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• 2023: I have no anointed governorship candidate – Akpabio

  11-04-2021 20:25
  
  Godswill Akpabio
  By Chioma Onuegbu
  The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs ministry, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has assured the All Progressive Congress APC in Akwa Ibom State that, he has no ‘anointed’ governorship candidate for the party come 2023 general elections.
  He gave the assurance during the inauguration of the leadership of a political pressure group, Akwa Ibom Democratic Forum (ADF), Uyo Senatorial District chapter, in Uyo weekend.
  He said his goal is to work with like-minded a
  
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• KSIRS unveils e-tax system to enable taxpayers pay directly to the govt

  07-06-2024 12:20 via pulse.ng
  
  The billing system is designed to encourage tax compliance and management.The Katsina State Internal Revenue Service (KSIRS) has introduced a digital billing system for ease of taxation.The billing system code named: Pay-by-Yourself or (Biya da Kanka), is designed to encourage tax compliance and management.Alhaji Sada Shu’aibu, the Director of Corporate Communication of the service, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Thursday in Katsina. He said the measure
  
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• NDLEA arrests 110, recovers 520.385kgs of illicit substances in 1 month

  07-06-2024 12:07 via pulse.ng
  
  The command also secured the conviction of 12 suspects and arraigned 22 others within the month under review.The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Kaduna State Command, said its operatives have arrested 110 suspects and recovered 520.385kgs of illicit substances in May.Its Commander, Samaila Danmalam, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Kaduna. Danmalam said, “The command in the month of May arrested 110 suspects comprising 105 males and five females.
  
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• IPOB rejects bill for additional states in southeast, insists on referendum

  07-06-2024 12:03 via pulse.ng
  
  The draft bill proposes an amendment to the 1999 Constitution, increasing the total number of states in the federation from 36 to 37 by creating Orlu State.The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has rejected a bill proposing the creation of a new state in the Southeast.IPOB spokesman Emma Powerful on Thursday, June 6, emphasised that the Igbo people are seeking a referendum to leave Nigeria, not an additional state.The bill, which passed its first reading in the House of Representatives, was int
  
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• Gov Yusuf thanks Tinubu for 70 fertiliser trucks, aligns with State's goals

  07-06-2024 11:57 via pulse.ng
  
  Kano is a leading crop-producing state, well-suited for cultivating staple crops like rice, maize, soybeans, and others.Gov. Kabir Yusuf, of Kano State has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for donating 70 trucks of fertiliser to support farmers in the state.This is contained in a statement issued by his Director-General, Media and Publicity, Malam Sunusi Bature, in Kano on Friday. Bature quoted Yusuf as expressing gratitude on behalf of the government and people of Kano state.He said, "This
  
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• Audience measurement system to boost media investments - Idris

  07-06-2024 11:37 via pulse.ng
  
  The minister added that the System is for the broadcast sector to generate accurate and reliable data for television viewers in the country.The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, says the launch of the Audience Measurement System in Nigeria will enhance data, and boost and attract great investments into the media sector of the country.Idris stated this at the launching of the Audience Measurement System in Abuja. The event was put together by First Media and
  
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• Speaker of ECOWAS Parliament meets Barau in Abuja

  07-06-2024 11:34 via pulse.ng
  
  Senator Barau expressed their commitment to supporting her in advancing the parliament to tackle the subregion’s challenges.The newly elected Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, Memounatou Ibrahima, visited the Deputy President of the Senate and First Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, at the National Assembly in Abuja on Thursday, June 6.The fourth Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, Billay G Tunkara, and members of the subregional assembly’s manage
  
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• Edo 2024: NNPP suspends gubernatorial candidate

  07-06-2024 09:07 via pulse.ng
  
  Meanwhile, the NNPP guber candidate in Edo State has vehemently dismissed the suspension as illegitimate and inconsequential.Azemhe Azena, the gubernatorial candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has been suspended ahead of the upcoming governorship election in Edo State.The suspension letter, dated June 3, was signed by Ward 10 Chairman Kadiri Eshimokha, Woman Leader Mrs. Stella Afebua, Youth Leader Comrade Eshiobu Johnson, and Secretary Comrade Imonikho Abdul.The letter presents se
  
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• Kano govt releases ₦2.9bn to cover NECO fees for poor students

  07-06-2024 08:19 via pulse.ng
  
  The financial support breakdown reveals that the government will pay ₦24,250 per student for NECO and ₦21,000 per student for NBAIS.The Kano State Government has authorised the allocation of ₦2,910,682,780 to fund the 2024 National Examinations Council (NECO) and National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies (NBAIS) fees for 119,903 financially disadvantaged students.Dr Umar Doguwa, the state's Commissioner of Education, announced this on Thursday, June 6, at a press conference
  
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• Group slams APC chieftain Okocha over claims on Fubara

  07-06-2024 08:00 via pulse.ng
  
  Fubara explicitly mentioned that his administration had taken over 34 unfinished road projects worth over ₦225.279 billion across 13 local government areas.The Pro-Democracy Coalition of Nigeria has labelled Tony Okocha, the beleaguered caretaker chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Rivers State, a habitual liar who requires immediate intervention.The coalition made this accusation public in a statement on Thursday, June 6, responding to Okocha’s assertions regarding the Rive
  
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• FG plans to relocate Ikoyi prison, others because they're close to houses

  07-06-2024 07:53 via pulse.ng
  
  Tunji-Ojo said many prison facilities in the country have been encroached on by urbanisation as some of them are a few metres away from the next house.The Federal Government is planning to relocate Ikoyi prison and other correctional centres away from urban areas.The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo disclosed this on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Thursday, June 6, 2024.Built in 1955, the Ikoyi prison is located in the highbrow area of Lagos Island with the facil
  
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• Nigeria gets first modern system to measure media audience

  07-06-2024 06:39 via pulse.ng
  
  The federal government announced that the project would create 500 direct and 2,500 indirect jobs.The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has officially introduced the Audience Measurement System, a game-changing tool that will enable the broadcasting industry to gather precise and reliable data on television viewership nationwide, thereby enhancing the industry’s decision-making and content-creation processes.During the launch event in Abuja on Thursday, June
  
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• Remain calm, Tinubu is working to improve the economy - SGF tells Nigerians

  07-06-2024 00:34 via pulse.ng
  
  On the recent industrial strike by labour union leaders, Akume condemned the shutdown of the national grid, describing it as a “treasonable offence”.The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has urged Nigerians to remain calm despite the current economic challenges.“Nigerians must remain calm. President Bola Tinubu is working to improve the economy,” Akume said in Abuja on Thursday, while addressing the National Executive Council of th
  
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• Otti provides crucial information on killers of 5 soldiers in Aba

  07-06-2024 00:30 via pulse.ng
  
  Otti urged the soldiers to remain alert and not to let the killing of their colleagues dampen their spirits.Governor Alex Otti of Abia says the State Government has started receiving credible intelligence on the killing of five soldiers which took place on May 30 in Aba.Otti disclosed this on Thursday when he paid a morale-boosting visit to the officers and men of the 144 Battalion Nigerian Army, at the Ngwa High School, Aba.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that on May 30, five soldiers
  
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• Operators laud Keyamo over suspension of $300 helicopter landing levy

  07-06-2024 00:22 via pulse.ng
  
  Okonkwo said that AON rejected the imposition of the suspended Helicopter Landing and Take-off Fee for several reasons.The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) on Thursday applauded the federal government’s suspension of the 300-dollar helicopter landing and take-off levy as a step in the right direction.The AON made this known in a statement signed by its Spokesperson, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, in Lagos.Okonkwo commended the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo (SAN) on
  
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• Gov Yusuf to spend ₦11bn on construction of Kano rural roads

  07-06-2024 00:20 via pulse.ng
  
  Yusuf said the state government would carefully monitor the execution of the projects to ensure strict adherence to contract specifications.Kano State Government has earmarked about ₦11 billion for the construction of 70-kilometer access road networks in semi-urban areas in different parts of the state.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Governor Abba Yusuf said this on Thursday in Kano during the inauguration of road projects in Rijiyar Gwangwan and Mil Goma in Dawakin Kudu Loca
  
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• Electrocution: How to stay safe during rainy season

  07-06-2024 00:15 via pulse.ng
  
  He urged customers to avoid fallen power lines, which could result from heavy rains and storms.The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has admonished customers to be cautious around electrical installations to prevent unnecessary loss of lives during the rainy season.The Acting Managing Director, IBEDC, Francis Agoha, gave the advice in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Ota, Ogun State.Agoha said that as the rainy season progressed, it came
  
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• Sanusi Vs Bayero: Court sets date to rule on Kano emirship tussle

  06-06-2024 23:46 via pulse.ng
  
  The Court also restrained the 5th to 8th respondents from enforcing, executing, implementing and operationalizing the Kano State Emirate Council (Repeal) Law 2024.A Federal High Court in Kano has fixed June 13, for ruling in an application challenging the jurisdiction of the court to entertain the implementation of the Kano Emirate Council (Repeal) Law 2024.The applicant Alhaji Aminu Babba-Dan’agundi ( Sarkin Dawaki Babba), through his counsel, Ibrahim Aliyu-Nasarawa, filed a motion expart
  
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• Sanwo-Olu commissions 270 homes started in 2001

  06-06-2024 23:39 via pulse.ng
  
  The governor urged the homeowners to take proper care of the building, advising them not to do things that would endanger the lives of others.The Commissioner for Housing, Lagos State, Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, has called on private companies to help in building more affordable housing units in the state to bridge the deficit gap.Akinderu-Fatai made the call at the official inauguration and handover of the 270 home units, Egan-Igando Mixed Housing Estate (Cluster 1), on Thursday, in Lagos.He said th
  
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• Lagos inaugurates 270 homes started in 2001, seeks private sector partnership

  06-06-2024 23:39 via pulse.ng
  
  The governor urged the homeowners to take proper care of the building, advising them not to do things that would endanger the lives of others.The Commissioner for Housing, Lagos State, Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, has called on private companies to help in building more affordable housing units in the state to bridge the deficit gap.Akinderu-Fatai made the call at the official inauguration and handover of the 270 home units, Egan-Igando Mixed Housing Estate (Cluster 1), on Thursday, in Lagos.He said th
  
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• Tinubu approves ₦150,000 grant for each MSMEs clinics participants

  06-06-2024 23:24 via pulse.ng
  
  He described the hub as a significant milestone by Tinubu’s administration to empower local industries.President Bola Tinubu has directed the disbursement of a ₦150,000 grant to each participant of the Expanded National Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Clinic.Vice President Kashim Shettima disclosed this on Thursday while declaring open the third edition of the MSMEs Clinic at the Trade Fair Complex, Old Iyin Road, Ado Ekiti, Ekiti stateThe News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) rep
  
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• PDP demands arrest, prosecution of suspended Adamawa INEC REC

  06-06-2024 23:18 via pulse.ng
  
  Ologunagba described the action as a civilian coup and an attempt to subvert Nigeria’s constitutional democracy.The People Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Olukayode Egbetokun, to expiate efforts towards the arrest of and prosecution of Malam Hudu Yunusa -Ari, the suspended INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Adamawa.The opposition party said arresting and prosecuting Yunusa-Yari would be in obedience to an earlier court order.The party&l
  
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• Tinubu’s leadership style achieving desired results in FCT – Wike

  06-06-2024 23:12 via pulse.ng
  
  According to the minister, leadership is key, stressing that with the right leadership, you get the right results.The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says the leadership style of President Bola Tinubu is achieving the desired results in the territory.Wike stated this in Abuja on Thursday, during the inauguration of B6, B12, and Circle Roads in the Central Area by Tinubu, to celebrate his one year in office.Tinubu was represented at the event by the Senate President,
  
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• Company meets Otti, to build 15,000 daily footwear factory in Abia

  06-06-2024 23:04 via pulse.ng
  
  The governor also said that the government had remained committed to creating a conducive environment for businesses to thrive and boost job creation.A footwear manufacturing outfit, Comfort Stevens Industries, says it is ready to establish a 15,000-per-day capacity footwear company in Abia.The Chief Executive Officer of the company, Dr John Nwankwo, said this on Wednesday in a meeting with Governor Alex Otti of Abia in Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area.He said that the factory had
  
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• More difficult decisions lie - FG tells Nigerians to brace up

  06-06-2024 21:36 via pulse.ng
  
  The Federal Government said Tinubu has fulfilled his promises on the economy and reforms in other sectors.The Federal Government has hinted that Nigerians will have to endure more tough times before starting to reap the positive outcomes of the ongoing economic reforms.According to the Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, President Bola Tinubu's government still needs to make more difficult decisions before Nigeria fully evolves into a growing economy that benefits the citizens and the Afric
  
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• SGF says labour commits treasonable felony by shutting down national grid

  06-06-2024 20:52 via pulse.ng
  
  Labour threw the entire nation into darkness on Monday after shutting down the national grid during enforcement of an industrial action.The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has said the recent shutting down of the national grid by members of the Organised Labour amounted to a treasonable felony.Akume also cautioned labour unions to be more circumspect as they continue to press home their demands over a new national minimum wage and restoration of old ele
  
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• Presidency reacts to rumoured ₦105,000 minimum wage proposal by Wale Edun

  06-06-2024 18:39 via pulse.ng
  
  Tinubu had given Edun two days to produce a new minimum wage template to meet up with the conditions set by labour to call off the latest strike action.The Presidency has reacted to a rumour making the rounds that the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Wale Edun, has proposed ₦105,000as the new national minimum wage.Reports by some media platforms (no Pulse) on Thursday, June 6, 2024, claimed that Edun had suggested to President Bola Tinubu to peg the minimum wa
  
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• I remain a committed LP member - Obi clarifies comment on Obidient movement

  06-06-2024 18:09 via pulse.ng
  
  Rumours have been flying around that Obi is prepared to dump the Labour Party after a reported fallout with Abure.Peter Obi has shut down defection rumours making the rounds by declaring that he remains a committed member of the Labour Party.The former Anambra State Governor stressed that his affiliation with the Labour Party remains firm amid conflicting interpretations trailing his recent remarks.He made this known in a statement on his X account on Thursday, June 6, 2024.This comes barely 24
  
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• I remain a committed Labour Party member- Peter Obi douses defection rumour

  06-06-2024 18:09 via pulse.ng
  
  Rumours have been flying around that Obi is prepared to dump the Labour Party after a reported fallout with Abure.Peter Obi has shut down defection rumours making the rounds by declaring that he remains a committed member of the Labour Party.The former Anambra State Governor stressed that his affiliation with the Labour Party remains firm amid conflicting interpretations trailing his recent remarks.He made this known in a statement on his X account on Thursday, June 6, 2024.This comes barely 24
  
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• LP renames Obidient Directorate after Peter Obi distances his followers

  06-06-2024 17:38 via pulse.ng
  
  Obi says his followers are not a directorate of any political party.The Labour Party has renamed its Directorate of Obidient to the Directorate of Mobilisation and Integration after Peter Obi detached his followers from the party.In a statement on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, the Labour Party announced the creation of a directorate and appointed directors to coordinate the registration of all members of the Obidient community.The Obidients are ardent followers of Obi, the party's presidential candid
  
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