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• Bollywood star slams Uber after ‘scariest experience’

  18-01-2020 07:46
  
  Bollywood star Sonam Kapoor Ahuja has warned Uber users against the ride-hailing app in London after suffering “the scariest experience” with a driver in the British capital.
  The award-winning actress, 34, daughter of “Slumdog Millionaire” star Anil Kapoor, said her driver was apparently “unstable and was yelling and shouting” during the journey.
  “I was shaking by the end of it,” she tweeted to her 12.8 million followers late Wednesday in London,
  
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• Kaduna soldiers unlawfully kills 12 people, seize 518 cows, 177 rams and sheep's

  08-05-2024 12:51 via pulse.ng
  
  The family called on the army authorities to order the detachment of soldiers deployed to Fatika to return their animals and stop selling their farmlands.The Fulani Waziri family of Rafin Sarki village in Fatika District of Giwa Local Government Area, Kaduna State, has accused some soldiers of unlawful seizure of 518 cows, 177 sheep and rams on March 9.In a petition made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja, the family urged the army authorities to order the detach
  
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• List of CBN authorised banks for local, foreign money deposit

  08-05-2024 12:19 via pulse.ng
  
  The top banks in the merchant banking sector include Coronation Merchant Bank Limited, FBN Merchant Bank Limited, FSDH Merchant Bank Limited, Greenwich Merchant Bank Limited, Nova Merchant Bank Limited, and Rand Merchant Bank Limited.The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled an extensive roster of accredited Deposit Money Banks active nationwide.The list, published on the CBN's official website this Tuesday, offers a detailed overview of Nigeria's banking sector.Banks with international aut
  
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• Tinubu returns to Nigeria days after report of faulty presidential jet

  08-05-2024 12:03 via pulse.ng
  
  His return on Wednesday marks the conclusion of his 20th overseas trip since assuming office last May, spanning 96 days abroad.President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after a two-week trip abroad.According to Punch, he arrived at his official residence in the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja early on Wednesday.Pulse earlier reported on Tuesday, May 7, that Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, in a social media post on X, revealed that “President Bola
  
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• Lawal begins plan for Child Rights Protection Bill to enhance child welfare

  08-05-2024 11:45 via pulse.ng
  
  UNICEF supports the state government in developing the implementation strategy for the child protection law.The Zamfara Government says it has made a long-term plan towards the implementation of the Child’s Rights Protection Bill in the state.The State Commissioner for Women, Children, and Social Development, Dr Nafisa Maradun said this while declaring open a five-day workshop currently ongoing in Kaduna.The workshop on the Child Protection Law Implementation Strategy was organised by the
  
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• 'Another gang up by the ruling elite' - NLC rejects CBN's cybersecurity levy

  08-05-2024 11:33 via pulse.ng
  
  The NLC condemns the directives, calls for immediate stoppage and reversal of the policy.The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected the recent directive by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) of 0.5 (0.005)% Cybersecurity Levy on electronic transfers.Joe Ajaero, NLC President stated the NLC position in a statement made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja. Ajaero was reacting to a recent circular issued by the CBN, mandating banks and payment service operators to effect the deductions, eff
  
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• Lekki residents mourn VGC chairman seen dead in car after buying soft drink

  08-05-2024 11:22 via pulse.ng
  
  Mbelu was not only the Chairman of VGCPORA but was vice president of the Lekki Estate Residents and Stakeholders Association (LERSA).Lekki residents and stakeholders have paid tributes to the late Chairman of, the Victoria Garden City Property Owners Residents Association (VGCPORA), Gihan Mbelu.They described him as a community developer, an environmental sustainability enthusiast, and a visionary leader with deep passion and commitment to youth development and community advancement. They spoke
  
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• Abuja women ditch wigs for low-cut hairstyles amid hot weather

  08-05-2024 11:06 via pulse.ng
  
  NiMet advised the public to stay well hydrated and reduce strenuous physical activities during the peak hours.As the weather condition gets harsher with the temperature going as high as 40 degrees Celsius sometimes, many women in Abuja have abandoned their wigs and opted for low-cut hair.For some of them, wigs remain fashion items that should be seasonal and so they can do without them for now to cope with the very hot weather occasioned by climate change.Titilope Ariyo, a businesswoman, said th
  
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• Plateau Govt pays 5 years clothing allowance to solicitors to boost morale

  08-05-2024 10:04 via pulse.ng
  
  The payment was made to motivate state counsel to put in their best and increase productivity.The Plateau Government has settled a year's clothing allowance for solicitors in the state Ministry of Justice.Philemon Dafi, the state Commissioner for Justice, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria and said the payment was for 2018 to 2023. Dafi said the payment was made to motivate state counsel to put in their best and increase productivity.“The ministry will do all i
  
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• 33 states at high risk of flooding problems between July and September

  07-05-2024 22:14 via pulse.ng
  
  One of NEMA's major recommendations is relocation of flood-prone communities.The Director-General, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Zubaida Umar has emphasised the need for proactive measures against the predicted 2024 flood disaster.Addressing stakeholders at the National Emergency Coordination Forum (ECF) meeting in Abuja on Tuesday, Umar highlighted the importance of early warning backed by early action to mitigate the impact of disasters.NEMA's mandate includes coordinating emerg
  
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• Putin sworn in for 5th term as Russian president

  07-05-2024 21:58 via pulse.ng
  
  Russian President Vladimir Putin was sworn in for his fifth term in Moscow on Tuesday, two months after being re-elected in a vote that was widely seen as neither free nor fair.The 71-year-old took the oath of office in a ceremony in the Kremlin, with several thousand people including senior Russian politicians and other high-ranking guests in attendance.Putin received 87% of the vote in March’s presidential election, which was overshadowed by widespread allegations of fraud, coercion and
  
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• Sanwo-Olu wants Lagosians to be friendly to corps members

  07-05-2024 21:35 via pulse.ng
  
  The governor urged the corps members to make the service year have meaningful impact on the state.Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has called on Lagos residents to make the environment friendly for the new corps members posted to the state.Sanwo-Olu made the call at the closing ceremony of the 2024 Batch A, Stream II orientation, held on Tuesday at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) temporary orientation camp, Iyana-Ipaja, Lagos.He also urged the corps members to make the service year have meani
  
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• Osun Governor Adeleke vows to invest in Ile-Ife

  07-05-2024 19:59 via pulse.ng
  
  The governor has vowed to invest more on the infrastructural development of Ile-Ife.Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun has declared the resolve of his administration to restore the lost glory of the ancient city of Ile-Ife.Adeleke made the pledge during a courtesy visit to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja, in Ile-Ife on Tuesday.The governor noted that any time he passed through the town, he was not happy due to the level decay in terms of infrastructure.He promised to invest more on th
  
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• Senate creates committee to investigate Abuja Centenary City project delay

  07-05-2024 18:46 via pulse.ng
  
  The original vision for the project was for it to serve as a potential economic hub with plans to create over 150,000 construction jobs.The Senate has set up an ad hoc committee to investigate factors impeding the completion of the Abuja Centenary City project after 10 years.The senate resolution followed the adoption of a motion at the plenary on Tuesday. The motion titled; "Urgent need to revive and complete the stalled Centenary City Project Abuja to realise its economic and development poten
  
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• NGO unveils eco-friendly initiative for Nigeria's tech industry

  07-05-2024 18:46 via pulse.ng
  
  AREAi plans to use its proficiency and extensive resources in digital transformation and sustainability to accomplish the initiative’s goals nationwide.The Aid for Rural Education Access Initiative (AREAi) has introduced a comprehensive strategy to address the environmental impact of Nigeria’s growing technology sector.Pulse reports that the tech-oriented non-governmental organisation (NGO) launched its SCALE initiative in Abuja on Tuesday, May 7.The initiative is supported by the Di
  
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• NNPC assures over 30-day fuel supply, urges motorists against panic buying

  07-05-2024 18:40 via pulse.ng
  
  NNPC calls on motorists to shun panic buying of the product.The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd. says it has over 1.5 billion litres stock of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, which will last for over 30 days.Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPC Ltd., said this in a statement on Tuesday.The company called on motorists to shun panic buying of the product as the nationwide supply and distribution of PMS continued to improve across the country.
  
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• Tinubu to return to Nigerian May 8, days after trips to Netherlands, S/Arabia

  07-05-2024 18:33 via pulse.ng
  
  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, along with his aides, will return to Nigeria tomorrow from Europe on Wednesday, May 8President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to return to Nigeria on Wednesday, May 8, after leaving the country on an official visit to the Netherlands on April 23.The announcement of President Tinubu’s return was officially announced by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser of Information and Strategy to the President, through a social media post.His post on X reads, “President Bola
  
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• Adeleke laments poor infrastructure, promises to revive Ile-Ife's legacy

  07-05-2024 18:27 via pulse.ng
  
  The governor stated that he was not happy with the level of decay in terms of infrastructure.Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun has declared the resolve of his administration to restore the lost glory of the ancient city of Ile-Ife.Adeleke pledged during a courtesy visit to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja, in Ile-Ife on Tuesday. The governor noted that anytime he passed through the town, he was not happy due to the level of decay in terms of infrastructure.He promised to invest more in th
  
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• Mutfwang inaugurates 15 luxury metro buses, aims to create 500-1,000 jobs

  07-05-2024 18:04 via pulse.ng
  
  The governor promised that his administration would remain accountable and transparent to the people of the state.Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau, on Tuesday, inaugurated 15 luxury metro buses with 80-seater to ease the transportation system within Jos and its environs.Speaking at the event in Jos, Mutfwang said that the initiative was part of his administration’s quest to meet the yearnings of the citizens. The governor added that the initiative was part of his unwavering commitment to imp
  
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• Tensions as Binance CEO claims Nigerian officials sought bribe in crypto

  07-05-2024 17:23 via pulse.ng
  
  The CEO of Binance stated that the company is open to negotiating a settlement, but only if it has access to the petition and is fully informed about all the accusations made against it.Cryptocurrency platform, Binance, has revealed that Nigerian officials demanded payments in digital currency to resolve issues they claimed the company faced in the country.Richard Teng, the firm’s CEO, revealed this on Tuesday, May 7.The incident follows the Nigerian government’s detention of two sen
  
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• KEDCO partners iRecharge to streamline bill payments, prevent revenue leaks

  07-05-2024 17:07 via pulse.ng
  
  He described the iRecharge payment platform as a positive milestone deployed to allow customers to pay their bills with convenience.The management of Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) on Tuesday entered into partnership with iRecharge Technology to block bill payment leakages and ease payment of electricity bills.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the iRecharge payment product was launched in Kano.The Managing Director of KEDCO, Malam Abubakar Yusuf, expressed delight over
  
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• Court suspends bench warrant orders made against Ibeto

  07-05-2024 16:54 via pulse.ng
  
  Given the progress made outside of court, the appellant moved to suspend or revoke the bench warrant issued against Chief Ibeto in January.The Court of Appeal in Lagos has postponed the hearing of Cletus Ibeto's appeal against the Lagos State High Court's jurisdiction to try him for an alleged N4.8 billion fraud until September 19.This delay awaits the outcome of negotiations between Ibeto and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).Ibeto, the Chairman of Ibeto Energy Development Com
  
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• Reps alarmed by rising cement prices, considers it harmful to economy

  07-05-2024 16:36 via pulse.ng
  
  The recent hike in the price of cement is worrisome.The House of Representatives, has expressed worry over continual rise in the price of cement, saying it is detrimental to the entire economy.The Deputy Speaker, Rep. Benjamin Kalu said this at an investigative hearing on Arbitrary Increase in Cement Price in Abuja on Tuesday, organised by the House Joint Committee on Solid Minerals, Industry, Commerce and Special Duties in Abuja.Kalu said that cement remained a fundamental component in construc
  
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• Yusuf signs premarital health screening law to prevent sickle cell, HIV/AIDS

  07-05-2024 16:02 via pulse.ng
  
  According to the law, no wedding would be permitted in Kano State without the presentation of a health screening certificate for genotype, hepatitis B and C, HIV/AIDS, and other related conditions.Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State on Wednesday assented to the Kano State Premarital Health Screening Bill into law.The new law mandates premarital health screening for all prospective couples in the state. While signing the law in Kano, Yusuf urged its faithful implementation to uphold the sanctity of mar
  
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• PoS operators told to register with CAC by July 7

  07-05-2024 15:35 via pulse.ng
  
  Representatives from the Fintech sector committed to working closely with the federal government to facilitate the directive's smooth implementation.The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has set July 7, 2024, as the deadline for Point of Sales (PoS) operators to finalise their registration with the Corporate Affairs Corporation (CAC).This directive was disclosed during a meeting in Abuja between Fintechs and the Registrar-General/Chief Executive Officer (CAC), Hussaini Magaji (SAN).Magaji emphasised
  
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• Sule to build 3000-capacity hall for corps members to foster friendships

  07-05-2024 15:27 via pulse.ng
  
  The governor congratulated camp officials and the 2154 youth corps members posted to the state for achieving a hitch-free orientation exercise.Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa has pledged to construct a new 3000-capacity multi-purpose hall for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in the state.He pledged the closing ceremony of the 2024 Batch ‘A’ Stream II orientation course for youth corps members at the Magaji Dan Yamusa NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Keffi Local Government Ar
  
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• Excessive use of cellphones, computers can make you go blind, here's how

  07-05-2024 15:24 via pulse.ng
  
  The optometrist advised people to always take preventive measures while using the electrical gadgets.Dr Comfort Omo-Irabor, an Optometrist says excessive and unguided use of cell phones and computers can lead to vision loss.Omo-Irabor who made this known to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Warri, advised people to always take preventive measures while using the electrical gadgets.She said the gadgets produce destructive rays that are harmful to the eyes and called for carefulness i
  
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• Ben Bruce slams Atiku, Obi over Lagos-Calabar Highway project in viral video

  07-05-2024 14:52 via pulse.ng
  
  The former lawmaker said the Lagos Calabar highway will be a lifeline for business, a catalyst for economic development, and a symbol of hope for a brighter future.Senator Ben Murray-Bruce, in a video shared on his X account, said that individuals who oppose the development of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway should refrain from using the road once it is finished.According to the viral video, he described those opposing the road project as 'disgruntled' individuals and 'enemies of progress.'He
  
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• House of Reps calls for truce between ASUU, University of Abuja amid strike

  07-05-2024 14:43 via pulse.ng
  
  The National Assembly promises to come up with a bill that would address problem regarding the appointment of a VC and running of universities in absence of a council.The House of Representatives has called for a truce between the Academic Staff Union (ASUU) and the management of the University of Abuja, over the current strike.Rep. Abubakar Fulata, the Chairman of the House Committee on University Education, said this when he received the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Abdul-Rasheed N
  
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• Anambra PASAN suspends strike for 2 months as Govt addresses demands

  07-05-2024 13:31 via pulse.ng
  
  The decision was reached after the government had set in measures to address their demands.The Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN), Anambra chapter, says it has suspended the indefinite strike it embarked upon on March 28.The Chairman of the association, Abraham Okoye, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Awka that the decision was reached after the government had set in measures to address their demands.Okoye said that part of the measures was to address issues of
  
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