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• ANSAA threatens to remove filling stations' signage for unpaid ad fees

  22-05-2024 17:03 via pulse.ng
  
  Based on the agreement, every filling station are to pay the sum of ₦120,000 per year.The Anambra State Signage and Advertising Agency (ANSAA) has threatened to pull down signages belonging to filling stations that defaulted in paying advert fees.The agency’s threat was contained in its letter to the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Enugu Depot Community in charge of Anambra, Ebonyi and Enugu States.The Managing Director of ANSAA, Tony Ujubuonu, who sig
  
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• Edo PDP expels Shaibu, Orbih, over anti-party activities

  19-06-2024 20:59 via pulse.ng
  
  Reacting, Orbih told newsmen said the body had no powers to suspend a member of the National Working Committee.The leadership of the Edo chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday announced the expulsion of the former deputy governor, Philip Shaibu, from the party.Also expelled was the National Vice Chairman (South-South) of the party, Chief Dan Orbih. Shaibu and Orbih were expelled for anti-party activities, according to PDP.This is contained in a statement issued in Benin by th
  
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• Ex-Student leader’s killing unconnected to Rivers LG tenure crisis – Police

  19-06-2024 20:52 via pulse.ng
  
  An eyewitness, who identified himself as Samson, told newsmen that Ejindu was murdered in cold blood by a group supporting a prominent politician in Ahoada.The Police Command in Rivers says the killing of a former student leader, Mr Endwell Ejindu is not connected to the ongoing clashes by political factions in the state.The Spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Port Harcourt on Wednesday that Ejindu was killed by cultists.”Ejindu was attacked and kil
  
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• Labour Party on mission to rescue Edo - Deputy governorship candidate

  19-06-2024 20:47 via pulse.ng
  
  Kadiri said Labour Party is on a mission to rescue Edo State and to restore hope to our people.The Deputy Governorship Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Yusuf Kadiri, SAN, has called on the electorate to vote for the party come September 21.Kadiri said, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Auchi, Edo, on Wednesday that their votes count because the party’s mission was to bring governance closer to the people.We are on a mission to rescue Edo State and to restore hope
  
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• MSc student captures footages of endangered Cross River gorillas

  19-06-2024 20:34 via pulse.ng
  
  The Cross River Gorilla, known as Gorilla gorilla diehli, is a critically endangered subspecies of the western gorilla.Adekambi Adeyinka, a master's student at the University of Calabar, has captured stunning footage of the world’s rarest great ape, the Cross River gorillas, in the Afi Wildlife Sanctuary.Adeyinka of the Department of Forestry and Wildlife, disclosed this on Wednesday in Calabar while reacting to the need to protect the rare apes on the list of endangered species due to hum
  
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• Online media killing our businesses – Newspaper vendors lament

  19-06-2024 20:24 via pulse.ng
  
  The rep also disclosed that the rising cost of printing materials also led to the declining fortunes of newspapers.Newspaper vendors and sales representatives of some print media houses in Enugu say their businesses are at the edge due to the infiltration of online media.In separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Wednesday, they said that the infiltration of online media has led to a drastic reduction in sales of hard copiesThey also cited the current economic challenges in
  
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• We produced 73,740 national driving licences in 2 weeks - FRSC

  19-06-2024 20:20 via pulse.ng
  
  The corps marshal advised applicants, especially those who have been awaiting issuance for some time, to visit their state licensing offices to check and pick their licences.The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) produced 73,740 National Drivers’ Licences (NDLs) in two weeks, the Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, has said.A statement by the Corps Public Education Officer,Olusegun Ogungbemide quotes Mohammed as saying this on Wednesday in Abuja.The Corps Marshal said that the achievement f
  
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• Fubara directs immediate audit of 23 LG accounts dating back to Wike's tenure

  19-06-2024 20:12 via pulse.ng
  
  Fubara urged the new chairmen to ensure prudent management of resources and delivery of democratic dividends to the people.Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers has directed an immediate audit of the accounts of the 23 local government councils in the state.Fubara gave the directive in Port Harcourt on Wednesday shortly after swearing in Caretaker Committee Chairmen of local government councils in the state.He said that it was important for Rivers people to know how the finances of the 23 local g
  
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• Nnamdi Kanu seeks out-of-court settlement with FG to end terrorism trial

  19-06-2024 19:59 via pulse.ng
  
  Kanu, through his lawyer, had in the fresh application urged the court to quash the charges for being unconstitutional.The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, on Wednesday, indicated his interest in exploring an out-of-court settlement in the alleged terrorism charge preferred against him by the Federal Government.Kanu’s lead counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, told Justice Binta Nyako of a Federal High Court, Abuja upon resumed trial in the matter.Ejimakor told t
  
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• Blood tests showed 48 of my siblings were not my father's- MKO Abiola's son

  19-06-2024 18:44 via pulse.ng
  
  Abdulmumuni said MKO Abiola was paying school fees for over 100 children but the family later discovered after blood tests that only 55 were his biological children.Abdulmumuni Abiola, son of the winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola, has opened up on how the family detected paternity frauds committed by some of the late patriarch's widows.The late politician's son revealed this while speaking on several issues on the latest episode of the MIC
  
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• NSCDC captures 13 suspects stealing crude oil in Abia State

  19-06-2024 17:23 via pulse.ng
  
  The command attributed the successful arrest to the credible intelligence provided to the corps by well-meaning Nigerians.The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on Wednesday said that 13 persons were arrested for allegedly stealing crude oil in Abia.A statement by the NSCDC Spokesperson, Babawale Afolabi in Abuja stated that the suspects operated an illegal refinery in a forest at Umelehi, Ukwa West Local Government Area of the state.Afolabi said that after the arrest of the nine m
  
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• Church gives cash gifts to members from tithe to ease economic hardships

  19-06-2024 17:10 via pulse.ng
  
  The church president stated that the empowerment funds amounting to hundreds of thousands of Naira are proceeds of tithes paid by the members from 2022 to date.A Christian denomination, "The Gate Of Heaven Church" also known as "United For Jesus Ministry", has doled out cash gifts of various amounts to its members to enable them to overcome present economic hardships in the country.The event took place on Wednesday at the Church’s complex at Umuagara Community of Ezzangbo in Ohaukwu Local
  
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• Abba Kyari remains in detention as court upholds denial of bail

  19-06-2024 16:59 via pulse.ng
  
  In Wednesday's ruling, Justice Nwite ruled that Kyari's application for bail lacked merit.Justice Emeka Nwite has refused to grant bail to Abba Kyari, the suspended deputy commissioner of police, along with two other suspended senior officers.In individual rulings, the court determined that the defendants had not presented sufficient evidence to justify the court's discretion.Justice Nwite emphasised that the court must exercise its discretion prudently, and in this instance, it is unable to gr
  
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• Kogi Govt set to recruit 1,050 hunters to curb criminality in the state

  19-06-2024 16:41 via pulse.ng
  
  The assembly speaker stated that there is serious shortage of manpower in the state.The Kogi Government is set to recruit 1, 050 hunters to beef up security in the State.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports in Lokoja that this followed the State House Assembly’s approval of the government’s request on Wednesday at plenary for the recruitment of that seizable number of hunters.The commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Salami Ozigi-Deedat, had sent a letter to
  
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• Kogi Govt set to recruit 1, 050 hunters to curb criminality in the State

  19-06-2024 16:41 via pulse.ng
  
  The assembly speaker stated that there is serious shortage of manpower in the state.The Kogi Government is set to recruit 1, 050 hunters to beef up security in the State.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports in Lokoja that this followed the State House Assembly’s approval of the government’s request on Wednesday at plenary for the recruitment of that seizable number of hunters.The commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Salami Ozigi-Deedat, had sent a letter to
  
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• Epe, Ibeju-Lekki hotels experience a boost during Eid el-Kabir celebration

  19-06-2024 16:27 via pulse.ng
  
  Hundreds of visitors and Muslim faithful were on tour of the area for the festival.The Nigeria Hotel Association, Epe Branch, says hotel business in Epe and Ibeju-Lekki axis of Lagos State received a boost, recording good sales in the just concluded Eid el-Kabir.Deji Alade, the president of the association, Epe Branch on Wednesday, said that hundreds of visitors and Muslim faithful were on tour of the area for the festival.He explained that members of the association had a busy time as patronage
  
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• Reps praise NAF's bravery in protecting Nigeria from insurgents and bandits

  19-06-2024 15:29 via pulse.ng
  
  Reps commend the numerous victories against insurgents, bandits, and other criminal elements that have threatened the peace and security of Nigeria.The House of Representatives Committee on Defence has hailed the Nigeria Armed Forces for their remarkable achievements and dedication in various theatre operations across the country.Rep. Babajini Benson, the Chairman of the Committee gave the commendation in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. He said that the successes recorded in various operation
  
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• Nigeria ready to send first civilian to space

  19-06-2024 15:29 via pulse.ng
  
  This development was inspired by the collaboration between NASRDA and The Space Exploration and Research Agency.The Federal Government of Nigeria is ready to send the first civilian citizen to space.This according to ThePunch was announced by the Director General of the National Space Research and Development Agency, Dr Mathew Adepoju at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, June 19, 2024.According to Adepoju, the development was inspired by the collaboration between NASRDA and The Space Exp
  
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• FG partners SERA in readiness to send first Nigerian to space

  19-06-2024 15:29 via pulse.ng
  
  This development was inspired by the collaboration between NASRDA and The Space Exploration and Research Agency.The Federal Government of Nigeria is ready to send the first civilian citizen to space.This according to ThePunch was announced by the Director General of the National Space Research and Development Agency, Dr Mathew Adepoju at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, June 19, 2024.According to Adepoju, the development was inspired by the collaboration between NASRDA and the Space Exp
  
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• VIDEO: New national anthem will curb insecurity - Akpabio

  19-06-2024 15:17 via pulse.ng
  
  Many Nigerians have described reintroducing the new national anthem as a waste of time and misplaced priorities amidst the incessant insecurity and economic hardship.The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, suggested that banditry might not be an issue today if Nigeria had not altered its national anthem in 1978.He made this remark on Monday, June 18, during a visit to the Nigerian Institute of Legislative and Democratic Studies in Abuja.Akpabio emphasised that the bill to revert the national ant
  
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• Akpabio : How reintroduced national anthem could have prevented banditry

  19-06-2024 15:07 via pulse.ng
  
  Akpabio says those who regard the first national anthem as an element of colonialism as ignorant and do not understand the country’s history.The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio believes Nigeria may not have experienced insecurity if the country had not abandoned its first national anthem, “Nigeria, We Hail Thee.”Recently, the House of Representatives passed the National Anthem Bill 2024, dropping the 'Arise, O Compatriots' anthem in favour of the old anthem abandoned
  
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• Osun Govt on high alert for cholera, no confirmed cases across the State

  19-06-2024 14:35 via pulse.ng
  
  All the primary healthcare centres in the state have been put on alert in case of any outbreak of the disease.Osun Government says there are no confirmed cases of cholera outbreak in the state.This was disclosed by the Director of Public Health in the state Ministry of Health, Dr Akeem Bello, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Osogbo.Bello, however, said that all the primary healthcare centres in the state had been put on alert in case of any outbreak of the di
  
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• Fubara faulted over LG chairmen saga in Rivers State

  19-06-2024 14:11 via pulse.ng
  
  After the legislative approval, Governor Fubara inaugurated the new local government chairman at the State House in Port Harcourt on Wednesday, June 19.Governor Siminalayi Fubara has been criticised for the harassing, intimidating, and forcing the removal of 23 local government chairmen from office.Recall that Pulse reported earlier that Governor Fubara instructed the local council bosses to vacate their seats due to the expiration of their tenures.The governor revealed that the decision was nec
  
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• Torrential rains in Abidjan claim 11 lives, 7 injured, many missing

  19-06-2024 14:06 via pulse.ng
  
  The government added that they are mobilising resources to provide support for the affected families next week.No fewer than 11 people were killed in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire’s economic capital in torrential rains a week ago, authorities said.“The provisional report shows 11 victims dead and identified, several others not yet identified and seven injured noted and taken into account,” said Myss Belmonde Dogo, the minister of National Cohesion, Solidarity and the Fight again
  
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• Court dismisses suit by Binance executive, Anjarwalla against NSA, EFCC

  19-06-2024 13:53 via pulse.ng
  
  When the case was called, no lawyer appeared for Anjarwalla and neither was the applicant in court.A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, dismissed a fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by fleeing Binance Holdings Ltd’s executive, Nadeem Anjarwalla, against the National Security Adviser and EFCC.Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a ruling, dismissed the suit for lack of diligent prosecution. When the case was called, no lawyer appeared for Anjarwalla and neither was the applicant in court.I
  
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• Tinubu applauds Oborevwori's developmental governance focus on 61st birthday

  19-06-2024 13:31 via pulse.ng
  
  The President wishes Oborevwori good health and renewed strength in the service of Delta.President Bola Tinubu extends his warm congratulations to Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta on his birthday.Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President, Media and Publicity, said in a statement on Wednesday, that President Tinubu joined family, friends, and the people of Delta to celebrate Oborevwori on this special occasion.“The President commends the governor for his pursuit of development-f
  
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• Tinubu mourns passing of longest-reigning traditional ruler, Chief of Moroa

  19-06-2024 13:17 via pulse.ng
  
  The late traditional ruler was on the throne for 58 years and is regarded as one of the longest-reigning traditional rulers in northern Nigeria.President Bola Tinubu extends his heartfelt condolences to the Asholyio people in Southern Kaduna, Kaduna State, on the passing of Dr Tagwai Sambo, the Chief of Moroa.The President conveyed his condolences in a statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, on Wednesday.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the late
  
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• Tinubu mourns passing of Chief of Moroa, longest-reigning traditional ruler

  19-06-2024 13:17 via pulse.ng
  
  The late traditional ruler was on the throne for 58 years and is regarded as one of the longest-reigning traditional rulers in northern Nigeria.President Bola Tinubu extends his heartfelt condolences to the Asholyio people in Southern Kaduna, Kaduna State, on the passing of Dr Tagwai Sambo, the Chief of Moroa.The President conveyed his condolences in a statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, on Wednesday.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the late
  
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• EU Commission warns France, Italy, Belgium over excessive debt accumulation

  19-06-2024 13:09 via pulse.ng
  
  The EU executive arm expected multiple EU countries to breach regulations on budget deficits and national debt levels, according to an economic forecast published in May.The European Commission could threaten France, Italy and Belgium, among other EU member states, on Wednesday, with legal action over their accumulation of excessive new debt.The EU executive arm expected multiple EU countries to breach regulations on budget deficits and national debt levels, according to an economic forecast pub
  
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• Edo commissioner fights fellow Obidients over support for Ighodalo

  19-06-2024 13:04 via pulse.ng
  
  When an Obidient asked him to stop using the movement's name to campaign for Ighodalo, he replied, "Save yourself the misery. Your opinions don't count."Ogbeide Ifaluyi-Isibor, a staunch supporter of Peter Obi is slugging it out with fellow Obidients on X, formerly Twitter, over his choice of governorship candidate in the upcoming gubernatorial election in Edo State.Despite his membership in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Ifaluyi-Osibor, who currently serves as Edo State Commissioner for Dig
  
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