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• Adeleke commends electorate for winning 25 out of 26 assembly seats for PDP

  19-03-2023 14:28 via pulse.ng
  
  Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun has expressed appreciation to electorate in the state for the “landslide victory” for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidates in the Saturday’s assembly elections.This is contained in a statement by Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the spokesperson to the governor on Sunday in Osogbo.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared PDP winners of 25 out of the 26 house of assembly seats in
  
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• Anambra Govt arrests father who allegedly marries off 16-year-old daughter

  02-05-2024 18:19 via pulse.ng
  
  The 16-year-old came with her sister to report to the ministry, alleged that her father and the man she was forced to marry maltreated her.The Anambra State Government said it had apprehended one Uzochukwu Okoli for giving out his 16-year-old daughter in marriage.Ify Obinabo, the state’s Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare told newsmen on Thursday in Awka, that Okoli was arrested after his daughter reported to the ministry.Obinabo said that the 16-year-old who came with her sister to
  
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• Tinubu may return home in commercial plane, presidential jets still faulty

  02-05-2024 17:43 via pulse.ng
  
  The president may be forced to return home on another chartered flight if the jets’ problems are not fixed by the end of his official engagements abroad.President Bola Ahmed Tinubu may be forced to return to Nigeria in a commercial plane as the presidential jets that developed faults in the Netherlands are still being repaired.Following his diplomatic engagements with Prime Minister Mark Rutte in Rotterdam, Netherlands, President Tinubu, according to media reports, was forced to use a char
  
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• Wike plans to use drones fight insecurity, enhance security in FCT

  02-05-2024 17:27 via pulse.ng
  
  The FCT minister stated that the security interventions in the FCT has drastically reduced insecurity.The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says the FCT Administration has begun the procurement processes for drones to boost the security architecture of the territory.Wike disclosed this when the Consul-General of the Embassy of Hungary in Nigeria, Endre Deri visited him in Abuja on Thursday. The minister, while responding to the consul-general comments on the need for
  
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• Ogun assembly calls on Govt to take action against rising cult violence

  02-05-2024 17:16 via pulse.ng
  
  The incessant cult killings which has started over six weeks ago needs to be addressed as soon as possible.The Ogun House of Assembly on Thursday passed a resolution seeking an urgent clampdown on the activities of cultists in the state.Bisi Oyedele (APC-Ipokia/Idiroko), the sponsor of the resolution, said during plenary in Abeokuta that there was also an urgent need for Gov. Dapo Abiodun to appoint a commissioner for youths in the state.Oyedele noted that the incessant cult killings in some par
  
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• Federal Government vows to eradicate open defecation by 2025

  02-05-2024 16:56 via pulse.ng
  
  The implementation will ensure sustainable total sanitation and implementation of green technology initiatives in Nigeria.The Minister of State for Environment, Isiaq Salako says the Federal Government is on course to end open defecation by 2025.Salako said this at the public hearing by the House of Representatives Committee on Environment, on the need to end open defecation in Nigeria and increase the number of toilets annually.“The ministry initiated a programme titled ‘Clean and G
  
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• 'Problem no good Oh': Cubana Chief Priest recounts ordeal with EFCC

  02-05-2024 16:46 via pulse.ng
  
  During the Thursday session, both parties reached an agreement to resolve the issue outside of court.Famous bartender Pascal Okechukwu, also known as Cubana Chief Priest, expressed his frustration over his challenges with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).He warned fellow Nigerians to avoid getting entangled with the anti-corruption agency, emphasising the intense pressure and strain it imposes on individuals undergoing trials.In a short post on Instagram, he wrote, “Cour
  
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• El-Rufai's 'fraudulently' $350m loan from World Bank - Shehu Sani

  02-05-2024 16:19 via pulse.ng
  
  Senator Shehu Sani exclusively told Pulse that El-Rufai did not follow proper procedures when obtaining the $350 million loan from the World Bank.Senator Shehu Sani, a lawmaker in the 8th National Assembly, has recounted how Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna State, fraudulently obtained $350m from the World Bank.The ex-lawmaker disclosed this in an exclusive interview with Pulse.ng when asked if holding state governors accountable was more important than the federal government.He inf
  
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• Troops kill 715 terrorists, rescue 465 hostages across Nigeria in 1 month

  02-05-2024 16:00 via pulse.ng
  
  The troops also apprehended no fewer than 1,146 suspects during ambushes, raids, fighting patrols and other covert operations during the month.Defence Headquarters says troops have eliminated a total of 715 terrorists and rescued 465 kidnap victims in ground and air operations across the country in April.The Director, Defence Media Operation, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known while briefing newsmen on Thursday in Abuja on the operations of the Armed Forces.He added that the troops also appr
  
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• Court detains activist for accusing Gov Alia’s aide of embezzling over ₦20m

  02-05-2024 15:47 via pulse.ng
  
  The activist is charged with criminal conspiracy, cyberstalking and defamation of character.A Makurdi Chief Magistrates’ Court on Thursday ordered that a 37-year-old activist, Uchena Mojekwu be remanded in a correction centre for allegedly defaming the character of Gov Hyacinth Alia’s aide, Dennis Akura.Mojekwu who lives at Plot 10, Alexander Crescent, Wuse 2, Abuja is charged with criminal conspiracy, cyberstalking and defamation of character. However, the Chief Magistrate, Kelvin M
  
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• Group demands severe punishment for policeman who cut pregnant wife's hand

  02-05-2024 15:18 via pulse.ng
  
  The man’s action was a violation of his wife’s fundamental human rights.The Centre for the Advocacy of Justice and Rights (CAJR), has called for a stiffer punishment for Insp. Shagari Ibrahim of the Police Command in Plateau, who cut off his wife’s hand.NAN reports that Ibrahim, a resident of Dong community of Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau, cut off his wife, Hauwa’sk hand after an argument.Kingsley Obida, the Executive Director, CAJR, made the call in a state
  
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• Naira Abuse: Bobrisky trends as Cubana Chief Priest dodges trial

  02-05-2024 14:47 via pulse.ng
  
  Unlike Bobrisky, Cubana Chief Priest, who is perceived to be richer and more influential than the former did not plead guilty to the naira abuse charge.The trial and conviction of Bobrisky, a controversial celebrity cross-dresser, officially known as Idris Okuneye has become a trending conversation on X as Nigerians raise questions about the lawyers who represented him at the court during his naira abuse trial.Bobrisky was recently sentenced to six months imprisonment without an option of fine i
  
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• Man bags 3 yrs term for stealing phones from worshippers after making calls

  02-05-2024 14:42 via pulse.ng
  
  The convict was sentence to three years in prison despite his plea to the court to temper justice with mercy.A Mapo Chief Magistrates ‘Court in Ibadan on Thursday sentenced Opeyemi Adeshina to three years imprisonment with hard labour for stealing five cell phones from worshippers.Delivering judgment, magistrate, O.O. Latunji said that she convicted and sentenced Adeshina based on the evidence made available to her as well as his plea of guilt. Latunji added that she sentenced the convict
  
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• Big blow for students as UniAbuja ASUU declares indefinite strike

  02-05-2024 14:06 via pulse.ng
  
  The strike aims to address various issues affecting the union.The University of Abuja chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has resolved to embark on an indefinite strike to highlight concerns within the union.The decision was made during a congress held at the institution's Permanent Site, with Dr. Sylvanus Ugoh, the branch Chairman, confirming the resolution.The strike, effective immediately, aims to address various issues affecting the union, Leadership reported.
  
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• First lady, Obasanjo, Gowon, other dignitaries to attend Yar’Adua conference

  02-05-2024 13:58 via pulse.ng
  
  The conference is a gathering of leaders from all walks of life to discuss ethical leadership in every sphere of endeavour.The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, retired Gen. Yakubu Gowon, and former presidents Goodluck Jonathan and Olusegun Obasanjo will be among the dignitaries at theYar’Adua Leadership Conference.The President of Global Initiative For Leadership Success, the organisers of the event, Sunnie Chukumele made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on
  
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• KADIRS seals 6 telecom masts, businesses over ₦5.8bn unpaid taxes

  02-05-2024 13:28 via pulse.ng
  
  KADIRS stressed that the payment of taxes was a civic responsibility of every citizen.The Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS) on Thursday sealed six telecommunication masts within the state’s metropolis with over ₦5.8 billion unpaid taxes.The telecommunication masts comprised MTN servers at Tafawa Balewa Road, Surami Road, and Etsu Road while GLOBACOM server at Shehu Laminu Road, and a general mast (ATC) for various commutation savers at Unguwan Rimi, Nagwamatse road.The N
  
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• EFCC, Cubana Chief Priest to resolve naira abuse case out of court

  02-05-2024 12:34 via pulse.ng
  
  Cubana Chief Priest's lawyer says his client and the EFCC have applied that the matter be settled under the provisions of section 14(2) of the EFCC Act.Celebrity barman, Pascal Okechukwu is seeking to explore an out-of-court settlement with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the naira abuse charge against him, TheNation reports.This development was made known on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at the resumption of proceedings.The Federal High Court in Lagos State, had on Wednesday,
  
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• Okoloba community calls for Army barracks in Okuama to curb communal clashes

  02-05-2024 12:13 via pulse.ng
  
  The community added that establishing an army barracks at Okuama would promote peace in the area.The Okoloba Federated Community in Delta has called on the Federal Government to establish an army barracks in neighbouring Okuama Town as a strategy to tackle communal clashes and killings in the area.The Chairman of Okoloba Federated Community, Clement Koki, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos.NAN reports that, on March 14, at least, 17 military personnel we
  
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• Bag of rice is ₦80k - Cross River workers disappointed with Otu's ₦40k wage

  02-05-2024 11:17 via pulse.ng
  
  Workers urged the state govt to avoid over-dependence on federal allocation but look inward and devise other sources of income.Some workers in Cross River have expressed disappointment at Gov. Bassey Otu’s announcement pegging the new minimum wage for workers in the state at ₦40,000.The workers shared their displeasure in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Calabar. It will be recalled that Otu while addressing workers on Wednesday, said that the state govern
  
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• EFCC chairman's BVN, bank account details hacked by 17-year-old yahoo boy

  02-05-2024 10:49 via pulse.ng
  
  The EFCC chairman stated that the boy could become a valuable national asset with proper guidance and orientation.The chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Olanipekun Olukoyede has recounted how a 17-year-old yahoo boy (internet fraudster) hacked his BVN and bank account details using his mobile number.Mr Olukoyede disclosed this while addressing stakeholders in a video sighted by Pulse on Thursday, May 2.The EFCC chairman recounted that the boy was nabbed by anti-graf
  
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• President Tinubu mourns passing of Second Republic Legislator, Sidi Ali

  02-05-2024 10:13 via pulse.ng
  
  The president stated that his role as a journalist helped Nigeria at a critical time in the life of the nation.President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to the family and associates of Second Republic legislator and ace journalist, Sidi Ali.This is contained in a statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, on Wednesday in Abuja.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former memb
  
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• Strike action looms as Labour rejects Tinubu's minimum wage increase

  02-05-2024 10:10 via pulse.ng
  
  The NLC President urged the government to reconsider the retirement age for federal and state civil service employees, suggesting an increase from 60 to 65 years and extending the years in service from 35 to 40.Organised Labour has called on the federal government to raise the minimum wage to ₦615,000, citing the current economic conditions in Nigeria, which are marked by soaring prices of essential goods like food, transportation, and electricity.Joe Ajaero, the president of the Nigeria L
  
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• Peter Obi fires back at Umahi for accusing him of inciting Igbos against FG

  02-05-2024 10:01 via pulse.ng
  
  Obi says he cannot be reduced to the level of those who wallow in ethnic politics.Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 presidential election has fired back at David Umahi, the Minister of Works over the allegations of incitement leveled against him.While speaking in Lagos on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, during a stakeholders’ meeting on the controversial Lagos-Calabar road project, Umahi accused Obi of inciting the people of the south-east against the Federal Go
  
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• Governor Eno allocates ₦2 billion for April gratuity payment

  02-05-2024 09:45 via pulse.ng
  
  Governor Eno promises to implement national minimum wage to workers, once approved approved by FG.Gov Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom has approved the sum of ₦2 billion for the payment of gratuities for April.Eno announced the approval while addressing workers at the 2024 May Day celebration in Uyo on Wednesday. He said that the state government had so far disbursed about ₦16.1 billion for the payment of gratuities to retired civil servants in the state."We disburse money every month for the pa
  
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• JAMB says 2024 UTME results not available in any paper format

  02-05-2024 07:58 via pulse.ng
  
  JAMB urges Nigerians to be wary of candidates parading 2024 UTME results in printed slips.The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has clarified that the results of the 2024 Unified Tertiary and Matriculation Examination (UTME) cannot be printed on paper.The board clarified in a statement on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, after printed result slips started surfacing on social media platforms following the release of the results.The board’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin stressed that the
  
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• My govt recruited 5,000 workers in 7 years – Obaseki

  01-05-2024 23:30 via pulse.ng
  
  The governor said he was leaving the state workforce better than he met it, noting that the John Odigie Oyegun Public Service Academy had trained over 10,000 workers.Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo, on Wednesday, said his administration had employed more than 5,000 new workers into the state civil service in the last seven years.Obaseki disclosed this at the 2024 May Day celebrations at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin.He said that the 5,000 workers were recruited based on merit, and not on favo
  
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• Tinubu salutes workers as they await new minimum wage

  01-05-2024 23:27 via pulse.ng
  
  Tinubu assured Nigerian workers of his determination to improve their welfare, enhance their working conditions as well as provide the necessary tools for them to succeed.The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) president Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Nigerian workers on the occasion of the annual May Day celebration by workers globally.This is contained in a statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, on Wednesday in Abuja.The President salut
  
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• MNJTF intensifies operation to eliminate Boko Haram, ISWAP in Lake Chad

  01-05-2024 23:19 via pulse.ng
  
  He urged the public not to panic about the troops’ movements but to offer support to them to eradicate the terrorists.The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) has intensified operations to eradicate remnants of Boko Haram terrorists and ISWAP on the shores of the Lake Chad basin.Lt.-Col. Abubakar Abdullahi, the Chief Military Public Information Officer, disclosed this in a statement released in Maiduguri on Wednesday.Abdullahi stated that the residents of North East Nigeria and the Far N
  
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• 756 schools to compete in Anambra sports festival

  01-05-2024 23:16 via pulse.ng
  
  In his speech, Governor Chukwuma Soludo said his administration would continue to support sports for greater empowerment impact.Patrick-Estate Onyedum, Chairman, Anambra State Sports Development Commission (ASSDC), has said that a total of 756 primary and secondary schools have registered to participate in the state’s 2024 School Sports Festival.Onyedum said this at the Pre-Competition Press Conference ahead of the festival scheduled to be held in Awka.He said the festival which would be h
  
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• Residents protest plan to withdraw security from Edo ijaw communities

  01-05-2024 23:09 via pulse.ng
  
  Addressing newsmen, the Chairman, Inikorogha community, Friday Benson, appealed to the governor to see to the extension and increase of security presence in the community.Residents of Inikorogha, Aworri and 20 other neighbouring Ijaw communities in Ovia South West Local Government Area of Edo, on Wednesday protested plans by individuals to withdraw security personnel from their communities.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the protest took place in the Inikorogha community.The protes
  
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