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• Drama as student cries in court on sighting alleged defiler

  15-01-2020 18:18
  
  A student with special needs (name withheld) on Wednesday cried in court on sighting a school proprietor who allegedly defiled her six years ago.
  The mild drama occurred at an Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court, when the defendant, Timothy Onyiriuka, stood at the dock.
  The student who has speech impairment and learning difficulty collapsed in the witness box upon seeing the 45-year-old Onyiriuka.
  She said repeatedly that she did not want to see the suspect’s face.
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• Reps committee give SEC 21 days to reconcile ₦45 billion unremitted funds

  16-04-2024 13:47 via pulse.ng
  
  Between then and now, the SEC has not made any attempt to reconcile the figure as contained in the report.The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee has issued a 21-day ultimatum to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) to reconcile the ₦45 billion unremitted operating surplus recorded from 2007 to 2021.Chairman of the committee, Rep. Bamidele Salam, gave the directive on Tuesday in Abuja, during the committee’s public hea
  
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• Poor enrolment forces NECO to postpone common entrance exam for 2 months

  16-04-2024 13:31 via pulse.ng
  
  The common entrance examination earlier scheduled for April 20, 2024, would now be held on June 1, 2024. The National Examinations Council (NECO) has re-scheduled the 2024 National Common Entrance Examination into Federal Unity Colleges and the entrance examination into Federal Government Academy, Suleja.This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Tuesday by Azeez Sani, acting Director, Information and Digital Communication of the council.Sani stated that the common en
  
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• NECO reschedules exams to June 1 due to low enrollment of candidates

  16-04-2024 13:31 via pulse.ng
  
  The common entrance examination earlier scheduled for April 20, 2024, would now be held on June 1, 2024. The National Examinations Council (NECO) has re-scheduled the 2024 National Common Entrance Examination into Federal Unity Colleges and the entrance examination into Federal Government Academy, Suleja.This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Tuesday by Azeez Sani, acting Director, Information and Digital Communication of the council.Sani stated that the common en
  
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• Easy steps to check your prepaid meter balance as a Band A customer

  16-04-2024 11:23 via pulse.ng
  
  The increased tariff would soon affect electricity consumers in other bands when the pilot phase with Band A consumers is completed.The recent increase in electricity tariffs has caused a paradigm shift in the power sector, and Nigerians have grown more conscious and interested in these new policies.Earlier in April, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) announced an increase in the electricity tariff for Band A users.At a press briefing attended by Pulse, the Minister of Power,
  
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• Police investigate alleged murder of hotel manager by suspected soldiers

  16-04-2024 10:51 via pulse.ng
  
  The Nigerian Army said it was deeply concerned by the alleged “unprofessional conduct” of some of its personnel in the tragic death of the hotel manager.The Police Command in Abia on Monday said it had begun a discreet investigation into the alleged murder of the Manager of Royal Damgrete Hotel, Umuahia, James Etubi, by suspected military personnel.The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Maureen Chinaka, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen in Umuahia on Monday. Chinaka s
  
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• Suspended UniCal dean seeks end to sexual harassment charge against him

  16-04-2024 10:33 via pulse.ng
  
  The suspended dean's lawyer stated that the ICPC’s counsel is not qualified to practise as a lawyer.Prof. Cyril Ndifon, the suspended Dean of the Faculty of Law, University of Calabar (UNICAL), has prayed to a Federal High Court, Abuja to quash the sexual harassment charge against him.Ndifon, who told Justice James Omotosho in a further affidavit filed by his lawyer, Joe Agi, SAN, insisted that Osuobeni Akponimisingha, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission
  
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• Air Peace offers London-to-Lagos driver Pelumi free ticket to fly back to UK

  16-04-2024 10:05 via pulse.ng
  
  The 28-year-old Nigeria-British citizen and travel content creator did a solo drive from London to Lagos in 68 days.The Chairman of Air Peace, Dr Allen Onyema, has offered a free London Business Class return ticket to Pelumi Nubi, for driving from London to Lagos.Onyema, hosting Nubi on Monday in Lagos, commended her for making Nigeria proud. Recall that the 28-year-old Nigeria-British citizen and travel content creator did a solo drive from London to Lagos in 68 days.She departed London on Janu
  
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• President Tinubu declares April 7 as National Police Day

  16-04-2024 07:50 via pulse.ng
  
  Tinubu says his administration had initiated wide-ranging reforms to revitalize the nation’s police.President Bola Tinubu has declared April 7 as National Police Day.Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, made this known on Monday night during the maiden edition of the Nigeria Police Awards and Commendations ceremony held in the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja.He identified a complete overhaul of the institutional mentality and memory of police officers as fundamental in his admini
  
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• El-Rufai tells Tinubu to drop appointees who fail to deliver

  15-04-2024 22:20 via pulse.ng
  
  El-Rufai advised Tinubu to explore the possibility of amending some of his policies that are not yielding desired results.Malam Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna State, has advised President Bola Tinubu to drop any of his appointees who failed to deliver on his mandate.El-Rufai said this when he spoke with newsmen in Maiduguri on Monday, urging the president to also explore the possibility of amending some of his policies that were not yielding the desired results.“You appointe
  
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• NNPP passes vote of no confidence on Gov Abba Yusuf

  15-04-2024 21:31 via pulse.ng
  
  Governor Abba Yusuf's style of governance has been criticised by both party members and non-party members.A factional camp from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in the 19 northern states has expressed their lack of confidence in Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State.Following an urgent meeting in Kano, they released a statement obtained by Pulse demanding his resignation within 48 hours.Their dissatisfaction stems from Governor Yusuf’s perceived deviation from the party’s prin
  
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• Kano APC nullifies Ganduje's suspension, vows to punish those behind it

  15-04-2024 21:05 via pulse.ng
  
  The APC Chairman, Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area, Alhaji Inusa Dawanau, said the party will take legal action against the “impersonators.”The Ganduje ward executives of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Kano State, have denied the reported suspension of APC National Chairman, Dr Abdullahi-Umar Ganduje.The ward executives made the denial while briefing journalists at the APC State Secretariat, on Monday in Kano.According to the ward Chairman, Malam Ahmad Ganduje, those purport
  
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• Dunamis Church apologises to woman after questioning testimony

  15-04-2024 20:41 via pulse.ng
  
  Enenche justified his actions by stating that he acted based on his personal beliefs and the church's principles, which strongly oppose dishonesty or low standards.Paul Enenche, the senior pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, has addressed the recent situation involving a woman, Ayim Vera, who testified about graduating from the Open University of Nigeria (NOUN).Enenche said he didn't mean to embarrass Vera when he interrupted her testimony. In a widely circulated video, Vera shared he
  
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• FG says Nigeria will lead Africa in developing and regulating AI globally

  15-04-2024 19:45 via pulse.ng
  
  Tijani said digital technology was a reality in Asia, America, and Europe, adding that the reality should be the same in Nigeria and Africa.The Federal Government says it will ensure that Nigeria has a voice in the development and regulations of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on a global stage.The government said it became imperative for Nigeria to be an active participant, considering that there would soon be global convergence on the ways AI was developed and deployed by global powers.The Minist
  
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• Clark wants Tinubu to send brave soldiers to Sambisa to rescue Chibok girls

  15-04-2024 19:22 via pulse.ng
  
  Clark urged President Bola Tinubu to leave no stone unturned to secure the release of the girls.Pa Edwin Clark, Leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), has urged the Federal Government to appoint a special task force to ensure the rescue of the remaining Chibok girls held by Boko HaramThe elder statesman made the call while briefing newsmen in Abuja on Monday at a ceremony to mark the Chibok girls’ 10th anniversary in captivity.While expressing displeasure over the failure of past ad
  
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• 25 million Nigerians face hunger as food shortages worsen

  15-04-2024 19:16 via pulse.ng
  
  The tensions between Russia and Ukraine, coupled with energy deficiencies in Nigeria, are worsening the food insecurity affecting over 25 million people.An appeal has been made to the Federal Government to prioritise the review of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021 to protect the climate condition of oil-rich regions.This call was issued during a media round table attended by Pulse on Friday, April 12.Regions such as the Niger Delta and certain eastern States known for oil production have end
  
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• Governor Sule raises alarm over rising kidnappings, militia activities

  15-04-2024 18:05 via pulse.ng
  
  Sule stated that the state government would not tolerate any single ethic group vigilante in the state.Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State, has expressed concern over recent increase in cases of kidnapping in the state.Sule stated this during an emergency security council meeting on Monday in Lafia. The governor said that the emergency meeting was to assess the security situation with the view to proffering solution to kidnapping and other emerging threats.“The essence of the meeting is
  
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• Ganduje's suspension sparks tension as calls for Kwankwaso's arrest brew

  15-04-2024 17:54 via pulse.ng
  
  The suspension of Ganduje from his ward by way of statutes automatically invalidates him as the national chairman of APC.The Progressives Foundational Movement (PFM), under the aegis of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has called for the immediate arrest of the mastermind of the purported suspension of the APC's National Chairman, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, in his ward.Pulse reported that the immediate past Kano State governor was suspended in his ward on Monday, April 15.In response to the sit
  
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• Ibeto's ₦4.8m fraud case adjourned to May 27 pending Court of Appeal ruling

  15-04-2024 17:26 via pulse.ng
  
  EFCC had filed a 10-count charge of conspiracy, fraud, forgery and fraudulent use of documents against the business man.An Ikeja High Court has adjourned the trial of the Chairman of Ibeto Energy Development Company, Chief Cletus Ibeto who was charged by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged ₦4.8 billion fraud, until May 27.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Justice Oyindamola Ogala adjourned further hearing in the suit pending the Court of Appeal judg
  
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• PDP sweeps Bayelsa LG polls, winners receive certificates of return

  15-04-2024 17:05 via pulse.ng
  
  He urged them to deliver the dividends of democracy to the people at the grassroots.The Bayelsa Independent Electoral Commission (BYSIEC) on Monday presented Certificates of Return to winners of the state April 6 local government councils poll.BYSIEC Chairman, Dr Peter Singabele, presented the certificates at a ceremony at the Ernest Ikoli Press Centre, Nigeria Union of Journalists Secretariat, Yenagoa.Speaking at the ceremony, Singabele congratulated them for their victory at the poll. He urged
  
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• England's good, Nigeria's better' - 96-year-old chief tells youths to chill

  15-04-2024 16:54 via pulse.ng
  
  According to her, Nigeria is endowed with natural and human resources to make the nation better than any country overseas.Chief Olufunke Arthur-Worrey, a 96-year-old former President of the Lions club, has said that the subsisting craving of Nigerian youths seeking greener pasture abroad, otherwise known as “Japa’’, is uncalled for.The Nonagenarian who relocated with her family from England to Nigeria in 1960, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on
  
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• Lady refutes pastor Enenche's claim of false testimony at Dunamis Church

  15-04-2024 16:36 via pulse.ng
  
  Vera confirmed that she was number 2262 on the list of graduating National Open University (NOUN) students.Anyim Vera, the woman accused of fake testimony by Senior Pastor Paul Eneche of Dunamis International Gospel Centre in Abuja, has spoken out.Vera took to the pulpit on Sunday, April 14, to recount her testimony, stating that she is the sole graduate in her family and proudly holds a Bachelor of Science in Law from the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN).During her testimony, Pastor E
  
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• Wike set to use motorcycles to fight crimes in hard-to-reach areas of Abuja

  15-04-2024 16:30 via pulse.ng
  
  Wike stated that the motorcycles would be used specifically in hard-to-reach areas in rural communities.The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has handed over motorcycles to security agencies to combat crime in hard-to-reach areas in the territory.Wike handed over the motorcycles to the six Area Councils of the FCT and security agencies in Abuja on Monday. The minister explained that each of the six area councils would get 10 motorcycles each, while the Nigeria Police
  
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• National grid restored after fire incident at Afam power station

  15-04-2024 16:12 via pulse.ng
  
  The TCN said that the affected section of the grid has been fully restored and stabilised.The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says the national grid has been fully restored after Monday’s fire incident at the Afam power generating station in Rivers.TCN’s General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, stated in Abuja that the fire caused a partial disturbance of the grid.“At about 2:41 am, fire erupted at the Afam V 330kv bus bar coupler leading to the tripping of two units,
  
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• BREAKING: APC suspends Ganduje as national chairman

  15-04-2024 15:52 via pulse.ng
  
  The suspension arises from allegations of bribery directed at Ganduje by the Kano State Government.The All Progressives Congress (APC) ward in Ganduje, Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area of Kano State, has temporarily suspended Dr Abdullahi Ganduje as the party’s National Chairman. The ward’s legal adviser, Halliru Gwanzo, revealed this during a press conference in Kano.The suspension stems from accusations of bribery against Ganduje by the Kano State Government.As quoted by Leadersh
  
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• Troops, vigilantes arrest suspect supplying weapons to terrorists in Taraba

  15-04-2024 15:15 via pulse.ng
  
  The troops also intercepts two suspected terrorists who concealed automatic rifles underneath the seat of a motorbike.The Nigerian Army says its troops, in collaboration with vigilantes, have apprehended a suspected gun runner in Taraba.The suspect, Mansir Mohammed, was arrested at Jalingo Motor Park for allegedly supplying weapons to terrorists. This is contained in a statement by the Director, of Army Public Relations, Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, on Monday in Abuja.Nwachukwu said the troops al
  
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• Reactions as Pastor Enenche accuses lady of fake testimony in viral video

  15-04-2024 15:12 via pulse.ng
  
  Nigerians took to social media to slam Pastor Enenche for his insensitive behaviour.Dunamis International Gospel Centre faced backlash on social media when a video emerged of senior pastor, Dr Paul Enenche, confronting a woman, Anyim Vera, during her testimony.Vera had climbed the altar at the Abuja-based church to share her achievement of being the first graduate in her family with a law degree.As seen in the video, Vera said, “I’m the first graduate in my family. My siblings did no
  
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• Edo govt demolishes security post at ex-deputy governor's home

  15-04-2024 14:13 via pulse.ng
  
  The Commissioner for Roads and Bridges in Edo State refuted the claims.Following Philip Shaibu’s impeachment as Deputy Governor of Edo State, individuals suspected to be affiliated with the state government, purportedly comprising vigilantes and public work volunteers, have reportedly destroyed the security post at his residence.This structure, erected by Shaibu to provide temporary shelter for his security personnel before and after their shifts, was demolished.Police officers stationed a
  
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• Solider stabs motorcyclist in abdomen during Lagos bar dispute

  15-04-2024 13:42 via pulse.ng
  
  The incident happened when the soldier and the motorcyclist had a misunderstanding over an undisclosed matter at a bar.The Police in Lagos State have confirmed the arrest of a Nigerian Army Lance Corporal attached to 159 Battalion in Yobe, for allegedly stabbing a commercial motorcyclist in the abdomen.The Command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the arrest to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday.Hundeyin said that the soldier was arrested on Saturday at 3:00 am in the
  
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• Military denies shooting civilians in Plateau, calls allegations unfounded

  15-04-2024 13:24 via pulse.ng
  
  The Coalition of Bokkos Ethnic Youth Nationalities alleged that soldiers shot civilians and compounded the vulnerability of residents of the locality.Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), a special military task force maintaining peace in Plateau and its environs, has dismissed the allegation that its soldiers shot innocent civilians in the recent attacks in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau.Maj. Samson Zhakom, the Media Officer of the operation denied the allegation in a statement on Monday in Jos
  
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