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Thu, 23 Dec 2021 14:27:12 GMT
Abuja #EndSARS Panel Awards Millions in Compensation for Police Brutality
[Premium Times] The NHRC announced the various amounts of money awarded by the #EndSARS to both deceased victims' families and survivors of rights abuses on Thursday.

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 07:04:27 GMT
Gunmen Attack Zamfara Communities, Kill Two People, Abduct Five Others
[Premium Times] Gunmen Wednesday night attacked Nahuche community of Zamfara State and abducted five residents.

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 06:45:46 GMT
Buhari Says Country in 'Final Phase' of Tackling Insurgency as Bombings Mark Visit to Borno State
[Premium Times] At least five people were killed in the explosions that occurred about one hour before President Buhari arrived in Maiduguri.

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 05:43:26 GMT
Nigeria Hits New Covid-19 Infections Record
[VOA] Abuja -- Nigeria's number of confirmed COVID-19 infections nearly doubled on Wednesday, to a record of more than 4,000 -- the most since the start of the pandemic. Nigerian officials say the jump raises serious concerns and are urging people to...

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 15:07:48 GMT
Imude - Inside Lagos Community Where Child Marriage Is Rampant
[Premium Times] Teenagers account for 40 per cent of the antenatal visits to the Imude maternity centre, an official says.

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 07:05:20 GMT
Beauty Can Take You Places but Brain Would Make You a Force to Reckon With - Actress, Amaka Chukwujekwu
[Vanguard] Talented screen diva and Delta state born super star, Amaka Chukwujekwu have revealed that staying relevant in the movie industry is beyond just physical appearance as your intellect is more needed to position you as a force to reckon with...

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 14:04:53 GMT
Mixed Reactions Trail Non-Passage of Electoral Bill
[This Day] Nigerians, including lawmakers, have continued to react over the refusal of President Muhammadu Buhari to assent to the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill.

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 06:44:56 GMT
Without Security, Nigeria's Economy Cannot Grow, Buhari Says
[Premium Times] Amidst the killings, kidnapping for ransom has become rampant in many parts of the country.

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 06:38:09 GMT
Babangida Declares Support for Osinbajo
[Premium Times] "Osinbajo has great passion for Nigeria, he is one that can communicate with the country and inspire people among other qualities."

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 06:47:05 GMT
Meet Goya Menor, Artiste Behind Viral 'Ameno' Amapiano Remix
[Premium Times] Not many are aware that the 26-year-old singer, who is an alumnus of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State , originally released the track on June 16.

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 06:46:13 GMT
Insecurity - 70 Travellers Reportedly Abducted in Kaduna
[Premium Times] The incident occurred around Udawa village after Buruku in Chikun Local Government Area of the state on Wednesday.

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 06:46:00 GMT
Court Orders Final Forfeiture of 60 Buildings, Land Seized From Top NSCDC Official
[Premium Times] 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 NSCDC.

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 06:42:10 GMT
We're in Final Phase of Fight Against Boko Haram - Buhari
[Premium Times] President Buhari speaks during a visit to troops in Maiduguri, Borno State.

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 06:35:22 GMT
Police Arrest Suspected Supplier of Weapons to Bandits
[Premium Times] "I only supply weapons to bandits. I have never killed people with these weapons."

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 06:34:39 GMT
Zamfara Commissioner Resigns, Takes Appointment As Commissioner in Imo
[Premium Times] The commissioner says she remains in good terms with Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara.

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 06:34:20 GMT
Titan Trust Bank Takes Over Union Bank
[Premium Times] Titan Trust Bank Limited, led by Tunde Lemo, is buying 89.39 per cent of Union Bank, both companies announced Thursday.

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 06:32:48 GMT
Why Court Declared Actor Ronke Odusanya's Estranged Partner Wanted
[Premium Times] Ronke Odusanya and Jago are in court for several reasons including the welfare of their daughter, Oluwafifehanmi, whom they welcomed in 2019

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 06:31:20 GMT
Dying of Cancer, Ondo Civil Servant Cries Out for Help Over N5m Operation
[Premium Times] "I have spent more than N3.5m on this ailment, but I don't have money anymore to continue the treatment and go for the radiation operation."

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 06:30:39 GMT
Why Shangisha Landlords Moved to Take Over Magodo
[Premium Times] The officials said they were acting on a Supreme Court judgment that mandated the Lagos State government to give back 549 plots to the original owners of the area, the Shangisha Landlord Association.

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 06:29:46 GMT
Covid-19 - Experts Disagree Over Fresh Restrictions As Highest Daily Infections Recorded
[Premium Times] 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 pla...

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 06:28:15 GMT
48 Hours to Christmas, Tomatoes, Crayfish, Chicken Prices Soar in Uyo
[Premium Times] "This Christmas is going to be tough for my family," a woman lamented.

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 06:27:32 GMT
Multiple Bombs Explode in Maiduguri Ahead of President Buhari's Visit
[Premium Times] The president finally landed at the Maiduguri International airport at about 11:40 a.m.

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 05:40:53 GMT
Reports - Blasts Kill 5 in Nigeria's Maiduguri As President Visits
[VOA] Abuja, Nigeria -- Nigerian media report explosions went off in the northeastern city of Maiduguri Thursday just as President Mohamadu Buhari arrived for an official visit. Local media say five people have been killed.

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 15:05:56 GMT
Truck Kills FRSC Official in Ogun
[Premium Times] "It was carelessness on the part of the driver, he was on high speed, he lost control and hit the (FRSC) officer."

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 14:57:48 GMT
Rising Kidney Disease - FEC Approves N3.51bn for Water Projects in Yobe
[Daily Trust] The Federal Executive Council on Wednesday approved N3.51bn for two water projects in Gashua, Yobe State.

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 14:27:56 GMT
Regulators, Bayelsa Govt Disagree On Cause of Nembe Oil Spill
[Premium Times] "It will be inaccurate to draw a conclusion without seeing the leak point. In an investigation it is called evidence-based conclusion," an official of Beyelsa State Government says.

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 06:35:54 GMT
Two Die in Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway Accident
[Premium Times] 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.

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 06:46:24 GMT
EFCC Probes Trending Audio Tape On Malami's Alleged Compromise of Corruption Cases
[Premium Times] EFCC says the claims about AGF, Mr Malami's influence on EFCC and his alleged practice of compromising the commission's cases are unsubstantiated.

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 07:41:56 GMT
How Governors Scuttled Senators' Moves to Override Buhari on Electoral Bill
[Daily Trust] The moves by some senators to override President Muhammadu Buhari's veto on the Electoral Act Amendment Bill suffered a setback Wednesday as the lawmakers failed to make good their threat after enormous pressure from their state governo...

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 07:31:54 GMT
Covid-19 - Govt Destroys Over 1.6 Million Doses of Vaccine
[Premium Times] The expired vaccines were withdrawn across states in the country.



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