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• 4 dead, 70 vehicles burnt in fuel tanker explosion in Rivers

  27-04-2024 19:36 via pulse.ng
  
  Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers, who visited the accident scene, described it as tragic and sad.The Police Command in Rivers says four people and over 70 vehicles were burnt in Friday’s fuel tanker explosion in the state.The explosion occurred along the Eleme section of the East-West Road in the state at about 7:30 p.m.SP Grace Iringe-Koko, the spokesman of the command, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Port Harcourt on Saturday that the tragedy occurred following a collision b
  
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• APC group kicks against NLC's ₦615k monthly minimum wage demand

  10-05-2024 11:21 via pulse.ng
  
  The demand for a minimum wage of ₦615,000 monthly salary for Nigerian workers by NLC has raised concern as the country is presently at an economic crossroads.A socio-political group, the Confederation of All Progressives Congress (APC) Support Groups, has urged the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to be reasonable in its discussion with the Federal Government to arrive at reality national minimum wage.Its Director-General, Prof. Kailani Muhammed, advised at a news conference in Abuja on Thurs
  
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• Nigerian drug users to spend 15-years in prison if Tinubu signs new law

  10-05-2024 11:04 via pulse.ng
  
  The bill also prescribed not more than 15 years imprisonment without the option of a fine, for conviction on the consumption of hard drugs and substances.The Senate on Thursday, prescribed death sentence as penalty for trafficking in hard drugs and other substances in Nigeria.This followed the passage of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Amendment Bill 2024. It also prescribed not more than 15 years imprisonment without the option of a fine, for conviction on the consumption of ha
  
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• EFCC arrests 21 suspected 'Yahoo Yahoo' boys in Uyo, begins investigations

  10-05-2024 10:52 via pulse.ng
  
  The suspects would be charged in court as soon as investigations are concluded.Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 21 suspected internet fraudsters in Uyo, Akwa Ibom. Its Spokesman, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement in Abuja on Friday. According to him, the suspected cyber criminals were arrested at different locations within Akwa Ibom.He said that five of them were arrested at "Laundering Lounge", Ewet Housing Estate, Uyo
  
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• Court dismisses 13-year malicious prosecution case against NCC

  10-05-2024 10:46 via pulse.ng
  
  A movie producer who alleged that NCC maliciously prosecuted him for offences he did not commit.After 13 years of litigation, a Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has dismissed a case of alleged malicious prosecution filed against the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC).The case was filed by a movie producer, Charles Ayiga, who alleged that NCC maliciously prosecuted him for offences he did not commit.Specifically, he said the commission maliciously prosecuted him for a purported obstruc
  
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• Employing people to State's civil service isn't my priority - Governor Otti

  10-05-2024 10:33 via pulse.ng
  
  The governor stated that the issue of employment would arise when the government finished dealing with what it met in the civil service.Gov. Alex Otti of Abia says it is not on the front burner of his administration to employ new people into the state’s civil service.The governor made this known during the monthly interactive session with the media on Thursday in Umuahia. He said that the issue of employment would arise when the government finished dealing with what it met in the civil ser
  
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• Cybersecurity levy ill-timed amid hike in food prices - NESG

  10-05-2024 09:34 via pulse.ng
  
  The NESG predicted if this policy persists, many Nigerians may opt out of electronic fund transfers, which could lead to revenue loss for the government.The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has criticized the timing of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) recent introduction of a 0.5% cybersecurity levy on electronic transactions.NESG, in a statement issued on Thursday, May 9, empathetically urged the Federal Government to reconsider this levy.Understanding the challenges the governmen
  
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• Owner of demolished Mami Chula Beach seeks support for Lagos-Calabar road

  10-05-2024 08:10 via pulse.ng
  
  Ariyo called on Nigerians to support President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of Works, David Umahi for the success of the project.The Chief Executive Officer of Mami Chula Beach and two-time chairman of Oshodi-Isolo Local government, Bolaji Ariyo, has urged Nigerians to stop politicising the controversial demolition of properties for the Lagos-Calabar coastal road project.Ariyo’s Mami Chula Beach is among the multi-million naira properties the Federal Government destroyed to make way for th
  
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• Nigerian Army hands over rescued Chibok girl, 3 children to Borno govt

  09-05-2024 22:29 via pulse.ng
  
  The army said Lydia was number 18 among the girls who were rescued by the Nigerian military.The Nigerian Army has handed over Lydia Simon, the rescued Chibok school girl and her three children to the Borno government for reunification with her family.Maj.-Gen. Waidi Shuaibu, the Theatre Commander, North-East Joint Task Force, Operation Hadin Kai disclosed this during the handing-over ceremony at the Mailmalari Cantonment, on Thursday in Maiduguri.He said that troops of the 82 Division Task Force
  
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• Rivers Crisis: Yoruba youths slams Wike for disrespecting Tinubu

  09-05-2024 21:19 via pulse.ng
  
  The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has been given 24 hours to apologise to President Bola Tinubu.The Oduduwa Youths Initiative (OYI) criticised FCT Minister Nyesom Wike for allegedly disrespecting President Bola Tinubu by violating a Peace Accord initiated by the President.According to a statement released by the group's leader, Otunba Gbenga Ojo, they emphasised the Yoruba cultural value of respecting elders and government authorities, which they believe Wike disregarded.In December, Governor Simin
  
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• Rivers crisis: Jumbo's emergence as speaker sparks fresh reaction

  09-05-2024 21:00 via pulse.ng
  
  The group urged the new Speaker to prioritise legislation and oversight that benefit the citizens, aiming for improved public welfare.The Rivers Democratic Agenda (RDA) has hailed the emergence of Hon. Oko Jumbo as the Speaker of the state assembly.In a statement by its leader, Hon. Iko Rowland, the group also commended the assembly members for their choice in supporting Jumbo.Rowland expressed satisfaction that this decision has ended the debates about the state assembly’s leadership.He d
  
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• Nigerians condemn content creator’s ‘24-hour buried alive challenge’

  09-05-2024 20:40 via pulse.ng
  
  Many Nigerians took the comment session of his post to condemn the challenge.Some Nigerians on Thursday condemned a ‘24-hour buried alive challenge’ undertaken by a content creator known as Young C.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Young C had embarked on this daring challenge on Wednesday, announcing his intention to be buried alive in a coffin for 24 hours.At 23 hours, he took to his Instagram page, @youngcentertainment, to give live footage, emphasising that the stunt
  
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• The section of the NDLEA Act that recommends life imprisonment has now been amended to reflect a stiffer penalty for drug traffickers.

  09-05-2024 20:07 via pulse.ng
  
  The section of the NDLEA Act that recommends life imprisonment has now been amended to reflect a stiffer penalty for drug traffickers.The Senate has approved the death penalty for any Nigerian convicted on the charge of drug trafficking.According to The Nation, the Senate’s resolution followed the consideration of a report of the Committees on Judiciary, Human Rights & Legal Matters and Drugs & Narcotics, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024.The C
  
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• Ondo Assembly warns petroleum marketers against fuel hoarding, price hikes

  09-05-2024 18:02 via pulse.ng
  
  The honourable house is set to inaugurate a task-force to monitor distribution and sales of petroleum products across Ondo State.The Ondo State House of Assembly has asked petroleum marketers in the state to stop inflicting hardship on the citizenry by hoarding fuel.The Speaker of the House of the Assembly, Chief Olamide Oladiji, said this, on Thursday, after a special session in honour of the late lawmaker of the assembly, Alex Akinnadeju.“Let me at this juncture, strictly warn petroleum
  
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• Fresh twist as APC group disagrees with Gov Fubara's impeachment call

  09-05-2024 17:33 via pulse.ng
  
  Governor Fubara has been at loggerheads with the State Assembly and some allies of his predecessor.The All Progressives Congress (APC) Solidarity and Development Forum has condemned the party's state chairman for suggesting Governor Siminalayi Fubara's impeachment.The group, speaking at a press conference in Abuja, labelled Chief Tony Okocha's remarks reckless and harmful to democracy.In a statement signed by Comrade Kabir Matazu and Hon. Igwe Ude-Umanta, the group asserted that such calls for i
  
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• Reps urge Tinubu to pay withheld salaries of ASUU, NASU, ensure full payment

  09-05-2024 17:27 via pulse.ng
  
  The House urged the president to direct the Ministry of Finance, to ensure full implementation.The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to pay the withheld salaries of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU).This followed the adoption of a Motion of Urgent Public Importance by Rep. Abubakar Fulata (APC-Jigawa) during plenary on Wednesday. Presenting the motion, Fulata said that the government must accede to the union’s de
  
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• Lagos Govt retrieves ₦478.13m, 18 properties from fraudulent agents

  09-05-2024 17:15 via pulse.ng
  
  Since the establishment of LASRERA in 2020, the agency has received a total number of 1,702 real estate fraudulent-related cases to date.The Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Agency (LASRERA) has recovered ₦478.13 million and 18 properties from fraudulent real estate practitioners, returning them to their rightful owners over the past four years.Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, Commissioner for Housing, Lagos State, said this at the 2024 ministerial media briefing of the Lagos State Ministry of Hous
  
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• KADIRS shuts 2 hotels, event centre, others for ₦422.6m unpaid taxes

  09-05-2024 16:46 via pulse.ng
  
  KADIRS states that it derives no joy in sealing properties or business arenas of tax defaulters.The Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS) on Thursday sealed two hotels, an event centre and other business premises within the Kaduna metropolis over ₦422.6 million in unpaid taxes.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the sealed business premises were Seals Admiralty Naval Suites, owned by Navy Travels and Tours, Abuja and Deluxe Suites located at Ali Akilu Road, Kaduna.Others
  
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• House of Reps set to investigate Ministry of Foreign Affairs activities

  09-05-2024 16:35 via pulse.ng
  
  Despite the efforts of the House, Nigerians around the world are faced with general and urgent Consular Services Challenge.The House of Representatives has mandated its Committee on Foreign Affairs to carry out a holistic investigation into the activities of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and its missions.This followed the adoption of a motion by Rep. Ben Etanabene (PDP-Delta) during plenary in Abuja on Thursday. Moving the motion, Etanabene noted that the government had set in motion reforms f
  
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• Radda orders security outfits to arrest Custom Officer's killers for justice

  09-05-2024 16:24 via pulse.ng
  
  A Customs assistant was brutally killed by some suspected smugglers in the state.Gov. Dikko Radda of Katsina State has ordered security operatives in the state to ensure the immediate arrest of the suspected killers of a Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) officer in the state.The governor gave the directive when he received the Controller-General (C-G) of the service, Bashir Adewale, on a condolence visit in Katsina on Thursday.It could be recalled that Auwal Haruna, a Customs Assistant ‘ll&rsq
  
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• Badagry residents decry EKEDC's failure to restore power despite payment

  09-05-2024 16:11 via pulse.ng
  
  Residents lament that the outage has paralysed the economic and social activities of their communities.Some Badagry communities of Lagos State on Thursday, decried prolonged power outage of over 18 months in the area by the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC).Some residents of the communities in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) said the outage had paralysed the economic and social activities of their communities.NAN reports that the Badagry communities affected
  
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• Senate advances judicial salaries bill for Federal and State levels

  09-05-2024 15:57 via pulse.ng
  
  The bill seeks to unify the salary structure, allowances and fringe benefits of judicial officer holders both at the Federal and State levels.The bill seeking to prescribe salaries, allowances, and fringe benefits of Judicial office holders in Nigeria has passed a second reading at the Senate.This followed the presentation of the general principles of the bill by the sponsor, Sen. Lola Ashiru (APC-Kwara) at plenary on Thursday.Presenting the bill, Ashiru said the bill, an executive bill, was for
  
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• Reps halts CBN's cybersecurity levy plan, demand immediate review

  09-05-2024 15:26 via pulse.ng
  
  In section 44(2a) of the Cybercrime Act, entities such as GSM and telecom companies, internet providers, banks, financial institutions, insurance companies, and stock exchanges are required to pay specified fees.The House of Representatives has instructed the Central Bank of Nigeria to suspend the implementation of the cybercrime levy it recently introduced.The House expressed concerns that the bank's directive could be misunderstood by the public and go against the Cybercrime Act.The House has
  
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• Ex-Minister Agunloye's ₦1 billion suit against EFCC adjourned to June 24

  09-05-2024 14:48 via pulse.ng
  
  Agunloye’s lawyer sought an adjournment to enable parties in the suit to regularise their processes.A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, adjourned a ₦1 billion suit filed by Dr Olu Agunloye, former Minister of Power and Steel against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) until June 24 for hearing.Justice Emeka Nwite fixed the date after Agunloye’s lawyer, Jedidiah Akpata, sought an adjournment to enable parties in the suit to regularise their processes. Akpat
  
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• ASUU raises alarm over unmet demands at Yusuf Maitama University

  09-05-2024 14:29 via pulse.ng
  
  The union said they were constrained to bring the issues to the public after several efforts to make the state government attend to their demands failed.The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Yusuf Maitama University, Kano branch has raised the alarm over the looming crisis should the state government fail to address its demands.The union alleged that the state government had for months reneged in meeting their demands. This is contained in a statement jointly signed by the branch Chai
  
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• House of Reps launches investigation into Lagos-Calabar Highway project

  09-05-2024 14:18 via pulse.ng
  
  A lawmaker said the highway contract was not awarded following the proper protocols and lacked approval from the National Assembly.The House of Representatives has decided to examine the procurement procedures for constructing the Lagos Calabar coastal highway.This decision came after Austine Achado (APC, Benue) brought forth a motion during Thursday's session emphasising the urgency of the matter. Achado asserted that the highway contract was not awarded following the proper protocols and lacke
  
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• Governor Sanwo-Olu allocates 698 civil servants homes via ballot

  09-05-2024 14:10 via pulse.ng
  
  The State government decides to allocate homes to promote transparency in-home unit allocation.The Lagos State government says 698 civil servants will be selected through ballot to acquire homes in its various housing estates.The Commissioner for Housing, Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, said this during the 2024 Ministerial Press Briefing to mark the first year of Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second term in office on Thursday at Alausa, Ikeja.He further said selected workers would be entitled to a 40%
  
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• Yusuf brings joy to retirees by approving ₦5bn payment of pension, gratuity

  09-05-2024 12:52 via pulse.ng
  
  Yusuf noted that he's dedicated to ensuring the well-being of civil servants and retirees in the state.Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has ordered the release of ₦5 billion for the payment of a second instalment of pension and gratuity to retired workers in the state.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Yusuf gave the directive in Kano on Wednesday during the 14th Kano State Executive Council meeting held at the Council Chamber, Government House.“It is worth noting that last y
  
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• Sowore, Adeyanju lead protest at police HQ over unlawful detention of journalist

  09-05-2024 12:41 via pulse.ng
  
  A report alleged that a news story on former Lagos deputy governor Orelope Adefulire was the reason behind the Police detention of the journalist.The presidential banner of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2023 polls, Omoyele Sowore and human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju have led a peaceful protest at the Nigeria Police Headquarters in Abuja over the unlawful detention of a journalist, Daniel Ojukwu.Ojukwu, who writes for the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), has been detaine
  
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• President Museveni meets Vincent Chinedu Anigbogu

  09-05-2024 12:36 via pulse.ng
  
  In a move aimed at empowering the youth and revitalizing agriculture, President Yoweri Museveni has engaged with Prof. Vincent Chinedu Anigbogu, a prominent human capital development expert, in productive discussions at the State House in Entebbe.The meeting focused on exploring a multitude of projects and investment opportunities that could benefit Uganda, with special emphasis on an innovative youth skilling program in agriculture.During the discussions, the spotlight was on an agricultural tr
  
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