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An analyst says it's a disturbing trend that needs to be tackled. The post Suspected smugglers kill two customs officers in Kebbi, wound another in Katsina appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Extortion Ring: After PREMIUM TIMES report, Reps move to probe job racketeering committee
PREMIUM TIMES had reported that the ad hoc committee of the House of Representatives investigating job racketeering in MDAs is allegedly extorting money from them. The post Extortion Ring: After PREMIUM TIMES report, Reps move to probe job racketeering committee appeared first on Premium Times
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Why Nigeria may experience devastating floods this year - Officials
Last year, the country witnessed devastating floods that led to the deaths of more than 600 people. The post Why Nigeria may experience devastating floods this year - Officials appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Tinubu chairs inaugural FEC meeting
Mr Tinubu, who assumed office on 29 May, had last Monday inaugurated the 45 ministers to serve as members of his cabinet. The post Tinubu chairs inaugural FEC meeting appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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CSOs ask EFCC, ICPC to probe Reps committee over bribery scandal
The 39-member committee of the House, set up to investigate job racketeering in MDAs is allegedly extorting money from the agencies. The post CSOs ask EFCC, ICPC to probe Reps committee over bribery scandal appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Presidency directs petroleum ministry to suspend NUPRC audit
The NUPRC, in its reaction, said the allegations were made to disparage the integrity of the commission. The post Presidency directs petroleum ministry to suspend NUPRC audit appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Police officer asked me for 15 litres of fuel as bribe – Nigerian cleric
Mrs Ukpabio said the officer kept her on the highway for over an hour over her alleged refusal to offer a bribe The post Police officer asked me for 15 litres of fuel as bribe – Nigerian cleric appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigerians spend over half of their earnings on food, worst globally - Report
Data compiled by Picodi, an international e-commerce organisation, shows that the average Nigerian household spends about 59 per cent of its income on food. The post Nigerians spend over half of their earnings on food, worst globally - Report appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Abuja Building Collapse: Two deaths confirmed as Wike orders arrest of landlord
Mr Wike gave his order when he visited the collapsed building on Thursday. The post Abuja Building Collapse: Two deaths confirmed as Wike orders arrest of landlord appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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CJID urges Tinubu to sign Sexual Harassment in Tertiary Institutions Prohibition Bill into law
CJID's recent research has shed light on the distressing prevalence of gender-based violence experienced by female undergraduates within Nigerian Tertiary Institutions. The post CJID urges Tinubu to sign Sexual Harassment in Tertiary Institutions Prohibition Bill into law appeared first on Prem
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Poverty, unemployment forcing more women into transport business in Lagos - Group
The non-governmental organisation attributes the proliferation of "female keke drivers" in Lagos to high unemployment rates, pervasive poverty, and economic hardship. The post Poverty, unemployment forcing more women into transport business in Lagos - Group appeared first on Premium Times Niger
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Sexual Harassment: Why I contemplated leaving UNICAL – Female student
A law professor, who has been suspended over alleged sexual harassment of female students, is being investigated by the university. The post Sexual Harassment: Why I contemplated leaving UNICAL – Female student appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Blockers of divine mercy, By Ayo Akerele
God's mercies, by its nature, never come to an end. But it can be blocked by how we live on earth. We have to avoid these things and deliberately train our children to walk in integrity and in the word of God. God's mercies can be blocked. By this I mean that rather than getting […] The post Bl
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Diphtheria: Bauchi government confirms 26 deaths
An official of the state government said the outbreak of the disease has reached an alarming level in the state The post Diphtheria: Bauchi government confirms 26 deaths appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Confusion over ‘mysterious deaths’ in Nigerian university
The Enugu State Government is investigating the situation in the school. The post Confusion over ‘mysterious deaths’ in Nigerian university appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Senate to make laws to reduce Nigeria's debt profile
The Senate says the country is faced with dual challenges of rising debt and insufficient revenue, which demand immediate attention. The post Senate to make laws to reduce Nigeria's debt profile appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Residents invade warehouse in Bayelsa, loot 'expired' palliatives stored since 2022
A government agency said the looted items were unfit for human consumption and were meant for disposal. The post Residents invade warehouse in Bayelsa, loot 'expired' palliatives stored since 2022 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Tax Reforms: Shettima says Nigeria in mess, urges presidential committee to develop robust roadmap
“I believe you will come up with a roadmap to salvage our nation. We are in a big mess, but I have confidence in your team. This is a great nation chained by poor governance, chained by many challenges..." The post Tax Reforms: Shettima says Nigeria in mess, urges presidential committee to deve
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Obaseki-Shaibu feud gets messier as governor sacks deputy’s media aides
The governor and his deputy had been political allies for several years. The post Obaseki-Shaibu feud gets messier as governor sacks deputy’s media aides appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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University student allegedly stabs girlfriend to death
A 31-year-old who allegedly released nude pictures of his ex-girlfriend to the public has also been arrested by the police. The post University student allegedly stabs girlfriend to death appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Academics, journalists to brainstorm on media sustainability in Nigeria
The experts will converge ahead of the launch of The Levu project, a project that aims to create a Media Sustainability Index and a comprehensive Media Sustainability Report for Nigeria. The post Academics, journalists to brainstorm on media sustainability in Nigeria appeared first on Premium T
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Team Nigeria gears up for maiden African Para Games
Sunday Odebode, President, Paralympic Committee Nigeria (PCN), said in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos that the athletes had been training for the Games. The post Team Nigeria gears up for maiden African Para Games appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Lagos Speaker Obasa speaks on rejection of Governor Sanwo-Olu's commissioner- nominees
The speaker says two of the nominees were not screened based on their qualifications, experience or exposures. The post Lagos Speaker Obasa speaks on rejection of Governor Sanwo-Olu's commissioner- nominees appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Gas car rigmarole, questions Tinubu can’t ignore, By Azu Ishiekwene
It was not meant to be this way. But like a good number of things Nigerian, the story is hardly complete without a twist in the tale. And so it has been for at least three years now with the story of the gas car that was supposed to lessen, if not end, Nigerians’ petrol […] The post Gas car rig
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World Championships: Team Nigeria 4x100m relay teams fail to qualify for final
While it was a disastrous night for Nigeria in the women's race, it was a historic one for Ivory Coast which shattered the African Record set by Nigeria last year. The post World Championships: Team Nigeria 4x100m relay teams fail to qualify for final appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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CAF Club Competitions: Enyimba target redemption in Aba as Bendel Insurance face tough test in Algeria
The three Nigerian clubs in action, Enyimba, Remo Stars and Bendel Insurance, are all hoping for favourable results that would earn them passage into the next phase. The post CAF Club Competitions: Enyimba target redemption in Aba as Bendel Insurance face tough test in Algeria appeared first o
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Reps to abolish waiver in MDAs’ recruitment
The lawmakers described the waiver as an abuse of recruitment processes, with alleged nepotism and favouritism taking centre stage. The post Reps to abolish waiver in MDAs’ recruitment appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigerian govt to end borrowing – Finance Minister
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