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		<title>Afrilition: Brazil&#8217;s valiant stride towards Pan-African excellence, By Adéwálé Àjàdí</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Adewale Ajadi]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 04:26:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Mbah inaugurates 51-directorates strong Enugu APC Campaign Council, banks on scorecard</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 04:14:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="1040" height="694" src="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/10/06a3cd8a-3b1b-46a7-8639-04744d892eba.jpeg?fit=1040%2C694&amp;ssl=1" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Governor Mbah inaugurating the APC Enugu State Campaign Council on Tuesday" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/10/06a3cd8a-3b1b-46a7-8639-04744d892eba.jpeg?w=1040&amp;ssl=1 1040w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/10/06a3cd8a-3b1b-46a7-8639-04744d892eba.jpeg?resize=523%2C349&amp;ssl=1 523w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/10/06a3cd8a-3b1b-46a7-8639-04744d892eba.jpeg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/10/06a3cd8a-3b1b-46a7-8639-04744d892eba.jpeg?resize=750%2C500&amp;ssl=1 750w" sizes="(max-width: 1040px) 100vw, 1040px" /><p>The governor dismissed the opposition as shallow and expressed strong confidence in a resounding victory for the APC in all the 2027 elections.</p>
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		<title>‘I have a duty to serve Nigeria, and I will’ — Adesina tells Tinubu</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Aaron Cole]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 21:52:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[African Development Bank]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Akinwumi Adesina]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="2541" height="1465" src="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2025/07/GurexoZX0AAjYJc.jpeg?fit=2541%2C1465&amp;ssl=1" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Akinwumi Adesina" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2025/07/GurexoZX0AAjYJc.jpeg?w=2541&amp;ssl=1 2541w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2025/07/GurexoZX0AAjYJc.jpeg?resize=526%2C303&amp;ssl=1 526w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2025/07/GurexoZX0AAjYJc.jpeg?resize=1873%2C1080&amp;ssl=1 1873w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2025/07/GurexoZX0AAjYJc.jpeg?resize=768%2C443&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2025/07/GurexoZX0AAjYJc.jpeg?resize=1536%2C886&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2025/07/GurexoZX0AAjYJc.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1181&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2025/07/GurexoZX0AAjYJc.jpeg?resize=750%2C432&amp;ssl=1 750w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2025/07/GurexoZX0AAjYJc.jpeg?resize=1140%2C657&amp;ssl=1 1140w" sizes="(max-width: 2541px) 100vw, 2541px" /><p>The former African Development Bank president says he is willing to support Nigeria in any capacity, but insists he is not seeking a government job.</p>
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		<title>‘I will forever miss you’ &#8211; Toluwanisings’ wife breaks down in tears at night of tributes</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Friday Omosola]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 21:43:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Police rescue 29 kidnap victims, arrest 34 foreigners in Benue &#8211; Official</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Agency Report]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 21:34:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[arrested 48 suspects]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[rescued 29 kidnapped victims]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="1024" height="665" src="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2023/04/Benue-State.jpg?fit=1024%2C665&amp;ssl=1" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Benue" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2023/04/Benue-State.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2023/04/Benue-State.jpg?resize=526%2C342&amp;ssl=1 526w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2023/04/Benue-State.jpg?resize=768%2C499&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2023/04/Benue-State.jpg?resize=150%2C97&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2023/04/Benue-State.jpg?resize=750%2C487&amp;ssl=1 750w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><p>He said the command also killed a suspected bandit and recovered 16 rounds of ammunition and cartridges.</p>
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		<title>NCGC guarantees N64.13bn loans to businesses, individuals</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Agency Report]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 21:25:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Bonaventure Okhaimo]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Credit Advantage Series]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MSMEs improve financial literacy]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="400" height="230" src="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/10/IMG_20261027_222444.jpg?fit=400%2C230&amp;ssl=1" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="NCGC" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" /><p> Mr Okhaimo said the company had reached 174,495 borrowers across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory</p>
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		<title>Sokoto Assembly okays establishment of state police</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Agency Report]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 21:17:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="2560" height="1152" src="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2020/08/unnamed-25.jpg?fit=2560%2C1152&amp;ssl=1" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Sokoto House of Assembly" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2020/08/unnamed-25.jpg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2020/08/unnamed-25.jpg?resize=526%2C237&amp;ssl=1 526w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2020/08/unnamed-25.jpg?resize=1920%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2020/08/unnamed-25.jpg?resize=768%2C346&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2020/08/unnamed-25.jpg?resize=1536%2C691&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2020/08/unnamed-25.jpg?resize=2048%2C922&amp;ssl=1 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /><p>According to him, the proposed framework will delineate the responsibilities of federal and state police services.</p>
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		<title>Russia not behind waving of Russian flags during 2024 protests in Nigeria — Lavrov</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 21:11:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="730" height="410" src="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2023/09/Lavrov.webp?fit=730%2C410&amp;ssl=1" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Russia’s foreign minister Sergey Lavrov" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2023/09/Lavrov.webp?w=730&amp;ssl=1 730w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2023/09/Lavrov.webp?resize=526%2C295&amp;ssl=1 526w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2023/09/Lavrov.webp?resize=150%2C84&amp;ssl=1 150w" sizes="(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px" /><p>According to him, Russia and Nigeria share a strong relationship dating back to the Soviet Era.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/920855-russia-not-behind-waving-of-russian-flags-during-2024-protests-in-nigeria-lavrov.html">Russia not behind waving of Russian flags during 2024 protests in Nigeria — Lavrov</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.premiumtimesng.com">Premium Times Nigeria</a>.</p>
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		<title>Tompolo says Tinubu needs another term to consolidate reforms, presents 30 vehicles for mobilisation</title>
		<link>https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/ssouth-east/920853-tompolo-says-tinubu-needs-another-term-to-consolidate-reforms-presents-30-vehicles-for-mobilisation.html</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Press Release]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 21:09:04 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[South East]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Top News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Imo]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[reforms]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="960" height="737" src="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/09/Tompolo.jpg?fit=960%2C737&amp;ssl=1" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Tompolo" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/09/Tompolo.jpg?w=960&amp;ssl=1 960w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/09/Tompolo.jpg?resize=455%2C349&amp;ssl=1 455w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/09/Tompolo.jpg?resize=768%2C590&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/09/Tompolo.jpg?resize=750%2C576&amp;ssl=1 750w" sizes="(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px" /><p>Tompolo described President Tinubu as a courageous leader who prioritises Nigeria’s interests by embarking on economic reforms at the start of his administration in May 2023.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/ssouth-east/920853-tompolo-says-tinubu-needs-another-term-to-consolidate-reforms-presents-30-vehicles-for-mobilisation.html">Tompolo says Tinubu needs another term to consolidate reforms, presents 30 vehicles for mobilisation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.premiumtimesng.com">Premium Times Nigeria</a>.</p>
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		<title>IPOB urges South-east to withdraw support for APC over Nnamdi Kanu’s appeal</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Chinagorom Ugwu]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 21:03:44 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[South East]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[apc]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[appeal]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[boycott]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[life imprisonment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nnamdi Kanu]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[no listing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[terrorism]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="2560" height="1440" src="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/02/MixCollage-08-Feb-2026-07-39-PM-9552.jpg?fit=2560%2C1440&amp;ssl=1" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="A collage of Nnamdi Kanu and IPOB" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/02/MixCollage-08-Feb-2026-07-39-PM-9552.jpg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/02/MixCollage-08-Feb-2026-07-39-PM-9552.jpg?resize=526%2C296&amp;ssl=1 526w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/02/MixCollage-08-Feb-2026-07-39-PM-9552.jpg?resize=1920%2C1080&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/02/MixCollage-08-Feb-2026-07-39-PM-9552.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/02/MixCollage-08-Feb-2026-07-39-PM-9552.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/02/MixCollage-08-Feb-2026-07-39-PM-9552.jpg?resize=2048%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/02/MixCollage-08-Feb-2026-07-39-PM-9552.jpg?resize=750%2C422&amp;ssl=1 750w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/02/MixCollage-08-Feb-2026-07-39-PM-9552.jpg?resize=1140%2C641&amp;ssl=1 1140w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /><p>Mr Kanu was sentenced to life imprisonment for terrorism in November 2025 at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Still, his appeal against judgement has not been listed for hearing since February this year.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/ssouth-east/920851-ipob-urges-south-east-to-withdraw-support-for-apc-over-nnamdi-kanus-appeal.html">IPOB urges South-east to withdraw support for APC over Nnamdi Kanu’s appeal</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.premiumtimesng.com">Premium Times Nigeria</a>.</p>
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		<title>Senate panel clears NGE president, 15 others for NHRC governing board</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Abdulqudus Ogundapo]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:45:59 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Top News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Assistant Controller-General of Corrections]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[demonstrate integrity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Eze Anaba]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[f]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Felix Lawrence; Edmund Chinonye; Oluwakemi Asiwaju Okere-Odo]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[patriotism]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="1080" height="720" src="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2021/02/148413548_3702365636485418_729514561228425031_o.jpg?fit=1080%2C720&amp;ssl=1" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Senate chambers during plenary. [PHOTO CREDIT: @NgrSenate on Facebook]" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2021/02/148413548_3702365636485418_729514561228425031_o.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2021/02/148413548_3702365636485418_729514561228425031_o.jpg?resize=524%2C349&amp;ssl=1 524w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2021/02/148413548_3702365636485418_729514561228425031_o.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2021/02/148413548_3702365636485418_729514561228425031_o.jpg?resize=750%2C500&amp;ssl=1 750w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /><p>The lawmakers urged the nominees to demonstrate integrity, patriotism, and a strong commitment to the national interest as they discharge their responsibilities.</p>
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		<title>PANDEF demands 50% derivation allocation for oil-producing states</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Abdulqudus Ogundapo]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:38:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="700" height="393" src="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/10/images-46.jpg?fit=700%2C393&amp;ssl=1" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="The Pan Niger Delta Forum" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/10/images-46.jpg?w=700&amp;ssl=1 700w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/10/images-46.jpg?resize=526%2C295&amp;ssl=1 526w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /><p>The Forum said raising the allocation from 13 per cent to 50 per cent would enable oil-producing states and communities to address environmental degradation, health hazards, and developmental challenges associated with oil and gas exploration and production.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/920844-pandef-demands-50-derivation-allocation-for-oil-producing-states.html">PANDEF demands 50% derivation allocation for oil-producing states</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.premiumtimesng.com">Premium Times Nigeria</a>.</p>
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		<title>How ONSA under Dasuki paid out security funds received from CBN, accountant general &#8211; EFCC witness</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Falmata Daniel]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:30:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="700" height="394" src="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2017/03/dasuki-d-e1490127284949.jpg?fit=700%2C394&amp;ssl=1" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" /><p> In the case, the EFCC charged Mr Dasuki and his co-defendants, including a former Sokoto State governor, of diverting N4.6 billion from the NSA office’s account.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/920842-how-onsa-under-dasuki-paid-out-security-funds-received-from-cbn-accountant-general-efcc-witness.html">How ONSA under Dasuki paid out security funds received from CBN, accountant general &#8211; EFCC witness</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.premiumtimesng.com">Premium Times Nigeria</a>.</p>
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		<title>INEC speaks on suspicious photos in voter register</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Qosim Suleiman]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:24:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="1024" height="786" src="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/02/INEC-2-copy.jpg?fit=1024%2C786&amp;ssl=1" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="INEC" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/02/INEC-2-copy.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/02/INEC-2-copy.jpg?resize=455%2C349&amp;ssl=1 455w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/02/INEC-2-copy.jpg?resize=768%2C590&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/02/INEC-2-copy.jpg?resize=750%2C576&amp;ssl=1 750w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><p> INEC says it is investigating suspicious photographs, including those suspected to be AI-generated, appearing in the preliminary register recently published on its website.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/920840-inec-speaks-on-suspicious-photos-in-voter-register.html">INEC speaks on suspicious photos in voter register</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.premiumtimesng.com">Premium Times Nigeria</a>.</p>
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		<title>Reps seek transparent framework for EV, CNG vehicle imports</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sharon Eboesomi]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:18:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ademorin Kuye]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="1600" height="1294" src="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/09/755151982_1470705338422143_729280967009517771_n.jpg?fit=1600%2C1294&amp;ssl=1" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Reps at Pleanary (CREDIT: House of Reps Facebook page)" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/09/755151982_1470705338422143_729280967009517771_n.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/09/755151982_1470705338422143_729280967009517771_n.jpg?resize=432%2C349&amp;ssl=1 432w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/09/755151982_1470705338422143_729280967009517771_n.jpg?resize=1335%2C1080&amp;ssl=1 1335w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/09/755151982_1470705338422143_729280967009517771_n.jpg?resize=768%2C621&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/09/755151982_1470705338422143_729280967009517771_n.jpg?resize=1536%2C1242&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/09/755151982_1470705338422143_729280967009517771_n.jpg?resize=750%2C607&amp;ssl=1 750w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/09/755151982_1470705338422143_729280967009517771_n.jpg?resize=1140%2C922&amp;ssl=1 1140w" sizes="(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px" /><p>The lawmakers called for stricter conditions for companies seeking to import electric and Compressed Natural Gas vehicles into Nigeria, including requirements for maintenance centres, spare parts, technical personnel and after-sales support.</p>
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