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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 grants suspicious N79 billion import waivers, snubs auditor-general
The agency granted a N78.5 billion waiver to companies and a N17.2 million waivers to staff of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The post Customs grants suspicious N79 billion import waivers, snubs auditor-general 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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Why Shangisha landlords moved to take over Magodo
The officials said they were acting on a Supreme Court judgment that mandated the Lagos State government to give back 549 plots to the original owners of the area, the Shangisha Landlord
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Gunmen kill 20 people in fresh attack in Kaduna
The latest incident occurred two days after a similar series of attacks on separate Kaduna communities. The post Gunmen kill 20 people in fresh attack in Kaduna 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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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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NDLEA arrests 226 drug traffickers, seizes 4.777kg of tramadol
“The fight against drug abuse and trafficking should not be left in the hands of the NDLEA alone, parents should always monitor their children.” The post NDLEA arrests 226 drug traffickers, seizes 4.777kg of tramadol 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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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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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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Court orders Dubai ruler to pay $734 million in divorce case
The sheikh said in a statement that he “has always ensured that his children are provided for.” The post Court orders Dubai ruler to pay $734 million in divorce case appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Perversion of Justice: Supreme Court nullifies Nigerian lawyer’s conviction
The Lagos State High Court had, in April 2018, convicted and sentenced the Senior Advocate of Nigeria to 30 days’ imprisonment for trying to pervert the course of
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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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COVID-19: WHO approves new vaccine for emergency use
This brings to nine the number of immunisations approved to fight the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The post COVID-19: WHO approves new vaccine for emergency use 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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SSS hands over four suspected illegal oil dealers, truck to EFCC
The suspected illegal oil dealers were handed over to the EFCC by the SSS in Benin City, Edo State. The post SSS hands over four suspected illegal oil dealers, truck to EFCC 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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35-year-old emerges new Chile president
Both candidates were from outside the centrist political mainstream that has ruled Chile since the return to democracy in 1990 The post 35-year-old emerges new Chile president 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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Undeterred by bombings during his Maiduguri visit, Buhari says Nigeria in 'final phase' of tackling insurgency
At least five people were killed in the explosions that occurred about one hour before President Buhari arrived in Maiduguri. The post Undeterred by bombings during his Maiduguri visit, Buhari says Nigeria in 'final phase' of tackling insurgency 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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Police arrest couple for allegedly selling baby for N50,000
The yet-to-be-identified buyer of the baby is now at large, the police said. The post Police arrest couple for allegedly selling baby for N50,000 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Alleged Murder: Court admits Dowen College students to bail
The magistrate held that the international passports of the students must be submitted to the court and they must stay within two kilometres of their residence at all times. The post Alleged Murder: Court admits Dowen College students to bail appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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London-based Chimera invests $50 million in Airtel Money
Chimera Investment LLC, by the announcement, joins the three to hold minority interests, while Airtel Africa retains the majority stake in the entity. The post London-based Chimera invests $50 million in Airtel Money appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigerian stocks plunge deeper on investors’ waning risk appetite
MTNN, Nigeria’s biggest public company by revenue, together with FBN Holdings and Zenith steered the fall. The post Nigerian stocks plunge deeper on investors’ waning risk appetite appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Jigawa gov signs child protection, 2022 appropriation bills into law
The child protection and the 2022 appropriation bills were passed by the Jigawa State House of Assembly on Tuesday. The post Jigawa gov signs child protection, 2022 appropriation bills into law appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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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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