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• Anambra governorship election holds November 6

  19-01-2021 18:58 via pulse.ng
  
  INEC has urged political parties to conduct rancour-free primary elections.The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled the 2020 Anambra governorship election for November 6.The electoral commission's spokesperson, Festus Okoye, said in a statement on Tuesday, January 19 that a statutory notice on the timetable and schedule of electoral activities will be issued on June 9.The collection of forms commences on June 10, while the deadline for the conduct of primary elections a
  
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• Benin traditional council suspends 5 chiefs who linked Benin origin to Ife

  28-04-2024 14:45 via pulse.ng
  
  The Chiefs had told the Ooni that Ile-Ife is the ancestral home of the Benin people of Edo State.The Benin Traditional Council (BTC) have suspended five of its functionaries from their roles for engaging in sacrilegious conduct against the Benin custom.The suspension was announced in a statement signed by the Iyase of Benin, Chief Sam Igbe, on Saturday, April 27, 2024.This comes following a recent claim by the suspended chiefs that Ile-Ife, a town in Osun State, South-West Nigeria, is the ancest
  
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• Nigeria would have gone bankrupt if I didn't remove fuel subsidy - Tinubu

  28-04-2024 13:52 via pulse.ng
  
  President Tinubu insisted that fuel subsidy removal was necessary to save the nation from bankruptcy.President Bola Tinubu has continued to defend his administration's decision to end the fuel subsidy regime, claiming continuing the policy would have plunged the nation into bankruptcy.During his inaugural speech on May 29, 2023, Tinubu announced the removal of subsidy on petrol with the popular “subsidy is gone” speech.Following the decision, petrol pump prices jumped astronomically
  
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• NNPCL declines FOI request on staff who alleged acquisition of properties

  28-04-2024 11:54 via pulse.ng
  
  In its reply, the company said the personal inflation of nuts staff is not disclosable.The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has declined to disclose information in response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request.The request sought details about the employment status and reported the acquisition of multi-million naira properties by one of its staff members, Ms. Asabe Waziri.Pulse reported earlier that the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) contacted Mele Ky
  
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• Navy recruits 1,486 personnel to tackle oil theft, piracy – Minister

  28-04-2024 11:09 via pulse.ng
  
  The minister stressed that the navy was engaged in joint exercises and training with foreign naval partners to enhance local capabilities.Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle says the Nigeria Navy has recruited 1,486 personnel to boost the manpower needed for effective internal security operations in the Niger Delta.Matawalle said this during the Passing Out Parade (POP) of Nigerian Navy’s Batch 35 Trainees at the Nigeria Navy Basic Training School in Onne, Rivers, on Saturday
  
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• Scarcity worsens in Sokoto as black marketers sell fuel at ₦2,000/litre

  28-04-2024 11:06 via pulse.ng
  
  The condition had affected transportation fares as Sokoto to Kware cost ₦1,300 against the old fare of ₦500 while Sokoto to Illela travelers pay ₦4,000 against ₦2,000.Residents of Sokoto and its environs are facing difficulties with intense scarcity of fuel and potable water amidst high temperatures of over 42 degrees Celsius.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the situation has subjected people to harsh and miserable conditions in the state.NAN reports that som
  
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• Lawmaker-elect begs Gov Otti to prevail on Abia Speaker to inaugurate him

  28-04-2024 10:55 via pulse.ng
  
  The lawmaker-elect said that Nwagwu had subsequently filed a suit at the state High Court sitting at ObehIe in Ukwa West Local Government Area, on March 5.Aaron Uzodike, a lawmaker-elect in Abia House of Assembly, has appealed to the Speaker, Emmanuel Emeruwa, to obey the Appeal Court judgement to inaugurate him into the 8th Assembly.Uzodike, who made the appeal while speaking with journalists on Saturday, also urged Governor Alex Otti to prevail on the Speaker to do the needful without further
  
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• 203 Ekiti public schools benefit from $25m World Bank grant

  28-04-2024 10:42 via pulse.ng
  
  He said that the healthcare programme was designed by the Office of Special Education and Social Inclusion in collaboration with the State Ministry of Health.The Commissioner for Information in Ekiti, Taiwo Olatunbosun, says 203 public schools in the state benefit from the 25 million dollars School Improvement Grant (SIG) released by the World Bank to uplift the standard of education in the state.The commissioner said in Ado-Ekiti on Saturday that the fund is being used to construct new building
  
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• Vehicles burnt, 1 dead as tanker carrying gas explodes in Ogun

  28-04-2024 10:39 via pulse.ng
  
  The FRSC spokesperson explained that the tanker suffered brake failure after which it lost control and crashed into the road barricade, then went up in flames.One person has been confirmed dead, while two others sustained injuries on Saturday in a gas tanker explosion at Ita -Oshin, Abeokuta on the Lagos-Abeokuta expressway.Florence Okpe, Spokesperson, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun Sector Command, confirmed the incident to newsmen in Abeokuta.Okpe said the incident occurred at 4.10 p.m.
  
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• Shettima urges political leaders to project Nigeria’s cultural diversity

  28-04-2024 10:29 via pulse.ng
  
  Shettima emphasised the importance of service to humanity and peaceful coexistence in the country.Vice-President Kashim Shettima has urged political leaders to project the beauty of the nation’s cultural diversity.Stanley Nkwocha, spokesperson of the Vice-President, in a statement on Saturday, said Shettima made the call during conferment of the Chieftaincy title of Asiwaju of Ijebuland on Dr Sulaiman Adegunwa.According to the statement, the ceremony was held in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State.Shett
  
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• Stakeholders ask FG to unbundle INEC before 2027 general elections

  28-04-2024 10:19 via pulse.ng
  
  Stakeholders in the electoral process have tasked the Federal Government to unbundle the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to make it more efficient, ahead of the 2027 General Election.The stakeholders said this in a communique issued on Sunday at the end of the National Multi-Stakeholders Forum on Electoral Reform Priorities, under the auspices of Youth Electoral Reform Priorities.They also urged the National Assembly to complete the amendment of the Electoral Act and the review
  
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• Nigerian Army hands over dismissed soldier, 3 impersonators to Lagos police

  28-04-2024 10:12 via pulse.ng
  
  Hundeyin said the suspects were caught wearing camouflage, T-shirts and face caps of the Nigerian Army.The Police Command in Lagos State says the Nigerian Army has handed over a dismissed soldier and three others to it over alleged impersonation.The command’s spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the handing over to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday.Hundeyin said that an Army Captain (name not mentioned), attached to Dodan Barracks, Obalende, brought the four suspects (names
  
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• FG secures $50m investment for conversion of commercial buses to run on gas

  28-04-2024 10:05 via pulse.ng
  
  Conversion of vehicles costs between ₦700,000 and ₦800,000, and vehicles can also operate on the energy mix of petrol and CNG after conversion safely.The Federal Government through the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (P-CNGi) has attracted a 50 million dollar deal for the conversion of commercial vehicles to run on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG).The P-CNGi Programme Director/Chief Executive, Michael Oluwagbemi, said this on Saturday during a Live programme on television
  
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• Wike happy contractors on track to deliver projects for Tinubus anniversary

  28-04-2024 09:51 via pulse.ng
  
  The minister expressed satisfaction with the project, which he said was almost 99 per cent ready.The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has commended contractors handling different projects in Abuja for keeping to their promises to deliver the projects before May 29.Wike gave the commendation after inspecting some of the ongoing projects across the capital territory on Saturday.The minister recalled that he had promised the residents of Abuja that President Bola Tinubu
  
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• Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway: Umahi begins demolition of Landmark Beach

  28-04-2024 09:45 via pulse.ng
  
  The Minister, who acknowledged that some people were opposed to the project, insisted that it was necessary for economic development.The Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, on Saturday in Lagos, flagged off the demolition of a section of the Landmark Beach, the Mami Chula Beach Lifestyle, to give way to the Lagos-Calabar Coastal HighwayUmahi began the demolition after he inspected kilometres 13, 16 and 20 to ensure the most economical and viable way to access the coastal roads without much da
  
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• Anambra residents pour encomium on retiring CP Adeoye

  27-04-2024 19:49 via pulse.ng
  
  Emeka said that the CP handed professionalism to officers in the state and urged the force in general to emulate him.Anambra Residents have poured encomium on the retiring Commissioner of Police in Anambra, Aderemi Adeoye.Most residents talked to on Saturday, described the retiring officer as a fine police officer.The Traditional Ruler of Umueri, in Anambra East Igwe Ben Emeka said Adeoye is a special breed of police officer.Emeka said that the CP handed professionalism to officers in the state
  
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• Gov Zulum approves employment of 15 persons with disabilities

  27-04-2024 19:42 via pulse.ng
  
  Zulum also ordered the Ministry of Education to work out modalities for introducing the teaching of special education courses at the College of Education in Bama.Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno has approved the automatic employment of 15 persons living with disability, who have undergone formal educational system and obtained degree certificates, NCE, diploma and vocational training certificates.The governor gave the approval in Maiduguri on Saturday at the Government House when he met with mem
  
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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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• You can't artificially force naira to gain value, Ned Nwoko tells CBN, FG

  27-04-2024 19:32 via pulse.ng
  
  Nwoko also said the continuous revisit to previously implemented policies and considerations of new ones were imperative.Senator Ned Nwoko has advised the Federal Government and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) against any measures that are capable of 'artificially' forcing the Naira to gain value against other currencies.Nwoko, who represents Delta North, gave the advice in a statement he signed and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in Abuja on Saturday.He advised them to con
  
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• 19 children feared killed by measles complications in Adamawa

  27-04-2024 19:26 via pulse.ng
  
  The commissioner said the medical team would move from Mubi to Gombi Local Government Area where another outbreak had been reported.Complication from measles is suspected to have killed at least 19 children in Mubi North Local Government Area of Adamawa.Commissioner for Health, Mr Felix Tangwami told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Mubi on Saturday that more than 200 children in the local government area were already infected.He said the outbreak was reported in Yola on Saturday, leading to
  
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• Niger Delta youths urge stakeholders to support amnesty program boss Otuaro

  27-04-2024 18:13 via pulse.ng
  
  Since assuming office on March 18, 2024, Dr. Dennis Otuaro has demonstrated exemplary leadership and has worked tirelessly to address the challenges facing the Niger Delta. The Niger Delta Youth Council Worldwide NDYC has urged all stakeholders in the Niger Delta region to unite behind Dr. Dennis Otuaro as the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Program.The Niger Delta Youth who reaffirms its unwavering support for Otuaro made this known in a statement jointly signed, by Engineer Jator Abi
  
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• World Bank anticipates substantial decline in global food prices by 2025

  27-04-2024 15:50 via pulse.ng
  
  According to the April 2024 Commodity Outlook Report released by the World Bank, a significant drop in global food prices is expected in 2024 and 2025. The report forecasts a 6 percent decrease in food prices in 2024, followed by an additional 4 percent decline in 2025.This reduction is primarily attributed to lower prices for grains, oils, and meals, while some other food categories may see price gains in 2024. However, 2025 is projected to bring broad-based declines in food prices.The grains p
  
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• Yahaya Bello's nemesis, Akpoti tells EFCC to see ex-gov's case to the end

  27-04-2024 14:43 via pulse.ng
  
  The Kogi senator and Bello have a long history of bitter political rivalry.The senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has tasked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to see to a logical conclusion the case involving the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello.The EFCC has accused Bello of committing fraud to the tune of ₦80.2bn and the senator noted that the agency must protect its integrity by seeing the case to the end.T
  
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• 8 bodies retrieved in Makueni after truck plunged into Muswii River

  27-04-2024 14:00 via pulse.ng
  
  8 bodies have been retrieved from Muswii River after a truck plunged into the flooded river.Confirming the incident, Makueni Deputy Governor Lucy Mulili noted that about ten people are still missing with the search ongoing.Mulili noted that search efforts are being conducted by the Makueni County Department of Disaster Management and Kenya Red Cross. She urged communities living along the river to report should they spot any body floating in the river.Seven people were rescued alive and rushed t
  
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• Chess master Tunde Onakoya's parents get house gift from good Samaritan

  27-04-2024 13:49 via pulse.ng
  
  Onakoya was thankful for the sacrifices made by his parents to ensure that he was educated.Nigerian Chess maestro, Tunde Onakoya, has continued his celebratory mood off his world record feat as an unnamed Good Samaritan just gifted a house to his parents.The emotion-filled Onakoya announced the gesture to his parents in a post on his X handle on Friday, April 26, 2024.Overwhelmed by the act, the chess enthusiast expressed his heartfelt gratitude to his parents for their sacrifices to ensure he w
  
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• Ile-Ife is our ancestral home, Benin Kingdom tells Ooni

  27-04-2024 12:57 via pulse.ng
  
  The Benin Kingdom representatives visited Ooni to invite him to attend the forthcoming Patriots Award event.The Benin Kingdom has told the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja II, that Ile-Ife is the ancestral home of the Benin people.This was affirmed by representatives of the Benin Kingdom who recently paid a courtesy visit to the revered Yoruba monarch.The purpose of the visit was to formally invite the Ooni to attend the forthcoming Patriots Award event.In an exchange in a now-viral video
  
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• Yahaya Bello: American School refunds $760,000 to EFCC

  27-04-2024 11:17 via pulse.ng
  
  The school had earlier informed the EFCC of its intention to return the $760,000 Bello paid as advance school fees for his children.American International School of Abuja has refunded the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) the sum of $760,000 paid by former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello in advance for his children's school fees.The EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, confirmed receipt of the fund on Friday, April 26, 2024, per The Punch.“The school has refunded the entire $ 760,
  
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• Agege LG gives traders, scavengers, 5 days to vacate rail lines

  27-04-2024 10:41 via pulse.ng
  
  According to Egunjobi, efforts have been made to create enough awareness for the illegal occupants of railway lines.The Agege Local Government in Lagos State on Friday gave traders, scavengers and illegal occupants of railway lines, five days to vacate the area.Alhaji Ganiyu Egunjobi, its Executive Chairman, gave the ultimatum at a public enlightenment on the ultimatum.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Lagos State Government and the council had earlier warned beggars and traders
  
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• Prophet El-Buba commends EFCC over fight against corruption

  27-04-2024 10:36 via pulse.ng
  
  The IBBN convener, also tasked the judiciary to support the anti-graft agency, to enable it to rid Nigeria of corruption by proper interpretation of the law.The Initiative for Better and Brighter Nigeria (IBBN), has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), over its current efforts at tackling corruption in the country.Prophet Isa El-Buba, the Convener of the group, gave the commendation at a news conference on Friday in Jos.El-Buba, specifically commended Olanipekun Olukayo
  
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• Kwara govt rescue 40 poisoned cows from death, 33 others dead

  27-04-2024 10:26 via pulse.ng
  
  The carcasses of the dead cows were allegedly distributed by certain people to butchers for sale.Dr AbdulLateef Olugbon, Director of Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Ilorin, says the ministry rescued 40 cows among the lot that ate from a fumigated rice farm on Saturday.The veterinary expert disclosed this while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ilorin on Friday.NAN recalls that 33 cows died after eating from the fumigated rice farm along Atere Road, Al-Hikmah Univers
  
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