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• 8 hours EXCLUSIVE: Abba Kyari-Monguno War: Army Chief Buratai moves against NSA PremiumTimes
  The chief of army staff redeployed, without replacement, army officers at the Office of the National Security Adviser. The post EXCLUSIVE: Abba Kyari-Monguno War: Army Chief Buratai moves against NSA appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 18 hours Are you honourable members or horrible members? ex-Kenyan anti-corruption chief asks Nigerian lawmakers PremiumTimes
  Nigeria's development has taken too long, the ex-Kenya anti-corruption chief tells lawmakers The post Are you honourable members or horrible members? ex-Kenyan anti-corruption chief asks Nigerian lawmakers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 20 hours Trading rebounds on NSE, index increases by 0.17 per cent PremiumTimes |Biz
  The All-Share Index rose by 45.83 points or 0.17 per cent to close at 27,568.91 compared with 27,523.08 achieved on Wednesday. The post Trading rebounds on NSE, index increases by 0.17 per cent appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 20 hours Senators: Nigerian govt, ‘directionless, lacks proper planning’ PremiumTimes
  The lawmakers resolved to hold a round-table with some agencies "to come up with robust recommendations to the Senate to establish a forward looking national planning and budgeting processes." The post Senators: Nigerian govt, ‘directionless, lacks proper planning’ appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 20 hours Nigerian lawmakers accuse Buhari govt of shortchanging Legislature, Judiciary PremiumTimes
  The House questioned why the minister of finance withheld funds to the National Assembly for over two years. The post Nigerian lawmakers accuse Buhari govt of shortchanging Legislature, Judiciary appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 22 hours $500 million loan not for NTA upgrade alone – Lai Mohammed PremiumTimes
  Lai Mohammed said only a portion of the loan "will go into the digitalistion of all the NTA stations." The post $500 million loan not for NTA upgrade alone – Lai Mohammed appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 22 hours New Covid-19 infections drop as China reverts diagnostic guidelines PremiumTimes |World
  Only 394 new coronavirus infections were counted across China over the past 24-hour period, compared to 1,749 new cases added on Wednesday. The post New Covid-19 infections drop as China reverts diagnostic guidelines appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 23 hours Nigeria retains 31st spot in FIFA Ranking PremiumTimes |Sports
  Nigeria garnered 1,493 points, same as they had in the December ranking. The post Nigeria retains 31st spot in FIFA Ranking appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 24 hours Coronavirus: South Korea reports first death; cases soar to 104 PremiumTimes |World
  Most new cases have no clear ties to travel to China, where the virus originated, or Southeast Asian countries. The post Coronavirus: South Korea reports first death; cases soar to 104 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 1 day 130 dead as flu wave hits Germany PremiumTimes |World
  Almost 13,300 have been hospitalised. The post 130 dead as flu wave hits Germany appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 1 day Senate introduces bill to create agency for repentant Boko Haram members PremiumTimes
  Already a subject of fierce push back, the bill offers further concession to Boko Haram militants who choose to cease fire. The post Senate introduces bill to create agency for repentant Boko Haram members appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 1 day Abba Kyari overrides Buhari’s decisions, five other takeaways from NSA Monguno’s memo PremiumTimes
  A series of leaked documents shows how top administration officials are preoccupied by deep-seated animosity amidst worsening insecurity. The post Abba Kyari overrides Buhari’s decisions, five other takeaways from NSA Monguno’s memo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 1 day EXCLUSIVE: Why NDDC interim chief was sacked PremiumTimes
  Mr Akpabio’s relationship with the sacked NDDC chief was fraught with mutual suspicion and display of power. The post EXCLUSIVE: Why NDDC interim chief was sacked appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days Nigeria’s death toll from Lassa fever rises to 103 PremiumTimes
  More health workers have also been diagonised with Lassa fever. The post Nigeria’s death toll from Lassa fever rises to 103 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days DMO: Nigeria’s February FGN bond auction ‘oversubscribed by over 284%’ PremiumTimes |Biz
  The agency said it offered about N140 billion across three instruments to investors. The post DMO: Nigeria’s February FGN bond auction ‘oversubscribed by over 284%’ appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days Nigeria’s Electricity Problem: DisCos must sit up or leave – Minister PremiumTimes
  "Nigeria can generate up to 13,000 megawatts of electricity but we cannot transmit all," he said. The post Nigeria’s Electricity Problem: DisCos must sit up or leave – Minister appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days FG’s cooperative housing initiative for informal sector commences in Abuja PremiumTimes
  The current partnerships with some cooperatives in the formal sector has 52 projects to deliver 4,624 units in 2020. The post FG’s cooperative housing initiative for informal sector commences in Abuja appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days Police arrest suspect in murder of State House official PremiumTimes
  The police say additional suspects in the murder of Laetitia Dagan are still at large. The post Police arrest suspect in murder of State House official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days Nigerian lawmakers want new agency to tackle proliferation of small arms PremiumTimes
  The bill seeks to empower the commission to coordinate and implement activities to combat the problems of small arms and light weapons in Nigeria. The post Nigerian lawmakers want new agency to tackle proliferation of small arms appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days NSE launches comic book to boost financial literacy PremiumTimes |Biz
  A statement by the NSE said the book is available in both print and digital formats. The post NSE launches comic book to boost financial literacy appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days Buhari names new head for troubled NDDC PremiumTimes
  President Buhari ordered the audit of the NDDC's accounts last year. The post Buhari names new head for troubled NDDC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days NFF Denies Appointing Amokachi As Technical Director PremiumTimes |Sports
  The NFF affirmed Bitrus Bewarang as the Technical Director of the Football Federation. The post NFF Denies Appointing Amokachi As Technical Director appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days Nigeria lost $750m to oil theft in 2019 — NNPC PremiumTimes |Biz
  The corporation said the activities of oil thieves and pirates, which has been on the rise, is a threat to its operations. The post Nigeria lost $750m to oil theft in 2019 — NNPC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days Boko Haram: 547 teachers killed in North-east – NUT PremiumTimes
  The teachers'union says 547 of its members have lost their lives to the Boko Haram insurgency. The post Boko Haram: 547 teachers killed in North-east – NUT appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days Lagos records one case of Lassa fever PremiumTimes
  This is the first confirmed case of the disease reported in Lagos since the outbreak of the disease in January. The post Lagos records one case of Lassa fever appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days NPFL: Rangers seek redemption against Kano Pillars PremiumTimes |Sports
  The anticipated crunch clash is slated for the main bowl of the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu. The post NPFL: Rangers seek redemption against Kano Pillars appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days World Bank approves six development projects for Nigeria in 2020 PremiumTimes |Biz
  The World Bank said the approved projects are to support Nigeria’s development priorities. The post World Bank approves six development projects for Nigeria in 2020 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days World Bank approves six development projects for Nigeria in 2020 PremiumTimes
  The World Bank said the approved projects are to support Nigeria’s development priorities. The post World Bank approves six development projects for Nigeria in 2020 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days Nigeria ranks bottom six globally in child welfare — UNICEF Report PremiumTimes
  Nigeria ranks 174 out of 180 countries, just below Afghanistan, Sierra Leone and South Sudan based on a "child flourishing index". The post Nigeria ranks bottom six globally in child welfare — UNICEF Report appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days Why service chiefs can’t be sacked now — SGF Mustapha PremiumTimes
  “You don’t sack people like that. There are processes and I believe that, at the 'opportune' time, those processes will be followed. You don’t just wake up and say sack people, it doesn’t happen like that." The post Why service chiefs can’t be sacked now — SGF Mustapha appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days Again, Customs CG fails to appear before Senate panel PremiumTimes
  Mr Ali was again, summoned by the committee last week following an indictment by an auditor-general's report. The post Again, Customs CG fails to appear before Senate panel appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days UCL Round of 16: Liverpool, PSG suffer first leg defeats PremiumTimes |Sports
  This is Liverpool’s third defeat of what has been an astonishing season. The post UCL Round of 16: Liverpool, PSG suffer first leg defeats appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days Two soldiers killed, many houses reportedly burnt in Plateau PremiumTimes
  Residents said soldiers carried out retaliatory attacks. The post Two soldiers killed, many houses reportedly burnt in Plateau appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days EXCLUSIVE: NSA Monguno attacks Abba Kyari over police equipment contract PremiumTimes
  New documents show top presidential aides have been locked in a superiority clash over the use of presidential powers. The post EXCLUSIVE: NSA Monguno attacks Abba Kyari over police equipment contract appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days Why international flights to Lagos were disrupted – FG PremiumTimes
  The ministry said the situation at the runway at the MMIA is being rectified and normal flights will resume shortly. The post Why international flights to Lagos were disrupted – FG appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days 12 Nigerian states miss out of N1.37bn World Bank fiscal transparency grant PremiumTimes |Biz
  The 12 states missed out of the N1.37 billion for not meeting the eligibility criteria. The post 12 Nigerian states miss out of N1.37bn World Bank fiscal transparency grant appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days Aso Rock official murdered PremiumTimes
  The official worked in her office on Monday till 8 p.m. The post Aso Rock official murdered appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days Alleged corruption: Netanyahu’s trial begins March 17 PremiumTimes |World
  Mr Netanyahu is charged with bribery, fraud and breach of trust in three corruption cases. The post Alleged corruption: Netanyahu’s trial begins March 17 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days NSE: Bears still on rampage, index drops further by 0.08 per cent PremiumTimes |Biz
  The index lost 23.38 points or 0.08 per cent to close at 27,547.56 compared with 27, 570.94 following sell-offs of tier-1 banking stocks. The post NSE: Bears still on rampage, index drops further by 0.08 per cent appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days Africa’s growing lead battery industry is causing extensive contamination PremiumTimes |World
  The production of lead batteries is growing rapidly in Africa as the market for lead batteries expands. The post Africa’s growing lead battery industry is causing extensive contamination appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days Gallant Nigerian soldiers rewarded for historic successes against Boko Haram PremiumTimes
  One of the soldiers could not attend because he was still recovering from gunshot injuries. The post Gallant Nigerian soldiers rewarded for historic successes against Boko Haram appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days Imo Governorship: Ihedioha seeks more time to prove case at Supreme Court PremiumTimes
  Mr Ihedioha is asking the apex court to set aside its judgement on Imo governorship that declared Hope Uzodinma of the All Progressive Congress (APC) winner of March 9, 2019 election. The post Imo Governorship: Ihedioha seeks more time to prove case at Supreme Court appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days Coronavirus drops for 14 consecutive days -Chinese Commission PremiumTimes |World
  Daily new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus pneumonia outside Hubei, the epicentre province of the outbreak, have dropped for 14 consecutive days. The post Coronavirus drops for 14 consecutive days -Chinese Commission appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days Hospital director in Wuhan dies of Covid-19 PremiumTimes |World
  His death comes as more medical personnel on the front lines of China’s battle against Covid-19 are falling ill with the disease. The post Hospital director in Wuhan dies of Covid-19 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days INTERVIEW: Nigerian governors are ‘parasites,’ wasting nation’s resources – Babachir Lawal PremiumTimes
  The ex-SGF speaks on the rising insecurity in the North-east, workings of the National Assembly as well as the internal crisis rocking the All Progressives Congress (APC). The post INTERVIEW: Nigerian governors are ‘parasites,’ wasting nation’s resources – Babachir Lawal appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days Nigerians back INEC, support deregistration of political parties PremiumTimes
  The INEC chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, announced the deregistration on February 6. The post Nigerians back INEC, support deregistration of political parties appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Ighalo debuts as Manchester United beat Chelsea again PremiumTimes |Sports
  Ighalo who came on late in the game for Anthony Martial almost had a dream debut. The post Ighalo debuts as Manchester United beat Chelsea again appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days AfDB launches $500 million project to boost agriculture in Nigeria – Official PremiumTimes |Biz
  The official said the first phase of the project is expected to begin in August in four zones. The post AfDB launches $500 million project to boost agriculture in Nigeria – Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Chelsea vs Manchester United (LIVE UPDATES): Red Devils Face Tough London Test PremiumTimes
  United are currently ninth in the Premier League table, six points behind fourth-placed Chelsea. The post Chelsea vs Manchester United (LIVE UPDATES): Red Devils Face Tough London Test appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Chelsea vs Manchester United (LIVE UPDATES): Red Devils Face Tough London Test PremiumTimes |Sports
  United are currently ninth in the Premier League table, six points behind fourth-placed Chelsea. The post Chelsea vs Manchester United (LIVE UPDATES): Red Devils Face Tough London Test appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days CBN seeks partnership with FCDA, states for dairy production PremiumTimes |Biz
  The CBN requested the FCT Minister to expedite action on the allocation of land to three major dairy companies. The post CBN seeks partnership with FCDA, states for dairy production appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Gunmen kill 24 in attack on Burkina Faso church PremiumTimes |World
  The attack on the church in northwestern Burkina Faso occurred during Sunday service. The post Gunmen kill 24 in attack on Burkina Faso church appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days ‘The bias is too much’, ASUU chairman condemns anti-sexual harassment bill PremiumTimes
  ASUU Chairman Biodun Ogunyemi said the anti-sexual harassment bill could stigmatise lecturers. The post ‘The bias is too much’, ASUU chairman condemns anti-sexual harassment bill appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Court orders arrest of ex-Nigeria customs chief, Dikko PremiumTimes
  The judge issued the bench warrant against Mr Dikko for his continued failure to appear in court. The post Court orders arrest of ex-Nigeria customs chief, Dikko appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Another Nigerian league club sacks coach PremiumTimes |Sports
  The sacked coach has been directed to hand over the club properties in his possession to the club secretary with immediate effect. The post Another Nigerian league club sacks coach appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days UPDATED: EXCLUSIVE: Buhari’s team in disarray as NSA Monguno declares war on Abba Kyari PremiumTimes
  In a scathing but unprecedented rebuke, NSA Monguno accuses Mr Kyari of interfering in national security matters. The post UPDATED: EXCLUSIVE: Buhari’s team in disarray as NSA Monguno declares war on Abba Kyari appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Australia to evacuate 200 citizens from Japan port quarantined cruise ship PremiumTimes |World
  More than 350 passengers onboard the Diamond Princess have tested positive for coronavirus, including 24 Australians. The post Australia to evacuate 200 citizens from Japan port quarantined cruise ship appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Russian woman who fled coronavirus quarantine ordered to return PremiumTimes |World
  She fled the facility by short-circuiting an electronic lock. The post Russian woman who fled coronavirus quarantine ordered to return appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days 99 more coronavirus cases confirmed on Japan cruise ship PremiumTimes |World
  The Diamond Princess, operated by Carnival cruises, was quarantined on February 4. The post 99 more coronavirus cases confirmed on Japan cruise ship appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Court bars INEC from deregistering some political parties PremiumTimes
  Justice Anwuli Chikere gave the order on Monday morning. The post Court bars INEC from deregistering some political parties appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Pakistan to vaccinate 40 million children amid fears of polio PremiumTimes |World
  Pakistan reported 144 new cases in 2019, the highest number in half a decade. The post Pakistan to vaccinate 40 million children amid fears of polio appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Cruise ship coronavirus rings alarm bells; recession looms for Japan, Singapore PremiumTimes |World
  Outside China, over 500 infections have been confirmed, mostly in people who travelled from Chinese cities. The post Cruise ship coronavirus rings alarm bells; recession looms for Japan, Singapore appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Special Report: Inside Abia’s Broken Roads PremiumTimes
  Despite the presence of the NDDC, roads in Abia State are in deplorable conditions. The post Special Report: Inside Abia’s Broken Roads appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Imo Governorship: Why Supreme Court must not review its decision – Uzodinma PremiumTimes
  The apex court will on February 18 consider the merit or otherwise of Mr Ihedioha's application. The post Imo Governorship: Why Supreme Court must not review its decision – Uzodinma appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Soldiers repel another Boko Haram attack on Maiduguri PremiumTimes
  "The attack happened at a location near Kaliyari somewhere far behind our area." The post Soldiers repel another Boko Haram attack on Maiduguri appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Despite owing pensioners, Osun govt splashes over N260 million on cars for lawmakers PremiumTimes
  Osun State government bought new Toyota Camry XLE 2019 cars for the 26 state lawmakers. The post Despite owing pensioners, Osun govt splashes over N260 million on cars for lawmakers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days INTERVIEW: Our agenda for Nigeria in energy, transport, agric sectors – U.S. Trades Director PremiumTimes
  The USTDA will bring not only financing but also American ingenuity and technology to establish the quality infrastructure Nigeria rightly demands at this time. The post INTERVIEW: Our agenda for Nigeria in energy, transport, agric sectors – U.S. Trades Director appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days INTERVIEW: Our agenda for Nigeria in energy, transport, agric sectors – U.S. Ambassador PremiumTimes
  The USTDA will bring not only financing but also American ingenuity and technology to establish the quality infrastructure Nigeria rightly demands at this time. The post INTERVIEW: Our agenda for Nigeria in energy, transport, agric sectors – U.S. Ambassador appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days NPFL Round-Up: Plateau United return to top spot PremiumTimes |Sports
  Lobi Stars who were topping the log before Sunday's matches dropped to the second spot after they were annihilated 4-0 by Wikki Tourists. The post NPFL Round-Up: Plateau United return to top spot appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days Boko Haram attacks Yobe community, targets Damaturu, reportedly destroys phone masts PremiumTimes
  An army spokesperson said the Boko Haram attempted to infiltrate Damaturu. The post Boko Haram attacks Yobe community, targets Damaturu, reportedly destroys phone masts appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days EPL: Saka shines again as Arsenal romp to big win over Newcastle PremiumTimes |Sports
  Saka provided an assist, his eighth in all competitions this season, as Arsenal continued to show improvement under Arteta. The post EPL: Saka shines again as Arsenal romp to big win over Newcastle appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days EPL: Son double sinks Villa to send Tottenham Hotspur fifth PremiumTimes |Sports
  Villa went ahead in the ninth minute when Spurs defender, Toby Alderweireld, turned an Anwar El Ghazi’s cross into his own net. The post EPL: Son double sinks Villa to send Tottenham Hotspur fifth appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days 2021 AFCON Qualifiers: Super Eagles to battle Leone Stars in Asaba PremiumTimes |Sports
  There were initial suggestions that the game would be played at Akwa Ibom Stadium, Uyo The post 2021 AFCON Qualifiers: Super Eagles to battle Leone Stars in Asaba appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days Churchill sues Tonto Dikeh, demands N500 million PremiumTimes |LifeStyle
  Tonto had revealed shocking details of her short-lived marriage to Churchill in a three-part YouTube series. The post Churchill sues Tonto Dikeh, demands N500 million appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days Buhari speaks on killing of 30 people by bandits in Katsina PremiumTimes
  ”Local communities that catch bandits should hand over the suspects to law enforcement authorities," President Buhari said. The post Buhari speaks on killing of 30 people by bandits in Katsina appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days Coronavirus: 1,716 medical workers infected, six dead in China PremiumTimes
  As of Sunday, more than 68,000 people have been infected by coronavirus in China, with the death toll standing at 1,665. The post Coronavirus: 1,716 medical workers infected, six dead in China appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days Coronavirus: 1,716 medical workers infected, six dead in China PremiumTimes |World
  As of Sunday, more than 68,000 people have been infected by coronavirus in China, with the death toll standing at 1,665. The post Coronavirus: 1,716 medical workers infected, six dead in China appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days Lamentation as Edo communities battle worsening gully erosion PremiumTimes
  Many erosion control projects of the NDDC begun in Edo State about seven years ago have not been completed. The post Lamentation as Edo communities battle worsening gully erosion appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days How Neglected Nigerian oil producing community got tap water first time in decades PremiumTimes
  It was the first time in decades the island's residents would fetch water from a tap; before now they were used to scooping water from ponds or the Atlantic Ocean. The post How Neglected Nigerian oil producing community got tap water first time in decades appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days Chelsea v Man. United: Five duels that could determine Monday’s result PremiumTimes |Sports
  Manchester United have won four of their last seven matches against Chelsea. The post Chelsea v Man. United: Five duels that could determine Monday’s result appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days EXCLUSIVE: TETFund suspends conference attendance sponsorship for Nigerian lecturers over corrupt practices PremiumTimes
  "More than 50 per cent of lecturers sponsored by TETFund for both local and foreign conferences did not attend the conferences but pocketed the money," an official said. The post EXCLUSIVE: TETFund suspends conference attendance sponsorship for Nigerian lecturers over corrupt practices appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 6 days Mane shoots Liverpool closer to EPL title PremiumTimes |Sports
  Mane's second-half goal secured all three points for the Reds. The post Mane shoots Liverpool closer to EPL title appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 6 days APC writes INEC, demands fresh governorship election in Bayelsa PremiumTimes
  The party says the swearing-in of the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party as governor is unconstitutional. The post APC writes INEC, demands fresh governorship election in Bayelsa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 6 days Nigerian woman ‘holds election to pick groom’ PremiumTimes |LifeStyle
  The man who lost the polls says he will challenge the outcome. The post Nigerian woman ‘holds election to pick groom’ appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 6 days Seven dead in Dangote truck accident on Lagos-Abeokuta expressway PremiumTimes
  An official says the crash involved a truck carrying cement, a space wagon and a volkswagen passengers bus. The post Seven dead in Dangote truck accident on Lagos-Abeokuta expressway appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 6 days Why Ighalo may not play against Chelsea PremiumTimes |Sports
  Solskjaer says, “I never said he was going to be ready to play on Monday." The post Why Ighalo may not play against Chelsea appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 6 days US Air Force updates dress code, approves hijabs, turbans PremiumTimes |World
  The update according to CNN “outlines a clear approval process for Sikhs and Muslims who want to serve while wearing their articles of faith.” The post US Air Force updates dress code, approves hijabs, turbans appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 6 days Nigerian embassy fails citizens repatriated from Thailand, leaves them in prison despite pardon PremiumTimes
  Due to the negligence of Nigerian diplomats in Thailand, the repatriated inmates are still being held in custody more than three years after they should have been released. The post Nigerian embassy fails citizens repatriated from Thailand, leaves them in prison despite pardon appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 7 days Bayelsa Governorship: APC berates INEC for declaring Diri winner PremiumTimes
  Abiding by a Supreme Court directive, INEC on Friday declared Mr Diri governor-elect. The post Bayelsa Governorship: APC berates INEC for declaring Diri winner appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 7 days UEFA bans Manchester City from Champions League for two seasons PremiumTimes |Sports
  The English Premier League side , Manchester City, have also been fined £24.9 million for "serious breaches." The post UEFA bans Manchester City from Champions League for two seasons appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 7 days UEFA bans Manchester City from Champions League for two seasons PremiumTimes
  The English Premier League side , Manchester City, have also been fined £24.9 million for "serious breaches." The post UEFA bans Manchester City from Champions League for two seasons appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 7 days Police declare curfew as violence erupts in Bayelsa PremiumTimes
  The candidate of PDP, Douye Diri, who scored the second highest votes in the election, was on Friday sworn in as the governor of Bayelsa. The post Police declare curfew as violence erupts in Bayelsa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 7 days Four matches to watch this weekend PremiumTimes |Sports
  Chelsea are at home but will start as underdogs to Manchester United. The post Four matches to watch this weekend appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 7 days NSE moves 132.62 million shares worth N1.28bn in bearish trading PremiumTimes |Biz
  The figures contrast with a turnover of 150.73 million shares worth N2.78 billion exchanged in 3,198 deals on Thursday. The post NSE moves 132.62 million shares worth N1.28bn in bearish trading appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 7 days Alleged Pension Fraud: EFCC re-arraigns Maina’s son PremiumTimes
  The defendant is accused by the anti-graft agency, of operating an account he used to divert various sums of money, including N58 million. The post Alleged Pension Fraud: EFCC re-arraigns Maina’s son appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 7 days UPDATED: EXCLUSIVE: Buhari suspends NBC Director-General, Modibbo Kawu PremiumTimes
  This is coming months after the ICPC urged the federal government to suspend the Mr Kawu, and 32 others. The post UPDATED: EXCLUSIVE: Buhari suspends NBC Director-General, Modibbo Kawu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 7 days 12 places to spend Valentine’s Day in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt PremiumTimes |LifeStyle
  On Valentine's Day, most fun spots are filled to the brim The post 12 places to spend Valentine’s Day in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 7 days Supreme Court Ruling: Why we declared PDP’s Diri Bayelsa governor-elect – INEC PremiumTimes
  The margin of lead between the candidates of the PDP and the Accord Party is 141,833 votes. The post Supreme Court Ruling: Why we declared PDP’s Diri Bayelsa governor-elect – INEC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 1 week One in four African children live in conflict zones – Report PremiumTimes
  According to available data, in conflict situations, girls were far more likely to be raped or fall victim to other forms of sexual abuse than boys. The post One in four African children live in conflict zones – Report appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 1 week One in four African children live in conflict zones – Report PremiumTimes |World
  According to available data, in conflict situations, girls were far more likely to be raped or fall victim to other forms of sexual abuse than boys. The post One in four African children live in conflict zones – Report appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more