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• FG lifts suspension on Emirates Airline

  27-11-2021 10:20 via pulse.ng
  
  According to Sirika, the move came in response to the yearnings of Nigerian travelers and after painstaking negotiations with the UAE.The Federal Government has lifted the ban it placed on Emirates Airline from flying into Nigeria without conditions.The Minister of Aviation , Sen. Hadi Sirika, disclosed this on Saturday in Abuja in a statement by Mr James Odaudu, Director Public Affairs in the Ministry of Aviation.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Federal Government had barred Em
  
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• Alex Otti declares war against indiscipline in Abia

  16-04-2024 22:36 via pulse.ng
  
  The enforcement also continued throughout the entire city centre, after two weeks of sensitisation.The Abia State Harmonized Task Force (ASHTF), Aba Zone, on Tuesday, began the enforcement of the law against street trading, illegal parking, indiscriminate dumping of refuse, and environmental nuisance.The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN)) reports that the Aba zone team, led by Chief Uche Wogu, the Transitional Chairman of Aba South Local Government Area, began the enforcement from Bata Junction down t
  
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• FG suspends mining activities in OAU after reports of illegal operations

  16-04-2024 21:10 via pulse.ng
  
  Dele Alake says the immediate suspension of the activities was necessary to enable the ministry to verify the authenticity of the documents.The Federal Government has indefinitely suspended mining activities within the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) campus and the OAU Teaching Hospitals Complex in Ile-Ife, Osun.This is pending investigations into suspected illegal mining activities in the area.The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, announced the suspension shortly after mee
  
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• EFCC takes Cubana Chief Priest to court over naira abuse

  16-04-2024 19:36 via pulse.ng
  
  Cubana Chief Priest will be arraigned before Justice Kehinde Ogundare of the Federal High Court, Lagos.The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to arraign popular Instagram celebrity Pascal Okechukwu also known as Cubana Chief Priest for allegedly abusing the naira at a social event.The EFCC has filed a three-count charge against Okechukwu, who will be arraigned on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, before Justice Kehinde Ogundare of the Federal High Court, Lagos.According to Channels
  
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• Israeli war cabinet to hold third meeting on response to Iran’s attack

  16-04-2024 19:16 via pulse.ng
  
  Iran recently launched an attack in retaliation for an airstrike on its embassy compound in Damascus on April 1 attributed to Israel.Israel’s war cabinet was set to meet for the third time in three days on Tuesday, an official said, to decide on a response to Iran’s first-ever direct attack.This is coming amid international pressure to avoid further escalating Middle East conflicts.Military chief of staff Herzi Halevi had promised that Saturday night’s launch of more than 300 m
  
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• NCC leadership credited as Nigeria's telecom records boom

  16-04-2024 19:03 via pulse.ng
  
  Internet subscriptions in Nigeria have increased marginally, from 159,034,717 in August 2023 to 160,171,125 in September 2023.Citizens Watch Africa (CWA) has commended Dr Aminu Maida for his initiatives in revitalising Nigeria’s telecommunications sector since assuming the EVC/CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) role.During a press briefing on Tuesday, April 16, the group highlighted Maida’s commendable reforms, which aim to bolster stakeholder confidence and increase
  
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• Kaduna Assembly opens investigation against El-Rufai

  16-04-2024 18:14 via pulse.ng
  
  In a recent report, Governor Uba Sani decried Nasir El-Rufai's administration plunged Kaduna State into massive debt.The Kaduna State House of Assembly formed a 13-person ad-hoc committee to examine the financial dealings, loans, grants, and project implementation during the tenure of the previous governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai. As reported by Leadership, Hon. Yusuf Mugu, representing Kaura constituency, proposed the motion to initiate this investigation, citing the need to scrutinize the loans
  
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• DNA on Chidinma's dress matches victim, Ataga in alleged murder trial

  16-04-2024 18:07 via pulse.ng
  
  The forensic analyst stated he received 21 different items on different days from their DNA centre staff members.The 11th prosecution witness, Dr Richard Somiari, in the alleged murder trial of Chidinma Ojukwu, said the DNA blood sample found on Chidinma’s red dress matched that of the victim, Usifo Ataga.Somiari, a Director and Consultant for the Lagos State DNA and Forensic Centre, gave his evidence before a Lagos High Court, at Tafawa Balewa Square, on Tuesday in Lagos.Ojukwu, a 300-lev
  
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• NDLEA destroys over 300 tons of illicit drugs in Lagos and Ogun

  16-04-2024 17:26 via pulse.ng
  
  The drugs destroyed were seized by NDLEA operatives across different formations of the Agency in Lagos and Ogun state from January 2022 till date.The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Tuesday in Badagry destroyed a total of 304,436 kilograms and 40,042 litres of illicit substances seized from parts of Lagos and Ogun states.Speaking shortly before the destruction, the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Agency, Brig.-Gen Buba Marwa (Rtd) said the open destruction of the seized i
  
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• Ogun Assembly moves to amend law to address logjam, improve services

  16-04-2024 16:43 via pulse.ng
  
  The lawmaker attributed the amendment to the need to add value to the services rendered by career officers of the legislative arm of government.Ogun Assembly Service Commission (Amendment) Law, on Tuesday, scaled second reading, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.The amendment, the lawmakers said, had become imperative to address the logjam created by the old law.They further attributed the amendment to the need to add value to the services rendered by career officers of the legislative ar
  
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• Fresh corruption charges filed against Ganduje in Kano

  16-04-2024 16:04 via pulse.ng
  
  Ganduje was recently suspended from his All Progressives Congress (APC) Ward in Kano State.The Kano State Anti-Corruption and Public Complaints Commission has brought forth fresh allegations of corruption and mismanagement against former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje.Chairman Muhuyi Magaji revealed that investigations revealed the unauthorised transfer of ₦51.3 billion from local government funds to unapproved recipients during Ganduje’s tenure in office.During an appearance on Channels
  
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• NCAA suspends licences of 3 private jet owners for violating its regulations

  16-04-2024 15:53 via pulse.ng
  
  The 3 private operators violated the annexure provisions of their PNCF and Part 9114 of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations, 2023.Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended licences of three Permit for Non-Commercial Flight (PNCF), otherwise known as private jet owners, over alleged failure to comply with regulatory requirements.Acting Director-General of NCAA, Capt. Chris Najomo disclosed this to newsmen on Tuesday in Lagos. Najomo said that after issuing a stern warning to the PN
  
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• Man electrocuted while vandalising BEDC transformer, leaves area in darkness

  16-04-2024 15:41 via pulse.ng
  
  The deceased succeeded in cutting some of the cables before he was electrocuted.A middle-aged man was, in the early hours of Tuesday, electrocuted while trying to vandalise a BEDC transformer on Airport Road in Benin.The deceased, whose identity has not yet been ascertained, was said to have succeeded in cutting some of the cables before he was electrocuted.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the incident drew the ire of passers-by, as many were seen raining curses on the deceased for
  
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• FG begins disbursement of ₦200bn palliative loans to verified applicants

  16-04-2024 15:41 via pulse.ng
  
  The trade minister says by Friday, April 19, another significant disbursement will be made to a substantial number of verified applicants.The Federal Government through the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment has commenced disbursement of the Presidential Conditional Grant Scheme to verified applicants.Doris Aniete, the trade minister announced the development in a statement posted on her official X handle on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.The FG, although the Bank of Industry, had promised to d
  
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• Anxiety as Tinubu set to make crucial declaration on state policing

  16-04-2024 15:33 via pulse.ng
  
  The call for State Policing has garnered broad support from governors, legislators, and civil society organisations amidst the ongoing security challenges in Nigeria.President Bola Tinubu will inaugurate a one-day national dialogue concerning security and state police on April 22nd, hosted by the House of Representatives.As stated by the House spokesperson Akintunde Rotimi, the aim is to foster an inclusive conversation on the benefits and hurdles of state police, emphasising the integration of
  
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• Destiny favours Aiyedatiwa over other Ondo guber aspirants - APC chieftain

  16-04-2024 15:20 via pulse.ng
  
  The chieftain promised to work tirelessly for Aiyedatiwa in the party’s governorship primaries and the poll.A chieftain of the APC in Ondo State, Femi Adekanmbi, says destiny has placed Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa as a governorship aspirant over others jostling for the seat in the state.Adekanmbi, in a statement on Tuesday in Akure, said the governor was ordained to lead the state, especially at this crucial time. The chieftain who pledged support promised to work tirelessly for Aiyedatiwa in th
  
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• Arewa accuses Gov Yusuf of orchestrating Ganduje's ouster as APC chair

  16-04-2024 15:00 via pulse.ng
  
  Several allegations have been linked to the Kano State governor as the prime suspect who orchestrated Ganduje's predicament.Governor Abba Yusuf has been blamed for the purported plot to sack Alhaji Umar Ganduje as the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC).This allegation was made by the Arewa Peace and Development Initiative (APDI) in a statement obtained by Pulse on Tuesday, April 16The Arewa group expressed concern about a potential crisis in Kano State and the wider norther
  
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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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