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The news dominating the headlines now is President Buhari’s refusal of assent to the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2021. While the bill includes other important provisions aimed at patching up our admittedly rageddy electoral process — electronic transmission of results, for instance — it is the
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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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Senate approves Buhari's request to extend 2021 budget implementation year to March 2022
Mr Buhari said he sought an extension of the 2021 budget till March 2022 because the federal government is looking to fund "critical and urgent" needs provided for in the Appropriation
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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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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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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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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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EFCC arrests another suspect with 576 ATM cards in Kano
EFCC says the fresh arrest came barely two hours after securing the conviction of three suspects arrested with 1,144 ATM cards at the same airport. The post EFCC arrests another suspect with 576 ATM cards in Kano 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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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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Popular cryptocurrency Floki to build State of The Art School in Nigeria
Floki sets itself apart from other cryptocurrencies not only because of its unique PlayToEarn NFT gaming metaverse but also because of its charitable projects, beneficial to everyday people in
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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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Armed forces Reform: Minister receives committee report
"The minister assured the committee of his readiness to study the recommendations toward achieving improved service delivery..." The post Armed forces Reform: Minister receives committee report appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Court stops Amaechi, Malami, BPP from awarding cargo tracking system contract
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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AISOP policy is regimentation, should be revisited for economic growth – Jiti Ogunye
"I have said that regulation is not negative and that overregulation is bad, but I'm deliberately using a harsher word that what l see in that AISOP Document is
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Naira gains at official market
Currency dealers at the black market in Uyo, said they exchanged the naira again at N568.00 to a dollar and sold at N572.00. The post Naira gains at official market appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Troops apprehend 16 migrant bandits, eliminate scores in Benue, Nasarawa, Taraba - DHQ
The troops also recovered 16 different types of arms and 61 different calibres of ammunition while 13 kidnapped civilians were rescued during the operations. The post Troops apprehend 16 migrant bandits, eliminate scores in Benue, Nasarawa, Taraba - DHQ appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Dark clouds, By Wole Olaoye
Every state in Nigeria should have its own ‘Amotekun’. That ought to be clear now to anyone desirous of ending the carnage by an assortment of violent gangs in the northern states. Before the creation of Amotekun, bandits and kidnappers were running riot in the Southwest, killing people at will and
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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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Lagos community laments lack of potable water, infrastructure
The Lagos State Water Corporation has ceased supplying water to the community for over eight months despite charging residents exorbitant water bills monthly for the irregular and often interrupted public water supply, a youth leader
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Buhari arrives Maiduguri to inaugurate developmental projects
The president will commission the Muhammadu Indimi Centre for Distance Learning and an International Conference Centre. The post Buhari arrives Maiduguri to inaugurate developmental projects appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Fayemi meets Buhari, says President right to reject amended Electoral Act
Mr Fayemi says Nigerians should commend President Buhari for rejecting amended Electoral Act. The post Fayemi meets Buhari, says President right to reject amended Electoral Act 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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FOR THE RECORD: PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI'S LETTER TO THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY WITHHOLDING ADSENT TO ELECTORAL ACT AMENDMENT BILL
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Police commission approves promotion of 8,204 senior officers
Two of the officers were promoted to Deputy Inspectors General (DIGs). The post Police commission approves promotion of 8,204 senior officers 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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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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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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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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Gunshots in Kano as traders protest erection of shops in 'congested market'
"We gathered here registering our dismay but the government deployed masked security agents shooting in the air to scare us." The post Gunshots in Kano as traders protest erection of shops in 'congested market' appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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