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• 1 hour What I know about NDDC’s ‘reckless spending’ of N40bn — Akpabio PremiumTimes
  The Niger Delta minister reacts to an allegation that he collected N500 million worth of contracts from the NDDC. The post What I know about NDDC’s ‘reckless spending’ of N40bn — Akpabio appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 hours COVID-19: As more health workers get infected, JOHESU distributes PPEs PremiumTimes
  Health care workers are the soldiers on the front lines in the battle against coronavirus. The post COVID-19: As more health workers get infected, JOHESU distributes PPEs appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 hours July 10: 21 years after murder of five OAU students, survivors, families await justice PremiumTimes
  Mr Adeleke told PREMIUM TIMES the attack was carried out in 1999 with the intention to kill union leaders fighting against irregularities. The post July 10: 21 years after murder of five OAU students, survivors, families await justice appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 hours FULL LIST: Champions League quarter and semi-final draws PremiumTimes |Sports
  This season's quarter-finals, semi-finals and final will be played as a straight knockout tournament. The post FULL LIST: Champions League quarter and semi-final draws appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 6 hours Buhari has approved Magu’s suspension — Minister PremiumTimes
  The AGF says the suspension was in order to allow for unhindered inquiry by the Presidential Investigation Panel under the Tribunals of Inquiry Act and other relevant laws The post Buhari has approved Magu’s suspension — Minister appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 7 hours Dangote sugar shareholders approve Savannah sugar merger PremiumTimes |Biz
  Mr Dangote explained that the DSR board considered the merger as fair and reasonable and believed that it would provide strategic opportunities and benefits for the company, employees, and other concerned parties. The post Dangote sugar shareholders approve Savannah sugar merger appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 7 hours UEFA Champions League draw LIVE UPDATES PremiumTimes |Sports
  Today’s draw will finalise the routes for each team to the final with the semi-final draw also taking place. The post UEFA Champions League draw LIVE UPDATES appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 9 hours ANALYSIS: Dollar peg critical to Hong Kong PremiumTimes |Biz
  Analysts say escalating U.S.-China tensions could result in the Americans limiting Hong Kong banks’ access to U.S. dollars. The post ANALYSIS: Dollar peg critical to Hong Kong appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 9 hours Oil prices fall, head for weekly decline PremiumTimes |Biz
  Brent crude was down by 25 cents, or 0.6 per cent, at $42.10 a barrel by 0341 GMT, after falling more than two per cent on Thursday. The post Oil prices fall, head for weekly decline appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 9 hours Magu spends fourth night in detention as panel continues interrogation PremiumTimes
  Mr Magu has been accused of corruption and insubordination by the AGF. The post Magu spends fourth night in detention as panel continues interrogation appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 11 hours Nigeria records 499 new coronavirus cases PremiumTimes
  Over one third of those infected (12,546) have recovered and have been discharged while 689 people have died from the disease. The post Nigeria records 499 new coronavirus cases appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 19 hours Bayelsa road crash kills 10 PremiumTimes
  The incident was a head-on collision involving a truck and a 14-seater bus that had 13 persons on board. The post Bayelsa road crash kills 10 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 20 hours African Development Bank grants $0.5 million emergency relief assistance to Libya PremiumTimes |World
  The bank’s funding will contribute to supporting Libya's national response plan for COVID-19. The post African Development Bank grants $0.5 million emergency relief assistance to Libya appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 20 hours Iwobi nominated for Everton awards PremiumTimes |Sports
  Iwobi is eligible to be voted as player of the season as well as the young player of the season. The post Iwobi nominated for Everton awards appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 23 hours Russian governor arrested for allegedly ordering murders PremiumTimes |World
  Governor Sergei Furgal of Russia’s far-eastern Khabarovsk region was implicated during questioning of suspected members of a criminal group involved in multiple murders. The post Russian governor arrested for allegedly ordering murders appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 23 hours Weakened sentiment: NSE All-Share Index dips 0.01 per cent PremiumTimes |Biz
  The All-Share Index (ASI) decreased by 1.51 points to close at 24,276.56 in contrast with 24,278.07 achieved on Wednesday. The post Weakened sentiment: NSE All-Share Index dips 0.01 per cent appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 24 hours We used N1.5bn to take care of ourselves as COVID-19 palliative — NDDC MD PremiumTimes
  "We used it to take care of ourselves. We are NDDC, we need to take care of ourselves too,'' the official said. The post We used N1.5bn to take care of ourselves as COVID-19 palliative — NDDC MD appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 1 day NUPENG pickets oil firm over anti-labour practices PremiumTimes |Biz
  NUPENG says the management of the oil firm unlawfully terminated the employment of its members on October 28, 2019 in a very dubious manner. The post NUPENG pickets oil firm over anti-labour practices appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 1 day Buhari mourns Ivorian Prime Minister Amadou Coulibaly PremiumTimes |World
  Amadou Gon Coulibaly died on Wednesday in Abidjan The post Buhari mourns Ivorian Prime Minister Amadou Coulibaly appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 1 day Osinbajo writes IGP, wants ‘false’ allegations linking him to Magu ‘funds’ investigated PremiumTimes
  A report had claimed unnamed sources within the panel investigating the embattled EFCC boss exposed the vice president's (alleged) involvement in the scandal. The post Osinbajo writes IGP, wants ‘false’ allegations linking him to Magu ‘funds’ investigated appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 1 day Uber acquires Postmates for $2.65 billion PremiumTimes |World
  Uber currently estimates that it will issue approximately 84 million shares of common stock for 100 per cent of the fully diluted equity of Postmates. The post Uber acquires Postmates for $2.65 billion appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 1 day Access Bank moves to acquire Zambian bank PremiumTimes |Biz
  In 2019, Access Bank acquired Diamond Bank Plc in a move that made it the largest bank by customer base in Nigeria. The post Access Bank moves to acquire Zambian bank appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 1 day FG explains deregulation of oil downstream sector PremiumTimes |Biz
  Mr Sylva said it was unrealistic to continue to subsidise the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also known as petrol as it had no economic value. The post FG explains deregulation of oil downstream sector appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 1 day 37 soldiers died in Boko Haram attack – Sources PremiumTimes
  The Nigeria military insists only two soldiers died. The post 37 soldiers died in Boko Haram attack – Sources appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 1 day How we tracked ‘Woodberry’ via iPhone, WhatsApp, Bitcoin transactions – FBI PremiumTimes
  Mr Ponle is currently facing charges bordering on wire fraud conspiracy at a United States District Court. The post How we tracked ‘Woodberry’ via iPhone, WhatsApp, Bitcoin transactions – FBI appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 1 day Osinbajo refutes ‘false and baseless fabrications’ he had deal with Magu PremiumTimes
  Mr Magu has been in detention since Monday while he continues to appear before the panel. The post Osinbajo refutes ‘false and baseless fabrications’ he had deal with Magu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 1 day Does writing your contact details behind your new voter’s ID render it invalid? PremiumTimes |World
  According to Dr Bossman Asare, deputy chairperson of the Electoral Commission, writing one’s telephone number behind the voters’ ID card does not render it invalid. The post Does writing your contact details behind your new voter’s ID render it invalid? appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 1 day EXCLUSIVE: Nigeria, P&ID in fresh battle over use of bank records PremiumTimes
  The firm seeks to stop the Nigerian government from using certain information obtained from banks in the United States to argue its case. The post EXCLUSIVE: Nigeria, P&ID in fresh battle over use of bank records appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days Nigeria’s COVID-19 cases exceed 30,000 PremiumTimes
  The death toll from the virus has hit 684, as 15 new deaths were reported on Wednesday. The post Nigeria’s COVID-19 cases exceed 30,000 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days Ivory Coast Prime Minister, Gon Coulibaly, is dead PremiumTimes |World
  Mr Coulibaly, 61, died on Wednesday evening after falling ill at a ministerial meeting. The post Ivory Coast Prime Minister, Gon Coulibaly, is dead appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days Ivory Coast Prime Minister, Gon Coulibaly, is dead PremiumTimes
  Mr Coulibaly, 61, died on Wednesday evening after falling ill at a ministerial meeting. The post Ivory Coast Prime Minister, Gon Coulibaly, is dead appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days Super Eagles striker tests positive for COVID-19 PremiumTimes |Sports
  The affected player was initially stranded in Nigeria before linking up with his Belgian club. The post Super Eagles striker tests positive for COVID-19 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days UPDATED: Nigerian govt reverses resumption of schools, says no WAEC exam for now PremiumTimes
  It also said no Nigerian school will participate in the West African Senior School Certificate Examinations earlier scheduled for August 5 to September 5. The post UPDATED: Nigerian govt reverses resumption of schools, says no WAEC exam for now appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days Hushpuppi: What has happened to him in America so far PremiumTimes
  On Monday, Hushpuppi hired Attorney Gal Pissetzky of the Pissetzky & Berliner law firm in Chicago to defend him. The post Hushpuppi: What has happened to him in America so far appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days JUST IN: Explosion at NNPC facility causes seven deaths PremiumTimes
  "The bodies of casualties have been deposited in a morgue in Sapele," the NNPC said. The post JUST IN: Explosion at NNPC facility causes seven deaths appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days Harvard, MIT sue Trump over proposed limit on foreign students’ visas PremiumTimes |World
  The two universities announced on Wednesday that they are suing Mr Trump for his ‘reckless’ directive on striping foreign students of their visas without a due process. The post Harvard, MIT sue Trump over proposed limit on foreign students’ visas appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days Coronavirus: Nigeria Women League 2019/20 Season Cancelled PremiumTimes |Sports
  The new league season will only resume after approval has been given by the relevant authorities. The post Coronavirus: Nigeria Women League 2019/20 Season Cancelled appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days UPDATED: Ondo assembly suspends deputy speaker, one other over deputy governor’s impeachment PremiumTimes
  The two suspended lawmakers were among the nine lawmakers that kicked against impeachment processes against Mr Ajayi on Tuesday. The post UPDATED: Ondo assembly suspends deputy speaker, one other over deputy governor’s impeachment appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days Tottenham’s Dier gets four-game ban PremiumTimes |Sports
  The ban was after the London side’s defeat on penalties by Norwich City in the FA Cup fifth round in March The post Tottenham’s Dier gets four-game ban appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days Brazilian president tests positive for COVID-19 PremiumTimes |World
  Mr Bolsonaro has repeatedly downplayed the pandemic threat by calling the virus "little flu" The post Brazilian president tests positive for COVID-19 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days Troops kill 17 terrorists, lose two soldiers in Damboa ambush – DHQ PremiumTimes
  Two soldiers died, while four were wounded in the encounter, the army said The post Troops kill 17 terrorists, lose two soldiers in Damboa ambush – DHQ appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days COVID-19: Dana Air resumes operations Thursday PremiumTimes |Biz
  The airline also advised its potential passengers to arrive airport three hours to flight. The post COVID-19: Dana Air resumes operations Thursday appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days Trump hired impersonator to take admission exam for him – Niece PremiumTimes |World
  Ms Trump’s book is set to be released next week and be up for sales by Tuesday. The post Trump hired impersonator to take admission exam for him – Niece appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days WHO reviewing evidence of airborne transmission of COVID-19 – Official PremiumTimes
  The agency said it is making plans to update its advice on the transmission mode of COVID-19. The post WHO reviewing evidence of airborne transmission of COVID-19 – Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days Naira devalued again, now N381 to dollar official rate PremiumTimes
  The new rate is believed to be in line with the apex bank’s efforts to unify the exchange rate. The post Naira devalued again, now N381 to dollar official rate appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days Naira devalued again, now N381 to dollar official rate PremiumTimes |Biz
  The new rate is believed to be in line with the apex bank’s efforts to unify the exchange rate. The post Naira devalued again, now N381 to dollar official rate appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days Post COVID-19: Africa’s growth stands to rebound to 3% in 2021 – Report PremiumTimes |World
  The growth outlook for 2021 and beyond would depend largely on African governments’ effectiveness in flattening the curve of the outbreak and policies to reopen economies. The post Post COVID-19: Africa’s growth stands to rebound to 3% in 2021 – Report appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days ANALYSIS: Hurdles before Osimhen in Napoli move PremiumTimes |Sports
  Aside the big money up for grabs, is a move to Italy good for Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen? The post ANALYSIS: Hurdles before Osimhen in Napoli move appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days Nigeria records 15 new COVID-19 deaths PremiumTimes
  It brings the total number of confirmed deaths from the virus to 669. The post Nigeria records 15 new COVID-19 deaths appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days EPL Round-Up: Saka shines as Leicester City hold Arsenal PremiumTimes |Sports
  The Nigerian-born youngster provided the assist that saw Aubameyang shoot Arsenal in front. The post EPL Round-Up: Saka shines as Leicester City hold Arsenal appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days COVID 19: Nigeria releases 7,813 from correctional centres PremiumTimes
  The government says the gesture is to curb the spread of the new coronavirus among inmates. The post COVID 19: Nigeria releases 7,813 from correctional centres appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days Shock as Nigerian professor says COVID-19 does not exist PremiumTimes
  Mr Otoikhian claims there is secrecy around the diagnosis of COVID-19 in the country. He says that also suggests the disease does not exist. The post Shock as Nigerian professor says COVID-19 does not exist appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days ‘Fifteen killed’ in fresh attack in Katsina PremiumTimes
  Two residents were missing and were feared dead after Monday's attack, he said. The post ‘Fifteen killed’ in fresh attack in Katsina appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days The chase for Champions League spots in the EPL gets hotter PremiumTimes |Sports
  The race to pick UEFA Champions League tickets is on. The post The chase for Champions League spots in the EPL gets hotter appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days Ibrahim Magu suspended as EFCC chairman PremiumTimes
  The acting-chairman’s suspension comes a day after he was forced to appear before an anti-corruption panel in Abuja. The post Ibrahim Magu suspended as EFCC chairman appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days Against Leicester, here’s why Arsenal has better Champions League chance PremiumTimes |Sports
  The clash against Arsenal on Tuesday has assumed a must-not-lose status . The post Against Leicester, here’s why Arsenal has better Champions League chance appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days Iran reports 200 coronavirus deaths in one day PremiumTimes |World
  The Health Minister, Saeed Namaki, who likened the virus to a “bomb”, said “If we continue like this, we will be knocked out.” The post Iran reports 200 coronavirus deaths in one day appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days UPDATED: Ondo Assembly commences impeachment proceedings against deputy governor PremiumTimes
  Already, 14 lawmakers have reportedly supported the impeachment of Mr Ajayi. The post UPDATED: Ondo Assembly commences impeachment proceedings against deputy governor appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days UBA gets new Deputy Managing Directors PremiumTimes |Biz
  Commenting on the appointments, Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu, said the appointments were directed at serving the bank’s customer base better. The post UBA gets new Deputy Managing Directors appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days Nigeria Army officer shot dead in Kogi, another abducted in Port Harcourt PremiumTimes
  Nigerian army officers have their hands full fighting terrorism, banditry, cattle and kidnappings. The post Nigeria Army officer shot dead in Kogi, another abducted in Port Harcourt appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days UK sanctions 25 Russians, 20 Saudis, others over human rights abuses PremiumTimes |World
  The 20 Saudi nationals were "involved in the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi." The post UK sanctions 25 Russians, 20 Saudis, others over human rights abuses appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days U.S. EPA approves use of lysol disinfectant spray against COVID-19 PremiumTimes |World
  The U.S. EPA said in a statement that the agency had approved two products, Lysol Disinfectant Spray and Lysol Disinfectant Max Cover Mist, based on laboratory testing that showed the products were effective against COVID-19. The post U.S. EPA approves use of lysol disinfectant spray against COVID-19 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days U.S. to expel international students if… PremiumTimes
  The move will affect thousands of foreign students including Nigerians who travelled to the United States to attend universities or participate in training programs. The post U.S. to expel international students if… appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days U.S. to expel international students if… PremiumTimes |World
  The move will affect thousands of foreign students including Nigerians who travelled to the United States to attend universities or participate in training programs. The post U.S. to expel international students if… appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days Oil prices fall amidst U.S. coronavirus case surge PremiumTimes |Biz
  Brent crude futures declined by 19 cents, or 0.4 per cent, to $42.91, after hitting an intraday high of $43.19. The post Oil prices fall amidst U.S. coronavirus case surge appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days Burkina Faso resumes polio immunisation despite COVID-19 PremiumTimes |World
  WHO said the immunisation was carried out while observing COVID-19 infection prevention and control measures. The post Burkina Faso resumes polio immunisation despite COVID-19 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days Beyond Numbers: Profiling Nigerians who died from COVID-19 (1) PremiumTimes
  The information was culled from news reports, obituaries, the social media, friends and families of the deceased. The post Beyond Numbers: Profiling Nigerians who died from COVID-19 (1) appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days Magu spends night in police custody as plot to remove him thickens PremiumTimes
  Mr Magu was arrested in front of the EFCC office in Abuja by security officials on Monday. The post Magu spends night in police custody as plot to remove him thickens appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days How to protect Nigeria’s economy from oil price volatility – NEITI PremiumTimes |Biz
  NEITI made the call in its latest policy brief, titled: “Insulating Nigeria from Perennial Oil Price Volatility”. The post How to protect Nigeria’s economy from oil price volatility – NEITI appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days COVID-19: Anger as Lagos govt disengages frontline health workers PremiumTimes
  Three of the disengaged officials, comprising two nurses and a pharmacist, have tested positive for coronavirus. The post COVID-19: Anger as Lagos govt disengages frontline health workers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Coronavirus: Nigeria records 575 new cases, nine deaths PremiumTimes
  Nine deaths were recorded from the virus on Monday bringing the total number of confirmed deaths from the virus to 654. The post Coronavirus: Nigeria records 575 new cases, nine deaths appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days How EFCC’s Magu was arrested PremiumTimes
  One of the sources said the arrest was done in a Gestapo-like manner reminiscent of the SSS' raid of the National Assembly in 2018. The post How EFCC’s Magu was arrested appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Magu’s arrest, outcome of power play with Malami, others – Buhari’s Adviser PremiumTimes
  The professor linked Mr Magu's travails to Mr Malami's memo and a power play. The post Magu’s arrest, outcome of power play with Malami, others – Buhari’s Adviser appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days COVID-19: Rising cases among top officials threat to governance – SGF PremiumTimes
  The official said positive COVID-19 cases amongst this group of people have been on the increase in recent times. The post COVID-19: Rising cases among top officials threat to governance – SGF appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days New SEC DG assumes duty PremiumTimes |Biz
  Lamido Yuguda was appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari in May. The post New SEC DG assumes duty appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Vodacom Nigeria gets new MD PremiumTimes |Biz
  Valentine Chime joins Vodacom from Aruwa Capital, a private equity company investing across West Africa. The post Vodacom Nigeria gets new MD appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days NSE market capitalisation opens week with N162bn loss PremiumTimes |Biz
  The market capitalisation which opened at N12.695 trillion lost N162 billion to close at N12.533 trillion. The post NSE market capitalisation opens week with N162bn loss appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days BBNaija 2020 to hold with pre-quarantined housemates, limited ninjas, other changes PremiumTimes |LifeStyle
  Coronavirus is forcing many Big Brother franchises around the world, including Big Brother Naija, to rethink their format The post BBNaija 2020 to hold with pre-quarantined housemates, limited ninjas, other changes appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days UPDATED: FG announces date for commencement of WAEC examination PremiumTimes
  The federal government had earlier announced that final year students, including those to take the WAEC examinations, should resume schools. The post UPDATED: FG announces date for commencement of WAEC examination appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Post COVID-19: FG proposes N2.3trn to boost mining, other sectors PremiumTimes |Biz
  The federal government is to spend N6 billion out of the N2.3 trillion to boost the mining sector. The post Post COVID-19: FG proposes N2.3trn to boost mining, other sectors appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days JUST IN: EFCC speaks on Magu’s arrest PremiumTimes
  PREMIUM TIMES reported Mr Magu’s arrest on Monday afternoon at the Wuse II office of the EFCC in Abuja. The post JUST IN: EFCC speaks on Magu’s arrest appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days SSS denies arresting Magu PremiumTimes
  PREMIUM TIMES reported Mr Magu's arrest on Sunday afternoon at the Wuse II office of the EFCC. The post SSS denies arresting Magu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days 774,000 Jobs: Lawan speaks on controversial recruitment PremiumTimes
  Lawan insisted that the programme be suspended "until such explanations are provided on how the programme will be implemented." The post 774,000 Jobs: Lawan speaks on controversial recruitment appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Security agents arrest EFCC chairman Ibrahim Magu PremiumTimes
  Mr Magu was arrested at the Wuse II office of the EFCC in Abuja Monday afternoon. The post Security agents arrest EFCC chairman Ibrahim Magu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Polish president proposes banning gay couples from child adoption PremiumTimes |World
  On Monday, the president signed his legislative proposal, which will now be sent to parliament. The post Polish president proposes banning gay couples from child adoption appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Nigerian civil servants violating COVID-19 restriction order — Head of Service PremiumTimes
  The spread of the novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in Nigeria touched a new milestone as the latest statistics provided by the NCDC reveal Nigeria now has 28,711 confirmed cases. The post Nigerian civil servants violating COVID-19 restriction order — Head of Service appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Over 1m persons to evacuate homes in Japan amidst floods, landslides PremiumTimes |World
  On Saturday, flooding and landslides struck rural areas of Kumamoto, leaving dozens of people, including 14 at a nursing home, dead. The post Over 1m persons to evacuate homes in Japan amidst floods, landslides appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days National Identity – the building block for economic inclusion PremiumTimes |Biz
  The agriculture industry is as reliant on changing weather patterns and seasons, as it is on free movement - of farmers, inputs and produce. The post National Identity – the building block for economic inclusion appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days With nearly 700,000 coronavirus cases, India is third worst-hit PremiumTimes |World
  There have been almost 20,000 deaths in India since the first case was detected there in January. The post With nearly 700,000 coronavirus cases, India is third worst-hit appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days NSITF admits spending N3.4 bn on ‘training’ but says Ngige approved it PremiumTimes
  The management says all trainings, contracts and rehabilitation it carried out received the approvals of the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment and the National Assembly. The post NSITF admits spending N3.4 bn on ‘training’ but says Ngige approved it appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Nemanja Matic seals new Manchester United Deal PremiumTimes |Sports
  Matic joined United in 2017 and has made 114 appearances for the club. The post Nemanja Matic seals new Manchester United Deal appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Ondo SSG resigns ahead of governorship election PremiumTimes
  The development is also coming weeks after Mr Akeredolu’s deputy, Agboola Ajayi, left the APC for the People's Democratic Party (PDP). The post Ondo SSG resigns ahead of governorship election appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days UPDATED: Inuwa Abdulkadir, ex-APC National Vice Chairman, is dead PremiumTimes
  Mr Abdulkadir was a member of the National Working Committee of the APC that was recently dissolved by the party's National Executive Council. The post UPDATED: Inuwa Abdulkadir, ex-APC National Vice Chairman, is dead appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Lagos Boat Mishap: Seven dead, 14 rescued as search ends PremiumTimes
  Nineteen passengers and two crew members were aboard the capsized boat. The post Lagos Boat Mishap: Seven dead, 14 rescued as search ends appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Ex-AMCON boss, Chike-Obi, becomes new Fidelity Bank chair PremiumTimes |Biz
  "The outgoing chairman expressed pride in the results Fidelity Bank achieved during his time as Chairman." The post Ex-AMCON boss, Chike-Obi, becomes new Fidelity Bank chair appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Ekiti risks health crisis as healthcare workers, doctors strike PremiumTimes
  The chairman of the union, Femi Ajoloko, accused the government of subjecting the healthcare workers to untold hardship. The post Ekiti risks health crisis as healthcare workers, doctors strike appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days How I was prevented from joining prayer for Ajimobi – Oyo Deputy Governor PremiumTimes
  The deputy governor led an Oyo State delegation to the prayer. The post How I was prevented from joining prayer for Ajimobi – Oyo Deputy Governor appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days Nigeria records 544 new coronavirus cases PremiumTimes
  There was a drop in the number of confirmed cases reported on Sunday (544) compared to what was reported on Saturday (603). The post Nigeria records 544 new coronavirus cases appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days Buhari condemns Boko Haram attack on UN helicopter in Borno PremiumTimes
  "This latest cowardly attack on the UN humanitarian helicopter is yet another desperate rear guard action by the Boko Haram terrorists..." The post Buhari condemns Boko Haram attack on UN helicopter in Borno appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 5 days EPL Round-Up: Southampton shock City as Liverpool gun for more records PremiumTimes |Sports
  With the league title already signed, sealed and delivered, Liverpool are now gunning for more records. The post EPL Round-Up: Southampton shock City as Liverpool gun for more records appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more