seizure: Court orders Immigration Service to pay Peter Odili N2 million fine
The judge noted that "the respondents have not complied with the orders of this court to release the international passport of the applicant (Mr Odili) as ordered by this
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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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God loves himself more than he loves us (1), By Femi Aribisala
God never does anything for us. He does all things for Himself. We often include God in our personal agendas. For instance, we say: “Give me my thing for God’s sake.” Or “Leave me alone for Christ’s sake.” “Truly, these times of ignorance God overlooked, but now commands all men everywhere to
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Lagos Assembly approves Sanwo-Olu's N18bn loan request
The loan has a single-digit interest rate with a repayment period of 30 years. The post Lagos Assembly approves Sanwo-Olu's N18bn loan request appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nasarawa State govt. bans use of charcoal
An official said that the process of producing charcoal is harmful to the environment by destroying the climate and increasing global warming. The post Nasarawa State govt. bans use of charcoal appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigeria needs N348.1 trillion to achieve five-year national development plan -- Buhari
Mr Buhari says the government is expected to provide N49.7 trillion or 14.3%, while the private sector would provide the balance of N298.3 trillion or 85.7%. The post Nigeria needs N348.1 trillion to achieve five-year national development plan - Buhari 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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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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FEATURE: Ray Ekpu Award: How Nigerian Journalism got another shot in the arm
"Good journalism acts as a cleanser in the society. It sets agenda for transparency, accountability and serves as a bulwark against abuse of power." The post FEATURE: Ray Ekpu Award: How Nigerian Journalism got another shot in the arm appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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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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National Assembly should override Buhari's veto - Jiti Ogunye
Jiti Ogunye in his reaction said the president's reasons are not 'genuine.' The post National Assembly should override Buhari's veto - Jiti Ogunye appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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U.S govt to build capacity for 170 Nigerian journalists
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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Electoral Bill: PTCIJ, YIAGA, others ask NASS to resolve logjam in 30 days
President Muhammadu Buhari had in a letter to the two chambers of the National Assembly on Tuesday declined assent to the Electoral Act Amendment Bill. The post Electoral Bill: PTCIJ, YIAGA, others ask NASS to resolve logjam in 30 days appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Viral NYSC Video: Why we're punishing engaged female soldier - Army
A video of a male corps member proposing to a female soldier at the Yikpata Orientation Camp of the NYSC in Kwara State recently surfaced online and went viral. The post Viral NYSC Video: Why we're punishing engaged female soldier - Army appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Insecurity: 70 travellers reportedly abducted in Kaduna
The incident occurred around Udawa village after Buruku in Chikun Local Government Area of the state on Wednesday. The post Insecurity: 70 travellers reportedly abducted in Kaduna appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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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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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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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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INTERVIEW: We like being called underdogs - Sunshine Stars Coach
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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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Remi Babalola resigns from FBN Holdings as chairman
The exit of Mr Babalola, a former Minister of State for Finance, is coming at a time a new biggest shareholder has just emerged at the holdco. The post Remi Babalola resigns from FBN Holdings as chairman appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Amidst Colombia’s economic growth, experts fear some global risks
The Colombian market still emerged strongly from all sorts of unrest and other types of marketing risks. The post Amidst Colombia’s economic growth, experts fear some global risks appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigerian weightlifters return home with nine medals
The Nigerian lifters won four out of the 10 gold medals at the Commonwealth qualifiers The post Nigerian weightlifters return home with nine medals appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Electoral Bill: Senate to 'consult' House of Reps on way forward - Lawan
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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COVID-19: Lagos drives surge as Nigeria registers 1,584 new infections
Out of the 1,584 new infections recorded on Friday, Lagos State, the nation’s epicentre recorded 906 cases. The post COVID-19: Lagos drives surge as Nigeria registers 1,584 new infections 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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Criminal case filed against Ramaphosa, but CR rejects 'tender fraud' report
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Kaduna govt bans social gathering in school premises
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#NoEmpathy: Osinbajo, Lawan, others attend Buhari's son's Katsina ceremony but fail to visit victims of banditry
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