Nigerian lawmakers launch probe into $850bn unremitted oil, non-oil export proceeds

The House said preliminary findings suggest that several operators in the oil and gas sector failed to repatriate between 40 and 45 per cent of Nigeria’s export earnings, in violation of the Pre-shipment Inspection of Exports Act. The post Nigerian lawmakers launch probe into $850bn unremitted oil, non-oil export proceeds appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

NUJ to Tinubu: Defend press freedom, review laws that criminalise journalism

VP Shettima pledges to table NUJ’s demands for protection, review of libel laws, and others before the president. The post NUJ to Tinubu: Defend press freedom, review laws that criminalise journalism appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Electoral Act Amendment Bill passes second reading in Senate

The bill aims to strengthen the legal framework governing elections in Nigeria. The post Electoral Act Amendment Bill passes second reading in Senate appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Ondo govt reacts to memo on terrorists’ threat to attack state

“Such reports are a normal part of security operations, aimed at identifying and preventing potential threats. These intelligence reports often contain varying levels of threat assessment and are used in joint operations by security agencies to enhance vigilance and take proactive measures.” “Such reports are a normal part of security operations, aimed at identifying and preventing potential threats. These intelligence reports often contain varying levels of threat assessment and are used in joint operations by security…

Security on high alert in Ondo as SSS intelligence reveals fresh threats of terrorists attack

According to the security alert, the ISWAP operatives have already commenced surveillance on soft targets in the identified areas, prompting a call for the immediate strengthening of security operations to avert tragedy. The post Security on high alert in Ondo as SSS intelligence reveals fresh threats of terrorists attack appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Nnamdi Kanu lists Malami, Wike, Umahi, Sanwo-Olu, Danjuma, Buratai, others, as defence witnesses

Nnamdi Kanu informed the court of his plan to call 23 witnesses divided into two categories. The post Nnamdi Kanu lists Malami, Wike, Umahi, Sanwo-Olu, Danjuma, Buratai, others, as defence witnesses appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

JUST IN: ASUU suspends warning strike

ASUU embarked on a two-week warning strike on Monday, 13 October, over the government’s failure to address its lingering demands The post JUST IN: ASUU suspends warning strike appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Gunmen reportedly abduct three INEC officers, others in Kogi

The INEC staff, all women identified as Chinenye Oji, Adamaka Anih, and Catherine Temaugee, were said to be on official assignment to Anambra State ahead of the forthcoming governorship election when they were abducted alongside other passengers. The post Gunmen reportedly abduct three INEC officers, others in Kogi appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Court sacks all local council chairpersons, councillors in Ebonyi

The elections conducted in July 2024 brought the current 13 local government chairpersons and 171 councillors into power in the south-eastern state. The post Court sacks all local council chairpersons, councillors in Ebonyi appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

JUST IN: Tanker explosion kills scores on Niger highway

The Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Niger State Command, Aishatu Sa’adu, confirmed the incident in Minna on Tuesday. The post JUST IN: Tanker explosion kills scores on Niger highway appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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