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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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Naira stable at official market
The currency strengthened at the parallel market. The post Naira stable at official market 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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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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Gunmen attack Zamfara communities, kill two people, abduct five others
"They now frequent our villages in Garbadu and others in southern Talata Mafara area." The post Gunmen attack Zamfara communities, kill two people, abduct five others appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Ganduje won't quit APC despite crisis - Official
Rumours were rife that Mr Ganduje was meeting his supporters, making consultations and alledgedly planning to leave the APC. The post Ganduje won't quit APC despite crisis - Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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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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Soyinka urges Buhari to reopen Bola Ige's murder case
In his message, Mr Soyinka asked what had become of the president's "robust pledge" to open an enquiry into the spate of political murders across Nigeria. The post Soyinka urges Buhari to reopen Bola Ige's murder case 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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El-Rufai approves end of year bonuses for civil servants
The end of year bonus is part of the state government’s efforts to boost morale and enhance the welfare of civil servants. The post El-Rufai approves end of year bonuses for civil servants appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Customs Recruitment: Four persons to be employed from each of 774 LGAs - Reps
The lawmakers say each local government area is entitled to four candidates in order to ensure fairness and equality. The post Customs Recruitment: Four persons to be employed from each of 774 LGAs - Reps 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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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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How Federal Medical Centre paid N229 million to “ghost workers”, diverted N8.3 billion — Audit report
The office of the Auditor-General of the Federation, in the 2019 report, said these financial offences could translate to loss of government funds and/or diversion of public
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Lewis Hamilton Knighted In Year-End Royal Honors
LONDON (AP) — Lewis Hamilton is now a “Sir” as well as a seven-time Formula One champion. Hamilton received a knighthood Wednesday as part of Queen Elizabeth II’s New Year’s…
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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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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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#EndSARS: Beninese released after 14 months in jail
“After telling the police officers I bought the sachet milk and sardines, they asked me to bring out the receipts but I told them I didn’t have any." The post #EndSARS: Beninese released after 14 months in jail 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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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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Reps pass 2022 budget, jack up estimates to N17.12 trillion
President Muhammadu Buhari had presented the 2022 estimate to the joint session of the National Assembly on 7 October. The post Reps pass 2022 budget, jack up estimates to N17.12 trillion appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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No death, injury in Lagos sawmill fire – Official
The fire that broke out at the Oke Afa building materials market in Jakande, Egbe, Lagos State on Friday night, an official said The post No death, injury in Lagos sawmill fire – Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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My husband left me because I gave birth to twins – Woman
“My husband abandoned me and my babies in the hospital because his tradition abhors twins and any woman who delivers a baby through Cesarean section.” The post My husband left me because I gave birth to twins – Woman 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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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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COVID-19: Lagos drives surge as Nigeria registers 1,584 new infections
Out of the 1,584 new infections recorded on Friday, Lagos State, the nation’s epicentre recorded 906 cases. The post COVID-19: Lagos drives surge as Nigeria registers 1,584 new infections appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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I’ll return to farm after my tenure – Buhari
“I look forward to 2023 when I finish my tenure, to go home to take charge of my farm.” The post I’ll return to farm after my tenure – Buhari appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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INTERVIEW: How electoral defeats to Shagari affected Awo – Folu Olamiti
Folu Olamiti worked at the Nigerian Tribune for 32 years during which he covered Obafemi Awolowo's electioneering campaigns in the Second Republic before becoming editor of the Ibadan-based
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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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Court sentences smugglers of 1,144 ATM cards to prison
The defendants caught with 1,144 ATM cards pleaded guilty to the charges. The post Court sentences smugglers of 1,144 ATM cards to prison appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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