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At the event, the governor said "the N278.58 billion budget will be faithfully implemented to advance public welfare and develop human capital and infrastructure. The post Kaduna: El-Rufai signs N278.5 billion budget into law 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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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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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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JUST IN: Abuja #EndSARS panel awards N146 million compensation for police brutality
The NHRC announced the various amounts of money awarded by the #EndSARS to both deceased victims' families and survivors of rights abuses on Thursday. The post JUST IN: Abuja #EndSARS panel awards N146 million compensation for police brutality appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Why Yoruba actor, Damola Olatunji, was arrested, charged to court in Lagos
This is not the first time the actor would have a run-in with the police in Lagos. The post Why Yoruba actor, Damola Olatunji, was arrested, charged to court in Lagos 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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SSS hands over four suspected illegal oil dealers, truck to EFCC
The suspected illegal oil dealers were handed over to the EFCC by the SSS in Benin City, Edo State. The post SSS hands over four suspected illegal oil dealers, truck to EFCC 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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Police arrest cleric with human head
Police say the suspect confessed that the head found in his possession was to be used to ensure he had a better life. The post Police arrest cleric with human head appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigerian stocks close flat as trade volume falls 30%
A total of 142.2 million shares worth N2.5 billion were traded in 3,749 deals. The post Nigerian stocks close flat as trade volume falls 30% 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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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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Lewis Hamilton Knighted In Year-End Royal Honors
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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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Insecurity: 32 persons killed by non-state actors across Nigeria last week
A review of the figure for last week shows a decline of less than 50 per cent when compared to the previous week when 69 persons were killed. The post Insecurity: 32 persons killed by non-state actors across Nigeria last week appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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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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Nigerian stocks head into second day of flat trade with N3.2 billion loss
The all-share index closed at 42,388.57, dropping 6.14 basis points. The post Nigerian stocks head into second day of flat trade with N3.2 billion loss appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Libyan elections postponed, new date expected within 30 days – UN envoy
Ms Williams said she had heard “time and again the overwhelming desire of Libyans to go to the ballot box.” The post Libyan elections postponed, new date expected within 30 days – UN envoy appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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One dead in Osun road accident
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Naira stable at official market
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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: 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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Undeterred by bombings during his Maiduguri visit, Buhari says Nigeria in 'final phase' of tackling insurgency
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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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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: Override Buhari’s veto, NBA urges National Assembly
President Buhari has declined assent to the electoral bill which contains novel provisions such as direct primaries for political parties and electronic transmission of election
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COVID-19: WHO approves new vaccine for emergency use
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Why budding Nigerian reggae musicians are finding it hard to break even- Orits Wiliki
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