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• You had me at 20 years old - Sowore pays tribute to his mum on 73rd birthday

  13-04-2024 22:30 via pulse.ng
  
  While extolling his mother's strength, Sowore revealed how she had 11 kids without visiting a maternity ward or any known hospital.Human rights activist and Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, has penned a heartfelt tribute to his mother, Esther Kehinde Sowore, on her 73rd birthday.Celebrating his mother in a post on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Saturday, April 13, 2024, the pro-democracy advocate extolled the virtue of Mrs Sowore, noting that she gave birth to him when she was ju
  
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• Police nab 20 suspected Yoruba nation agitators for invading Oyo Assembly

  13-04-2024 19:19 via pulse.ng
  
  Police in Oyo State have arrested 20 suspected Yoruba nation agitators over Saturday’s alleged invasion of the state’s House of Assembly complex in Ibadan.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a group of persons allegedly invaded the complex located at the Government Secretariat vicinity in an attempt to take it over.Police spokesman in Oyo State, SP Adewale Osifeso confirmed the arrest of the suspects in a statement he issued in Ibadan.Osifeso stated that the 20 suspects arr
  
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• Minister assures northerners that Tinubu has their best interests in mind

  13-04-2024 19:13 via pulse.ng
  
  Idris also urged the public to be patient with Tinubu’s administration, stressing that a lot of viable programmes and measures would be rolled out to make the people’s lives better.The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, says President Bola Tinubu is committed to the improvement of the overall well-being of Nigerians.Idris stated this on Saturday when featured in the flagship live Phone-In programme of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRC
  
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• Gunmen attack Benue APC guber aspirant, abduct wife, maid

  13-04-2024 19:03 via pulse.ng
  
  Eyewitnesses said Orbunde, his wife and the house help had gone to inspect the wedding of their farm located close to the road.Gunmen attacked one of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirants in Benue in the 2023 race, Terwase Orbunde on Friday and abducted his wife and house help, the police declared on Saturday.Orbunde, Chief of Staff to erstwhile Governor Samuel Ortom escaped with a gunshot wound to his right arm in the attack.Police spokesperson in Benue, SP Sewuese Anene, t
  
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• My govt has come to break the chains that have held Rivers behind - Fubara

  13-04-2024 18:53 via pulse.ng
  
  The governor said that his administration had commenced the rehabilitation of Okrika Grammar School to provide a sound learning ground for the people of the area.Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers says his administration is committed to liberating Rivers people from bad governance and oppression.Fubara made the statement on Saturday at a thanksgiving rally organised by the SIMplified Movement at Ibaka, Okrika Local Government Area.The SIMplified Movement, a pro-Fubara group, organised the even
  
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• 23 inmates bag university degrees at Enugu Custodial Centre

  13-04-2024 18:47 via pulse.ng
  
  The Deputy Controller of Corrections in charge of Enugu Maximum Custodial Centre thanked NOUN for organising the courses and for providing facilitators.Twenty-three inmates of the Enugu Custodial Centre bagged Master's, first degree and Postgraduate Diploma from the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) on Saturday.Five of them bagged their Master’s degrees, 17 bagged their first degrees, and one got a Post-Graduate Diploma.The 23 are products of NOUN’s study centre at the custo
  
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• Police arrest officer who threatened civilians with AK-47 in viral video

  13-04-2024 18:40 via pulse.ng
  
  Nwabuzor said the CP had directed the Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of the X-Squad Section to investigate the erring policeman.The Commissioner of Police (CP) in Edo, Funsho Adegboye, has ordered an orderly room trial of Police Constable Prince Chima for allegedly threatening some people with a gun at their residence.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the video of where Chima was caught in the act went viral on Sunday on the X social media platform.In a statement issued o
  
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• FG says only banks will issue new national ID card to applicants

  13-04-2024 17:48 via pulse.ng
  
  The Federal Government recently launched an enhanced national identity card designed to cater to citizens' several needs.The Federal Government has informed Nigerians that the newly launched national identity card will be issued to applicants by their banks.The body tasked with the assignment, the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), made the announcement in a post on its official Twitter (now X) handle on Friday, April 12, 2024.This is coming barely a week after the commission launch
  
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• Ombugadu turns down PDP chairmanship offer

  13-04-2024 17:27 via pulse.ng
  
  He underscored his dedication to supporting the party in any role required and conveyed appreciation to those who supported his nomination.David Ombugadu, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former governorship candidate in Nasarawa State, has released a statement addressing the recent calls for him to assume a national leadership role. The calls, originating from various quarters within the party, praised Ombugadu's track record of service and leadership qualities.In the press
  
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• Matawalle attacks northern elders who said electing Tinubu was a mistake

  13-04-2024 17:27 via pulse.ng
  
  The northern elders had said they regretted their decision to support Tinubu in the 2023 presidential election.Bello Matawalle, Minister of State for Defence, has berated some northern elders over their recent criticism of President Bola Tinubu's administration.The elders, under the aegis of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), announced during the week their intention to withdraw support for the president over security and other challenges in the country.NEF said the North had learned its lessons,
  
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• Suspected Yoruba nation agitators invade Oyo govt secretariat in army uniform

  13-04-2024 15:05 via pulse.ng
  
  The invaders were said to have arrived at the secretariat in buses hoisting flags suspected to belong to some agitators.Armed men suspected to be Yoruba nation agitators have been arrested after invading the Oyo State Government secretariat, attempting to break into the Governor's office and the state House of Assembly complex.According to an eyewitness, the intruders laid siege to the secretariat on the morning of Saturday, April 13, 2024, prompting the intervention of the security agencies.The
  
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• Suspected Yoruba nation agitators invade Oyo govt house in military uniform

  13-04-2024 15:05 via pulse.ng
  
  The invaders were said to have arrived at the secretariat in buses hoisting flags suspected to belong to some agitators.Armed men suspected to be Yoruba nation agitators have been arrested after invading the Oyo State Government secretariat, attempting to break into the Governor's office and the state House of Assembly complex.According to an eyewitness, the intruders laid siege to the secretariat on the morning of Saturday, April 13, 2024, prompting the intervention of the security agencies.The
  
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• Suspected Oodua nation agitators invade Oyo govt secretariat in army uniform

  13-04-2024 15:05 via pulse.ng
  
  The invaders were said to have arrived at the secretariat in buses hoisting flags suspected to belong to some agitators.Armed men suspected to be Oodua nation agitators have been arrested after invading the Oyo State Government secretariat, attempting to break into the Governor's office and the state House of Assembly complex.According to an eyewitness, the intruders laid siege to the secretariat on the morning of Saturday, April 13, 2024, prompting the intervention of the security agencies.The
  
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• Nigeria becomes first country to introduce new meningitis vaccine - WHO

  13-04-2024 13:38 via pulse.ng
  
  The minister said that the new multivalent conjugate vaccine took 13 years of effort and was based on a partnership between PATH and the Serum Institute of India.Nigeria has become the first country in the world to roll out a new vaccine – Men5CV – recommended by the World Health Organisation(WHO), to protect people against meningitis.The world health body, in a statement on Friday, said that the vaccine would protect people against five strains of meningococcus bacteria, and describ
  
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• Police, JAMB warn UTME candidates against patronising fake websites

  13-04-2024 13:33 via pulse.ng
  
  The 2024 UTME is scheduled to commence on Friday, April 19, and end on April 29.The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the police have warned candidates preparing for the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) against patronising fake websites.The two bodies gave the warning at a joint news conference in Abuja on Saturday.The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said there were several fake websites created by unscrupulous individuals with the i
  
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• Cardoso trends on Twitter as naira gains 7.2% against dollar

  13-04-2024 11:34 via pulse.ng
  
  While some citizens showered Cardos with praises over the resurgence of the naira, others wondered why the effect of the appreciation is yet to reflect in the prices of goods.Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, has become the talk of the town on Nigerian Twitter, now X, following the sustained appreciation of the naira against the United States dollar.At the close of trading at the official market on Friday, April 12, 2024, the naira experienced a massive leap, exchanging fo
  
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• Bobrisky: Go after Buhari, Malami, others - Sowore slams EFCC

  13-04-2024 10:44 via pulse.ng
  
  Bobrisky was jailed for six months without the option of a fine after pleading guilty to mutilation of the naira.A pro-democracy and human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of double standard regarding the prosecution and sentencing of Nigerian crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky.The Sahara Reporters publisher said this as he faulted the anti-graft body for seemingly deriding Bobrisky following his sentencing by
  
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• Tinubu promises Nigerians of economic turnaround by December

  13-04-2024 09:43 via pulse.ng
  
  Expressing confidence in the President’s leadership, Akpabio noted that Tinubu enjoys the broad support of Nigerians across political divides.President Bola Tinubu has called for unity of purpose and more collaboration between the federal, and state governments and members of the National Assembly to achieve national development goals.The President made the appeal while receiving state governors and the leadership of the National Assembly in Lagos on Friday.“Our economy has turned th
  
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• Tinubu promises Nigerians economic turnaround by December

  13-04-2024 09:43 via pulse.ng
  
  Expressing confidence in the President’s leadership, Akpabio noted that Tinubu enjoys the broad support of Nigerians across political divides.President Bola Tinubu has called for unity of purpose and more collaboration between the federal, and state governments and members of the National Assembly to achieve national development goals.The President made the appeal while receiving state governors and the leadership of the National Assembly in Lagos on Friday.“Our economy has turned th
  
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• Tunde Onakoya: Nigerian chess master to break Guiness World record in US

  13-04-2024 09:07 via pulse.ng
  
  Onakoya said he decided to embark on the record-breaking endeavour to help millions of African children without access to education.Nigerian chess master, coach and founder of Chess in Slums Africa, Tunde Onakoya, has announced his plans to break the Guinness World record for the longest chess marathon without losing a game.Onakoya made the announcement in a post on his X, formerly Twitter, account on Friday, April 12, 2024.The chess enthusiast disclosed that the event, which is expected to last
  
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• Arewa youths back Air Peace on traditional water salute at Gatwick Airport

  13-04-2024 08:40 via pulse.ng
  
  The AYCF commended the support of all well-meaning Nigerians which had begun to bear fruit in bringing attention to the issue.The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) says it will support Air Peace’s intention to engage in the traditional water salutation at Gatwick Airport.The President General of AYCF, Yerima Shettima, said this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Lagos.Shettima said that the forum perceived the denial of the authorities of Gat
  
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• Channels TV reporter regains freedom less than 24 hours after abduction

  13-04-2024 08:35 via pulse.ng
  
  The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) also sighted a video showing Rogers celebrating with his family after he regained his freedom.Channels Television reporter, Joshua Rogers, who was abducted from his residence in Rumuosi, Obio/Akpor area in Rivers, has been freed.He was released around 10 p.m. on Friday unharmed, less than 24 hours after being abducted on Thursday.His colleague, Charles Oporum, confirmed the news of his release in the late hours of Friday.“Yes, he was released about an hour
  
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• US gifts Nigeria lab equipment for disease outbreak emergency response

  13-04-2024 08:23 via pulse.ng
  
  The CDC Program Director said that the equipment would help to sustain the quality and high outputs of Nigeria’s laboratories.The United States government, through its Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), on Friday, in Abuja, donated some laboratory equipment to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC).Dr Farah Husain, Programme Director, CDC Division, Global Health Protection, who donated the equipment, explained that they were the U.S. government’s e
  
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• FIRS recorded unprecedented progress in revenue collection in 2023 - CEO

  13-04-2024 08:17 via pulse.ng
  
  He expressed gratitude to ECCIMA for affording the FIRS the invaluable opportunity to showcase its commitment to national development.The Chief Executive, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacch Adedeji, said that the organisation witnessed unprecedented progress in revenue collection, culminating in a remarkable achievement of N12.3 trillion in 2023.The chief executive, who was represented by a staff of the organisation, Mrs Aisha Ribadu, said this on Friday at the FIRS special day at the
  
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• Troops kill 188 terrorists, arrest 330 others in 1 week

  13-04-2024 08:08 via pulse.ng
  
  Buba stated that in the Southeast, troops of “Operation UDO KA’’ neutralised 15 terrorists, arrested 56 violent extremists and rescued 17 hostages during the week in review.Troops neutralised at least 188 terrorists and arrested 330 others across the country in the last week.They also rescued 133 hostages during the period, Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj-Gen. Edward Buba stated on Friday in Abuja.Buba stated that arms recovered from the terrorists included 122 AK47 r
  
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• NYSC remains important stakeholder in electoral process in Nigeria - INEC

  13-04-2024 08:03 via pulse.ng
  
  Pepple, while pledging to do their best to sustain the synergy between the two agencies thanked the commission for the sustained confidence in the members of the NYSC.The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) remains one of the most critical and strategic partners among its stakeholders.The Resident Electoral Commissioner of INEC in Ondo state, Mrs Oluwatoyin Babalola, said this when she played host to the new NYSC Coordinator in t
  
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• Crisis brew as PDP’s legacy group accuses Obaseki of unfair treatment

  13-04-2024 07:57 via pulse.ng
  
  Leaders and stakeholders of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo South Senatorial District, known as the PDP Legacy group, on Friday demanded fair treatment from Governor Godwin Obaseki before it takes a position on the upcoming governorship election in the state.Rising from a meeting held in Benin, the PDP Legacy group resolved that it would no longer fold its hands and allow the governor to short-change them the way he did in 2020.The Edo South Senatorial District Chairman of the P
  
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• In Nigeria’s Venice Biennale Pavilion, Criticism Meets Optimism

  13-04-2024 06:01 via nytimes.com
  
  The group show “Nigeria Imaginary” will be one of the most ambitious African presentations ever at the Venice Biennale.
  
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