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NNPC’s Federation Account remittance hits N11.41tn
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited paid N11.14tn to the Federation Account between January and September 2026, a period where its revenue fell Read More: https://punchng.com/nnpcs-federation-account-remittance-hits-n11-41tn/...
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State Police: Kano, Cross River, Abia, Niger, Benue, Oyo yet to approve bill; gets Nov 19 deadline
By Henry Umoru ABUJA—THERE are strong indications that the National Assembly is prepared to transmit the State Police Bill to President Bola Tinubu for assent as thirty states have so far approved the bill. The proposed State Police system has crossed a major constitutional hurdl...
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Voter register: INEC to purge 1.5m irregular registrants
•Amupitan can’t supervise credible polls in 2027 — Ezekwesili By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA—The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, is set to delete about 1.5 million voter registrations found to be irregular from the national register, ahead of the 2027 general elections. T...
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Obasanjo’s son joins PBat Door-to-Door Movement, backs Tinubu for 2027
Olujunwon Obasanjo explains why he is backing Mr Tinubu despite the political differences within his family. The post Obasanjo’s son joins PBat Door-to-Door Movement, backs Tinubu for 2027 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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FG records N4.69trn fiscal deficit in Q1’26 as revenue falls
•Nigeria’s economy grows 3.89% – Budget Office By Udeme Akpan The Federal Government (FG) recorded an aggregate fiscal deficit of N4.69 trillion in the first quarter of 2026, as revenue generation fell significantly below target, highlighting challenges in financing the 2026 budg...
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2027: Atiku unveils rescue plan, promises to reopen borders, restore subsidy
Atiku said his administration would reopen Nigeria’s land borders to boost trade with neighbouring African countries, tackle insecurity and reduce pilgrimage fares for both Muslim and Christian faithful. The post 2027: Atiku unveils rescue plan, promises to reopen borders, restor...
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Brazil 1-3 Nigeria: Super Flamingos reach historic U-17 Women’s World Cup final
Two goals from Awawu Bashiru and an earlier strike by Queen Joseph gave Nigeria a memorable victory against the South Americans. The post Brazil 1-3 Nigeria: Super Flamingos reach historic U-17 Women’s World Cup final appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Weak labour movement ‘ll hurt all, not just workers – NLC
By Victor Ahiuma-Young The consequences of a weakened labour movement could extend far beyond factories, government offices and other workplaces, leaving millions of Nigerians without a strong collective voice to challenge policies affecting their economic survival, rights and we...
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2027: Nigeria has opportunity to show, operate strong democracy — UK envoy
•We’ll conduct credible, inclusive polls — INEC BRITISH High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Pete Vowles, has urged Nigeria to use the 2027 polls to show the world how a strong democracy should operate. Vowles, who said he had been in Nigeria for eight weeks, spoke during a courtesy ...
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Destruction of campaign posters, billboards: Police read riot act to politicians, thugs, miscreants
*IGP orders Police Commissioners to arrest, prosecute offenders *Avert Obi, Kwankwaso /APC supporters clash in Calabar By Kingsley Omonobi & Ike Uchechukwu ABUJA — Force headquarters yesterday warned politicians, thugs, miscreants and other persons with affiliations to members of...