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• 6 hours Nigeria’s coronavirus infections surpass 57, 000 PremiumTimes
  The death toll from the contagion is now 1,095, after three people succumbed to the disease in the last 24 hours.  The post Nigeria’s coronavirus infections surpass 57, 000 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 7 hours #EdoDecides2020: Official results from local governments PremiumTimes
  A total of 14 parties are taking part in the elections although it is seen as a straight contest between Governor Godwin Obaseki of the PDP and Osagie Ize-Iyamu of the APC. The post #EdoDecides2020: Official results from local governments appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 13 hours BREAKING: 13 bodies recovered from Ebonyi River after accident PremiumTimes
  About 13 persons are yet to be accounted for. The post BREAKING: 13 bodies recovered from Ebonyi River after accident appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 13 hours UPDATED: 14 bodies recovered from Ebonyi River after accident PremiumTimes
  Five of the passengers, who were returning from a burial, were rescued and taken to hospital on Friday, although one later died. The post UPDATED: 14 bodies recovered from Ebonyi River after accident appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 15 hours EPL: Iwobi returns as Everton hammer West Brom PremiumTimes |Sports
  Iwobi was last weekend conspicuously missing in the season-opener away to Tottenham. The post EPL: Iwobi returns as Everton hammer West Brom appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 15 hours The power of ‘please’ PremiumTimes |LifeStyle
  If there's a magic spell, then it must be embedded in a sincere "please". The post The power of ‘please’ appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 16 hours #EdoDecides2020: Results from Polling Units (LIVE UPDATES) PremiumTimes
  Results are being declared at the polling units by the relevant INEC officials. The post #EdoDecides2020: Results from Polling Units (LIVE UPDATES) appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 18 hours VIDEO: #EdoDecides: Drama in Deputy Governor’s polling unit as PDP, APC loyalists bicker PremiumTimes
  PREMIUM TIMES observed a cluster of the loyalists raising their voices and threatening one another. The post VIDEO: #EdoDecides: Drama in Deputy Governor’s polling unit as PDP, APC loyalists bicker appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 18 hours Police officers sent on INTERPOL assignment still missing two years after PremiumTimes
  The traumatised families say they have not given up on the matter. The post Police officers sent on INTERPOL assignment still missing two years after appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 21 hours Four matches to watch this weekend PremiumTimes |Sports
  Wolves also take on Manchester City at the Molineux Stadium. The post Four matches to watch this weekend appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 24 hours #Edo 2020: Obaseki, Ize-Iyamu, others battle for governorship (LIVE UPDATES) PremiumTimes
  In all, 14 political parties have presented candidates for Saturday’s election in Edo State. The post #Edo 2020: Obaseki, Ize-Iyamu, others battle for governorship (LIVE UPDATES) appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 1 day Coronavirus: Nigeria records 221 new infections PremiumTimes
  Three out of every five deaths from the virus in Nigeria are in people over 50 years old. The post Coronavirus: Nigeria records 221 new infections appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 1 day Bundesliga: Ruthless Bayern start title defense with 8-0 victory PremiumTimes |Sports
  The last goal scorer for Bayern has a Nigerian father. The post Bundesliga: Ruthless Bayern start title defense with 8-0 victory appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 1 day ANALYSIS: Edo 2020: Odds against Obaseki, and why he could win PremiumTimes
  Mr Obaseki may find it difficult to outpace his main rival, an experienced politician with a great network, and skilled in mobilising people. The post ANALYSIS: Edo 2020: Odds against Obaseki, and why he could win appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 1 day Many feared dead as bus plunges into Ebonyi River PremiumTimes
  The accident occurred along Akaeze-Ishiagu highway in the state. The post Many feared dead as bus plunges into Ebonyi River appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days Flour Mills appoints new member into board PremiumTimes |Biz
  The new appointee is the current Chair of the Board, Jumia Nigeria, and Head of Institutional Affairs across Africa The post Flour Mills appoints new member into board appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days Trump won’t physically attend UN General Assembly session – White House PremiumTimes |World
  In mid-August, Trump told reporters that he was thinking “about going directly to the UN to do the speech.” The post Trump won’t physically attend UN General Assembly session – White House appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days Man goes berserk, murders own children, mother PremiumTimes
  The man used a cutlass to carry out the attacks which left his 85-yr-old mother and two of his children dead. The post Man goes berserk, murders own children, mother appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days Kaduna kidnappers free nursing mother, infant, four minors; hold ten others PremiumTimes
  The family were attacked on Saturday on their way to farm at Gonar Lema in Udawa village, Chikun Local Government Area of the state. The post Kaduna kidnappers free nursing mother, infant, four minors; hold ten others appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days How Hushpuppi laundered U.S. unemployment benefits – FBI PremiumTimes |LifeStyle
  Ramon Abbas, who was arrested in UAE over money laundering and cyber fraud allegations, is currently facing charges in the U.S. The post How Hushpuppi laundered U.S. unemployment benefits – FBI appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days How Hushpuppi laundered U.S. unemployment benefits – FBI PremiumTimes
  Ramon Abbas, who was arrested in UAE over money laundering and cyber fraud allegations, is currently facing charges in the U.S. The post How Hushpuppi laundered U.S. unemployment benefits – FBI appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days Edo 2020: How battle in Edo North could be won, lost PremiumTimes
  The region accounts for over 28 per cent of Edo's voting population. The post Edo 2020: How battle in Edo North could be won, lost appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days Osinbajo, Facebook VP to discuss Nigeria’s digital economy PremiumTimes |Biz
  Mr Osinbajo will be speaking with Nick Clegg, Facebook’s Vice President on Policy and Communication. The post Osinbajo, Facebook VP to discuss Nigeria’s digital economy appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days Not all bank account owners expected to fill ‘Self-certification’ forms – FIRS PremiumTimes |Biz
  Many Nigerians had criticised the announcement of the 'self-certification' forms by the FIRS. The post Not all bank account owners expected to fill ‘Self-certification’ forms – FIRS appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days Not all bank account owners expected to fill ‘Self-certification’ forms – FIRS PremiumTimes
  Many Nigerians had criticised the announcement of the 'self-certification' forms by the FIRS. The post Not all bank account owners expected to fill ‘Self-certification’ forms – FIRS appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days Election: 30 notable things you need to know about Edo PremiumTimes
  INEC will conduct a governorship election in Edo State on Saturday. The post Election: 30 notable things you need to know about Edo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days NNPC declares ₦20.36 billion trading surplus in July PremiumTimes |Biz
  The figure is a huge increase when compared with the previous month. The post NNPC declares ₦20.36 billion trading surplus in July appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days Outrage as Nigerian govt mandates citizens to fill ‘self-certification’ forms at financial institutions PremiumTimes
  The government announced the directive on its verified Twitter account. The post Outrage as Nigerian govt mandates citizens to fill ‘self-certification’ forms at financial institutions appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days Outrage as Nigerian govt mandates citizens to fill ‘self-certification’ forms at financial institutions PremiumTimes |Biz
  The government announced the directive on its verified Twitter account. The post Outrage as Nigerian govt mandates citizens to fill ‘self-certification’ forms at financial institutions appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days Gunmen attack police headquarters, kill two officers PremiumTimes
  The gunmen stormed the police headquarters on Thursday morning. The post Gunmen attack police headquarters, kill two officers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days Transcorp to disengage 40% of workforce due to COVID-19 impact PremiumTimes |Biz
  The hotel said it employs about 1,000 permanent and 500 contract staff. The post Transcorp to disengage 40% of workforce due to COVID-19 impact appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days Transcorp hotel to disengage 40% of workforce due to COVID-19 impact PremiumTimes |Biz
  The hotel said it employs about 1,000 permanent and 500 contract staff. The post Transcorp hotel to disengage 40% of workforce due to COVID-19 impact appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days UNILAG: Babalakin faults Buhari’s action, gives reasons for resigning as Pro-Chancellor PremiumTimes
  Mr Babalakin's resigned as the pro-chancellor of the troubled institution just after the panel set up by the president submitted its report. The post UNILAG: Babalakin faults Buhari’s action, gives reasons for resigning as Pro-Chancellor appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days Mourinho wins 100th European club game PremiumTimes |Sports
  Mourinho secured 30 wins in European club games with Chelsea; the most in his coaching career. The post Mourinho wins 100th European club game appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days UNILAG Crisis: Babalakin resigns as pro-chancellor PremiumTimes
  Mr Babalakin resigned on the day a panel set up by President Muhammadu Buhari submitted its report. The post UNILAG Crisis: Babalakin resigns as pro-chancellor appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days Veteran Yoruba actor, Jimoh Aliu ‘Aworo’ dies at 81 PremiumTimes
  Jimoh Aliu, popularly called Aworo, died on Thursday at the age of 81 The post Veteran Yoruba actor, Jimoh Aliu ‘Aworo’ dies at 81 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days Right of Reply: Water resources minister reacts to PREMIUM TIMES’ scorecard on performance PremiumTimes
  Mr Adamu said he was given fewer credits than he deserved and reeled a list of achievements. The post Right of Reply: Water resources minister reacts to PREMIUM TIMES’ scorecard on performance appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days Iraq urges EU to remove country from list of terrorism sponsors PremiumTimes |World
  Iraq was included in the list of the countries that have significant deficiencies in their fight against money laundering and terrorism financing back in October 2016. The post Iraq urges EU to remove country from list of terrorism sponsors appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days Nigeria generates more revenue from non-oil tax sector- FIRS PremiumTimes |Biz
  The increase, according to the service, is as a result of reform measures introduced by the FIRS Board and Management as well as the renewed vigour in the service' workforce. The post Nigeria generates more revenue from non-oil tax sector- FIRS appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days FIFA Ranking: Nigeria Achieves Highest Position In Seven Years PremiumTimes |Sports
  Nigeria was last ranked among the top 30 best football countries in May 2013. The post FIFA Ranking: Nigeria Achieves Highest Position In Seven Years appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days Coronavirus infections hit 30 million globally PremiumTimes
  The potentially dangerous pneumonia-like disease, which has spread to over 200 countries, has also claimed nearly 950,000 lives. The post Coronavirus infections hit 30 million globally appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days China’s central bank injects liquidity into market PremiumTimes |World
  The central bank said that the move was intended to maintain reasonable and ample liquidity in the banking system. The post China’s central bank injects liquidity into market appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days UN-backed Libyan premier to hand over power by end of October PremiumTimes |World
  Libya has been in turmoil since the 2011 overthrow of dictator Moamer Gaddafi and has become a battleground for rival proxy forces. The post UN-backed Libyan premier to hand over power by end of October appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days Kickback for Referral: How doctors, diagnostic centres, defrauded us — Victims PremiumTimes
  Some Nigerians recount how they or their loved ones fell prey to medical referral kickback scam of doctors and diagnostic centres. The post Kickback for Referral: How doctors, diagnostic centres, defrauded us — Victims appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days Nigeria records 126 new coronavirus infections, three deaths PremiumTimes
  Three out of every five deaths from the virus in Nigeria are in people over 50 years old, the agency said. The post Nigeria records 126 new coronavirus infections, three deaths appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days Six dead, seven injured in Ondo accident PremiumTimes
  She attributed the causes of the accident to loss of control and wrong overtaking on the part of the drivers. The post Six dead, seven injured in Ondo accident appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days NLC to FG: Reverse petrol, electricity price in 14 days or face strike PremiumTimes
  The labour union is protesting the twin hikes of electricity tariffs and petrol. The post NLC to FG: Reverse petrol, electricity price in 14 days or face strike appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days Food prices highest in Ogun, Lagos, Abia – NBS PremiumTimes |Biz
  Food prices rose the highest in Ogun State. The post Food prices highest in Ogun, Lagos, Abia – NBS appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days Three people killed, two rescued as building collapses in Abia PremiumTimes
  The victims were said to be homeless persons that usually took refuge in the building. The post Three people killed, two rescued as building collapses in Abia appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days Eight millions West Africans open new bank accounts during lockdown – Report PremiumTimes |Biz
  The report also said that many were allowed to open accounts with only their phones. The post Eight millions West Africans open new bank accounts during lockdown – Report appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days Ondo 2020: Eight injured, vehicle burnt as Akeredolu, Jegede’s supporters clash. PremiumTimes
  A car was also burnt in the clash that occurred at Oba Akoko, Akoko South West Local Government Area of the state. The post Ondo 2020: Eight injured, vehicle burnt as Akeredolu, Jegede’s supporters clash. appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days U.S reviews ban on migrant visa as Nigeria meets 90% requirement. PremiumTimes
  On the imposition of visa restriction to those who undermine electoral process, Mrs Leonard said the U.S “takes it very seriously”. The post U.S reviews ban on migrant visa as Nigeria meets 90% requirement. appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Otedola buys Ferrari for daughters DJ Cuppy, Temi, Tolani PremiumTimes |LifeStyle
  Ferrari Portofino cost $218,750 and (N84,323,750.00 Nigerian Naira) The post Otedola buys Ferrari for daughters DJ Cuppy, Temi, Tolani appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days OPay and WorldRemit Partner to Offer International Mobile Money Transfer Service PremiumTimes |Biz
  The service launched in September 2020, is immediately available to all OPay customers on KYC 2 level and above. The post OPay and WorldRemit Partner to Offer International Mobile Money Transfer Service appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Facebook launches Climate Science Information Centre, plans zero-emission PremiumTimes |LifeStyle
  Facebook, U.S. tech giant and the world’s largest social media platform, added that it planned to reach net zero emissions by 2030. The post Facebook launches Climate Science Information Centre, plans zero-emission appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Stranded NDDC ‘scholars’ hold fresh protest at Nigerian embassy in UK PremiumTimes
  The students said their exclusion may have been to punish them for protesting against the delay in the release of funds for the scholarship. The post Stranded NDDC ‘scholars’ hold fresh protest at Nigerian embassy in UK appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Edo Election: APC, PDP flout COVID-19 guidelines in campaigns PremiumTimes
  Campaigns for both parties effectively kicked off on July 25 (PDP) and August 7 (APC) respectively. The post Edo Election: APC, PDP flout COVID-19 guidelines in campaigns appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Scorecard: As Nigerians lament potable water scarcity, experts rate Suleiman Adamu low after another year in office as minister PremiumTimes
  The experts say it is difficult to point out what the minister has achieved in the last five years he has manned the ministry. The post Scorecard: As Nigerians lament potable water scarcity, experts rate Suleiman Adamu low after another year in office as minister appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Edo 2020: How we’re raising funds for our campaigns – APC, PDP, others PremiumTimes
  Most of the candidates said they run their campaigns on loans and donations from friends The post Edo 2020: How we’re raising funds for our campaigns – APC, PDP, others appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days EDITORIAL: Unearthing the Cogent Lessons In the NESG-CBN Economic Policy Imbroglio PremiumTimes
  In 2020 again, Nigeria is entering a second recession in the life of the same administration. The post EDITORIAL: Unearthing the Cogent Lessons In the NESG-CBN Economic Policy Imbroglio appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days My pastor trafficked me to Russia for prostitution – Victim PremiumTimes
  Florence Abu, a hairstylist, said she was lured to Russia where she worked as a sex worker for several months against her will. The post My pastor trafficked me to Russia for prostitution – Victim appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Scorecard:Akpabio’s first year as Niger Delta Affairs minister blighted by corruption scandals PremiumTimes
  The Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs under Mr Akpabio's has been overshadowed by corruption scandals in NDDC which it supervises, although some of the cases predate his appointment in 2019. The post Scorecard:Akpabio’s first year as Niger Delta Affairs minister blighted by corruption scandals appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Why foreign countries are scrambling to set up bases in Africa PremiumTimes |World
  "This has drawn renewed attention to the reality of widespread foreign security operations in Africa." The post Why foreign countries are scrambling to set up bases in Africa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Deregulation: Ideally, Nigerians should be paying N183 per litre for petrol – FG PremiumTimes
  The government and labour leaders held a meeting on petrol and electricity prices. The post Deregulation: Ideally, Nigerians should be paying N183 per litre for petrol – FG appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Edo 2020: Tinubu attacks Obaseki as governor threatens to end godfatherism in Edo, Lagos PremiumTimes
  The national leader of the APC and the governor traded attacks ahead of the Edo governorship election. The post Edo 2020: Tinubu attacks Obaseki as governor threatens to end godfatherism in Edo, Lagos appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days MKO Abiola’s children freed after 13 days in detention PremiumTimes
  Kassim and Aliyu were arrested and detained over a robbery incident that took place at Abiola's Lagos residence on September 2. The post MKO Abiola’s children freed after 13 days in detention appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Why Nigeria continues to earn less foreign exchange – Emefiele PremiumTimes
  NBS projects Nigeria’s economy to contract by -4.2% from Q3 in 2nd recession in 4 years The post Why Nigeria continues to earn less foreign exchange – Emefiele appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Why Nigeria continues to earn less foreign exchange – Emefiele PremiumTimes |Biz
  NBS projects Nigeria’s economy to contract by -4.2% from Q3 in 2nd recession in 4 years The post Why Nigeria continues to earn less foreign exchange – Emefiele appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days One dead as gunmen kidnap ex-U.S. soldier in Ekiti PremiumTimes
  The retired major was kidnapped at his palm oil-producing factory located along Ijan-Ise Ekiti road. The post One dead as gunmen kidnap ex-U.S. soldier in Ekiti appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days Aubameyang Signs New Arsenal Deal PremiumTimes |Sports
  Ahead of any other consideration, Aubameyang said his desire to create a legacy at Arsenal informed his decision to stay on at the London club The post Aubameyang Signs New Arsenal Deal appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days How COVID-19 is derailing Universal Health Coverage – Report PremiumTimes
  Nigeria is among African countries that are already off track from achieving the UHC. The post How COVID-19 is derailing Universal Health Coverage – Report appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days NCC alerts Nigerians on internet fraud PremiumTimes |Biz
  It warned consumers to be wary of the activities of fraudsters and other unscrupulous persons in order not to fall victim to their antics. The post NCC alerts Nigerians on internet fraud appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days COVID-19: Another Nigerian Player Tests Positive PremiumTimes |Sports
  The Belgium-based player is the third high-profile Nigerian player to test positive for the virus. The post COVID-19: Another Nigerian Player Tests Positive appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days COVID-19: Google announces support for SMEs, teachers; partners Nigeria’s sports ministry PremiumTimes |Biz
  The tech company’s initiatives will address the need for funding, training and services across identified sectors, including support for 500,000 SMBs and 25,000 teachers. The post COVID-19: Google announces support for SMEs, teachers; partners Nigeria’s sports ministry appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days Oil prices appreciate as OPEC predicts decline in 2020 demand PremiumTimes |Biz
  OPEC said there will be a decline in demand in its monthly report for September, released on Monday. The post Oil prices appreciate as OPEC predicts decline in 2020 demand appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days Arik Air resumes operation after shutdown, apologises to customers PremiumTimes |Biz
  The operations of the airline were shut down by aviation unions over alleged non-payment of staff salaries since April. The post Arik Air resumes operation after shutdown, apologises to customers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days COVID-19 pushed 37 million people into extreme poverty – Report PremiumTimes
  The Goalkeepers 2020 report shows that after 20 straight years of poverty numbers coming down, the pandemic has reversed the trend. The post COVID-19 pushed 37 million people into extreme poverty – Report appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days Mongolia launches programme to stop sexual abuse against children PremiumTimes |World
  A man who is found guilty of defiling a child aged from 14 years to 18 years can be sentenced to between two years and eight years imprisonment. The post Mongolia launches programme to stop sexual abuse against children appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days Food inflation in Nigeria hits 16% in August PremiumTimes |Biz
  Nigeria has seen double digits food inflation for more than three years. The post Food inflation in Nigeria hits 16% in August appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days 79% of Nigerian parents don’t track their children’s location – Report PremiumTimes |LifeStyle
  Nowadays there is another opportunity to monitor the child’s whereabouts – to track their location using special software The post 79% of Nigerian parents don’t track their children’s location – Report appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days The seven firsts on first matchday of 2020/21 EPL season PremiumTimes |Sports
  The first eight matches produced 23 goals; of these, five were penalty kicks. The post The seven firsts on first matchday of 2020/21 EPL season appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days Brazilian ex-president Lula faces new money laundering charge PremiumTimes |World
  After a previous conviction Mr Lula da Silva was jailed, but allowed to leave prison early in November. The post Brazilian ex-president Lula faces new money laundering charge appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days UPDATED: Nigeria’s inflation for August highest in 28 months PremiumTimes |Biz
  The continued rise in the inflation rate can also be attributed to the impact of the rise in oil prices on the global market and that of the deadly coronavirus on the global economy. The post UPDATED: Nigeria’s inflation for August highest in 28 months appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days UPDATED: Nigeria’s inflation for August highest in 28 months PremiumTimes
  The continued rise in the inflation rate can also be attributed to the impact of the rise in oil prices on the global market and that of the deadly coronavirus on the global economy. The post UPDATED: Nigeria’s inflation for August highest in 28 months appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days How policeman killed our 20-year-old son over N50 bribe – Family PremiumTimes
  The family of Ayomide Taiwo said the police refused to help them retrieve the corpse of their son from the mortuary after he was killed by an officer. The post How policeman killed our 20-year-old son over N50 bribe – Family appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days How I kept my mind healthy during COVID-19 lockdown – Aruna Quadri PremiumTimes |Sports
  Quadri Aruna used the COVID-19 lockdown to recover from some injuries. The post How I kept my mind healthy during COVID-19 lockdown – Aruna Quadri appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days EXCLUSIVE: ‘Ghost workers’ in 19 Borno LGAs received N1.8 billion annually – Report PremiumTimes
  "We have persons who are yet to be 18 years old but have been on government payroll for the past six or seven years." The post EXCLUSIVE: ‘Ghost workers’ in 19 Borno LGAs received N1.8 billion annually – Report appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days Passenger injured in attack on Kaduna-bound train PremiumTimes
  Some miscreants threw stones at the moving train around Rijana village, police say. The post Passenger injured in attack on Kaduna-bound train appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days With 132 new infections, Nigeria’s COVID-19 cases rises again PremiumTimes
  Nigeria has tested only about 440, 000 of Nigeria’s 200 million people for COVID-19 The post With 132 new infections, Nigeria’s COVID-19 cases rises again appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days EPL: Chelsea start season with away win over Brighton PremiumTimes |Sports
  The Blues tenaciously held on to their lead until the end of the game The post EPL: Chelsea start season with away win over Brighton appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days Popular pornstar remanded for recording sex movie in Osun shrine PremiumTimes |LifeStyle
  The popular porn star was arrested for shooting an x-rated movie at the historic site The post Popular pornstar remanded for recording sex movie in Osun shrine appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days Arik apologises to passengers over disruption of its operations PremiumTimes |Biz
  The airline appealed to its passengers whose travel plans were disrupted by the picketing carried out by aviation unions. The post Arik apologises to passengers over disruption of its operations appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days Nigeria moves to regulate crypto currencies, other digital investments PremiumTimes
  The Nigerian government had in the past described digital currencies as illegal and warned it's citizens against it. The post Nigeria moves to regulate crypto currencies, other digital investments appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days AMCON seizes assets of investment firm owners over N4 billion debt PremiumTimes |Biz
  The case of Geedee Zulu Investment Limited and its promoters have been interminable since the loan was purchased by AMCON during the first phase of Eligible Bank Assets (EBA) purchases from Union Bank in 2011. The post AMCON seizes assets of investment firm owners over N4 billion debt appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days Semi Ajayi upbeat on West Brom’s EPL chance PremiumTimes |Sports
  The Nigerian defender hopes his team can emulate Sheffield United and ruffle feathers in the top division. The post Semi Ajayi upbeat on West Brom’s EPL chance appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days Pompeo says U.S. ambassador to China to leave post PremiumTimes |World
  Mr Pompeo did not give a reason for Mr Branstad leaving his role. The post Pompeo says U.S. ambassador to China to leave post appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 6 days 10 pupils killed, seven injured in Tanzania school fire – Official PremiumTimes |World
  “The 10 victims were burnt beyond recognition and three of the seven injured pupils are in critical condition." The post 10 pupils killed, seven injured in Tanzania school fire – Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 6 days JUST IN: Gunmen attack FRSC officials, kill two, kidnap 10 PremiumTimes
  The 26 officials were traveling in two buses from Sokoto and Kebbi command of the FRSC. The post JUST IN: Gunmen attack FRSC officials, kill two, kidnap 10 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 6 days Lagos Train Accident: One dead, one injured PremiumTimes
  Three vehicles were involved in the accident, officials said. The post Lagos Train Accident: One dead, one injured appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 6 days COVID-19: NCC processed 1,500 calls – Official PremiumTimes |Biz
  "Over 1,500 COVID-19-related calls were received and processed by the ECCs in the peak of the pandemic.” The post COVID-19: NCC processed 1,500 calls – Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more