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• Environmental degradation: Ogun, Lagos govt move to sanction operators of Kara Cattle Market

  23-01-2021 19:13
  
  …Directs the provision of basic facilities or risk sanction
  By Olasunkanmi Akoni
  Ogun and Lagos State Governments have expressed dissatisfaction over the level of environmental degradation at Kara Cattle Market due to activities of operators with a directive to provide basic facilities within a certain period or face severe sanction.
  The age-long Kara Market, mainly operated by Hausa and Fulani from the northern part of the country, is located in Lagos, Ogun states suburb, along Lagos-Ib
  
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• DSS denies invading Emir of Kano’s Palace, says reports are untrue

  23-05-2024 15:20 via pulse.ng
  
  DSS urged Nigerians to disregard the false and malicious report, aimed at causing unnecessary tension and misinformation.The Department of State Service (DSS) on Thursday, denied media reports alleging that it invaded the Emir of Kano’s Palace, saying it is untrue.The state Director of DSS, Muhammad Alhassan said this when he spoke with newsmen in Kano. Alhassan said that the DSS only deployed its personnel to the palace as part of a security arrangement for the visit of the First Lady, Ol
  
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• FG launches information portal for Nigerians

  23-05-2024 15:10 via pulse.ng
  
  The Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, said the president is focused on improving the quality of life for the people of Nigeria.The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has announced the Nigerian national information portal relaunch.This portal is now the official digital gateway for comprehensive information about Nigeria.The relaunch took place during the start of the Ministerial Sectoral Briefings, which marked the first anniversary of the Tinubu Administrat
  
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• Cross River Govt donates 10 transformers to PHEDC to enhance power supply

  23-05-2024 15:01 via pulse.ng
  
  Reports state that some local government areas (LGAs) in Cross River have been without electricity for over eight years.The Cross River Government on Thursday donated 10 transformers to the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHEDC) to boost power supply in the state.Eka Williams, the Cross River’s Commissioner for Power and Renewable Energy, who presented the transformers to PHEDC in Calabar, said it was a concrete step towards ensuring widespread electricity in the state.The
  
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• Mohammed acquires anti-cheating technology, reduces BECE fee to ₦1,000

  23-05-2024 14:25 via pulse.ng
  
  The machine will ensure effective service delivery in the conduct of examinations in the state.Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has procured Kord Printing and Paper cutting machines to help curb the menace of examination malpractice in the state.The Commissioner for Education of the state, Dr Jamila Dahiru, said this at a news conference in Bauchi on Thursday. She said the move would go a long way in ensuring effective service delivery in the conduct of examinations in the state.According to h
  
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• Memounatou Ibrahima becomes first female speaker of ECOWAS Parliament

  23-05-2024 14:17 via pulse.ng
  
  The previous Speaker of the Fifth Legislature, Sidie Mohamed Tunis, was from Sierra Leone.The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament has elected its first female Speaker, Memounatou Ibrahima.The Togolese was chosen as the new Speaker during the 2024 Second Extraordinary Session of the Sixth Legislature in Kano, North West Nigeria.Her election follows the alphabetical rotation of the speakership as stipulated by the Supplementary Act on Enhancement of Power.The previous Spe
  
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• Social media addiction leads to intellectual disorder, depression, anxiety

  23-05-2024 13:35 via pulse.ng
  
  Youths are urged to prioritise engagement in physical activities.Dr Adamu Babaji, a Neuropsychiatrist, at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Teaching Hospital (ATBU-TH), Bauchi, has said that frequent social media use increases the risk of mental health disorders.Babaji stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Thursday in Bauchi. He said that social media users stand the risk of developing mental disorders as such they should prioritise engagement in physical activities.Accordin
  
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• Unrest in Kano as DSS storms Emir's palace amid deposition rumours

  23-05-2024 13:29 via pulse.ng
  
  It was gathered that DSS operatives had stormed the palace of the Kano Emir at about 11 am on Thursday, May 23. An emerging report on Thursday, May 23, confirmed that there was heightened tension at the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero's palace, as members of the Department of State Services (DSS) made an unexpected appearance.Amidst a swirl of rumours and growing speculation, the unexpected appearance of the DSS at the Emir's palace has only intensified the talk about the potential removal
  
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• Federal Government raises alarm over poison outbreak in Kwara cattle market

  23-05-2024 13:21 via pulse.ng
  
  Preliminary investigation revealed that the animals grazed on the forage fumigated with organophosphate chemical before the incident.The Federal Government has alerted the public to the outbreak of poison in animals at Mandate Cattle Market in Kwara.Temitope Fashedemi, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. Fashedemi said the poisonous outbreak was uncovered at Mandate Cattle Market, near the College o
  
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• Sanusi's return as Kano Emir imminent as lawmakers amend Emirate law

  23-05-2024 12:40 via pulse.ng
  
  The amendment of the Emirate law imminently opens the door for Sanusi's reinstatement as the true royalty to Kano's throne.The Kano State House of Assembly has enacted a significant second amendment to the Kano State Emirate Council Law, a move that will dissolve all five emirates in the state.According to Leadership, this decision followed discussions during a plenary session on Thursday, May 23, which Speaker Hon. Ismail Falgore chaired.The Kano State Emirate Council Amendment Bill was debated
  
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• Reps summon DISCOs, GENCOs for failing to perform CSR in host communities

  23-05-2024 12:33 via pulse.ng
  
  The lawmaker lashed at DISCOs for sending junior managers to represent them without written authorisation.The House of Representatives Committee on Corporate Social Responsibility, (CSR) has summoned Electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOs) and the Generation Companies (GENCOs) over failure to perform their corporate social responsibility in host communities.The committee expressed displeasure over the failure of the Chief executive officers of DISCOs and GENCOs to honour its invitations. Rep
  
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• 9 killed, 50 injured as stage collapses at Mexico election campaign event

  23-05-2024 12:11 via pulse.ng
  
  Videos circulated on social media show the massive state structure collapsing onto the audience, triggering panic.Nine people died and scores more were injured as strong winds caused part of a stage to collapse during an election campaign event in north-eastern Mexico on Wednesday evening.Nuevo León Governor Samuel García, who attended the scene, said that nine people, including a minor, died and 50 suffered medium or serious injuries. At least three people were in surgery.“I
  
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• Security tightened at Cross River assembly after Anyambem's impeachment

  23-05-2024 11:31 via pulse.ng
  
  The speaker’s removal almost resulted in a clash between his supporters and members of the house.Security personnel have taken over the Cross River House of Assembly complex, following the impeachment of the Speaker, Elvert Anyambem on Wednesday.The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the speaker’s removal almost resulted in a clash between his supporters and members of the house.The state Commissioner of Police, Gyogon Grimah was sighted in the mist of other security personnel aroun
  
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• Governor Lawal will begin ₦30,000 minimum wage payments in June

  23-05-2024 11:08 via pulse.ng
  
  The decision to implement the payment reflects the state government’s commitment to improving workers’ welfare.The Zamfara Government will begin payment of ₦30,000 minimum wage in June.Gov. Dauda Lawal made this known during a meeting with the Zamfara Chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Gusau. Lawal said the decision to implement the payment reflects the state government’s commitment to improving workers’ welfare.“Today, I want to announce to the Z
  
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• Tems, R&B’s Golden Child, Dials In

  23-05-2024 11:00 via nytimes.com
  
  The Nigerian singer won a Grammy and worked for Beyoncé, Drake and Rihanna before making her first album. Now it’s time to be her own boss.
  
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• Kaduna Government says agriculture is key to rural economic development

  23-05-2024 10:59 via pulse.ng
  
  The commissioner added the present administration has created better initiatives to develop agriculture in the state.The Commissioner of the Kaduna State Planning and Budget Commission (PBC), Mukhtar Ahmed, says development in any society is hinged on the rural economy.Ahmed said this while speaking to newsmen at the sideline of the 4th Economic Intelligence Unit (EIU) Policy Dialogue on Wednesday in Kaduna.He pointed out that the rural economy in Kaduna state was driven by agriculture, adding,
  
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• Countering fake news is Nigerians' responsibility, not the Govt's - Idris

  23-05-2024 10:43 via pulse.ng
  
  The minister stated that the media space in Nigeria is largely free and the President is determined to make it even freer.Alhaji Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, says the duty of addressing and countering fake news is the responsibility of all stakeholders.Idris stated this on Wednesday in Abuja at the Ministerial Press Briefing to herald activities lined up to mark President Bola Tinubu’s first year in office.“Misinformation is a cancer that may
  
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• ECOWAS Parliament set to elect first ever female speaker

  23-05-2024 10:27 via pulse.ng
  
  The swearing-in of the new speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament has been slated for Thursday, May 23.The Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is about to elect its first female speaker.Parliamentarians from Togo are currently in Kano, North West Nigeria, attending the 2024 Extraordinary Session of the Sixth Legislature of the ECOWAS Parliament.The Togolese delegation is set to be officially sworn in on Thursday, May 23. Following this, a new speaker will be chosen fro
  
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• Dozens of Nigerian students withdrawn from UK varsity over unpaid tuition

  23-05-2024 09:48 via pulse.ng
  
  The university stated that the decision had become necessary due to stringent external regulations.At least 60 Nigerian students at Teesside University have been expelled from their courses and instructed to leave the United Kingdom after failing to pay their tuition fees on time.According to the BBC, the students attribute their financial difficulties to the devaluation of the naira.They said this had impeded their ability to meet payment deadlines and consequently led to a breach of visa spons
  
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• Awaiting Trial Behind Bars: Lanre in prison for 8 years

  23-05-2024 09:07 via pulse.ng
  
  Why did Lanre have to suffer for eight years awaiting trial behind bars?In 2014, Olanrewaju Oladejo was a man with a plan — until Nigeria happened to him.One minute, the 41-year-old was going about his business, the next, a mob was accusing him of being an armed robber with zero evidence.Data compiled by the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) shows that 69% of people in prisons across the country are awaiting trial, praying for the chance to prove their innocence — many times for mi
  
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• INEC staff in Abia pray against spirit of death among members

  23-05-2024 06:49 via pulse.ng
  
  The prayer was organised at the commission's headquarters in Umuahia by the INEC Staff Welfare Association (ISWA).Members of staff of the Independent National Electoral Election (INEC) in Abia, on Wednesday, held a prayer session to seek an end to the incessant deaths being recorded in the commission.The prayer was organised at the commission's headquarters in Umuahia by the INEC Staff Welfare Association (ISWA).Highlights of the event included fasting and prayer, word of exhortation as well as
  
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• Lookman ruins Leverkusens unbeaten record to help Atalanta, Nigerians react

  23-05-2024 00:26 via pulse.ng
  
  Lookman was unstoppable against Leverkusen as his record hat-trick handed Atalanta their first-ever European Cup title.Nigerians on social media are ecstatic over Super Eagles' forward Ademola Lookman's heroic performance for his Italian club, Atalanta against German Bundesliga Champions, Bayer Leverkusen, in the UEFA Europa League final.Lookman was the star of the night as the team from Bergamo swept aside the Xabi Alonso tutored side to secure their first-ever continental trophy.Leverkusen wer
  
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• UNIABUJA VC asks govt to support Nollywood to aid economic growth

  22-05-2024 23:21 via pulse.ng
  
  According to him, the Nollywood industry, being the second largest film industry in the world, is a multi-million dollar industry that can create wealth for the country.The Vice-Chancellor, University of Abuja (UniAbuja), Prof. Abdul-Rasheed Na’Allah, says the government needs to create more support for the Nollywood industry as it is capable of advancing the nation’s economic growth.Na’Allah said this at a three-day conference in honour of Onookome Okome, a Professor of Englis
  
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• FG begins construction of 1,250 housing units in 4 states — Minister

  22-05-2024 23:13 via pulse.ng
  
  The minister said the government had already awarded contracts for 3, 500 housing units in thirteen states.The Federal Government has commenced breaking ground for the construction of 1, 250 housing units across four states in Northern Nigeria.The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, made the disclosure at the groundbreaking ceremony of 250 housing units under the Renewed Hope Estate of President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday in Katsina.“In total, we are breaking ground fo
  
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• Lagos attracts over ₦50bn investments in 1st year of Sanwo-Olu's 2nd term

  22-05-2024 23:08 via pulse.ng
  
  Speaking further, the commissioner said that the state government and the Bank of Industry (BOI) had concluded on matched production and trade funding of ₦1 billion each.The Lagos State Government says it has attracted over ₦50 billion in investments through Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Domestic Direct Investment (DDD) in the last one year.The Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, Mrs Folashade Ambrose-Medebem, said this while presenting the ministry&r
  
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• FG inducts 396 foreign-trained Medical Laboratory Science graduates

  22-05-2024 23:02 via pulse.ng
  
  Alausa said that based on recent data, the country had no fewer than 300,000 health professionals attending to the healthcare needs of more than 200 million people.The Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN) has inducted no fewer than 396 foreign-trained Medical Laboratory Science graduates.Dr Tunji Alausa, Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, who spoke during the 11th induction and oath-taking ceremony on Wednesday in Abuja, said the gesture would curb medical tourism
  
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• Aiyedatiwa hails Tinubu for restoring power to council areas after 15 years

  22-05-2024 22:01 via pulse.ng
  
  Ogbuku said that the project aimed to serve urgent needs and to link Ondo South to the national grid after about 15 years without light in the area.President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday inaugurated a 132kv transmission line and 132kv/33kv Sub-Station at Ode-Erinje in Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State.Tinubu, who was represented by the Minister of Niger Delta Development, Engr Abubakar Momoh said that the project was part of the Federal Government’s effort to ensure sustainable dev
  
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• MAPOLY retirees groan over pension, gratuity payment

  22-05-2024 21:52 via pulse.ng
  
  The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the forum chairman led 54 other retirees to the news conference, with the youngest of them being above 70 years.Retirees of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta, have called for a speedy court process in the suit they instituted against the Ogun Government over inadequate payment of their pensions and gratuities.The pensioners, under the aegis of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic Retirees Forum, made the call at a news conference in Abeokuta on Wednesday
  
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• Police arrest 8 notorious armed robbers while returning from operation

  22-05-2024 21:25 via pulse.ng
  
  Hassan added that efforts by the police also led to the arrest of the suspects who were purchasing the stolen phones.The Police Command in Kaduna State said its operatives have arrested eight notorious suspected armed robbers and arrested four receivers of stolen items in the state.The command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Mansir Hassan, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued on Wednesday in Kaduna.Hassan said, ”Operatives have successfully arrested notorious robb
  
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• Abba Kyari finally gets bail after 27 months in detention

  22-05-2024 20:53 via pulse.ng
  
  Kyari has been in detention since 2022 following drug-rKyari has been in detention since 2022 following drug-related charges filed against him by the NDLEA.Abba Kyari, the former head of the Intelligent Response Team (IRT) of the Nigerian Police, has been granted two weeks bail by a Federal High Court in Abuja after 27 months in detention.Kyari is under prosecution by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) over alleged drug trafficking offences following his suspension by the Nigerian
  
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