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Fri, 24 Dec 2021 12:21:45 GMT
Pipeline Explosion Rocks Lagos Community
[Premium Times] The explosion was as a result of electric poles that collapsed on the pipeline.

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 14:07:41 GMT
Yuletide - Lagosians to Get Free Bus Rides
[Premium Times] "Free bus commuter services would be offered to Lagosians on the to TBS, Oshodi to Abule Egba and Lagos Badagry Expressway BRT corridors on both days."

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 14:07:39 GMT
How Nigerian Senate 'Diverted' Over N3.6bn, Failed to Pay Taxes in 2019 - Audit Report
[Premium Times] The office of the Auditor-General of the Federation, in its 2019, report says the Senate is one of the many Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the federal government that incessantly violate extant rules.

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 10:47:53 GMT
Again, Pipeline Explodes At Alimosho
[Vanguard] The raging fire which started in the early hours Friday gutted NNPC Petroleum pipeline. Men of NNPC, security, fire fighters and NSCDC are already at scene to salvage the situationon.

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 14:07:40 GMT
The President and the Electoral Bill 2021
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Fri, 24 Dec 2021 14:07:40 GMT
Buhari's Christmas Message - I'm Committed to Improving the Condition of the Average Nigerian
[Premium Times] He also used the Christmas celebration to call on all Nigerians to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 12:34:47 GMT
Nigerian Female Commercial Drivers Lament Discrimination, Abuse
[Premium Times] Ms Abiola said the discrimination stretches to refusal to patronise them, adding that many ordered rides get cancelled on daily basis as soon as the rider discovers that the driver is a woman.

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 11:42:26 GMT
Inside the Unique Project Changing the Lives of Rural Nigerian Women
[Premium Times] Women in the north-central state of Nigeria are making the best of the project. Their savings and livelihoods are growing.

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 14:07:40 GMT
Buhari Swears in Muazu Sambo As Minister, Assigns Portfolio
[Premium Times] Mr Sambo was Area Manager, Lagos Zone of the Nigeria Inland Waterways Authority.

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 14:07:40 GMT
Court Stops Kano Govt From Construction of Shops in 'Congested Market'
[Premium Times] Justice Aisha Ya'u gave the order Friday while hearing a suit filed by some of the traders against the government.

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 14:07:40 GMT
Ekiti, Ondo Assemblies Pass 2022 Budget
[Premium Times] While the Ekiti Assembly passed N100.8 billion 2022 budget, their counterparts in Ondo passed N199 billion.

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.

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 07:05:20 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...

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 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 10:47:34 GMT
Media Rights Agenda Sues Nigerian Government Official and State Government Official Over the Internet Shutdown Ordered By the Governor in Kaduna
[IFEX] Media Rights Agenda (MRA)

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.

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...

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



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