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• In Kogi: Gunmen kill expatriate, police orderly, driver

  18-09-2017 22:41 via pulse.ng
  The police said that the expatriate was travelling with the other victims when they ran into a roadblock mounted by the gunmen. The Kogi Police Command said it had launched a manhunt for the killers of an expatriate, his police orderly and driver on Lokoja-Ajaokuta road on Sept. 16.The command’s Public Relation Officer, ASP William Aya who confirmed this to newsmen on Monday in Lokoja said that the expatriate was travelling with the other victims when they ran into a roadblock mounted by g
  
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• Nigeria’s economy to experience significant growth soon – Shettima

  02-05-2024 20:39 via pulse.ng
  
  He insisted that the monitoring of key performance indicators in the policy document was critical to the success of the government.Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed optimism that the Nigerian economy will experience significant growth soon.Shettima stated this on Thursday in Abuja at the 2nd Chronicle Roundtable, organised by 21st Century Media Services, publishers of 21st Century Chronicle.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event was part of the group’s public se
  
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• Businesses halted in Maiduguri fish market as traders stage protest

  02-05-2024 20:29 via pulse.ng
  
  When contacted, a member of the embattled leadership who spoke on condition of anonymity, called for calm, assuring that they would respond to all the allegations.Businesses were grounded for hours on Thursday when traders of the famous Maiduguri fish market in Borno protested the alleged tenure elongation of leaders of the market’s Fish Producers and Marketers Association.The protesters accused the leadership of staying for 21 years instead of the prescribed eight years of two-term tenure
  
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• Businesses grounded at Maiduguri fish market as traders stage protest

  02-05-2024 20:29 via pulse.ng
  
  When contacted, a member of the embattled leadership who spoke on condition of anonymity, called for calm, assuring that they would respond to all the allegations.Businesses were grounded for hours on Thursday when traders of the famous Maiduguri fish market in Borno protested the alleged tenure elongation of leaders of the market’s Fish Producers and Marketers Association.The protesters accused the leadership of staying for 21 years instead of the prescribed eight years of two-term tenure
  
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• Slain NYSC member's brother petitions Reps, insists deceased not cultist

  02-05-2024 20:22 via pulse.ng
  
  Damilola was allegedly murdered during a convocation ceremony of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, Oyo State.Rep. Ayodeji Alao-Akala (APC-Oyo) has submitted a petition before the House of Representatives Committee on Public Petition, demanding justice over the alleged police killing of Iyanda Damilola, a serving NYSC member.The lawmaker, while laying the petition in Abuja on Thursday, explained that it was written by one of his constituents, Iyanda Israel, the dec
  
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• Police arrest over 50 suspects after brutal clashes at Ile-Epo, Lagos

  02-05-2024 20:15 via pulse.ng
  
  The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) had earlier gathered that the clash was caused by money won in betting games.The Police Command in Lagos State says it has arrested over 50 people in connection with the clashes at the Ile-Epo area of Lagos on Wednesday and Thursday.The Command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this on Thursday in a statement.Hundeyin said the clash was between some hoodlums from shanties in the area and some youths.He said the Divisional Police Officer of Oke
  
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• Tinubu government won't blame Buhari for any failure - Shettima

  02-05-2024 19:43 via pulse.ng
  
  Shettima said Tinubu took hard decisions to protect the country’s economic future.Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has vowed that President Bola Tinubu's administration will not his predecessor, President Muhammadu Buhari, for the challenges encountered after taking over.Buhari handed over the reins to Tinubu on May 29, 2023, after the former had completed his two-term eight-year tenure, which many Nigerians have described as not so good a period for the country.However, despite the unfavo
  
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• Gov Eno donates 20 patrol vehicles to boost security, protect residents

  02-05-2024 19:26 via pulse.ng
  
  The governor stated that the vehicles should not be used for other purposes that would thwart the government’s intentions for acquiring them.Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom has donated 20 patrol vehicles to security agencies in the state to boost their operations.Eno presented the Toyota Hilux Trucks fitted with state-of-the-art gadgets to the agencies on Thursday.“This gesture is to ensure the state remains one of the most peaceful and safe for its citizenry and investors.“It is par
  
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• FG begins 'School-to-Work' to help youths identify life-long skills early

  02-05-2024 19:09 via pulse.ng
  
  The new scheme will provide students the opportunity to detect early in life where their talents and potential lies.The Federal Government says it is introducing a ‘School-to-Work’ scheme aimed at equipping youths to become productive and self-employed.This is in a bid to equip young school learners with life-long skills and entrepreneurship for self-reliance.The Executive Secretary of Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Dr Hamid Bobboyi, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja
  
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• Bandits doctor, masterminds of Greenfield University attack, others arrested

  02-05-2024 18:46 via pulse.ng
  
  Police authorities said the suspect has confessed to being a leader of a kidnap syndicate terrorising the Kaduna-Abuja Expressway. The Kaduna State Command of the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has arrested the masterminds of the kidnapping and murder of Greenfield University students alongside a suspect providing medical services to injured bandits.According to the police authorities, one of the arrested suspects, Ibrahim Abdullahi popularly known as Mande, is a notorious terrorist leader who orch
  
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• Anambra Govt arrests father who allegedly marries off 16-year-old daughter

  02-05-2024 18:19 via pulse.ng
  
  The 16-year-old came with her sister to report to the ministry, alleged that her father and the man she was forced to marry maltreated her.The Anambra State Government said it had apprehended one Uzochukwu Okoli for giving out his 16-year-old daughter in marriage.Ify Obinabo, the state’s Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare told newsmen on Thursday in Awka, that Okoli was arrested after his daughter reported to the ministry.Obinabo said that the 16-year-old who came with her sister to
  
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• Tinubu may return home in commercial plane, presidential jets still faulty

  02-05-2024 17:43 via pulse.ng
  
  The president may be forced to return home on another chartered flight if the jets’ problems are not fixed by the end of his official engagements abroad.President Bola Ahmed Tinubu may be forced to return to Nigeria in a commercial plane as the presidential jets that developed faults in the Netherlands are still being repaired.Following his diplomatic engagements with Prime Minister Mark Rutte in Rotterdam, Netherlands, President Tinubu, according to media reports, was forced to use a char
  
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• Wike plans to use drones fight insecurity, enhance security in FCT

  02-05-2024 17:27 via pulse.ng
  
  The FCT minister stated that the security interventions in the FCT has drastically reduced insecurity.The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says the FCT Administration has begun the procurement processes for drones to boost the security architecture of the territory.Wike disclosed this when the Consul-General of the Embassy of Hungary in Nigeria, Endre Deri visited him in Abuja on Thursday. The minister, while responding to the consul-general comments on the need for
  
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• Ogun assembly calls on Govt to take action against rising cult violence

  02-05-2024 17:16 via pulse.ng
  
  The incessant cult killings which has started over six weeks ago needs to be addressed as soon as possible.The Ogun House of Assembly on Thursday passed a resolution seeking an urgent clampdown on the activities of cultists in the state.Bisi Oyedele (APC-Ipokia/Idiroko), the sponsor of the resolution, said during plenary in Abeokuta that there was also an urgent need for Gov. Dapo Abiodun to appoint a commissioner for youths in the state.Oyedele noted that the incessant cult killings in some par
  
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• Federal Government vows to eradicate open defecation by 2025

  02-05-2024 16:56 via pulse.ng
  
  The implementation will ensure sustainable total sanitation and implementation of green technology initiatives in Nigeria.The Minister of State for Environment, Isiaq Salako says the Federal Government is on course to end open defecation by 2025.Salako said this at the public hearing by the House of Representatives Committee on Environment, on the need to end open defecation in Nigeria and increase the number of toilets annually.“The ministry initiated a programme titled ‘Clean and G
  
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• 'Problem no good Oh': Cubana Chief Priest recounts ordeal with EFCC

  02-05-2024 16:46 via pulse.ng
  
  During the Thursday session, both parties reached an agreement to resolve the issue outside of court.Famous bartender Pascal Okechukwu, also known as Cubana Chief Priest, expressed his frustration over his challenges with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).He warned fellow Nigerians to avoid getting entangled with the anti-corruption agency, emphasising the intense pressure and strain it imposes on individuals undergoing trials.In a short post on Instagram, he wrote, “Cour
  
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• El-Rufai's 'fraudulently' $350m loan from World Bank - Shehu Sani

  02-05-2024 16:19 via pulse.ng
  
  Senator Shehu Sani exclusively told Pulse that El-Rufai did not follow proper procedures when obtaining the $350 million loan from the World Bank.Senator Shehu Sani, a lawmaker in the 8th National Assembly, has recounted how Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna State, fraudulently obtained $350m from the World Bank.The ex-lawmaker disclosed this in an exclusive interview with Pulse.ng when asked if holding state governors accountable was more important than the federal government.He inf
  
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• Troops kill 715 terrorists, rescue 465 hostages across Nigeria in 1 month

  02-05-2024 16:00 via pulse.ng
  
  The troops also apprehended no fewer than 1,146 suspects during ambushes, raids, fighting patrols and other covert operations during the month.Defence Headquarters says troops have eliminated a total of 715 terrorists and rescued 465 kidnap victims in ground and air operations across the country in April.The Director, Defence Media Operation, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known while briefing newsmen on Thursday in Abuja on the operations of the Armed Forces.He added that the troops also appr
  
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• Court detains activist for accusing Gov Alia’s aide of embezzling over ₦20m

  02-05-2024 15:47 via pulse.ng
  
  The activist is charged with criminal conspiracy, cyberstalking and defamation of character.A Makurdi Chief Magistrates’ Court on Thursday ordered that a 37-year-old activist, Uchena Mojekwu be remanded in a correction centre for allegedly defaming the character of Gov Hyacinth Alia’s aide, Dennis Akura.Mojekwu who lives at Plot 10, Alexander Crescent, Wuse 2, Abuja is charged with criminal conspiracy, cyberstalking and defamation of character. However, the Chief Magistrate, Kelvin M
  
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• Group demands severe punishment for policeman who cut pregnant wife's hand

  02-05-2024 15:18 via pulse.ng
  
  The man’s action was a violation of his wife’s fundamental human rights.The Centre for the Advocacy of Justice and Rights (CAJR), has called for a stiffer punishment for Insp. Shagari Ibrahim of the Police Command in Plateau, who cut off his wife’s hand.NAN reports that Ibrahim, a resident of Dong community of Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau, cut off his wife, Hauwa’sk hand after an argument.Kingsley Obida, the Executive Director, CAJR, made the call in a state
  
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• Naira Abuse: Bobrisky trends as Cubana Chief Priest dodges trial

  02-05-2024 14:47 via pulse.ng
  
  Unlike Bobrisky, Cubana Chief Priest, who is perceived to be richer and more influential than the former did not plead guilty to the naira abuse charge.The trial and conviction of Bobrisky, a controversial celebrity cross-dresser, officially known as Idris Okuneye has become a trending conversation on X as Nigerians raise questions about the lawyers who represented him at the court during his naira abuse trial.Bobrisky was recently sentenced to six months imprisonment without an option of fine i
  
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• Man bags 3 yrs term for stealing phones from worshippers after making calls

  02-05-2024 14:42 via pulse.ng
  
  The convict was sentence to three years in prison despite his plea to the court to temper justice with mercy.A Mapo Chief Magistrates ‘Court in Ibadan on Thursday sentenced Opeyemi Adeshina to three years imprisonment with hard labour for stealing five cell phones from worshippers.Delivering judgment, magistrate, O.O. Latunji said that she convicted and sentenced Adeshina based on the evidence made available to her as well as his plea of guilt. Latunji added that she sentenced the convict
  
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• Big blow for students as UniAbuja ASUU declares indefinite strike

  02-05-2024 14:06 via pulse.ng
  
  The strike aims to address various issues affecting the union.The University of Abuja chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has resolved to embark on an indefinite strike to highlight concerns within the union.The decision was made during a congress held at the institution's Permanent Site, with Dr. Sylvanus Ugoh, the branch Chairman, confirming the resolution.The strike, effective immediately, aims to address various issues affecting the union, Leadership reported.
  
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• First lady, Obasanjo, Gowon, other dignitaries to attend Yar’Adua conference

  02-05-2024 13:58 via pulse.ng
  
  The conference is a gathering of leaders from all walks of life to discuss ethical leadership in every sphere of endeavour.The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, retired Gen. Yakubu Gowon, and former presidents Goodluck Jonathan and Olusegun Obasanjo will be among the dignitaries at theYar’Adua Leadership Conference.The President of Global Initiative For Leadership Success, the organisers of the event, Sunnie Chukumele made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on
  
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• KADIRS seals 6 telecom masts, businesses over ₦5.8bn unpaid taxes

  02-05-2024 13:28 via pulse.ng
  
  KADIRS stressed that the payment of taxes was a civic responsibility of every citizen.The Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS) on Thursday sealed six telecommunication masts within the state’s metropolis with over ₦5.8 billion unpaid taxes.The telecommunication masts comprised MTN servers at Tafawa Balewa Road, Surami Road, and Etsu Road while GLOBACOM server at Shehu Laminu Road, and a general mast (ATC) for various commutation savers at Unguwan Rimi, Nagwamatse road.The N
  
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• EFCC, Cubana Chief Priest to resolve naira abuse case out of court

  02-05-2024 12:34 via pulse.ng
  
  Cubana Chief Priest's lawyer says his client and the EFCC have applied that the matter be settled under the provisions of section 14(2) of the EFCC Act.Celebrity barman, Pascal Okechukwu is seeking to explore an out-of-court settlement with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the naira abuse charge against him, TheNation reports.This development was made known on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at the resumption of proceedings.The Federal High Court in Lagos State, had on Wednesday,
  
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• Okoloba community calls for Army barracks in Okuama to curb communal clashes

  02-05-2024 12:13 via pulse.ng
  
  The community added that establishing an army barracks at Okuama would promote peace in the area.The Okoloba Federated Community in Delta has called on the Federal Government to establish an army barracks in neighbouring Okuama Town as a strategy to tackle communal clashes and killings in the area.The Chairman of Okoloba Federated Community, Clement Koki, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos.NAN reports that, on March 14, at least, 17 military personnel we
  
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• Bag of rice is ₦80k - Cross River workers disappointed with Otu's ₦40k wage

  02-05-2024 11:17 via pulse.ng
  
  Workers urged the state govt to avoid over-dependence on federal allocation but look inward and devise other sources of income.Some workers in Cross River have expressed disappointment at Gov. Bassey Otu’s announcement pegging the new minimum wage for workers in the state at ₦40,000.The workers shared their displeasure in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Calabar. It will be recalled that Otu while addressing workers on Wednesday, said that the state govern
  
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• EFCC chairman's BVN, bank account details hacked by 17-year-old yahoo boy

  02-05-2024 10:49 via pulse.ng
  
  The EFCC chairman stated that the boy could become a valuable national asset with proper guidance and orientation.The chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Olanipekun Olukoyede has recounted how a 17-year-old yahoo boy (internet fraudster) hacked his BVN and bank account details using his mobile number.Mr Olukoyede disclosed this while addressing stakeholders in a video sighted by Pulse on Thursday, May 2.The EFCC chairman recounted that the boy was nabbed by anti-graf
  
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• President Tinubu mourns passing of Second Republic Legislator, Sidi Ali

  02-05-2024 10:13 via pulse.ng
  
  The president stated that his role as a journalist helped Nigeria at a critical time in the life of the nation.President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to the family and associates of Second Republic legislator and ace journalist, Sidi Ali.This is contained in a statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, on Wednesday in Abuja.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former memb
  
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