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DATA ANALYSIS: How Usman Ododo emerged as Governor Yahaya Bello's successor in Kogi

View this email in your browser Headlines DATA ANALYSIS: How Usman Ododo emerged as Governor Yahaya Bello's successor in Kogi Okene and Adavi LGAs in Kogi Central gave the APC candidate more than half of his total votes in the election. 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! Insecurity: Service Chief blames judiciary for freeing suspects "I have been in the North-east; there were a lot of Boko Haram elements that have been captured. We have kept them for five/six years. We the armed forces can arrest but cannot prosecute...'' Tinubu's predecessors battered, neglected Nigeria Police – IGP The IGP said Nigeria has about a 1:1,000 policing ratio as against the United Nations recommended policing ratio of one police to 400 citizens. Reps pass MTEF, adopt exchange rate, oil benchmark The lawmakers slammed revenue-generating agencies of the federal government for running inefficient systems. Most Recent Stories Cost of VP's new residence doubles as Wike re-awards construction contract The contract, which was initially awarded to Julius Berger in 2010 for N7 billion, was not executed as planned owing to lack of funds. Read More Insecurity: Nigerian military accuses Finland of encouraging separatist leader Mr Musa said the government must act because the utterances of Mr Ekpa are causing havoc in the South-east. Nigerian govt revokes 1,633 mining licences "In line with the powers conferred on me by the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act 2007, Section 5 (a), I have approved the revocation of the 1,633 titles," the minister said. Akpabio reshuffles leadership of Senate committees In August, Mr Akpabio announced the leadership of 72 standing committees of the upper chamber. Uproar at Senate over change in leadership of minority caucus At the plenary on Tuesday, the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, announced Abba Moro (PDP, Benue South) as the new minority leader and Osita Ngwu (PDP, Enugu West) as the minority whip. Annual Banking Report - Measuring Banks' Resilience Videos FG to ensure inclusive, prosperous future for Nigeria's creative economy - Shettima Business Tinubu seeks German investment in critical sectors President Tinubu said that German investment was needed in critical growth-enabling industries in energy, transportation, and electric power generation, transmission and distribution. Experts speak on CBN's failure to convene MPC meeting Analysts said that investors looked forward to the MPC meeting for signals on how the lender intends to address the nation's inflationary trend. Editorial cartoon of the day Arts and Entertainment Ganduje, Ali Nuhu, others mourn Kannywood ace director The late actor was buried on Tuesday in Kano amid hundreds of well-wishers at the Ɗandago cemetery. 'My depression causes me to drink, but I do not do drugs' – Hanks Anuku "I know you must have heard of a couple of stuff about me, yeah, but God is on my side." Opinion Ribadu and Buhari's bankrupt country, By Reuben Abati It is not enough, however, for the National Security Adviser to tell us that Nigerians "face a serious situation" and that "we are paying back what was taken." If indeed, it is fine for us to know as he says, then he has to come out with the whole truth and nothing but the truth. The country's NSA cannot afford to sound like a social media commentator. He must back his claims with concrete evidence. For acknowledging the right of the people to know, can he please tell us: Who took what away? How much was taken away? National contradictions Tinubu must resolve in 2024, By Michael Owhoko …to reset, reshape and reposition Nigeria for a stronger brand identity aimed at maximising its full potentials to achieve national progress, regional influence and global respect, President Bola Tinubu must address and nip these national contradictions in the bud by next year, 2024. Promoted FIRS gives foreign shipping firms lifting crude oil 31 Dec deadline to regularise tax books Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacch Adedeji says foreign shipping companies lifting crude oil from Nigeria must comply with the country's tax laws Zenith bank holds 3rd edition of Tech Fair – "Future Forward 3.0" The two-day fair will showcase leading technology innovations that cut across different aspects of life.  Football Festival in Lagos: Why you should come to MJ Arena on 23 November! ⚽ Spectators will have the chance to witness legends like Daniel Amokachi, Friday Ekpo, Victor Agali, Samson Siasia, and many others in action. Sports World Cup Qualifiers: Lifeline for Super Eagles as Rwanda defeat South Africa The Eagles are presently fourth in Group C and the hope of a seventh World Cup appearance got a boost on Tuesday. NPFL: Dissecting Sporting Lagos' second home draw, Coach Offor's optimism Sporting Lagos scored their equaliser against bottom-placed Heartland in the 100th minute on Sunday as they battled to a lucky point. 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. NUC approves new programmes for Nigerian university NUC says all programmes of the university are currently accessible on the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) platform for interested candidates to select. Sign up Get the scoop! Premium Times Daily Newsletter lands in thousands of inboxes every weekday. Haven't subscribed yet? Subscribe Now! 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.