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• Macron, Rihanna discuss ways to tackle 264 million out-of-school children

  27-07-2017 12:46
  President Emmanuel Macro of France said that he met with Barbados-born pop singer Rihanna at the Elysee Palace and discussed ways to address global education goals.
  Macron twitted after the Wednesday meeting that he is “committed” to take up the challenge of 264 million out-of-school children.
  The Barbadian singer was in Paris, seeking France’s contribution to her education fund for developing countries.
  She founded the Clara Lionel Foundation in 2012, a non-profit organisation
  
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• Explosion rocks SPDC gas plant at Gbarain, Bayelsa

  14-05-2024 23:00 via pulse.ng
  
  Speaking to NAN on Tuesday evening, a community source said the explosion occurred on a pipeline feeding the gas plant.Multiple explosions were on Tuesday reported at the gas processing plant operated by the Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC) at Gbarain, Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the gas plant feeds the Nigerian Liquified Natural Gas (NLNG) export terminal in Bonny Island, Rivers.Speaking to NAN on Tuesday evening, a
  
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• Go back to farm - Gov Mbar urges Enugu residents

  14-05-2024 22:39 via pulse.ng
  
  The governor says every resident should fully get involved by planting crops or engaging in animal husbandry.The Enugu State Government, on Tuesday, urged all residents in the state to go back to farm and cultivate any available space within their homes.The state’s Commissioner for Agriculture and Agro Industrialisation, Chief Patrick Ubru, made the appeal while practically flagging off the “Back-to-Farm” project of Amurri Ancient Kingdom in Nkanu West Local Government Area.Ubr
  
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• ASUU threatens to embark on another nationwide strike

  14-05-2024 21:11 via pulse.ng
  
  ASUU President made this known while speaking at a press conference at the ASUU national secretariat, Abuja.The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) may be gearing up for another nationwide strike if the brewing issues are not immediately addressed.The president of the union, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke on Monday, May 14, 2024, threatened that the union would go on an industrial action to protest against the absence of governing councils in all federal universities.Osodeke made this known whil
  
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• Tinubu suspends cybersecurity levy

  14-05-2024 20:02 via pulse.ng
  
  The Minister of Information announced this development on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.President Bola Tinubu has asked the Central Bank of Nigeria to suspend the implementation of the controversial cybersecurity levy.This is in response to the backlash that trailed the announcement of the levy by the CBN last week.The suspension of the 0.5% cybersecurity levy was announced by Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.The minister said President Tinubu ha
  
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• Nigeria ranks lowest in education budget in West Africa

  14-05-2024 19:21 via pulse.ng
  
  Osodeke berated many Universities' Vice Chancellors for their failure to carry necessary stakeholders along in the utilisation of TetFund allocation to their schools.The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has decried the neglect of the education sector, saying Nigeria ranks lowest in education budgets across the West African sub-region.ASUU President, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, said this at a One-Day Workshop on ‘Emerging Areas of Students Needs in Beneficiary Institutions’, or
  
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• Court sets July 15 for judgment in suits against ex-PDP chairman, Secondus

  14-05-2024 16:47 via pulse.ng
  
  Three PDP members in Rivers filed three separate suits against Secondus; sacked Governor of Rivers, and former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives.A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, fixed July 15 for judgment in three suits filed against the former Chairman of PDP, Uche Secondus, and two others, seeking an order restraining them from attending the party’s executive meetings.Justice Inyang Ekwo fixed the date after lawyers to the parties adopted their processes and argued t
  
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• Delta Assembly suspends lawmaker, Omonade over alleged gross misconduct

  14-05-2024 16:20 via pulse.ng
  
  The lawmaker will be suspended for 14 legislative days.The Delta House of Assembly has suspended Matthew Omonade (APC-Ughelli North I) over alleged gross misconduct.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Speaker of the assembly, Dennis Guwor, announced the suspension at plenary in Asaba on Tuesday.His suspension was a sequel to a motion of urgent importance moved by the Majority Leader, Emeka Nwaobi (PDP-Aniocha North). Guwor said the lawmaker would be suspended for 14 legislative day
  
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• 6 more abducted students from CUSTECH Kogi rescued, 4 still missing

  14-05-2024 15:50 via pulse.ng
  
  The suspected bandits invaded the institution on Thursday and abducted 24 students.An additional six kidnapped students of the Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH) in Osara, Kogi, have been rescued unhurt.This increased to 20, the number of students of the university already rescued by a combined team of security operatives and local hunters. The state Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Fanwo, disclosed in a statement in Lokoja on Tuesday.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)
  
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• Utomi urges removal of immunity clause for Presidents, Governors, & deputies

  14-05-2024 15:39 via pulse.ng
  
  Utomi stated that Nigeria should copy the example of the U.S., which effectively runs a decentralised police system.A political economist, Prof. Pat Utomi, has backed calls for the creation of state police to address Nigeria’s security challenges.Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Tuesday, Utomi said the creation of sub-national police would improve security in the country significantly.According to him, the country should copy the example of the U.S., which effecti
  
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• Rivers crisis: PDP youth wing calls for Wike's expulsion from party

  14-05-2024 15:34 via pulse.ng
  
  The PDP group called on the party leadership to take decisive action and expel the Rivers State ex-governor.The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) National Solidarity Vanguard holds former Governor Nyesom Wike accountable for the significant loss of 25 seats in the Rivers State Assembly.They point fingers at Wike for utilising Hon. Amaewhule Martins and other former PDP lawmakers as pawns in his misguided feud with Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his successor.Last December, assembly members loy
  
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• Trial of 20 former NUPENG leaders for attempted murder set for June 26

  14-05-2024 14:23 via pulse.ng
  
  The union members were alleged to have attacked NUPENG President, General Secretary, and the newly elected National Chairman of the PTD branch of NUPENG.The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court will on June 26, begin the trial of 20 former leaders of the Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) branch of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) charged with attempted murder.The former union leaders, including a one-time National Chairman, Lucky Osesua, were charged before Just
  
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• VIDEO: Outrage as police nab man with bomb at Plateau bank

  14-05-2024 14:01 via pulse.ng
  
  The police have the suspect in custody and are investigating the incident.Security personnel have captured an individual carrying a strapped-on explosive device at a bank located in Dadin Kowa town within the Jos South area of Plateau state.According to a security analyst, Zagazola Makama, on the X platform on Tuesday, May 14, vigilant bank security personnel thwarted the potential attack upon noticing the suspect on Monday, May 13.Intelligence sources cited by Makama revealed that the man inten
  
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• Judge fumes as DSS invade courtroom, arrests defendants during proceedings

  14-05-2024 13:31 via pulse.ng
  
  Chaos ensued when operatives of the DSS unexpectedly arrived at the court premises and apprehended the suspects.An emerging report has confirmed that operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) stormed a State High Court in Ilaro, Ogun State, and arrested two defendants, which sparked widespread outrage.Alhaji Isiaka Fatai and Samuel Oyero were arraigned for trial before Justice A.A. in a case identified as HCP/IC/2023 involving the State versus Awode Oladosu & 13 others.The situati
  
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• Kaduna NDLEA seizes 425kg of drugs, arrests 71 suspects in April

  14-05-2024 13:23 via pulse.ng
  
  The agency dislodged 10 drug joints, secured seven convictions and arraigned six suspects within the period under review.The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Kaduna State on Tuesday said it confiscated 425,127kg of illicit drugs in April.Samaila Danmalam, state NDLEA Commander, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kaduna that the 71 suspects were arrested in connection with various drug crimes.He listed the seized drugs to include cannabis sativa, cocaine, Rohypnol, methamphet
  
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• EFCC to arraign Hadi Sirika, brother over another 8-count charge

  14-05-2024 12:56 via pulse.ng
  
  The EFCC has alleged that Sirika committed offences under the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act of 2000.The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has lodged a new legal action comprising eight charges against ex-Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, his sibling Ahmad Sirika, and their company Enginos Nigeria Limited, alleging fraud amounting to over ₦19.4 billion.This purported sum relates to multiple contracts awarded by Hadi Sirika during his tenure as Minister to E
  
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• 4 suspects charged to court for kidnapping UniAbuja lecturers, kids in 2021

  14-05-2024 12:31 via pulse.ng
  
  The suspects complained that they were subjected to inhuman treatment without food and proper care.Four suspects allegedly involved in the kidnapping of University of Abuja (UniAbuja) lecturers and their children in 2021 were, on Monday, arraigned at a Federal High Court Abuja.They were arraigned by the office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) before Justice Donatus Okorowo on a two-count terrorism charge. Those arraigned are Adamu Abubakar; Nura Muhammed Ahmadu; Ismailia Abubakar
  
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• Kano NCS generates ₦40.8 billion revenue in 4 months

  14-05-2024 12:20 via pulse.ng
  
  The area command has introduced more stringent security measures to prevent all forms of smuggling in the area.The Kano Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service says it generated ₦40.8 billion in revenue between January and April 2024.The Area Comptroller, Dauda Chana, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Kano. NAN reports that the Kano area command covers Kano and Jigawa.He said that about 10.6 billion was collected as revenue in April alo
  
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• Enugu mother of quadruplets appeals for Govt help to settle hospital bills

  14-05-2024 12:04 via pulse.ng
  
  The woman said she got married in 2010 but was unable to take in.A secondary school teacher, Sabina Mamah, who gave to quadruplets after 14 years of marriage, has called for assistance from well-meaning Nigerians.Mamah, who hails from Obollo Orie in Udenu Council Area of Enugu State, gave birth to three boys and a girl. She told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that she was currently at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH) in Enugu and was unable to defray her delivery bills."I got
  
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• Reno Omokri drops cryptic message 24hrs after Peter Obi's visit to Atiku

  14-05-2024 11:52 via pulse.ng
  
  Omokri noted that Tafawa Balewa, Shehu Shagari, Olusegun Obasanjo, the Musa Yar'adua, and Goodluck Jonathan never left their party.Renowned political critic and pundit Reno Omokri has stated that no politician can win the presidency of Nigeria by switching from one political party to another.Omokri made his opinion known via his official X handle on Tuesday, May 14, less than 24 hours after Labour Party bannerman Peter Obi visited ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar and bannerman for the Peoples De
  
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• 400 detainees rot in Kano prison with no case files, no records

  14-05-2024 11:28 via pulse.ng
  
  Gumel expressed concerns over the vulnerability of detainees without legal representation and the potential impact on their rights within the criminal justice system.The Commissioner of Police in Kano State, Usaini Gumel, has confirmed that 400 detainees were languishing in the Central Correctional Centre, Kurmawa in Kano.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Gumel confirmed this during the Law Week of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Kano State branch, with the theme “Turning P
  
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• Tinubu's admin to empower Nigerian women with 37,000 POS machines nationwide

  14-05-2024 11:22 via pulse.ng
  
  300 laptops would also be distributed to women in states and People with Disabilities (PWDs) as job creation initiatives and to boost women's entrepreneurship.Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, Minister of Women Affairs, says efforts are on to distribute 37,000 Point of Sale (POS) machines to facilitate financial transactions and boost women’s economic status.Kennedy-Ohanenye, who stated this while briefing newsmen on Monday in Abuja, also said ₦200 health insurance monthly, totalling ₦2,40
  
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• FG enforces collection of helicopter landing levy to boost revenue

  14-05-2024 11:11 via pulse.ng
  
  The helicopter landing levies are commonplace in countries such as the U.S., the United Kingdom, India and various other regions worldwide.The Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development on Monday said the introduction of helicopter landing levies was in line with global best practices and cost recovery measures.This is contained in a statement by Odutayo Oluseyi, Head of Press and Public Affairs of the ministry in Lagos.According to Oluseyi, the ministry recognises the importance of helicopt
  
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• Minister files lawsuit to stop mass wedding of 100 orphaned girls in Niger

  14-05-2024 11:04 via pulse.ng
  
  Kennedy-Ohanenye says the plans is unacceptable, emphasised that a full-scale investigation has commenced on the issue.Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, Minister of Women Affairs, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and sought a court injunction to stop Abdulmalik Sarkindaji, Speaker of the Niger state Assembly from marrying off 100 orphaned girls.It will be recalled that the speaker recently announced his plans to marry off the orphaned girls, who lost their parents due to banditry attacks
  
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• Tinubu orders MDAs to only buy vehicles powered by CNG, solar or electric

  14-05-2024 11:00 via pulse.ng
  
  The council stated that there was no turning back in the energy reforms initiated by the administration.The Federal Executive Council has directed that all new vehicles, generators or tricycles procured by the government and its agencies must be powered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), solar or electric.This is in line with the administration’s commitment to ensure energy security, drive utility and cut high fuel costs in the country. The council, chaired by President Bola Tinubu, at the S
  
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• FG to empower 5,000 corps members with ₦10m each to fund their SMEs

  14-05-2024 10:42 via pulse.ng
  
  This act will enable the FG leverage and properly manage the vast assets of the NYSC and make strategic investments in various sectors. The Federal Government says it plans to empower at least 5,000 Corps members with ₦10 million each to fund their entrepreneurial ventures upon passing out of the NYSC scheme.The Minister of Youth Development, Dr Jamila Ibrahim, revealed this on Monday in Abuja, during the opening ceremony of the maiden meeting of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) managem
  
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• Why Peter Obi visited Atiku, Saraki, Lamido

  14-05-2024 10:34 via pulse.ng
  
  Political enthusiasts and pundits have continued to predict a grand alliance between top opposition parties ahead of the 2027 polls to unseat President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC).Peter Obi, the Labour Party's bannerman in the 2023 presidential race, held a private meeting with three top northern politicians in Abuja on Monday, May 13.He met with Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President, alongside notable figures from the People's Democratic Party (PDP).Additionally, Obi
  
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• FCTA issues 24-hr demolition notices to clear 500 illegal markets, shanties

  14-05-2024 09:57 via pulse.ng
  
  Over 500 illegal structures and shanties, sitting on the road corridor have been marked for demolition.The Department of Development Control, FCT Administration (FCTA) has served 24-hour demolition notices to operators of illegal markets and shanties along Karmo – Dei-Dei Road corridor.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that over 500 illegal structures and shanties, sitting on the road corridor have been marked for demolition.Garba Jibril, the Sector Monitor and Assistant Director in
  
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• Melinda Gates leaves Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in $12.5 billion agreement [Details]

  14-05-2024 04:07 via pulse.ng
  
  Melinda Gates announces resignation from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in $12.5 billion (Sh1.6 trillion) agreementMelinda Gates resigns from the Bill & Melinda Gates FoundationShe plans to focus on advancing women's rights with an additional $12.5 billion from her separation agreement with Bill GatesThe foundation will be renamed the Gates Foundation in recognition of Bill Gates Sr. Melinda French Gates has announced her departure from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, effective
  
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• FG to introduce wage system based on workers' productivity

  13-05-2024 22:55 via pulse.ng
  
  Under the proposed system, employees on the same salary scale can earn different wages.The Federal Government said it is formulating an innovative wage system based on employee productivity.Dr Nasir Raji-Mustapha, Director-General (DG) of the National Productivity Centre (NPC), said this during an interactive session with the Labour Correspondents Association of Nigeria (LACAN) on Monday in Abuja.“We are in the process of developing a Productivity-led Wage System that will ensure that thos
  
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