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Troops neutralise six terrorists, recover arms, motorcycles in Kaduna

View this email in your browser Headlines Troops neutralise six terrorists, recover arms, motorcycles in Kaduna "Acting on credible intelligence, the highly motivated troops carried out an offensive clearance operation to bandits strongholds in Sabon-Birni, Dogon Dawa, Saulawa, Maidaro-Ngede Allah and Kidenda all in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State..." Read More We are expanding our newsletter offering and would like to know what newsletters you, our loyal readers, would be interested in receiving from PREMIUM TIMES. Kindly fill in this survey. It should take no longer than five (5) minutes to complete. Thank you! TAKE THE SURVEY! Nigeria can't rely on borrowing to fund 2024 budget – Finance Minister Mr Edun said the best way Nigeria could fund its budget was to spend more money on infrastructure to generate more revenue. Appeal Court sacks Zamfara governor, declares election inconclusive The court, on Thursday, also ordered a rerun in three local government areas of Zamfara. Participate in Premium Times weekly quiz. Expires in 2 days!!! LiberiaDecides2023: Boakai leads Weah as NEC continues result announcement Mr Boakai's vote represents 50.58 percent of votes counted while Mr Weah's represents 49.42 votes. About 86 per cent of the votes cast have been counted. Most Recent Stories Reps fume, reject representatives of service chiefs, IGP "It has been the tradition of the House that when we invite chief executives, be it private or public sector, they must come in person. I want to pray that we don't break this sacred tradition of our House less we will be taken for granted," the deputy speaker said. Read More Air Peace chairman speaks on Nigerians' visa ordeal in Saudi Arabia Mr Onyeama said Air Peace did not breach any rule of engagement in conveying the passengers to Saudi Arabia, adding that the airline got "approval and clearance of every procedure required of it before taking off from Nigeria." NJC receives 22 nominees list for 11 Supreme Court judges' openings The NJC is expected to pick 11 deserving candidates from the list and forward same to President Bola Tinubu, who shall appoint them to the Supreme Court bench, although, subject to Senate confirmation. Two commissioners abstain from vote of confidence on Akeredolu The two commissioners said the vote, passed by the 33 other members of the state executive council and made public on Thursday, was unnecessary. How lack of administrative experience leads agency heads into corruption – Owasanoye The one-day conference consisted of a series of panels in which each of the 18 organisations in the cohort spoke about the work it had been doing, while leveraging the behavioural change approach, alongside its. impacts so far. Annual Banking Report - Measuring Banks' Resilience Videos Akwa Ibom joins nationwide labour strike Business Naira depreciates at forex markets Naira depreciated at both the authorised and unauthorised markets on Thursday to trade at N841.14 and N1,132.00 /$1, respectively. Mining: Ministry launches revised guidelines for Community Development Agreement According to the ministry, the CDA is a statutory provision that ensures the transfer of socio-economic benefits to mining host communities. Editorial cartoon of the day Arts and Entertainment Fuji icon Saheed Osupa bags Bachelor's degree The 54-year-old Fuji musician who finished with a Second Class Honours in the Upper Division said the void in his heart had been filled with joy of the academic feat. TRIBUTE: From enlist to A-list: Samanja, Sergeant Major who made 80s memorable For Samanja, it may be curtain calls, but he leaves behind an 'army' of loyal viewers who would miss his television humour. Opinion From data vulnerability to data sovereignty: Africa's path to digital security, By Dovish Okojie If the practical steps…are taken, and data protection becomes a priority, African nations can harness the benefits of the digital age while ensuring that the rights and interests of their citizens are protected and respected. In doing so, they will not only assert their sovereignty but also pave the way for a brighter and more secure digital future for all Africans. Can we survive the "attack" of Big Tech?, By Azu Ishiekwene To be certain, nothing will bring back the days when advertisement and circulation were enough to successfully run a media organisation. Also, because the media is a kind of cultural sector that does not necessarily respond to the principles of demand and supply, media organisations that fail to swim with the tide will continue to struggle or pack up altogether. If we invest in what feels relevant and useful to consumers, then we have nothing to worry about because technology will help us know exactly how to adapt and reach our target audience. Promoted Promiseland Estate reaffirms commitment to building 100,000 homes in next 10 years In a statement released by the management on Wednesday, the company dismissed the attempts by detractors to tarnish its reputation, stressing that it remains undeterred in pursuing its ambitious goals. Energy transition: Arla Foods unveils plan to build solar power plant for farm in Kaduna Arla Foods, which manufactures Dano milk, aims to generate up to 750KVA installed capacity by 2027. Senate confirms Maida as Executive Vice Chairman of NCC Mr Maida, who holds a doctorate degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Bath, United Kingdom, was confirmed by the Senate during its plenary session. Sports UPDATED: Nigeria 1-1 Lesotho: Super Eagles drop points in underwhelming performance The Super Eagles dropped points against 153-ranked Lesotho to kick off their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign. Fact Checker Viral pictures suggesting poor voter turnout in Grand Gedeh County, misleading Claim: Martin K.N. Kollie said on Facebook, "This is the largest centre in Grand Gedeh County, Zwedru Multilateral High School. It is still poor in terms of turnout up to now." True! NEC Temporary workers did not have FRR at St. Paul Lutheran School, Kakata Polling Centre Claim: "The NEC workers at St. Paul Lutheran campus in Kakata, with Center Code 24113, tell voters they forgot about The FRR. So, they should write down their names and vote." A staunch member of the main opposition Unity Party, Martian K. N. Kollie, made the claim. Read our Top Stories From Last Week Hilda Baci reacts after being dethroned as record-holder for longest cooking marathon Some Nigerians have expressed displeasure over the "quick" dethronment of Hilda. Doctors amputate Mr Ibu's leg Barely a month after he made a passionate appeal, Mr Ibu's worst fears have come to pass. Copyright © 2023 PremiumTimes, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: newsletter@premiumtimesng.com Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.