By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA – The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Thursday, convicted and sentenced a self-confessed member of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mr. Paul Okechukwu, 48, to 20 years in prison for belonging to a proscribed organisation. The defendant pleaded guilty to one coun...
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Mr Pate also said the woman at the centre of Nigeria’s first confirmed case is recovering and that laboratory results were showing improvement. The post Ebola: Nigerian govt says no restrictions on large gatherings for now appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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The Ogun State House of Assembly has summoned the Commissioner for Environment over a repeated gas leak in the Ijebu axis that hospitalised over 100 studen Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-assembly-summons-commissioner-over-repeated-gas-leak/...
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The Federal Government has ordered its agencies to intensify public enlightenment on Ebola after a case was confirmed in a woman who travelled to Abuja fro Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-orders-agencies-to-step-up-ebola-awareness/...
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An official with RMAFC said the stabilisation fund provides fiscal assistance in deserving circumstances, subject to established guidelines, available resources and appropriate approval procedures. The post Anambra seeks ₦70 billion from Nigeria’s stabilisation fund appeared firs...
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On the roster are four goalkeepers, nine defenders, eight midfielders and 10 forwards. The post Olympic Qualifier: Eric Chelle invites 31 home-based players ahead of crucial DR Congo clash appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Olujonwo Obasanjo, son of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has joined the Tinubu Must Stay Movement, pledging to promote policy continuity and explain President Bola Tinubu’s reforms. He announced his decision at a news conference in Abuja on Thursday, where the leadership of ...
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A non-profit group has protested in Abeokuta, urging Governor Dapo Abiodun to reject the Ogun State Safe Termination of Pregnancy Law passed by the assembl Read More: https://punchng.com/group-protests-ogun-abortion-bill-urges-abiodun-to-reject-it/...
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China’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, says President Tinubu’s reforms are yielding results and should be consolidated beyond 2027 for continued growth. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubus-reforms-should-continue-beyond-2027-chinese-envoy/...
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The Director General of the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, Dr Abubakar Dantsoho has warned that the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence, AI, in port operations could trigger significant economic disruptions across Africa amid rising cyberattacks targeting maritime infrastru...
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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Kano State Command has arrested two suspected vandals of railway sleepers in Kanwa village, Madobi LGA, Kano State Briefing newsmen in Kano on Thursday, Commandant Mohamed Hassan Agalama identified the suspects as Shamsu Isyaku...
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The management of Tai Solarin Federal University of Education, TASFUED, Ijagun, Ogun State, has strengthened collaboration with security agencies to improve security within the campus and host communities. The university held strategic engagements with the Ogun State Police Comma...
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The Nigeria Revenue Service says individuals earning N800,000 or less annually are now exempted from personal income tax under the country’s new tax reform Read More: https://punchng.com/low-income-earners-exempted-from-tax-under-new-law-nrs/...
