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The NCDC attributed the 500 per cent increase in infections in the country to the COVID-19 Delta and Omicron variants The post Nigeria records 500% increase in COVID-19 infections in 2 weeks - NCDC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Five killed as gunmen invade motor park in Delta
Police said the gunmen were suspected armed robbers. The post Five killed as gunmen invade motor park in Delta appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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JUST IN: Buhari signs Nigeria's 2022 budget
Over N700 billion was added to the initial budget proposed by the Executive. The post JUST IN: Buhari signs Nigeria's 2022 budget appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Gunmen attack Katsina villages, kill seven, kidnap others
A resident of Unguwar Ibrahim Maiwada told PREMIUM TIMES that two people were killed during the attack while five women were kidnapped. The post Gunmen attack Katsina villages, kill seven, kidnap others appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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NPFL: Akwa United begin title defence against Kano Pillars
The Oriental Derby in Aba is arguably the star fixture among the matchday 1 pairings The post NPFL: Akwa United begin title defence against Kano Pillars 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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Seven painful deaths that rocked Nigerian sports in 2021
Nigerian sports lost quite some notable actors from football to badminton, and to weightlifting The post Seven painful deaths that rocked Nigerian sports in 2021 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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How Tonto Dikeh trended non-stop for six months in 2021
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Electoral Bill: Senate to 'consult' House of Reps on way forward - Lawan
President Muhammadu Buhari had written to both chambers of the National Assembly on Tuesday, communicating his decision to reject the bill. The post Electoral Bill: Senate to 'consult' House of Reps on way forward - Lawan appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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INVESTIGATION: Aiteo, Nigerian regulators misreported Nembe oil spill that caused severe environmental damage
A PREMIUM TIMES review of the November oil spill in Bayelsa State, one of the worst in recent years, finds delayed reporting of the incident, a lack of prompt response and extensive impact on the
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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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Police rescue 10 kidnap victims, arrest 'notorious' bandit, others
Bandits had stormed Gada community in Bungudu Local Government Area around 1am Wednesday and killed the district head, Ummaru Bawan-Allah, and kidnapped several others. The post Police rescue 10 kidnap victims, arrest 'notorious' bandit, others appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Another Super Eagles star injured ahead AFCON tournament
The gangling striker appears to be out in the race for a place in the Super Eagles final squad to Cameroon The post Another Super Eagles star injured ahead AFCON tournament appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Police commission approves promotion of 8,204 senior officers
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Nigeria's skit industry is ripe for investors -- Josh2Funny
The average income for a skit per influencer is around N4m and it is increasing by the day. The post Nigeria's skit industry is ripe for investors - Josh2Funny appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Electoral Bill: Over 73 senators ready to override Buhari's veto - Lawmaker
Mr Buhari's rejection of the electoral bill has been condemned by civil society organisations. The post Electoral Bill: Over 73 senators ready to override Buhari's veto - Lawmaker appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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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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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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“Twenty-nine of the victims have been identified, with nine remaining unidentified as of the time of this update," a Kaduna official says. The post Death toll rises to 38 in Kaduna attack 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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Sanwo-Olu swears in 14 new Lagos judges
The governor said his administration had commenced the full digitisation of courts to ensure speedy administration of justice. The post Sanwo-Olu swears in 14 new Lagos judges appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Anambra Election: Court nullifies Andy Uba’s candidacy, orders APC to refund Moghalu’s N22.5 million
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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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Buhari and the electoral law, By Reuben Abati
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Sanwo-Olu signs N1.7trn Lagos 2022 budget into law
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Lagos community laments lack of potable water, infrastructure
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