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• FG donates 23,982 bags of grains to Kebbi to address high cost of food

  16-05-2024 07:59 via pulse.ng
  
  The bags of grains were handed over the items to the state government in Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday.The Federal Government has handed over 23,982 bags of assorted food commodities to Kebbi government for onward distribution to vulnerable people to cushion the effect of the high cost of food in the country.The Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Hajiya Zubaida Umar, handed over the items to the State Government of Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday.“We are here to han
  
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• Rivers govt reacts to report of Fubara shutting down NNPCL operations

  31-10-2024 23:35 via pulse.ng
  
  On Thursday evening, social media was awash with speculation that Governor Fubara had ordered the shutdown of NNPCL and other oil companies operating in Rivers State.The Rivers State government has shut down viral misinformation on social media that Governor Siminalye Fubara has ceased the activities of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), and other oil companies in the South-South state.The disclaimer was contained in a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Commu
  
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• Buhari wouldn't have become President without Tinubu's support - Sunday Dare

  31-10-2024 23:13 via pulse.ng
  
  Dare argued that Buhari wouldn't have emerged as President but for the support of Tinubu and other key APC stakeholders.The Special Adviser to the President on Public Communications and Orientation, Sunday Dare, has corroborated the claim that President Bola Tinubu played a pivotal role in the coming into office of his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari.In 2015, Buhari achieved an unprecedented feat in Nigerian politics by defeating an incumbent President after he had been unsuccessful in three previ
  
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• Reps want sales of alcohol, illicit drugs banned in motor parks

  31-10-2024 22:18 via pulse.ng
  
  The house urged transport business owners with private parks to discourage sales of alcoholic drinks in their parks.The House of Representatives has urged governments at all levels to immediately ban sales of alcoholic drinks and other drug-related substances in and around motor parks across the country.The lawmakers also urged the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) to extend its services to the parks and carry out random tests for drivers to ensure that they were not under any influence.The
  
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• Body of ex-Senate president set for burial 3 years after

  31-10-2024 22:03 via pulse.ng
  
  The secretary of the committee said the committee had to work with various authorities in Nigeria and the Nigerian High Commission in the UK to ascertain the authenticity of the body.The body of the former president of the Senate, Dr Joseph Wayas, who died on Nov. 30, 2021, would be committed to Mother Earth on Nov. 30, three years after his demise.This was disclosed at a news conference by Dr Dorn-Cklaimz Enamhe, Secretary, Central Planning Committee for the burial of the late Wayas on Thursday
  
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• Don't waste your time probing Obaseki, Ganduje advises Okpebholo

  31-10-2024 21:59 via pulse.ng
  
  Ganduje said the party was ready to assist the governor-elect to deliver on his campaign promises.Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, the APC National Chairman on Thursday in Abuja, advised Sen. Monday Okpebholo, Edo Governor-elect against probing the out-going administration of Gov. Godwin Obaseki.He gave the advice when Okpebholo paid a courtesy visit to the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), saying he should rather focus on enthroning good governance when he assumed office.“The ideals of
  
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• Gov Otti signs Greater Ohafia Development Authority bill into law

  31-10-2024 21:55 via pulse.ng
  
  Ukoha said that the governor expressed optimism that GODA would serve as a robust institutional vehicle for the rapid socio-economic transformation of the Abia North zone.Governor Alex Otti of Abia has signed the Greater Ohafia Development Authority (GODA) Bill into Law to accelerate development in the Abia North Senatorial zone.This is contained in a statement by Otti’s Chief Press Secretary, Njoku Ukoha in Umuahia on Thursday.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the governor had
  
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• Zamfara APC accuses PDP of planning to manipulate LG election

  31-10-2024 21:45 via pulse.ng
  
  Idris further lamented that the PDP may have already decided on who they want to impose on the people.The Zamfara chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state of conniving with the State Independent Electoral Commission (ZASIEC) to manipulate the upcoming local government election.The state APC Publicity Secretary, Malam Yusuf Idris, made the allegations at a press briefing in Gusau on Thursday.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports
  
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• NEC tells Presidency to withdrawal controversial tax reforms bill

  31-10-2024 21:39 via pulse.ng
  
  Makinde stated that the council acknowledged the country’s underperformance in major revenue sources.The National Economic Council (NEC) has advised that the Tax Reforms Bill, currently before the National Assembly, be withdrawn.This recommendation was made on Thursday, following the council’s 145th meeting in Abuja.Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State explained that the NEC noted the need for sufficient alignment among stakeholders regarding the proposed tax reforms.He cited the preva
  
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• Reps reject call to restore Niger Delta ministry scrapped by Tinubu

  31-10-2024 19:54 via pulse.ng
  
  The Rep. said that the ministry was to ameliorate the suffering, agitations and neglect of the oil-rich region for decades by successive governments.The House of Representatives on Thursday rejected a motion that sought to restore the Federal Ministry of Niger Delta Development.The motion, which was sponsored by Rep. Oboku Oforji (PDP-Bayelsa), was dropped following Speaker Tajudeen Abbas’ announcement that the President was willing to sign the South-South Development Commission Bill.Abbas
  
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• Oyo Assembly suspends Oyo East LG Chairman for alleged gross misconduct

  31-10-2024 19:48 via pulse.ng
  
  The decision taken during the plenary is seen by the House as a key step in maintaining accountability and decorum by public officers.The Oyo State House of Assembly, on Thursday, announced the immediate suspension of the Executive Chairman of Oyo East Local Government Area, Olusola Oluokun, following allegations of gross misconduct.Akintunde Olajide, representing Lagelu state Constituency and Chairman, House Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, presented the motion for the sus
  
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• Gov Oyebanji pays ₦300m compensation to 377 land owners for Ekiti airport

  31-10-2024 19:43 via pulse.ng
  
  Oyebanji advised those whose lands were acquired in the public interest and have not been compensated not to disturb contractors on site.The Ekiti Government has awarded ₦300 million to 377 landowners whose lands were acquired for the construction of the State Agro Allied Cargo Airport in Ado-Ekiti.Governor Biodun Oyebanji said this on Thursday, in Ado-Ekiti, while disbursing cheques to the landowners from Ijan, Igbemo, Afao, and Iworoko affected by the airport project.He also paid compens
  
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• EFCC recovers ₦248bn, $105m, secures 3455 convictions in 1 year

  31-10-2024 19:36 via pulse.ng
  
  The EFCC chairman revealed that within the year, the commission also charged four former governors to court over corruption allegations.The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered over ₦248 billion, 105 million dollars and secured 3455 convictions in its fight against corruption in the last year.The Chairman of EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, announced this on Thursday in Abuja, at a news briefing to mark his one year in office.Olukoyede, who spoke through the Director of Public
  
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• FG apologises to Northerners for 10-day power outage

  31-10-2024 19:28 via pulse.ng
  
  Adelabu said most of the towers installed on the system a long time ago were falling due to the effects of weather and climate change, adding that they need continuous maintenance.The Federal Government has apologised over the recent collapse of the national grid which caused power outages for several days in 17 states in the Northern region.The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, gave the apology on Thursday during a courtesy visit to Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State, describing the situ
  
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• Umahi reveals why 'Tinubu is a gift to Nigeria'

  31-10-2024 18:25 via pulse.ng
  
  A representative of the Riverine communities, Banji Okunomo, appreciated President Tinubu for deeming it important to ensure the road passes through their domain.The Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, has said the current administration met over 2,000 incomplete road projects running into trillions of naira.The minister said his ministry was not afraid of taking big decisions and had wielded the big stick by terminating 10 contracts of erring companies.Umahi said this on Thursday in Akure du
  
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• Governor Diri unveils ₦689.4 billon 'Budget of Assured Prosperity' for 2025

  31-10-2024 17:07 via pulse.ng
  
  The governor said the overall outcome of the 2025 budget would significantly depend on the level of fiscal and recurrent policy coordination. Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa on Thursday presented a total budget of ₦689.4 billion christened, Budget of Assured Prosperity, for the 2025 fiscal year.Diri, who made the presentation at the plenary of the assembly, said that implementation of the 2025 budget would require some level of efficiency and synergy in government activities across ministries,
  
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• Google Awards ₦2.8bn grant to strengthen Nigeria’s AI workforce

  31-10-2024 16:35 via pulse.ng
  
  The program will offer the opportunity to train, empower and also place these young people in meaningful jobs.The Minister of Communications Innovations and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani says that the grant of ₦2.8 billion from Google is timely for the renewed hope agenda.Tijani spoke at the press briefing where Google announced the grant to support the Federal Government’s science lab drive on Thursday in Abuja. He said the program would offer the opportunity to train, empower an
  
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• Presidency defends 'Tax Reform Bill' amid Northern governors' opposition

  31-10-2024 16:11 via pulse.ng
  
  The Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill also proposes renaming the Federal Inland Revenue Service as the Nigeria Revenue Service to reflect its broader mandate. The Nigerian Presidency has responded to the recent rejection of the proposed tax reform bills by the governors of 19 Northern States, asserting that the reforms are intended to benefit all states rather than unfairly target the North. Bayo Onanuga, President Bola Tinubu's Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, explained t
  
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• Wike declares new rules for FCT commercial vehicles starting 2025

  31-10-2024 15:37 via pulse.ng
  
  The minister added that unapproved and unregistered vehicles will be barred from operating in Abuja, and all drivers must have their details, including vehicle number and name, logged in security databases.Minister Nyesom Wike has announced that the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will implement new security rules for commercial vehicles starting January 2025. The new regulations will require the Nigeria Police Force and Department of State Services (DSS) to profile all commercial buses and taxi
  
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• Governor Sani approves ₦72,000 minimum wage for civil servants

  31-10-2024 15:11 via pulse.ng
  
  The move is aimed at improving the living conditions of the low-income, vulnerable and underserved communities.Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State has approved a new minimum wage of ₦72,000 for civil servants in the state, with effect from November.Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Malam Ibraheem Musa, made the disclosure in a statement issued in Kaduna on Thursday.Musa said that the approval of the new minimum wage was part of the Sani-led administration’s commitment to workers&rsquo
  
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• NDLEA cautions motorists on drug misuse to reduce traffic crashes

  31-10-2024 15:08 via pulse.ng
  
  The advice has become imperative due to the spate of avoidable road traffic crashes, characterising every year-end.The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Ogun command, has cautioned motorists against drug abuse, to prevent road traffic crashes.The state Commander of the NDLEA, Tijani Rabe, advised on Thursday in Abeokuta during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).Rabe said that the advice had become imperative due to the spate of avoidable road traffic crashes, characte
  
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• Reps move to expand membership from 360 to 366

  31-10-2024 15:00 via pulse.ng
  
  Under the proposal, these six seats would be distributed across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, with one seat for women and one for PWDs in each zone. The Nigerian House of Representatives has proposed a bill to amend Section 49 of the 1999 Constitution, introducing six new seats exclusively for women and persons living with disabilities (PWDs). The bill, known as the “Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) (Six Special Seats for Special Interest G
  
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• Sanwo-Olu, Eno launch 'Ibom Towers' to boost Lagos-Akwa Ibom economic ties

  31-10-2024 14:39 via pulse.ng
  
  Located strategically in the heart of Lagos, Ibom Towers will provide upscale living options and generate revenue through property leases and tourism, boosting the GDPs of both states. In partnership with Lagos, the Akwa Ibom State Government has launched the construction of the 18-storey Ibom Towers, which will stand in Victoria Island and is set for completion within 24 months.The launch, conducted by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, drew prominent dignitaries, including former Akwa Ib
  
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• Court dismisses suit against Tinubu over Ebie's NDDC Chair appointment

  31-10-2024 14:14 via pulse.ng
  
  The court held that since the suit was not properly initiated, it lacked the requisite jurisdiction to grant any of the reliefs that were sought by the plaintiffs. A Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday dismissed a suit filed against President Bola Tinubu and others over the appointment of Chinedu Ebie, as Chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that others joined in the suit were the Senate President, the Attorney-General of the Fede
  
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• Nigerians urge FG to adjust economic policies to reflect current realities

  31-10-2024 13:59 via pulse.ng
  
  The government was also advised to enhance transparency in the oil sector, allocate funds to targeted poverty programs, and adhere to realistic budgets to prevent unplanned spending.Many Nigerians have appealed to the Federal Government to review its economic policies, saying they are causing severe hardship for citizens.Their appeal is against the backdrop of the World Bank’s recommendations for the Federal Government to sustain its economic policies for the next 10 to 15 years to achieve
  
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• Ekiti lawmakers plan Canadian retreat despite nationwide hardship

  31-10-2024 13:58 via pulse.ng
  
  The lawmakers expressed their intention to use the trip as a platform to encourage members of the Ekiti diaspora to invest in their home state.In the face of mounting economic challenges nationwide, lawmakers from Ekiti State are planning an international retreat to Brampton, Ontario, Canada, scheduled for November 2024.The purpose of this trip, detailed in a letter signed by Titilope Agbede, Clerk of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, is to bolster legislators' skills in navigating policy compl
  
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• Ibadan building collapse leaves 10 dead as rescue effort begins

  31-10-2024 12:53 via pulse.ng
  
  The seven injured survivors were immediately transported to nearby hospitals for treatment, though details on their conditions remain unconfirmed.A devastating building collapse in Ibadan, Oyo State, has claimed the lives of 10 people, while seven others were left injured in the early hours of Thursday, October 31. The Oyo State Fire Services Agency confirmed the tragic incident, reporting that the collapse occurred around 2 a.m. at Jegede Oluloyo in the Ona Ara Local Government Area.The agency&
  
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• Abuja fuel prices rise to ₦1,100 - ₦1,200 as motorists protest amid scarcity

  31-10-2024 12:48 via pulse.ng
  
  This marks the third increase in one month, yet the product remains scarce.Many motorists in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), are questioning the recent ₦30 increase in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also known as petrol.The motorists told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja that the increment was the third time within one month, lamenting that the product was scarce in spite of the increase. They described the situation as frustrating, adding that it wa
  
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• Here's how to access the free EKEDC 2.0 meter upgrade

  31-10-2024 12:24 via pulse.ng
  
  The transition aims to provide customers with a more advanced and efficient metering system.Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has launched the Standard Transfer Specification (STS) 2.0 meter upgrade for its metered customers.Babatunde Lasaki, General Manager, Corporate Communications, and Strategy of the company, disclosed the upgrade in a statement on Thursday in Lagos.Lasaki said that the upgrading is necessary due to the impending expiration of the current vending platform. He said
  
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• Senator Ned Nwoko backs arms carrying by citizens to fight insecurity

  31-10-2024 12:16 via pulse.ng
  
  While Senator Nwoko’s proposal is seen as controversial, it underscores the growing concern over Nigeria’s security challenges and raises questions about the best methods to protect citizens amid rising crime rates.Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, has again advocated for Nigerian citizens to bear arms, citing it as a potential solution to curbing the country’s escalating insecurity. Appearing on Channels Television, Nwoko defended a proposed bill
  
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