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Mr Zulum said the gesture was to show gratitude to the volunteers for their gallantry and sacrifices... The post Zulum releases salary bonus, rice to civilian JTFs, hunters, others 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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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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Court orders final forfeiture of 60 buildings, land seized from top NSCDC official
ICPC alleges that the NSCDC had used the forfeited land to dupe over 1,000 people that subscribed into the estate business, claiming it was owned in partnership with
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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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Lagos Assembly approves Sanwo-Olu's N18bn loan request
The loan has a single-digit interest rate with a repayment period of 30 years. The post Lagos Assembly approves Sanwo-Olu's N18bn loan request appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Christmas: Nigerian govt declares public holidays
The government declares holidays to mark Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year Day. The post Christmas: Nigerian govt declares public holidays appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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We're in final phase of fight against Boko Haram -- Buhari
President Buhari speaks during a visit to troops in Maiduguri, Borno State. The post We're in final phase of fight against Boko Haram - Buhari appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigeria needs N348.1 trillion to achieve five-year national development plan -- Buhari
Mr Buhari says the government is expected to provide N49.7 trillion or 14.3%, while the private sector would provide the balance of N298.3 trillion or 85.7%. The post Nigeria needs N348.1 trillion to achieve five-year national development plan - Buhari appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Work against PDP, face the consequence, Ayu warns members
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Ooni, palace not aware of separation - Official
Mr Olafare, who spoke with PREMIUM TIMES on Friday, said the king, like every other person, read the news of the separation on social media. The post Ooni, palace not aware of separation - Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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El-Rufai approves end of year bonuses for civil servants
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OAU VC, Ogunbodede, others escape ‘assassination’ as land-grabbers allegedly lay siege
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Nembe Spill: Investigation stalled as Aiteo allegedly 'bars' Bayelsa committee over media inclusion
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Kano APC crisis: Court reaffirms sack of exco loyal to Ganduje
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COVID-19: WHO warns against 'blanket boosters' as vaccine inequity persists
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COVID-19: Nigeria third on list of African countries with Omicron cases
“There are other variants but the Delta variant is the most contagious variant yet and may trigger serious illness compared to others...” The post COVID-19: Nigeria third on list of African countries with Omicron cases appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Without security, Nigeria's economy cannot grow, Buhari says
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SDGs: NTI commences training for 925 teachers in 36 states, FCT
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Senate increases 2022 budget by N700 billion
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Another Fayemi appointee resigns to contest for Ekiti governorship
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Gunmen attack Katsina villages, kill seven, kidnap others
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Apart from N40bn annual budget, INEC wants N305bn to conduct 2023 elections
INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, says the proposed N305 billion is different from the N40 billion yearly budget of the electoral body. The post Apart from N40bn annual budget, INEC wants N305bn to conduct 2023 elections appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Ebonyi Assembly not 'rubber stamp' – Governor Umahi
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Electoral Bill: Senate to 'consult' House of Reps on way forward - Lawan
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Nigeria records 500% increase in COVID-19 infections in 2 weeks - NCDC
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COVID-19: Nigeria records one death, 404 new infections Sunday
The new confirmed cases raised Nigeria’s infection toll to 223,887 cases, the fatality now stands at 2,985. The post COVID-19: Nigeria records one death, 404 new infections Sunday appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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