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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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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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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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Police arrest suspected drug dealer, 11 others in Jigawa
Mr Shiisu said the suspect, a resident of Ringim town, was arrested on December 16 when the police raided a black spot in the area. The post Police arrest suspected drug dealer, 11 others in Jigawa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Soldiers tortured my son to death, says police officer
The army denies the accusation. The post Soldiers tortured my son to death, says police officer appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Criminal case filed against Ramaphosa, but CR rejects 'tender fraud' report
President Cyril Ramaphosa has come out fighting this weekend, after he was accused of flouting tender processes in Free State - for a company HE founded.
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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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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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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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Kaduna Govt. constitutes governing councils for KASU and other tertiary institutions
The Kaduna government also appointed a new board for the Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital. The post Kaduna Govt. constitutes governing councils for KASU and other tertiary institutions appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Banditry: Experts authenticate Turji's letter, say notorious kingpin troubled, frustrated
Bello Turji is originally from Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara State The post Banditry: Experts authenticate Turji's letter, say notorious kingpin troubled, frustrated appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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51 Nigeria-listed companies fail to pay dividends in at least five years
Beer-maker Champion Breweries last paid a dividend in 1986, Golden Guinea Breweries 1997, Livestock Feeds 2001 and Union Dicon 2001. The post 51 Nigeria-listed companies fail to pay dividends in at least five years appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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BREAKING: Titan Trust Bank takes over Union Bank
Titan Trust Bank Limited, led by Tunde Lemo, is buying 89.39 per cent of Union Bank, both companies announced Thursday. The post BREAKING: Titan Trust Bank takes over Union Bank appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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London-based Chimera invests $50 million in Airtel Money
Chimera Investment LLC, by the announcement, joins the three to hold minority interests, while Airtel Africa retains the majority stake in the entity. The post London-based Chimera invests $50 million in Airtel Money appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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EXCLUSIVE: Why Remi Babalola resigned as chairman of FBN Holdings
The CBN has invited Mr Babalola to a meeting to discuss the reasons he gave for his decision. The post EXCLUSIVE: Why Remi Babalola resigned as chairman of FBN Holdings appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigerian stocks plunge deeper on investors’ waning risk appetite
MTNN, Nigeria’s biggest public company by revenue, together with FBN Holdings and Zenith steered the fall. The post Nigerian stocks plunge deeper on investors’ waning risk appetite appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Why budding Nigerian reggae musicians are finding it hard to break even- Orits Wiliki
Orits Wiliki says despite the death of prominent Nigerian reggae musicians, the genre is still very much alive in Nigeria The post Why budding Nigerian reggae musicians are finding it hard to break even- Orits Wiliki 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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Gunmen kill 20 people in fresh attack in Kaduna
The latest incident occurred two days after a similar series of attacks on separate Kaduna communities. The post Gunmen kill 20 people in fresh attack in Kaduna appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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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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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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Ikoyi Club suspends Alakija over alleged assault, abuse
Mr Alakija reportedly slapped a member of the club whom he accused of disrespecting him. This led to a scuffle between the duo and disruption of peace within the club. The post Ikoyi Club suspends Alakija over alleged assault, abuse 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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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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Electoral Bill: PTCIJ, YIAGA, others ask NASS to resolve logjam in 30 days
President Muhammadu Buhari had in a letter to the two chambers of the National Assembly on Tuesday declined assent to the Electoral Act Amendment Bill. The post Electoral Bill: PTCIJ, YIAGA, others ask NASS to resolve logjam in 30 days appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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How Federal Medical Centre paid N229 million to “ghost workers”, diverted N8.3 billion — Audit report
The office of the Auditor-General of the Federation, in the 2019 report, said these financial offences could translate to loss of government funds and/or diversion of public
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Jigawa assembly passes Child Rights Bill, expunges age limit for marriage
Nigeria adopted the Child Rights Act in 2003 to domesticate the International Convention on the Rights of a Child. The post Jigawa assembly passes Child Rights Bill, expunges age limit for marriage appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Miss Nigeria 2021: How 18-year-old hijab-wearing model emerged winner
Miss Garko is the first-ever hijab-wearing model to win the Miss Nigeria pageant. The post Miss Nigeria 2021: How 18-year-old hijab-wearing model emerged winner appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Remi Babalola resigns from FBN Holdings as chairman
The exit of Mr Babalola, a former Minister of State for Finance, is coming at a time a new biggest shareholder has just emerged at the holdco. The post Remi Babalola resigns from FBN Holdings as chairman 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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