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Jigawa assembly passes Child Rights Bill, expunges age limit for marriage
Nigeria adopted the Child Rights Act in 2003 to domesticate the International Convention on the Rights of a Child. The post Jigawa assembly passes Child Rights Bill, expunges age limit for marriage 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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Nigeria to commence health insurance for senior citizens, retirees – Official
The official also says an identity card scheme is being considered for senior citizens. The post Nigeria to commence health insurance for senior citizens, retirees – Official 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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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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CCT can’t justify N400 million paid to contractors – Audit Report
The audit report raises concerns about likely “diversion of the funds or payment for work not done” at the CCT. The post CCT can’t justify N400 million paid to contractors – Audit Report 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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Another Fayemi appointee resigns to contest for Ekiti governorship
Mr Faparusi conveyed his resignation to Governor Kayode Fayemi in a letter dated December 14 The post Another Fayemi appointee resigns to contest for Ekiti governorship 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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CBN wheat programme targets $2 billion in FOREX savings
According to the CBN, the programme will benefit over 150,000 farmers and would be implemented in 15 states of the federation for a start. The post CBN wheat programme targets $2 billion in FOREX savings 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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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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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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Ganduje signs N221.2 billion Kano budget into law
Mr Ganduje said the budget was meant to complete all ongoing major projects in the state. The post Ganduje signs N221.2 billion Kano budget into law appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Omicron: As COVID-19 cases surge, European nations tighten restriction measures
Europe has recorded over 89 million cases and 1.5 million Covid-related deaths in total. The post Omicron: As COVID-19 cases surge, European nations tighten restriction measures appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Makoko Killing: Group accuses Lagos govt of cover-up in prosecution of alleged killer cop
"There is no record to show that the DPP is ready to prosecute these evil doers. All efforts to get the file number from the DPP office had proved
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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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It's official! Actors Abdulateef Adedimeji, Bimpe Oyebade wed in style (Photos)
The lovers, who are in the habit of rocking matching outfits, kept their affair under wraps for almost three years. The post It's official! Actors Abdulateef Adedimeji, Bimpe Oyebade wed in style (Photos) appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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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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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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Osun Assembly passes N129.7bn 2022 appropriation bill
The 2022 budget christened “Budget of Sustainable Development” is N19 billion higher than that of the 2021 budget christened “Budget of Providence”. The post Osun Assembly passes N129.7bn 2022 appropriation bill 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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FG introduces digital tokens to replace NIN slip
The government says the decision will ensure the privacy of users' personal information and reduce incidences of illegal retrieval, usage, transfer, and storage of NIN. The post FG introduces digital tokens to replace NIN slip appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Miss Nigeria 2021: How 18-year-old hijab-wearing model emerged winner
Miss Garko is the first-ever hijab-wearing model to win the Miss Nigeria pageant. The post Miss Nigeria 2021: How 18-year-old hijab-wearing model emerged winner appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Electoral Bill: Override Buhari’s veto, NBA urges National Assembly
President Buhari has declined assent to the electoral bill which contains novel provisions such as direct primaries for political parties and electronic transmission of election
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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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Homosexuality: Mompha threatens N1 billion lawsuit against Bobrisky
In the petition which was signed by Mompha's solicitor, the controversial crossdresser is required to retract and apologise in two newspapers within seven days The post Homosexuality: Mompha threatens N1 billion lawsuit against Bobrisky appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Hockey: Federation invites 60 players to camp for Africa Cup of Nations
Baba Ndana Abdullahi will be in charge of the coaching crew. The post Hockey: Federation invites 60 players to camp for Africa Cup of Nations 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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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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