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• Court denies Binance executive Gambaryan's bail, demands speedy trial

  17-05-2024 12:45 via pulse.ng
  
  EFCC counsel argued that the court would have taken a risk by granting the Binance agent bail because he has no attachment to any community in Nigeria or competent person to stand as his surety.A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday dismissed a bail application filed by the detained Binance executive, Tigran Gambaryan.Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling, held that based on the affidavit evidence before him, Gambaryan would jump bail if the application was granted.“I have carefully considered
  
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• Encomiums trail appointment of former Lagos PC as new INTERPOL boss

  01-06-2024 17:34 via pulse.ng
  
  The expert emphasised the significance of the strategic posting, noting that Owohunwa’s role would be crucial in enhancing international police cooperation.Commendations have trailed the Inspection General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun’s appointment of AIG Idowu Owohunwa as the Head of INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB).The Managing Director of Absolute Security and Advance Protocol Ltd., Seyi Babaeko, joining the train, said the appointment was commendable.Babaeko, a UK-train
  
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• Immigration says efforts to reach owners of 107,646 passports futile

  01-06-2024 17:31 via pulse.ng
  
  The NIS CG directed that all Passport Offices in Lagos should operate on Saturdays between 9 am – 2 pm.The Comptroller General, Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) Kemi Nandap has said that 107,646 produced passports remained uncollected nationwide.The Service Public Relations Service (SPRO) Kenneth Udo said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja.The CG however, appealed to applicants whose passports have been produced to go for pick-up at the various Passports Issuing Centres across the co
  
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• We will continue to prioritise the interest of Rivers people — Fubara

  01-06-2024 17:22 via pulse.ng
  
  Fubara thanked everyone who graced the occasion, especially the artists, for the performances which included singing and dancing.Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers has said that his administration will continue to prioritise the interest of the people of the state under the mantra: ‘Rivers First’.Fubara remarked during the praise night organised on Friday by the state government to mark his first year in office, in Port Harcourt,The governor, represented by his deputy, Prof. Ngozi
  
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• Darkness, scarcity loom as oil, electricity unions mobilise for strike

  01-06-2024 16:48 via pulse.ng
  
  The Acting General Secretary, Dominic Igwebike, gave the directive to the members in a statement.The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has directed its members to comply with the directive of the two labour centres to begin an indefinite nationwide strike on Monday.Its General Secretary, Afolabi Olawale, in a statement on Saturday, said the union was committed to ensuring total compliance with the directive.Recall that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union C
  
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• Michelle Obama loses mother, Marian Robinson, at 86

  01-06-2024 13:49 via pulse.ng
  
  Marian Robinson, the mother of former US First Lady Michelle Obama, has died at 86.In a statement, her family said that Robinson had died "peacefully" on Friday morning.Robinson was a well-known fixture at the White House during the eight years of Barack Obama's administration between 2009-17.She spent much of that time taking care of her two granddaughters, Malia and Sasha, daughters to Michelle and Barack Obama.In a statement posted on X, formerly Twitter, Mrs. Obama called her mother her "roc
  
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• Tension in Aba as troops take over the streets after killing of 5 soldiers

  01-06-2024 13:23 via pulse.ng
  
  Five soldiers were brutally murdered by suspected enforcers of the sit-at-home order in honour of the Biafra Day anniversary on Thursday.Tension is on the increase in Aba, Abia State as troops have taken over the city following the killing of five soldiers at a military checkpoint located at Obikabia junction, Ogbor Hill.The incident happened during the Biafra Day anniversary on May 30, 3034, as gunmen suspected to be members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) attacked the checkpoint whil
  
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• Ruto announces Kenya will stop importing shoes in his Madaraka Day speech

  01-06-2024 12:56 via pulse.ng
  
  President Ruto: Shortly we will not be importing shoes from anywhere. President William Ruto aims to transform Kenya's leather industry into a competitive export powerhouseThe government plans to increase the sector's annual income from Sh15 billion to Sh120 billion by 2027The goal is to create 100,000 jobs and raise annual footwear production from 8 million to 36 million pairs worth Sh72 billionIn his Madaraka Day speech, President William Ruto outlined an ambitious plan to transform Kenya's le
  
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• She's incredible, US Consul General names Tems as favourite Nigerian artist

  01-06-2024 12:10 via pulse.ng
  
  The US Consul General said though he had met several Nigerian artists, Tems remains his go-to Nigerian artist.Will Stevens, the United States Consul General in Nigeria has named Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, as his favourite among the plethora of Nigerian artists.Steven disclosed this during a recent discussion with Nigerian comedian Bright Okocha, known as Basketmouth when the latter visited the U.S. consulate in Lagos.The diplomat opened up to Basketmouth about his favourite place
  
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• Abba Kyari finally released from Kuje prison after 27 months

  01-06-2024 11:35 via pulse.ng
  
  Kyari had been in detention since he was arrested for alleged drug trafficking offences by the NDLEA in 2022.Embattled super cop, Abba Kyari, has been released from the Kuje Custodial Centre in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), 27 months after his detention.Kyari, a former Deputy Commissioner of Police and head of the Intelligent Response Team (IRT), was detained following his arrest on February 14, 2022, by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for alleged involvement in an intern
  
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• Renowned Ifa priest proposes traditional DNA test to curb paternity fraud

  01-06-2024 10:33 via pulse.ng
  
  The Ifa priest said cases of paternity fraud have continued to rise because Nigerians have abandoned their traditional religions in favour of foreign ones.A renowned Ifa Priest and Nollywood veteran, Ifayemi Elebuibon, has advocated for the adoption of traditional Yoruba DNA tests to reverse the alarming rate of paternity fraud in Nigeria.According to recent studies, it tuned out that one in every four tested men is not the biological father of their child(ren) and Nigeria currently occupies the
  
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• I'm ashamed we're from the same place, Adebutu slams Abiodun over Ogun roads

  01-06-2024 10:02 via pulse.ng
  
  Adebutu said Abiodun's performance has shown that the PDP remained the only party that understood the act of governance.The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in the 2023 election, Ladi Adebutu, has said he feels ashamed that he hails from the same local government as Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun.Adebutu was Abiodun's main rival in the March 18, 2023 election and the two politicians hail from Iperu-Remo in the Ikenne Local Government Area of the state.Commenting on
  
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• GITEX: Nigeria to host largest tech expo in 2025

  01-06-2024 08:27 via pulse.ng
  
  While a date for GITEX Nigeria had not been announced yet, the agreement marked a significant step towards positioning Nigeria as a key player in the global tech scene.The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) says Nigeria will host the Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) in 2025.Hadiza Umar, Head, Corporate Affairs and External Relations of NITDA, announced in a statement in Abuja on Friday.Umar said that the Director-General of NITDA, Malam Kashifu Inuwa, and Ms
  
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• Save food, beverage industry from collapse – Stakeholders tell FG

  01-06-2024 08:19 via pulse.ng
  
  He said that the industry was faced with various challenges including high cost of raw materials and increase in levies.Qassim Elhusseini, the Managing Director of Nestle Nigeria Plc., has advised the Federal Government to diversify energy and invest in boosting local resources to save the food and beverage industry from collapse.Elhusseini, who spoke virtually as the keynote speaker, advised the Food, Beverage and Tobacco Senior Staff Association (FOBTOB) 15th National Delegates Conference in A
  
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• Ogun govt transports 324,000 passengers in 6 months with CNG buses

  01-06-2024 08:11 via pulse.ng
  
  Jokotagba said the buses were part of the efforts to cushion the effects of the fuel subsidy removal by the Federal Government.The Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered mass transit in Ogun, has provided cheaper and safer movement for over 324,000 residents since it started operations in December 2023.The spokesperson of the Ministry of Transportation, Babajide Jokotagba, confirmed to the News Agency of Nigeria ( NAN), Abeokuta on Friday.He said, ”The six months reported was from December 2
  
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• FCCPC visits Osun markets, meets market leaders over rising cost of goods

  01-06-2024 08:01 via pulse.ng
  
  Ogunyinka said that since the removal of the fuel subsidy, prices of food items had been going up.The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) on Friday visited markets in Osun on a fact-finding mission to ascertain factors responsible for the hike in food prices.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that FCCPC officials visited Olufi Market in Ayedaade Local Government and Ifon Market in Orolu Local Government.The FCCPC met with market leaders and traders in the two mar
  
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• NNPP hails Gov Yusuf for reinstalling Sanusi as Emir of Kano

  01-06-2024 07:52 via pulse.ng
  
  The spokesman added that Kano State had begun to experience a drastic change in governance due to the unwavering commitment of the state governor.The Lagos State chapter of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) on Friday applauded Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State for his efforts at preserving the cultural heritage of the ancient state.The State’s Publicity Secretary of the Party, Richard Benson, who gave the commendation in a statement in Lagos, said that the re-enthronement of the
  
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• Construction workers threaten strike over sack of 30,000 workers

  01-06-2024 07:45 via pulse.ng
  
  Adeyemo said that the unions were also concerned with the disagreement between the Federation of Construction Industry (FOCI) and the Minister of Works.The Construction and Civil Engineering Senior Staff Association (CCESSA) and the National Union of Civil Engineering Construction Furniture and Wood Workers (NUCECFWW), have threatened to stop work on major roads due to some crises.The unions affiliated with the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), represen
  
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• Nigerians fume as Aisha Yesufu refuses to stand up for new national anthem

  01-06-2024 00:38 via pulse.ng
  
  Yesufu joined other Nigerians who have taken a deviant stance regarding the reintroduced national anthem.Nigerian activist, Aisha Yesufu, has come under fire from Nigerians on social media after refusing to stand up while the newly adopted national anthem was being rendered.Yesufu's action was in protest of President Bola Tinubu's decision to sign the National Anthem Bill 2024 into law, which discarded the "Arise, O compatriot" version and reintroduced the old anthem, “Nigeria, We Hail The
  
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• Mixed reactions as Aisha Yesufu refuses to stand up for new national anthem

  01-06-2024 00:38 via pulse.ng
  
  Yesufu joined other Nigerians who have taken a deviant stance regarding the reintroduced national anthem.Nigerian activist, Aisha Yesufu, has come under fire from Nigerians on social media after refusing to stand up while the newly adopted national anthem was being rendered.Yesufu's action was in protest of President Bola Tinubu's decision to sign the National Anthem Bill 2024 into law, which discarded the "Arise, O compatriot" version and reintroduced the old anthem, “Nigeria, We Hail The
  
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• Why we suspended helicopter landing levy – FG

  01-06-2024 00:03 via pulse.ng
  
  NAN reports that the ministry had, in April, announced the helicopter landing levy, giving NAEBI Dynamic Concept Ltd. the sole right to collect the levy.The Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development says the 300-dollar helicopter landing levy collection by its concessionaire has been suspended.Odutayo Oluseyi, Head, Press and Public Affairs Unit of the ministry, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen on Friday in Lagos.Oluseyi said that the collection of the levy was temporarily ha
  
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• Gov Otu splashes ₦10m gift on Super Eagles star for AFCON success

  31-05-2024 23:16 via pulse.ng
  
  Governor Otu commended Moffi for representing Cross River admirably and serving as a role model for Nigerian youths.Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has doled out an N10 million reward to Super Eagles striker, Terem Moffi, for his role in Nigeria's second-place finish at the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d'Ivoire.Moffi played a cameo role in the Super Eagles's run to the final, coming on as an extra-time substitute against South Africa in the crunch Semi-Final match and con
  
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• Minimum Wage: Concerns as labour starts indefinite strike on Monday

  31-05-2024 22:24 via pulse.ng
  
  The Organised Labour also called on Nigerians to defend their interests amidst the government's failure to prioritise workers' welfare.Members of the Organised Labour have announced plans to commence an indefinite strike starting Monday, June 3, 3034, over the federal government's failure to meet their demand for the new national minimum wage.Speaking at a press conference at the Labour House in Abuja, on Friday, May 31, 2024, the president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, stres
  
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• WHO advocates ban on tobacco use in Nigeria to save 4.5 million users

  31-05-2024 21:16 via pulse.ng
  
  The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that World No Tobacco Day is commemorated every year on May 31.The World Health Organisation (WHO) says it is desirous of a tobacco-free Nigeria and for its products to be completely banned in the nation.The Country Representative to Nigeria, Dr Walter Mulombo, said this on Friday in Abuja at a news conference to commemorate the 2024 World No Tobacco Day with the theme “Protecting Children from Tobacco Industry Interference”.According to Mulom
  
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• 2 friends dragged to court for allegedly stealing 1,000 litres of petrol

  31-05-2024 21:10 via pulse.ng
  
  Opaleye said the offences contravene Sections 516 and 3909(9) of the Criminal Laws of Oyo State, 2000.Two friends – Olawale Ayodeji, 48, and Akorede Hammed, 35 – on Friday appeared before an Iyaganku Magistrate’s Court, Ibadan, for allegedly stealing 1,000 litres of petrol.The defendants, whose addresses were not provided, are charged with conspiracy and stealing, to which they pleaded not guilty.The prosecutor, Insp Sikiru Opaleye, told the court that the defendants committed
  
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• Hunters demand better recognition after busting kidnappers’ den in Anambra

  31-05-2024 21:02 via pulse.ng
  
  Metchie described hunters as a critical link to the nation’s security architecture, stressing the need for government to accord hunters due recognition in the security architecture.The Nigeria Hunters and Forest Security Service (NHFSS), Anambra Command, has busted a kidnappers’ den in Anam forest, Anambra-West Local Government Area of the state.Dr John Metchie, NHFSS Deputy Commander-General, Technical Services, disclosed this while addressing newsmen on Friday in Abuja.Metchie said
  
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• Why we performed creditably under Tinubu’s administration, Olympic Committee

  31-05-2024 20:54 via pulse.ng
  
  According to him, NOC has achieved 90 per cent success in the accreditation process of all athletes, coaches and officials preparing for the Olympics.The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has attributed the success recorded in the last year to the unity of purpose between it, the Sports Ministry and the National Sports Federations.Tony Nezianya, Public Relations Officer (PRO), NOC, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in an interview that the Habu Gumel-led had ensured the continuous existence of
  
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• We're confused - Police react to conflicting court orders on Kano emirship tussle

  31-05-2024 20:38 via pulse.ng
  
  The commissioner of police emphasised the need for more support from media organisations in reporting events, especially in the emirship tussle.The Kano State Police Command has appealed to the media for support in navigating the complex emirship tussle in the state.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Commissioner of Police, Usaini Gumel, made the call during a meeting with the Heads of media organisations on Friday in Kano.Gumel revealed that the command has received five differen
  
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• Nigeria needs you - Minister tells 1793 matriculants of petroleum institute

  31-05-2024 20:26 via pulse.ng
  
  The Petroleum Training Institute (PTI), Effurun, Delta State, on Friday matriculated 1,793 students for the 2023/2024 academic session.Dr Samuel Onoji, the Acting Principal/Chief Executive of the Institute, administered the matriculation oath to the students.Addressing the students, Onoji urged them to abstain from social vices on the campus, advising them to concentrate on their studies.Onoji told the students that the management does not condone social vices as provided in the Institute’
  
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• Military declares 11 suspects wanted over recent attacks in Plateau

  31-05-2024 20:04 via pulse.ng
  
  For those still at large, over time we exploited the use of technology to conduct forensic examination which revealed their identities, the military said.Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), the special task force saddled with maintaining peace in Plateau and environs, has declared 11 persons suspected to be behind the recent attacks in the state wanted.Terzungwe Iyua, a Deputy Commissioner of Police and Deputy Commander of OPSH said this during a news conference in Jos.According to Iyua, the suspected
  
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