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• 4 hours US, others oppose EU’s listing of Nigeria, others on dirty money black list PremiumTimes
  FATF members described the listing as unfair on the 23 countries. The post US, others oppose EU’s listing of Nigeria, others on dirty money black list appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 hours ANALYSIS: Presidential Election: How battleground states may be won and lost PremiumTimes
  The presidential election on Saturday is considered a straight battle between incumbent President Muhammadu Buhari of the APC and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of the PDP. The post ANALYSIS: Presidential Election: How battleground states may be won and lost appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 14 hours Court of Appeal clears Zamfara APC candidates for 2019 elections PremiumTimes
  The appeal court describes the ruling of the high court on the matter as an "aberration". The post Court of Appeal clears Zamfara APC candidates for 2019 elections appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 16 hours Nigeria orders oil multinationals to pay nearly $20 billion in taxes PremiumTimes |Biz
  Reuters news agency reported Thursday that the move could deter investment in Africa's largest economy. The post Nigeria orders oil multinationals to pay nearly $20 billion in taxes appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 16 hours Nigeria’s VAT collection rose 8.96% in 2018 fourth quarter — NBS PremiumTimes |Biz
  The manufacturing sector generated the highest amount with N28.82 billion. The post Nigeria’s VAT collection rose 8.96% in 2018 fourth quarter — NBS appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 17 hours Kajuru killings: Police disown casualty figures announced by El-Rufai PremiumTimes
  “Right now, if the governor tells you even 200, he is just quoting figures. It may be more than that or less than that," the police commissioner said. The post Kajuru killings: Police disown casualty figures announced by El-Rufai appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 18 hours NSE: Trading sways southward, down by 0.14 per cent PremiumTimes |Biz
  The All-Share Index lost 45.40 points to close at 32,568.65 compared with 32,614.05 recorded on Wednesday. The post NSE: Trading sways southward, down by 0.14 per cent appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 18 hours Cardiff manager speaks on Sala payment dispute PremiumTimes |Sports
  Sala was travelling to Cardiff in January after signing for Cardiff City when his plane crashed in the English Channel. The post Cardiff manager speaks on Sala payment dispute appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 18 hours Nigeria’s first supermodel, Yemi Fawaz, dies at 64 PremiumTimes |LifeStyle
  Ms Fawaz became a model in the late 70s. She also established a modeling school and did a lot for the fashion industry in Nigeria. The post Nigeria’s first supermodel, Yemi Fawaz, dies at 64 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 19 hours Non-oil sector contributed 54% of N5.32trn 2018 revenue- FIRS PremiumTimes |Biz
  The official says the manufacturing and other under non-oil sectors have overtaken the oil sector The post Non-oil sector contributed 54% of N5.32trn 2018 revenue- FIRS appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 20 hours UPDATED: It’s Official: Lagos, Kano, Kaduna, Katsina lead in PVCs collected for election PremiumTimes
  The breakdown shows that Lagos State leads with 5.5 million (5,531389) PVCs collected. It is followed by Kano which has 4.7 million (4,696,747) PVCs collected. The post UPDATED: It’s Official: Lagos, Kano, Kaduna, Katsina lead in PVCs collected for election appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 20 hours 72.8 million PVCs collected, eligible to vote in Saturday’s elections – INEC PremiumTimes
  The total number of collected PVCs represent 86.3 per cent of the total produced. The post 72.8 million PVCs collected, eligible to vote in Saturday’s elections – INEC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 20 hours Why I paid $30,000 into CJN Onnoghen’s account – SAN PremiumTimes
  The lawyer also explains why he believes he is being unfairly targeted. The post Why I paid $30,000 into CJN Onnoghen’s account – SAN appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 20 hours Vote Buying: Buhari raises alarm over huge dollars in circulation PremiumTimes
  The president accuses some politicians of flouting money laundering regulations. The post Vote Buying: Buhari raises alarm over huge dollars in circulation appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 20 hours Alleged Breach of Contract: UK court ‘grants Nigeria’s request to appeal $6.59bn damages’ PremiumTimes |Biz
  The dispute started over a contract signed between the Nigerian government and a company in 2010. The post Alleged Breach of Contract: UK court ‘grants Nigeria’s request to appeal $6.59bn damages’ appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 23 hours $55 million alleged non-remittance: Agip knows fate April 20 PremiumTimes |Biz
  The Nigerian government is accusing the oil company of under-declaring the volume of crude oil it shipped out of the country. The post $55 million alleged non-remittance: Agip knows fate April 20 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 1 day Joy Udo-Gabriel Leads Teammates As MoC Unveil New Kits PremiumTimes |Sports
  The sprinter announced herself at the international stage in grand style; winning a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games. The post Joy Udo-Gabriel Leads Teammates As MoC Unveil New Kits appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 1 day EXCLUSIVE: EFCC swoops on SSS Finance Director with links to Daura PremiumTimes
  The top SSS official was whisked from his home Tuesday in handcuffs and is currently detained at the cells of the Idiagbon House headquarters of the EFCC in Abuja. The post EXCLUSIVE: EFCC swoops on SSS Finance Director with links to Daura appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 1 day NPFL: Plateau, Gombe United suffer home defeats PremiumTimes |Sports
  Plateau United who are just returning to Jos having previously been banished due to crowd violence were beaten 1-0 by Kada City. The post NPFL: Plateau, Gombe United suffer home defeats appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 1 day Investors bid N234bn for N150bn bonds offer — DMO PremiumTimes |Biz
  “Total bids received from investors for the bonds exceeded N234 billion, with a total subscription level of 156 per cent." The post Investors bid N234bn for N150bn bonds offer — DMO appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 1 day Nigeria records 37 new Lassa fever cases as death toll rises PremiumTimes
  Since the onset of the 2019 outbreak, there had been 69 deaths from the confirmed cases, bringing the fatality rate to 21.3 per cent. The post Nigeria records 37 new Lassa fever cases as death toll rises appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 1 day Champions League: Atletico Madrid, Manchester City secure crucial victories PremiumTimes |Sports
  Juventus lost away to Atletico Madrid in a tough encounter. The post Champions League: Atletico Madrid, Manchester City secure crucial victories appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days Naira gains marginally against dollar PremiumTimes |Biz
  Traders say the market witnessed low patronage, which they attribute to the election week. The post Naira gains marginally against dollar appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days Controversy trails death of health advocate in Nigerian hospital PremiumTimes
  Activists plan to stage a protest at the hospital on Thursday The post Controversy trails death of health advocate in Nigerian hospital appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days Nigerian fashion designers mourn Karl Lagerfeld PremiumTimes |LifeStyle
  Mr Lagerfeld died at 85 from pancreatic cancer on Tuesday. The post Nigerian fashion designers mourn Karl Lagerfeld appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days Saudi to invest $100 billion in India in two years PremiumTimes |World
  Mr Salman says he wants to expand commercial relations with India. The post Saudi to invest $100 billion in India in two years appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days Elections: How Lagos, Gombe result sheets were found in Enugu- Official PremiumTimes
  Result sheets for Mr Ekweremadu’s local council are still "missing." The post Elections: How Lagos, Gombe result sheets were found in Enugu- Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days Super Sand Eagles’ Assistant Coach Is Dead PremiumTimes |Sports
  Before his death, Mr Agbo, at different times, also worked with the Flying Eagles and Enugu Rangers. The post Super Sand Eagles’ Assistant Coach Is Dead appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days Why European Commission included Nigeria among 23 ‘dirty money’ blacklist PremiumTimes |Biz
  Six African countries are on the new list, namely Libya, Tunisia, Ethiopia, Botswana, Ghana, and Nigeria. The post Why European Commission included Nigeria among 23 ‘dirty money’ blacklist appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days EDITORIAL: Halt Harassing Electoral Officials PremiumTimes
  PREMIUM TIMES calls for support for INEC, to help the body conduct credible elections beginning from Saturday. The post EDITORIAL: Halt Harassing Electoral Officials appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days Nine companies get three years tax holiday PremiumTimes |Biz
  An official said the nine companies that were granted approval in principle, created 1,733 direct jobs in the period under review. The post Nine companies get three years tax holiday appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days Election Postponement: INEC, professors “worried” about voter turnout PremiumTimes
  The legitimacy of the elections, coming amid high passions especially after the postponement, would be determined after the exercise. The post Election Postponement: INEC, professors “worried” about voter turnout appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days ANALYSIS: Will split in Atiku, Buhari endorsements affect South-east voters? PremiumTimes
  Although the streets of the South-east appear 'hostile' to the former military dictator, the political elites in the region seem to think differently. The post ANALYSIS: Will split in Atiku, Buhari endorsements affect South-east voters? appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days UEFA Champions League: Barcelona, Bayern Munich secure away draw PremiumTimes |Sports
  Qualification for the quarterfinal stage of the UEFA Champions League is still very much dicey. The post UEFA Champions League: Barcelona, Bayern Munich secure away draw appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days FIFA mourns late Taiwo Ogunjobi as family picks burial date PremiumTimes |Sports
  Taiwo Ogunjobi died on Monday last week. The post FIFA mourns late Taiwo Ogunjobi as family picks burial date appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days Zenith Bank’s gross earnings drops to N630.34 billion in 2018 PremiumTimes |Biz
  The bank’s gross earnings was N745.19 billion in 2017. The post Zenith Bank’s gross earnings drops to N630.34 billion in 2018 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days CBN injects $210 million into foreign exchange market PremiumTimes |Biz
  The bank says the interventions were in continuation of its resolve to sustain the high level of stability in the foreign exchange market. The post CBN injects $210 million into foreign exchange market appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days Naira loses marginally against dollar at parallel market PremiumTimes |Biz
  The Nigerian currency lost marginally against the dollar at the parallel market in Lagos, closing at N359 to the dollar. The post Naira loses marginally against dollar at parallel market appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days Iconic fashion designer, Karl Lagerfeld, dies at 85 PremiumTimes |LifeStyle
  The iconic designer died in Paris on Tuesday. The post Iconic fashion designer, Karl Lagerfeld, dies at 85 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days House fire kills 7 Children in Canada PremiumTimes |World
  The children ranged in ages from three months to 17 years. The post House fire kills 7 Children in Canada appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days Egypt denies New York Times journalist entry PremiumTimes |World
  David Kirkpatrick was arrested on Monday after arriving at Cairo International Airport and sent back to London. The post Egypt denies New York Times journalist entry appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days 2018 results: NSE All-Share Index rebounds by 0.67 per cent PremiumTimes |Biz
  The All-Share Index rose by 216.11 points to close at 32,406.18 against 32,190.07 achieved on Monday. The post 2018 results: NSE All-Share Index rebounds by 0.67 per cent appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days SSS backs down, cancels summon of top INEC officials PremiumTimes
  When asked if any INEC commissioner was invited, Mr Yakubu instead said no official of the agency was picked up. The post SSS backs down, cancels summon of top INEC officials appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days Presidency affirms Buhari’s warning, insists ballot box snatchers face death PremiumTimes
  The Presidency says Mr Buhari should be commended and not criticised. The post Presidency affirms Buhari’s warning, insists ballot box snatchers face death appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days Election: Atiku accuses APC of training operatives in China to manipulate card readers PremiumTimes
  “If you are in the South-south, South-east and North-central, you are likely to get your card readers to be slowed by those APC operatives." The post Election: Atiku accuses APC of training operatives in China to manipulate card readers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days Nigerian Goalscorers: Azubuike pops up with rare goal PremiumTimes |Sports
  Former U-23 captain scores first ever goal The post Nigerian Goalscorers: Azubuike pops up with rare goal appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days Bernie Sanders to seek U.S. presidency again in 2020 PremiumTimes |World
  Sanders, 77, an independent, who caucuses with the Democrats, announced his candidacy in an email to supporters The post Bernie Sanders to seek U.S. presidency again in 2020 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days Death toll in Kajuru killings rises to 130 — El-Rufai PremiumTimes
  The figures came after a meeting between President Buhari, security chiefs and governors. The post Death toll in Kajuru killings rises to 130 — El-Rufai appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days UK deeply disappointed by Honda’s decision to close plant PremiumTimes |Biz
  Honda says its decision is not related to Brexit and is a product of global changes in the industry. The post UK deeply disappointed by Honda’s decision to close plant appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days Elections: Controversy as SSS summons top INEC officials PremiumTimes
  INEC postponed the general elections based on logistics challenges the commission had. The post Elections: Controversy as SSS summons top INEC officials appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days Liverpool v Bayern Munich Preview: Will injuries hinder Klopp against familiar foes? PremiumTimes |Sports
  Bayern have cut the lead to Dortmund to three points and have just one loss in their last 14 matches. The post Liverpool v Bayern Munich Preview: Will injuries hinder Klopp against familiar foes? appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days Your self-exile nobody’s fault, court tells fugitive Abdulrasheed Maina PremiumTimes
  The judge also dismisses Mr Maina's request for payment of damages. The post Your self-exile nobody’s fault, court tells fugitive Abdulrasheed Maina appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days Buhari’s minister tackles Oshiomhole, says he has no moral right to attack INEC chairman PremiumTimes
  The minister also opposed the removal of the INEC chairman due to postponement of the elections. The post Buhari’s minister tackles Oshiomhole, says he has no moral right to attack INEC chairman appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days FA Cup: Manchester United knock out Chelsea PremiumTimes |Sports
  Paul Pogba scored a goal and also provided an assist to help the Manchester United beat Chelsea. The post FA Cup: Manchester United knock out Chelsea appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days INEC approves continuation of election campaigns PremiumTimes
  The presidential and National Assembly elections were shifted to February 23 while the state elections were shifted to March 9. The post INEC approves continuation of election campaigns appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Poland pulls out of Israel summit in row over WW2 role PremiumTimes |World
  Israel’s acting foreign minister alleged that many Poles collaborated with the Nazis during the war. The post Poland pulls out of Israel summit in row over WW2 role appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Election Postponement: APC Caucus meets, insists on campaigns PremiumTimes
  The ruling party urges INEC to demonstrate independence. The post Election Postponement: APC Caucus meets, insists on campaigns appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days FA Cup (LIVE UPDATES): Chelsea, Man United battle for last quarter-final ticket PremiumTimes |Sports
  Last season, Chelsea and Manchester United met at Wembley in the final of the 2018 FA Cup. The post FA Cup (LIVE UPDATES): Chelsea, Man United battle for last quarter-final ticket appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days FA Cup (LIVE UPDATES): Chelsea, Man United battle for last quarter-final ticket PremiumTimes
  Last season, Chelsea and Manchester United met at Wembley in the final of the 2018 FA Cup. The post FA Cup (LIVE UPDATES): Chelsea, Man United battle for last quarter-final ticket appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Honda to close UK car plant, drop 3,500 jobs PremiumTimes |World
  Honda built over 160,000 vehicles at its Swindon factory in Southern England in 2018, where it makes the Civic and CV-R models. The post Honda to close UK car plant, drop 3,500 jobs appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Seven lawmakers quit UK Labour Party citing Brexit ‘betrayal’, anti-Semitism PremiumTimes |World
  The seven LP members say Britain’s main opposition party had been hijacked by the machine politics of the hard left. The post Seven lawmakers quit UK Labour Party citing Brexit ‘betrayal’, anti-Semitism appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Polls postponement: ECOWAS Head of Observer Mission departs Nigeria PremiumTimes |World
  Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, a former Liberian president will return to Nigeria on Thursday. The post Polls postponement: ECOWAS Head of Observer Mission departs Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days More videos of top Kaduna politician instigating violence emerge PremiumTimes
  Mr Bako was arrested last week and is in the custody of the State Security Service (SSS). The post More videos of top Kaduna politician instigating violence emerge appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Election postponement: Nigeria equity market loses N196 billion in one day PremiumTimes |Biz
  The market capitalisation shed N196 billion to close at N12.004 trillion against N12.200 trillion on Friday. The post Election postponement: Nigeria equity market loses N196 billion in one day appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Brazil dam disaster death toll rises to 169 PremiumTimes |World
  About 200 residents were evacuated from the area. The post Brazil dam disaster death toll rises to 169 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Elections: ‘I am not afraid to lose’ – Buhari PremiumTimes
  The president says the postponement of the elections would be reviewed later to understand what led to it and who is culpable. The post Elections: ‘I am not afraid to lose’ – Buhari appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Two killed in helicopter crash in Western Norway PremiumTimes |World
  The two people on board the helicopter were a man and woman, both in their 40s, from the western county of Rogaland. The post Two killed in helicopter crash in Western Norway appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Abuja, Cross River, Zamfara residents paid highest transport fare in January — NBS PremiumTimes |Biz
  The bureau, in its transport fare watch report for January, said residents of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory paid an average of N300.27. The post Abuja, Cross River, Zamfara residents paid highest transport fare in January — NBS appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Pakistan says Saudi crown prince orders 2,100 Pakistani prisoners released PremiumTimes |World
  Saudi Arabia on Sunday signed investment agreements with Pakistan worth $20 billion. The post Pakistan says Saudi crown prince orders 2,100 Pakistani prisoners released appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Election Postponement: Buhari pledges to demand explanation from “incompetent” INEC PremiumTimes
  Mr Buhari says explanations will be demanded after elections. The post Election Postponement: Buhari pledges to demand explanation from “incompetent” INEC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days South Africa’s airline to be split into 3 units – CEO PremiumTimes |Biz
  The firm was given a 5 billion rand bailout last year to shore up its balance sheet. The post South Africa’s airline to be split into 3 units – CEO appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Saudi Arabia says Crown Prince not seeking to buy Manchester United PremiumTimes |World
  They were reacting to reports that the crown prince had sought to tempt the Glazer family to cede control of the club. The post Saudi Arabia says Crown Prince not seeking to buy Manchester United appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days France snubs Trump’s appeal to repatriate IS fighters en masse, for now PremiumTimes |World
  Trump on Saturday pressed France, Britain and Germany to bring home over 800 captured Islamic State fighters and put them on trial. The post France snubs Trump’s appeal to repatriate IS fighters en masse, for now appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Snatch ballot boxes and lose your life — Buhari PremiumTimes
  The president attended a partially televised gathering of his party on Monday. The post Snatch ballot boxes and lose your life — Buhari appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Again, Oshiomhole attacks INEC, accuses commission of working with PDP PremiumTimes
  Mr Oshiomhole made the allegation on Monday at the APC caucus meeting held in Abuja. The post Again, Oshiomhole attacks INEC, accuses commission of working with PDP appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Elections: Oshiomhole wants INEC reshuffled PremiumTimes
  The APC meeting was attended by President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, 11 APC governors, and other party leaders. The post Elections: Oshiomhole wants INEC reshuffled appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Cheering Middlesbrough fans sing Mikel’s praise as ‘African Zidane’ PremiumTimes |Sports
  The official website of Middlesbrough has described Mikel as the ‘Rolls Royce midfielder’. The post Cheering Middlesbrough fans sing Mikel’s praise as ‘African Zidane’ appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Election Postponement: INEC retrieves already distributed sensitive materials across Nigeria PremiumTimes
  Ballot papers and result sheets were recalled and deposited at CBN offices while the smart card readers were returned to INEC state offices. The post Election Postponement: INEC retrieves already distributed sensitive materials across Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days Eight killed in accident on Lagos/Abeokuta expressway PremiumTimes
  The accident which occurred around 12:50 p.m. was caused by excessive speeding and loss of control by the driver. The post Eight killed in accident on Lagos/Abeokuta expressway appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days Nigerian Army, Police speak on mass killings in Kajuru, Kaduna PremiumTimes
  Police say six persons suspected of involvement in the Kajuru killings have been arrested and may be arraigned on Monday. The post Nigerian Army, Police speak on mass killings in Kajuru, Kaduna appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days Kajuru Killings: El-Rufai visits community, reacts to criticisms PremiumTimes
  Details of the visit were captured in a statement by Samuel Aruwan, the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the governor. The post Kajuru Killings: El-Rufai visits community, reacts to criticisms appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days Election Postponement: APC, PDP vow to continue campaigns despite INEC’s directive PremiumTimes
  The INEC chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, at a press conference on Saturday said campaigns remain closed. The post Election Postponement: APC, PDP vow to continue campaigns despite INEC’s directive appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days ANALYSIS: Nine categories of Nigerians most affected by election postponement PremiumTimes
  Majority of Nigerians including political parties and politicians have condemned INEC’s decision to postpone the elections. The post ANALYSIS: Nine categories of Nigerians most affected by election postponement appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days Nigerian troops kill 37 Zamfara bandits, rescue 80 people – Official PremiumTimes
  Six soldiers also died in the operations in the troubled Zamfara State, an army spokesperson said. The post Nigerian troops kill 37 Zamfara bandits, rescue 80 people – Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days Two reported killed, several INEC vehicles burnt in pre-election violence PremiumTimes
  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) accuses politicians in the state of sponsoring the violence. The post Two reported killed, several INEC vehicles burnt in pre-election violence appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 6 days FA Cup: Mahrez seals big win for City PremiumTimes |Sports
  Balogun was missing as Brighton progressed. The post FA Cup: Mahrez seals big win for City appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 6 days Artificially sweetened beverages increase stroke risk – Study PremiumTimes |LifeStyle
  Drinking over two artificially sweetened beverages a day, could increase the risk of all types of stroke. The post Artificially sweetened beverages increase stroke risk – Study appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 6 days U.S. urges EU to recognise Guaido as Venezuela’s president PremiumTimes |World
  Mr Guaido, the Head of Venezuela’s National Assembly, declared himself president of the crisis-wracked country in January, piling pressure on the president, Nicolas Maduro. The post U.S. urges EU to recognise Guaido as Venezuela’s president appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 6 days AFCON U-20: Nigeria’s Flying Eagles lose to South Africa, finish fourth PremiumTimes |Sports
  Saturday’s triumph is quite historic for South Africa as this is the first time ever, they will be finishing in third place in the history of the competition. The post AFCON U-20: Nigeria’s Flying Eagles lose to South Africa, finish fourth appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 6 days ‘How 66 people were killed in Kaduna in two days’ PremiumTimes
  The details came amid controversy over the accuracy of the details provided by the Kaduna government. The post ‘How 66 people were killed in Kaduna in two days’ appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 6 days Pope defrocks Cardinal over sex abuse allegations PremiumTimes |World
  The defrocking of a cardinal is the first in almost a century. The post Pope defrocks Cardinal over sex abuse allegations appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 6 days BREAKING: Boko Haram strikes Maiduguri, kills 11 PremiumTimes
  Fifteen people were injured in the attack at Gwozari, Kuahari and Polo general area. The post BREAKING: Boko Haram strikes Maiduguri, kills 11 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 6 days Why we postponed 2019 elections — INEC Chairman PremiumTimes
  The commission says there were attempts to sabotage its preparations. The post Why we postponed 2019 elections — INEC Chairman appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 6 days Lagos Marathon: 10km Race Winners Get Car Gifts PremiumTimes |Sports
  Each of the cars given to the winners cost N8.1 million and also comes with a five-year warranty. The post Lagos Marathon: 10km Race Winners Get Car Gifts appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 6 days ALSCON: How BPE continues to defy Supreme Court order PremiumTimes |Biz
  Operations at the $3.2 billion smelter have stalled for almost 15 years due to the lingering ownership crisis. The post ALSCON: How BPE continues to defy Supreme Court order appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 6 days Buhari speaks on postponement of 2019 general elections PremiumTimes
  INEC says elections had to be postponed due to logistics difficulty The post Buhari speaks on postponement of 2019 general elections appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 6 days Elections: U.S. not supporting any candidate, Nigerian diplomat, American officials say PremiumTimes
  “They (U.S. government) are neutral,” Nigerian diplomat says in Washington. The post Elections: U.S. not supporting any candidate, Nigerian diplomat, American officials say appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 6 days How Nigerians reacted to postponement of elections PremiumTimes
  INEC early on Saturday said it could no longer go ahead with the election as scheduled. The post How Nigerians reacted to postponement of elections appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 6 days PDP condemns poll shift, blames APC PremiumTimes
  The 2019 general elections were postponed on Saturday. The post PDP condemns poll shift, blames APC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 6 days It’s Official: INEC postpones all Nigeria’s general elections PremiumTimes
  The electoral umpire cited logistics difficulties. The post It’s Official: INEC postpones all Nigeria’s general elections appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more