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Death toll rises to 38 in Kaduna attack
“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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OAU VC, Ogunbodede, others escape ‘assassination’ as land-grabbers allegedly lay siege
However, the Ile-Ife community has denied the allegation, cautioning the university management against throwing the community into “avoidable crisis.” The post OAU VC, Ogunbodede, others escape ‘assassination’ as land-grabbers allegedly lay siege appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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CCT can’t justify N400 million paid to contractors – Audit Report
The audit report raises concerns about likely “diversion of the funds or payment for work not done” at the CCT. The post CCT can’t justify N400 million paid to contractors – Audit Report appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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DJ Obi, DJ Lambo, others thrill Lagos funseekers at Margarita Festival
The festival also featured performances from top artists like Avala, Fave and Ruger . The post DJ Obi, DJ Lambo, others thrill Lagos funseekers at Margarita Festival appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Army, Navy, Air Force promote 235 officers
The three outfits announced the promotions in three separate statements on Wednesday. The post Army, Navy, Air Force promote 235 officers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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CBN wheat programme targets $2 billion in FOREX savings
According to the CBN, the programme will benefit over 150,000 farmers and would be implemented in 15 states of the federation for a start. The post CBN wheat programme targets $2 billion in FOREX savings appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Two die in Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway accident
An official said a Mack truck lost control due to brake failure and overspeeding and rammed into a vehicle which caused a pile-up of six vehicles. The post Two die in Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway accident appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Passport Seizure: Court orders Immigration Service to pay Peter Odili N2 million fine
The judge noted that "the respondents have not complied with the orders of this court to release the international passport of the applicant (Mr Odili) as ordered by this
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No death, injury in Lagos sawmill fire – Official
The fire that broke out at the Oke Afa building materials market in Jakande, Egbe, Lagos State on Friday night, an official said The post No death, injury in Lagos sawmill fire – Official 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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Kano APC crisis: Court reaffirms sack of exco loyal to Ganduje
The court had on 30 November sacked the APC factional exco loyal to Mr Ganduje and declared the one loyal to Ibrahim Shekarau as validly elected. The post Kano APC crisis: Court reaffirms sack of exco loyal to Ganduje 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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Omicron: As COVID-19 cases surge, European nations tighten restriction measures
Europe has recorded over 89 million cases and 1.5 million Covid-related deaths in total. The post Omicron: As COVID-19 cases surge, European nations tighten restriction measures appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Amidst Colombia’s economic growth, experts fear some global risks
The Colombian market still emerged strongly from all sorts of unrest and other types of marketing risks. The post Amidst Colombia’s economic growth, experts fear some global risks appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Governor Ayade supports power shift to Cross River South
“In 2015, I went round to campaign and in the process, I told the people to vote for me that in 2023 power will return to the south.” The post Governor Ayade supports power shift to Cross River South 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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FG reinstate Emirates schedule to Nigeria
Nigeria's aviation ministry had earlier limited the carrier’s daily flights to Abuja to a single run a week and denied approval for the airline’s winter schedule. The post FG reinstate Emirates schedule to Nigeria 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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Customs intercepts container suspected to be loaded with arms at port complex
The container was intercepted on Friday in one of the port’s terminals during a routine examination. The post Customs intercepts container suspected to be loaded with arms at port complex appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Senate in closed-door session to discuss Electoral bill
President Muhammadu Buhari had written both chambers of the National Assembly on Tuesday declining assent to the Electoral Act Amendment Bill. The post Senate in closed-door session to discuss Electoral bill appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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NDLEA arrests 226 drug traffickers, seizes 4.777kg of tramadol
“The fight against drug abuse and trafficking should not be left in the hands of the NDLEA alone, parents should always monitor their children.” The post NDLEA arrests 226 drug traffickers, seizes 4.777kg of tramadol appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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God loves himself more than he loves us (1), By Femi Aribisala
God never does anything for us. He does all things for Himself. We often include God in our personal agendas. For instance, we say: “Give me my thing for God’s sake.” Or “Leave me alone for Christ’s sake.” “Truly, these times of ignorance God overlooked, but now commands all men everywhere to
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Senate approves Buhari's request to extend 2021 budget implementation year to March 2022
Mr Buhari said he sought an extension of the 2021 budget till March 2022 because the federal government is looking to fund "critical and urgent" needs provided for in the Appropriation
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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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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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Naira stable at official market
The currency slipped further at the parallel market. The post Naira stable at official market 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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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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Why Everyone Is Talking About Coca-Cola Nigeria’s 70th Anniversary Celebration
There was a Coca-Cola System museum wing that had artefacts on display and a history wall. The post Why Everyone Is Talking About Coca-Cola Nigeria’s 70th Anniversary Celebration 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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