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Zamfara commissioner resigns, takes appointment as commissioner in Imo
The commissioner says she remains in good terms with Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara. The post Zamfara commissioner resigns, takes appointment as commissioner in Imo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Banditry: Experts authenticate Turji's letter, say notorious kingpin troubled, frustrated
Bello Turji is originally from Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara State The post Banditry: Experts authenticate Turji's letter, say notorious kingpin troubled, frustrated appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Direct party primaries: Our nervous anxiety and why President Buhari is right, By Ogaga Ifowodo
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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Nembe Spill: Investigation stalled as Aiteo allegedly 'bars' Bayelsa committee over media inclusion
Aiteo reportedly says the inclusion of media was not allowed in the statute books that listed the participants in a JIV. The post Nembe Spill: Investigation stalled as Aiteo allegedly 'bars' Bayelsa committee over media inclusion appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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COVID-19: WHO warns against 'blanket boosters' as vaccine inequity persists
WHO says more people died from COVID-19 in 2021 than from HIV, malaria and tuberculosis combined, in 2020. The post COVID-19: WHO warns against 'blanket boosters' as vaccine inequity persists appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Senate increases 2022 budget by N700 billion
President Muhammadu Buhari presented the 2022 budget to a joint session of the National Assembly on 7 October. The post Senate increases 2022 budget by N700 billion appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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How justice ministry diverted, mismanaged N113.2 million in 2019 - Audit Report
The suspicious expenditures, according to the audit report, ranged from misapplication of funds meant for capital projects, misappropriation of funds, to payment of contractors without supporting
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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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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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Four die in Lagos-Ibadan expressway accident
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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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Nigerian stocks rebound with N51 billion gain
Market breadth, which measures investor sentiment towards trade, was positive as 21 advancers reported against 19 losers. The post Nigerian stocks rebound with N51 billion gain appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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MAPOLY lecturers lament unpaid salaries, absence of governing council
The Public Relations Officer of the institution, Yemi Ajibola, said the lecturers should be thankful adding that, if not for the governor’s intervention they would have been thrown into the labour
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NPFL: Akwa United begin title defence against Kano Pillars
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Fani-Kayode's ex-wife accuses him of flouting court order granting her access to their children
Mr Fani-Kayode failed to produce their four children as at the agreed venue as earlier ordered by a court. The post Fani-Kayode's ex-wife accuses him of flouting court order granting her access to their children 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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48 hours to Christmas, tomatoes, crayfish, chicken prices soar in Uyo
“This Christmas is going to be tough for my family,” a woman lamented. The post 48 hours to Christmas, tomatoes, crayfish, chicken prices soar in Uyo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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SSS hands over four suspected illegal oil dealers, truck to EFCC
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EFCC probes trending audio tape on Malami's alleged compromise of corruption cases
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Osun Assembly passes N129.7bn 2022 appropriation bill
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Ganduje signs N221.2 billion Kano budget into law
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SDGs: NTI commences training for 925 teachers in 36 states, FCT
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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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Boko Haram: Buhari seeks support at Turkey-Africa Summit
Mr Buhari said the Boko Haram terrorist group, though fragmented by internal strife and degraded by Nigeria’s defense forces, is still active and preying on soft targets. The post Boko Haram: Buhari seeks support at Turkey-Africa Summit appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Why budding Nigerian reggae musicians are finding it hard to break even- Orits Wiliki
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Insecurity: 70 travellers reportedly abducted in Kaduna
The incident occurred around Udawa village after Buruku in Chikun Local Government Area of the state on Wednesday. The post Insecurity: 70 travellers reportedly abducted in Kaduna appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Viral NYSC Video: Why we're punishing engaged female soldier - Army
A video of a male corps member proposing to a female soldier at the Yikpata Orientation Camp of the NYSC in Kwara State recently surfaced online and went viral. The post Viral NYSC Video: Why we're punishing engaged female soldier - Army appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Electoral Bill: Senate to 'consult' House of Reps on way forward - Lawan
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Nigerian governors hail Buhari over new National Development Plan
Mr Buhari on Wednesday inaugurated Nigeria’s National Development Plan 2021-2025 to succeed the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP 2017-2020). The post Nigerian governors hail Buhari over new National Development Plan appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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