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PSC cancels retirement extension of Buhari’s former security detail
The Police Service Commision says the service elongation of Abdulkarim Dauda, a former Chief Personal Security Officer (CPSO) to President Muhammadu Buhari, did not follow due
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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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Inside Sokoto's multi-million naira school of works left to rot for years
Officials give reasons for the parlous state of Sokoto's only government-owned vocational training school. The post Inside Sokoto's multi-million naira school of works left to rot for years 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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Keren and Sylvester: So similar, yet so different, By Zainab Suleiman Okino
As bad as abuse of minors is, the Nigerian factor which makes it almost impossible to bring offenders to account, leaves families of victims distraught and unable to find closure.  Such is the tragedy of the family of Keren Happuch Akpagher, a 14-year-old student of Premier Academy, Lugbe
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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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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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Army, Navy, Air Force promote 235 officers
The three outfits announced the promotions in three separate statements on Wednesday. The post Army, Navy, Air Force promote 235 officers 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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Zamfara commissioner resigns, takes appointment as commissioner in Imo
The commissioner says she remains in good terms with Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara. The post Zamfara commissioner resigns, takes appointment as commissioner in Imo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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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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NPFL: Akwa United begin title defence against Kano Pillars
The Oriental Derby in Aba is arguably the star fixture among the matchday 1 pairings The post NPFL: Akwa United begin title defence against Kano Pillars appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Gov Masari assents to N323bn Katsina State 2022 budget
Gov Masari on November 17 presented the 2022 appropriation bill of N340.9 billion, tagged, “Budget of Economic Resilience,” before the legislative. The post Gov Masari assents to N323bn Katsina State 2022 budget 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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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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Kaduna Govt. constitutes governing councils for KASU and other tertiary institutions
The Kaduna government also appointed a new board for the Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital. The post Kaduna Govt. constitutes governing councils for KASU and other tertiary institutions 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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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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Anambra Election: Court nullifies Andy Uba’s candidacy, orders APC to refund Moghalu’s N22.5 million
The court ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to delete Mr Uba's name from its record as a candidate in the last Anambra State governorship
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Takeaways from President Buhari's epic visit to Turkey, By Garba Shehu
The purpose of the President’s trip to Turkey, December 16th to 19th was to participate in the 3rd Turkey-Africa Partnership Summit, with an appealing theme: “Enhanced Partnership for Common Development and Prosperity.” Our national strategy was laid out before departure, based on a strong optimism
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African champions Algeria beat Tunisia to win FIFA Arab Cup
Algeria added the Arab crown to the Africa Cup of Nations title they won in 2019 and will defend in Cameroon next month. The post African champions Algeria beat Tunisia to win FIFA Arab Cup appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Four die in Lagos-Ibadan expressway accident
An official said the incident occurred at 3:40 p.m. and was caused by the driver of the truck, who was over-speeding The post Four die in Lagos-Ibadan expressway accident appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Boko Haram: Buhari seeks support at Turkey-Africa Summit
Mr Buhari said the Boko Haram terrorist group, though fragmented by internal strife and degraded by Nigeria’s defense forces, is still active and preying on soft targets. The post Boko Haram: Buhari seeks support at Turkey-Africa Summit appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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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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COVID-19: Experts disagree over fresh restriction threat as Nigeria records highest daily infections since outbreak
The NCDC DG said that Nigerians are allowing transmission to continue in an unmitigated fashion means that there is a risk that health system might get overwhelmed, and that if such continues the government may be forced to put in place, more stringent measures, that includes restrictions of
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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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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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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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Naira stable at official market
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