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Keren and Sylvester: So similar, yet so different, By Zainab Suleiman Okino
As bad as abuse of minors is, the Nigerian factor which makes it almost impossible to bring offenders to account, leaves families of victims distraught and unable to find closure.  Such is the tragedy of the family of Keren Happuch Akpagher, a 14-year-old student of Premier Academy, Lugbe
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Court stops Amaechi, Malami, BPP from awarding cargo tracking system contract
The court ordered the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) and other defendants from taking any further steps concerning the appointment of an operator for the International Cargo Tracking Note
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Osun Assembly passes N129.7bn 2022 appropriation bill
The 2022 budget christened “Budget of Sustainable Development” is N19 billion higher than that of the 2021 budget christened “Budget of Providence”. The post Osun Assembly passes N129.7bn 2022 appropriation bill appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Fayemi meets Buhari, says President right to reject amended Electoral Act
Mr Fayemi says Nigerians should commend President Buhari for rejecting amended Electoral Act. The post Fayemi meets Buhari, says President right to reject amended Electoral Act appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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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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It's official! Actors Abdulateef Adedimeji, Bimpe Oyebade wed in style (Photos)
The lovers, who are in the habit of rocking matching outfits, kept their affair under wraps for almost three years. The post It's official! Actors Abdulateef Adedimeji, Bimpe Oyebade wed in style (Photos) 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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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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One dead in Osun road accident
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Senate increases 2022 budget by N700 billion
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EXCLUSIVE: Why Remi Babalola resigned as chairman of FBN Holdings
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Gov Uzodinma presents N381 billion 2022 budget to Imo Assembly
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Makoko Killing: Group accuses Lagos govt of cover-up in prosecution of alleged killer cop
"There is no record to show that the DPP is ready to prosecute these evil doers. All efforts to get the file number from the DPP office had proved
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COVID-19: Experts disagree over fresh restriction threat as Nigeria records highest daily infections since outbreak
The NCDC DG said that Nigerians are allowing transmission to continue in an unmitigated fashion means that there is a risk that health system might get overwhelmed, and that if such continues the government may be forced to put in place, more stringent measures, that includes restrictions of
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Jigawa gov signs child protection, 2022 appropriation bills into law
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Passengers lament high transport fares in Anambra
“In civilised countries, fares are even lowered or concessions given to some class of people during festive periods and plans to raise fare is announced to the people before the increase.” The post Passengers lament high transport fares in Anambra appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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NDLEA arrests 226 drug traffickers, seizes 4.777kg of tramadol
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Nembe Spill: Investigation stalled as Aiteo allegedly 'bars' Bayelsa committee over media inclusion
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FEATURE: Ray Ekpu Award: How Nigerian Journalism got another shot in the arm
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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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Customs grants suspicious N79 billion import waivers, snubs auditor-general
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SDGs: NTI commences training for 925 teachers in 36 states, FCT
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Boko Haram: Buhari seeks support at Turkey-Africa Summit
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NPFL: Akwa United begin title defence against Kano Pillars
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Jigawa assembly passes Child Rights Bill, expunges age limit for marriage
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