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Mr Buhari had one month window to assent to the Electoral Act Amendment Bill transmitted to him by the National Assembly on 19 November. The post ANALYSIS: What next if Buhari fails to sign Electoral Amendment Bill? appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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2023: IBB declares support for Osinbajo
"Osinbajo has great passion for Nigeria, he is one that can communicate with the country and inspire people among other qualities." The post 2023: IBB declares support for Osinbajo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Zulum releases salary bonus, rice to civilian JTFs, hunters, others
Mr Zulum said the gesture was to show gratitude to the volunteers for their gallantry and sacrifices... The post Zulum releases salary bonus, rice to civilian JTFs, hunters, others appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Christmas: Nigerian govt declares public holidays
The government declares holidays to mark Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year Day. The post Christmas: Nigerian govt declares public holidays 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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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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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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INTERVIEW: How electoral defeats to Shagari affected Awo – Folu Olamiti
Folu Olamiti worked at the Nigerian Tribune for 32 years during which he covered Obafemi Awolowo's electioneering campaigns in the Second Republic before becoming editor of the Ibadan-based
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Court orders final forfeiture of 60 buildings, land seized from top NSCDC official
ICPC alleges that the NSCDC had used the forfeited land to dupe over 1,000 people that subscribed into the estate business, claiming it was owned in partnership with
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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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#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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Ignoring COVID-19 will just perpetuate it, WHO warns
"Although everyone is tired of hearing about COVID-19 and its restrictions, we need to face an undeniable fact…the virus is still very much present among us..." The post Ignoring COVID-19 will just perpetuate it, WHO warns appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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EFCC probes trending audio tape on Malami's alleged compromise of corruption cases
EFCC says the claims about AGF, Mr Malami's influence on EFCC and his alleged practice of compromising the commission's cases are unsubstantiated. The post EFCC probes trending audio tape on Malami's alleged compromise of corruption cases 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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Dying of cancer, Ondo civil servant cries out for help over N5m operation
"I have spent more than N3.5m on this ailment, but I don't have money anymore to continue the treatment and go for the radiation operation." The post Dying of cancer, Ondo civil servant cries out for help over N5m operation 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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Why Yoruba actor, Damola Olatunji, was arrested, charged to court in Lagos
This is not the first time the actor would have a run-in with the police in Lagos. The post Why Yoruba actor, Damola Olatunji, was arrested, charged to court in Lagos appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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How justice ministry diverted, mismanaged N113.2 million in 2019 - Audit Report
The suspicious expenditures, according to the audit report, ranged from misapplication of funds meant for capital projects, misappropriation of funds, to payment of contractors without supporting
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Shell declares 'force majeure' on Forcados crude oil
Halt in crude shipments from Forcados is likely to affect Nigeria's oil revenue and worsen existing shortages in the international market. The post Shell declares 'force majeure' on Forcados crude oil 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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NPFL: Akwa United begin title defence against Kano Pillars
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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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Customs intercepts container suspected to be loaded with arms at port complex
The container was intercepted on Friday in one of the port’s terminals during a routine examination. The post Customs intercepts container suspected to be loaded with arms at port complex appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Work against PDP, face the consequence, Ayu warns members
Mr Ayu says PDP has been loosing elections because party leaders and followers have been fighting one another. The post Work against PDP, face the consequence, Ayu warns members appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Soyinka urges Buhari to reopen Bola Ige's murder case
In his message, Mr Soyinka asked what had become of the president's "robust pledge" to open an enquiry into the spate of political murders across Nigeria. The post Soyinka urges Buhari to reopen Bola Ige's murder case appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Why court declared Ronke Odusanya's estranged baby daddy wanted
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Ganduje won't quit APC despite crisis - Official
Rumours were rife that Mr Ganduje was meeting his supporters, making consultations and alledgedly planning to leave the APC. The post Ganduje won't quit APC despite crisis - Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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COVID-19: Buhari receives Pfizer booster jab
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The court ordered the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) and other defendants from taking any further steps concerning the appointment of an operator for the International Cargo Tracking Note
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PSC cancels retirement extension of Buhari’s former security detail
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