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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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CBN endorses appointment of Abdullahi as new FBN Holdings chairman
Until last February the director and head of CBN’s Banking Supervision unit, Mr Abdullahi has varied experience in bank crisis resolution, financial regulation as well as academia aside from being an
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Fuel Subsidy Removal: NLC plans national protest Feb 1
The labour union would hold protest rallies in all the 36 states of the country on January 27, against the subsidy removal. The post Fuel Subsidy Removal: NLC plans national protest Feb 1 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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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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IPI: Buhari congratulates Premium Times E-I-C, Daily Trust GM on election
Premium Times reported how Mr Mojeed emerged as the President of the prominent body of journalists and media professionals. The post IPI: Buhari congratulates Premium Times E-I-C, Daily Trust GM on election 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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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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FOR THE RECORD: PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI'S LETTER TO THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY WITHHOLDING ADSENT TO ELECTORAL ACT AMENDMENT BILL
The president cited the high cost of conducting direct primary election as one of the reasons for the rejection of the bill
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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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Nasarawa State govt. bans use of charcoal
An official said that the process of producing charcoal is harmful to the environment by destroying the climate and increasing global warming. The post Nasarawa State govt. bans use of charcoal 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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Take your sack in good faith, Ganduje tells embattled Kano APC exco
An Abuja High Court had on 30 November sacked the leadership of the APC faction in the state loyal to Mr Ganduje. The post Take your sack in good faith, Ganduje tells embattled Kano APC exco 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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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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SDGs: NTI commences training for 925 teachers in 36 states, FCT
The National Teachers’ Institute is training the teachers on key thematic areas in the 2021 Capacity Building Workshops for teachers under the Sustainable Development Goals
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Another Super Eagles star injured ahead AFCON tournament
The gangling striker appears to be out in the race for a place in the Super Eagles final squad to Cameroon The post Another Super Eagles star injured ahead AFCON tournament 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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Governor Ayade supports power shift to Cross River South
“In 2015, I went round to campaign and in the process, I told the people to vote for me that in 2023 power will return to the south.” The post Governor Ayade supports power shift to Cross River South appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Emir of Daura turbans Buhari’s son, Yusuf, as district head
Yusuf Buhari was turbaned by the Emir of Daura as the district head of Kwasarawa. The post Emir of Daura turbans Buhari’s son, Yusuf, as district head appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Kaduna govt bans social gathering in school premises
The state government says the ban is aimed at protecting school infrastructure from vandals. The post Kaduna govt bans social gathering in school premises 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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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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Without security, Nigeria's economy cannot grow, Buhari says
Amidst the killings, kidnapping for ransom has become rampant in many parts of the country. The post Without security, Nigeria's economy cannot grow, Buhari says 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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COVID-19: Buhari receives Pfizer booster jab
Mr Buhari had taken his first jab of the vaccine on March 6 and the second jab on May 29. The post COVID-19: Buhari receives Pfizer booster jab appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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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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Cultism: Fear grips students, staff of Nigerian university over strange signs
The signs, which have bended cross and four arrow heads painted with red ink, are posted on walls and boards around the campus. The post Cultism: Fear grips students, staff of Nigerian university over strange signs 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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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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