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• 2 Undertakers Jostle For Hannah Idowu Dideolu Awolowo’s Burial

  26-09-2015 13:52
  
  A guest who had come to the home of the Awolowos to mourn the passing of the matriarch had walked into the expansive Efunyela Hall
  
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• FG receives 29 stranded Nigerians from Sudan

  31-05-2024 00:50 via pulse.ng
  
  The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the returnees were profiled and given some kits including refreshments.The Federal Government in collaboration with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), have facilitated the safe return of 29 out of 120 Nigerians stranded in Sudan.The Federal Commissioner, National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), Alhaji Tijani Ahmed stated this at the reception of the returnees on Thursday in Abuja.Ahmed exp
  
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• FG inaugurates largest CNG plant in Lagos, plans new stations nationwide

  31-05-2024 00:46 via pulse.ng
  
  Kyari said that NNPC Ltd. had reached a Final Investment Decision (FID) with Axxela Ltd. to deliver six CNG mother and service station plants.The Federal Government has inaugurated a 5.2 million Standard Cubic Feet per day (mmscfd) Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) plant in Lagos.Ekperikpe Ekpo, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), during the inauguration of the plant at the Isolo Industrial Area, Ilasamaja on Thursday, said that the development would provide an alternative source of fuel
  
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• Naira Marley’s cyber crime trial stalle

  31-05-2024 00:40 via pulse.ng
  
  The EFCC also said that the defendant possessed counterfeit credit cards belonging to different people, with intent to defraud, which, it said, amounted to theft.The criminal trial of Nigerian singer Azeez Fashola (a.k.a Naira Marley) could not proceed on Thursday before a Federal High Court in Lagos.The trial was stalled because parties in the suit are still awaiting approval of a fiat by the chief judge of the Federal High Court.The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is prosecutin
  
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• NNPCL, ExxonMobil sign agreement on $1.28bn asset divestment deal

  31-05-2024 00:37 via pulse.ng
  
  Tinubu had assured the ExxonMobil delegation that the Federal Government was committed to resolving the divestment issues between NNPC Ltd. and Seplat Energy.The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) on Thursday announced the signing of a settlement agreement facilitating the divestment of ExxonMobil’s stake in Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited (MPNU) to Seplat Energy Plc.This is coming two years after the divestment plan was announced.The NNPC Ltd., in a statement, said
  
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• Hush Money: Trump becomes 1st ex-US president to bag criminal conviction

  31-05-2024 00:13 via pulse.ng
  
  Trump was convicted after being found guilty on each of the 34 charges of falsifying business records.Former United States of America President, Donald Trump, has been convicted by a New York jury on all charges in a hush-money case on Thursday, May 30, 2024.The earth-shattering development comes six months ahead of the next presidential election where he seeks to contest against incumbent Joe Biden for a return to the White House.Historically, Trump was the first former U.S. president to be tri
  
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• Fubara promises investment-friendly policies in Rivers

  30-05-2024 21:25 via pulse.ng
  
  The governor commended the community for the cooperation given to the investors and urged them to support the market to grow stronger.Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers has said that his administration will continue to provide the enabling environment for investments to thrive.Fubara made the promise during the inauguration of phase one of the Port Harcourt Electrical and Electronic Village in Iriebe on Thursday.The governor who also commissioned work to start on phase two of the project, said
  
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• WAEC maths peaceful in Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu despite sit-at-home threats

  30-05-2024 21:20 via pulse.ng
  
  Despite few vehicular movements, students were able to sit for their mathematics examination slated for the day.The sit-at-home order by the proscribed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) was partially observed in Anambra, Ebonyi and Enugu states as some residents went about their normal businesses.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that IPOB had designated every May 30, as “Biafra Hero Day Remembrance”, ordering people of the South-East to respect and observe the day by stayin
  
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• WAEC maths exam peaceful in Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu despite sit-at-home

  30-05-2024 21:20 via pulse.ng
  
  Despite few vehicular movements, students were able to sit for their mathematics examination slated for the day.The sit-at-home order by the proscribed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) was partially observed in Anambra, Ebonyi and Enugu states as some residents went about their normal businesses.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that IPOB had designated every May 30, as “Biafra Hero Day Remembrance”, ordering people of the South-East to respect and observe the day by stayin
  
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• Lagos swears in 13 new judges, boasts of best judicial system in Nigeria

  30-05-2024 21:12 via pulse.ng
  
  The governor said that his administration had earlier appointed 24 judges.Lagos State Government on Thursday swore in 13 new high court judges, with a charge to dispense justice without fear or favour while upholding Nigeria’s Constitution in all circumstances.The state Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu gave the charge after the judges took oath of office at the Government House, Alausa, Ikeja.The governor congratulated the judges and said that they should be dedicated to justice administration.
  
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• Nnamdi Kanu files brief of appeal against trial court’s ruling

  30-05-2024 21:06 via pulse.ng
  
  NAN reports that the appellant had earlier filed his notice of appeal on March 28.The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has filed his brief of argument against the decision of a Federal High Court (FHC), Abuja which dismissed his objection to his trial continuation.Kanu, in the brief of argument dated May 28 but filed May 29 by his lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, prayed to the Court of Appeal, Abuja to set aside the trial court’s decision.In the appellant's b
  
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• Tinubu thanks Wike for unwavering support as he inaugurates flyover in FCT

  30-05-2024 20:55 via pulse.ng
  
  The President also inaugurated the Defence Intelligence Agency’s (DIA) new office complex in Abuja.President Bola Tinubu on Thursday inaugurated the Wuye Bridge interchange, linking the Wuse and Wuye Districts in the Federal Capital City (FCC).Speaking at the inauguration, Tinubu reassured Nigerians of his administration’s resolve to prioritise their welfare and make them the centrepiece of his national development agenda.He also reaffirmed his commitment to building a nation where n
  
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• Emir Sanusi appoints new ward head of Kofar Mazugal

  30-05-2024 20:48 via pulse.ng
  
  Emir Sanusi II was reinstalled as the 15th Emir of Kano on May 23.The Emir of Kano, Mohammadu Sunusi II on Thursday approved the appointment of a new Ward Head of Kofar Mazugal, Hamisu Sani, in the Dala Local Government Area of the state.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Emir Sunusi called on the new ward head to ensure peaceful coexistence among the subjects of the area and contribute his quota towards the development of the state as a whole.District heads and personalities such as
  
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• Father sells 6 biological children to traffickers in Sokoto, buyers arrested

  30-05-2024 20:43 via pulse.ng
  
  Kaigama said police operatives, in conjunction with the military and vigilante groups, acted on credible information and carried out a successful rescue operation.Bala Abubakar, from the Tudun-Wada area of Sokoto South Local Government, has been arrested by the Police for giving away six of his biological children and 22 others for abduction.Ali Kaigama, the Commissioner of Police, Sokoto State, disclosed this while addressing journalists in the state on Thursday.Kaigama said an investigation re
  
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• I'm sacrificing my security vote for Osun's development – Adeleke

  30-05-2024 20:35 via pulse.ng
  
  Adeleke also said that the various ongoing road construction in the state was to revive the state’s economy and to revive cocoa production.Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State says he is sacrificing his security votes for the development of the state.Adeleke said this while hosting Oba Joseph Fashiku, the Olunisha of Inisha town in Odo-Otin Local Government Area and his Chiefs, on Thursday in Osogbo.The governor said that rather than collecting security votes as the custom is, he was pas
  
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• Lawmakers I helped to win election in 2023 now avoid me - Umahi

  30-05-2024 20:31 via pulse.ng
  
  The minister vowed to stick with Nwifuru for eight years and thanked God for giving the governor the grace to unite all leaders of the state.The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has said that most people he helped to power during the 2023 general elections now avoid him.Umahi said this in Abakaliki on Thursday while speaking with newsmen.The minister said that even National Assembly members whom he helped to power were among those who now avoid him, adding that he was not disturbed by the
  
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• Police arrest father attempting to sell daughter for ₦1.5m in Bauchi

  30-05-2024 20:24 via pulse.ng
  
  Muhammad said that after the conclusion of the investigation, the suspect would be arraigned in court.The Police in Bauchi state have arrested a 49-year-old father accused of attempting to sell his 5-year-old daughter for ₦1.5 million.The Commissioner of Police in the state, Auwal Muhammad, disclosed this on Thursday in Bauchi at a news conference.Muhammad said the suspect, who claimed to be a staff of Warji Local Government Council, was arrested for alleged child trafficking.According to
  
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• Kano Gov meets Ribadu in Abuja as tussle over emirship lingers

  30-05-2024 19:54 via pulse.ng
  
  The Kano deputy governor recently apologised for accusing Ribadu of providing security cover for the deposed emir, Bayero to return to the throne.Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has held a closed-door meeting with the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, as parties involved in the emirship struggle continue to stand their ground.The meeting was held at the NSA office in Abuja on Thursday, May 30, 2024.While details of their discussion were not made public, the Governor said in a post o
  
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• CSO commends Tinubu, Tijani for advancements in digital economy

  30-05-2024 18:26 via pulse.ng
  
  President Bola Tinubu's administration was credited with improving the digital spectrum in Nigeria and its impact on Nigerian youths.The Good Governance Advocates (GGA) have praised President Bola Tinubu for his dedicated efforts to advance the nation’s digital economy, promote innovation, and reduce the digital divide.The group also commended the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, and Dr Aminu Maida for supporting the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda by cre
  
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• President Tinubu pledges to secure every inch of Nigeria

  30-05-2024 18:23 via pulse.ng
  
  The president promises to sustain the provisional welfare, training, and other administrative and logistics requirements of the agency.President Bola Tinubu has said that the country would prevail against the adversaries undermining its peace and security with myriads of security challenges.Tinubu, represented by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, gave the assurance while inaugurating the Headquarters of the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA), on Thursday in Abuja.The president said h
  
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• Over 38% Ondo residents have access to portable water supply - Aiyedatiwa

  30-05-2024 17:47 via pulse.ng
  
  The governor added that over 1,000 boreholes have been rehabilitated in rural communities of the state.Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State, on Thursday, said that over 38% of the population in the state now have access to portable water supply.Aiyedatiwa asserted the commemoration of the World Water Day held in Akure, the state capital. The theme of 2024 World Water Day is Water for Peace.The governor, represented at the event by the Secretary to the State Government, Tayo Oluwatuyi, said only 4
  
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• Rush hour as 60,000 students apply for FG's student loan

  30-05-2024 17:24 via pulse.ng
  
  FG highlighted that NELFUND is committed to providing financial aid and equipping young people with practical, market-relevant skills.Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), has announced that the Fund has received over 60,000 student loan applications since the NELFUND portal opened for students at federal institutions last Friday.Speaking to the media in Abuja on Thursday, Sawyerr noted that 30,000 of these applicants have completed the loan
  
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• Court orders 25 defected Rivers lawmakers' seats vacant pending suit

  30-05-2024 17:14 via pulse.ng
  
  The court also barred the 24 defected lawmakers from posing as lawmakers in the state.A High Court in Port Harcourt on Thursday ordered that the seats of the 25 lawmakers who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress, be vacant, pending the determination of a suit.Justice Charles Wali gave the order in Suit No PHC/1512/CS/2024, filed by Victor Jumbo, Speaker, Rivers House Of Assembly, Sokari Sokari and Orubienimigha Timothy, on the current crises rocking the sta
  
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• Court schedules hearing on FG's suit against 36 State Governors

  30-05-2024 16:09 via pulse.ng
  
  The apex court ordered the attorney general of the federal federation that upon receipt of the governor's defense, he must file his reply within two days. The Supreme Court on Thursday fixed June 13 to hear a suit filed by the Federal Government against the 36 state governors over alleged misconduct in the handling of local government affairs.Justice Garba Lawal fixed the date while ruling in an application for abridgment of time argued by Lateef Fgebemi, SAN to allow time for all parties to fil
  
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• 3 soldiers reportedly killed as gunmen attack Army outpost in Obikabia

  30-05-2024 15:22 via pulse.ng
  
  The gunmen also razed the soldiers’ patrol van and the outpost ablaze before leaving.Three soldiers of the 14 Brigade Headquarters of the Nigerian Army, Ohafia, attached to the 144 Battalion have reportedly been killed in Obikabia in Abia State.According to TheNation, the soldiers were killed at the army outpost located on the popular Obikabia junction off Umuola in Aba North local government area.It was reported that the gunmen made away with guns belonging to the soldiers.The gunmen also
  
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• State varsities now eligible for student loan scheme - FG

  30-05-2024 14:36 via pulse.ng
  
  On June 12, 2023, President Bola Tinubu enacted the Access to Higher Education Act, 2023, which provides interest-free loans to financially disadvantaged students for their studies at any Nigerian university or college.The Managing Director of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Akintunde Sawyerr, announced that the federal government’s student loan scheme would be extended to state universities.At a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, May 30, Sawyer said their website has attract
  
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• Abia Government praises Nigeria’s return to old Anthem

  30-05-2024 14:05 via pulse.ng
  
  The government advised Nigerians not to use social media to test the popularity or acceptance of the new anthem.The Abia Government has lauded the return of Nigeria to the old National Anthem, saying it is preferable.David Anyaele, the Special Adviser on Disability Matters to the Abia Government, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja.He said that the old anthem had always been his preferred choice and unarguable the preferred choice of most Nigerian
  
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• FG set to intervene over UK varsity threat to withdraw Nigerian students

  30-05-2024 14:04 via pulse.ng
  
  These students attribute their financial difficulties to the devaluation of the naira.A delegation from the Federal Government is set to meet with officials from Teesside University in the United Kingdom to discuss the purportedly "unjust deportation order" given to some Nigerian students currently studying there.The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) made this announcement in a statement on Wednesday, May 29.On May 22, a group of Nigerian students protested after being instructed by the
  
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• Anambra commissioner dismisses HPV vaccine concerns, stresses 80% protection

  30-05-2024 13:48 via pulse.ng
  
  The commissioner urged parents, guardians, teachers, religious and traditional leaders to encourage the girl-child to get vaccinated to save the child’s health and future.The Anambra Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike, says the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is safe and effective as it provides over 80% protection against cervical cancer.He asserted at a news conference in Awka on Thursday to debunk rumours that the vaccine is not safe and meant to depopulate the country. He said
  
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• 3 black men removed from plane over 'body odour' complaint sue US airline

  30-05-2024 13:47 via pulse.ng
  
  The Texas-based airline responded by stating it is investigating the matter as the allegations do not align with its values.Three black men have filed a racial discrimination lawsuit against American Airlines, claiming they were briefly removed from a flight after a complaint about body odour.Alvin Jackson, Emmanuel Jean Joseph, and Xavier Veal allege that on January 5, they were singled out and humiliated by the airline on a flight from Phoenix to New York.The men, who did not know each other a
  
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