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• Kano to introduce COVID-19 marshals

  23-01-2021 21:53 via pulse.ng
  
  Kano State Government is set to appoint COVID- 19 marshals to enforce safety protocols.Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje disclosed this on Saturday while meeting with journalists, at the Government House, Kano.He said there was the need to tackle COVID-19 with all seriousness, noting that non- compliance to safety protocols had been identified as a huge challenge to curbing the spread of the virus.Ganduje said the state government had held a meeting with relevant agencies to find a template on how the comp
  
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• Ozekhom defends El-Rufai's right to fair hearing in corruption case

  06-06-2024 17:19 via pulse.ng
  
  El-Rufai stated that during his eight-year tenure in Kaduna, he headed a government with integrity and competence.Human rights lawyer Mike Ozekhome has called for a fair hearing for Nasir El-Rufai during the investigation into his administration.A committee from the Kaduna House of Assembly, established to examine the actions of the former state governor, has accused El-Rufai of corruption and issued other recommendations.Ozekhome acknowledged the committee’s work but emphasised the import
  
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• House to suspend Rep Ugochinyere for politicising oversight duties in Rivers

  06-06-2024 16:37 via pulse.ng
  
  Ugochinyere issued a statement which was published in the media, adding that their visit look like they were a delegation of the House to visit Fubara.The House of Representatives is set to suspend Rep. Ikenga Ugochinyere, the Chairman House Committee on Petroleum Downstream over the politicisation of oversight function in Rivers State.Rep. Yusuf Gagdi (APC-Plateau), while moving a motion of personal explanation at the plenary in Abuja on Thursday told the House that his privilege as a member of
  
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• 9,303 killed, 9,562 Boko Haram terrorists and families surrender in 1 year

  06-06-2024 16:26 via pulse.ng
  
  The troops also rescued no fewer than 4,641 hostages, while 1,437 suspected oil thieves were apprehended within the period under review.No fewer than 9,303 have been killed, and 9,562 Boko Haram/ISWAP combatant fighters and their families surrendered to security forces in the last one year.The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known during the joint briefing by Security, Defence and Response agencies organised by the Strategic Communications Interagency Polic
  
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• Ido-Ekiti residents call for FG price control on food, drugs and essentials

  06-06-2024 15:33 via pulse.ng
  
  Residents urged the federal government to engage relevant stakeholders, to regulate prices of food items and essential products.The residents of Ido-Ekiti on Thursday appealed to the Federal Government to implement a price control policy to reduce the cost of food, drugs and essential commodities.A cross-section of residents of the community, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ido-Ekiti, said the cost of living in Nigeria had become unbearable.One of the residents, Bolaji Farouk,
  
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• Sanwo-Olu gifts ₦10m to LASU's top graduate

  06-06-2024 15:23 via pulse.ng
  
  Olaniyi Mubaraq, who studied Accounting Education, achieved an impressive CGPA of 4.98.Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has gifted N10 million naira to Olaniyi Mubaraq, the best graduating student from Lagos State University (LASU).Sanwo-Olu made this announcement on Thursday, June 6, during the grand finale of LASU's 27th convocation ceremony. As reported by The Nation, the governor made his entrance at the university precisely at 12:38 pm, marking the start of this significant event. Olaniyi, who s
  
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• Lawyer urges CBN to amend Act, says spraying naira part of Nigerian culture

  06-06-2024 14:19 via pulse.ng
  
  He added that the section of CBN Act 2007 which prohibits the spraying of naira would not add any value to the development of the country.Prof. Cyprian Edward-Ekpo, Director General, Institute of Law Research and Development of United Nations (ILAWDUN), Washington DC, has advocated the amendment of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Act to accommodate the spraying of naira.Edward-Ekpo said this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Thursday. He said the section of
  
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• Olumide Akpata recalls support for youth Peter Obi takes Obidients from LP

  06-06-2024 14:02 via pulse.ng
  
  In a series of tweets on Wednesday, Obi declared that his followers are not a directorate of any party.The candidate of the Labour Party in the forthcoming governorship election in Edo State, Olumide Akpata, has recalled how he supported Nigerian youths during the #EndSARS protest against bad governance and police brutality.The governorship candidate recollected the struggle hours after the presidential candidate of his party in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, detached his followers known
  
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• NDLEA arrests 4 intending pilgrims ingesting cocaine before Saudi flight

  06-06-2024 14:01 via pulse.ng
  
  The 4 suspects lodged in two rooms in the hotel where they had prepared 200 pellets of cocaine weighing 2.20 kilograms to swallow when NDLEA officers stormed their rooms.Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested four intending pilgrims to Saudi Arabia with cocaine consignments in Lagos.Femi Babafemi, spokesman for the NDLEA, said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. Babafemi said NDLEA operatives had raided Emerald Hotel, Ladipo, Oshodi, Lagos State, on Ju
  
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• Atiku's lawyer, Ozekhome, backs Tinubu's change of national anthem

  06-06-2024 13:24 via pulse.ng
  
  The senior lawyer revealed that reintroducing the anthem was one of the recommendations from the 2014 National Conference.Mike Ozekhome (SAN), one of the lawyers on Atiku Abubakar’s legal team in the 2023 presidential election petition tribunal, has lauded President Bola Tinubu for reintroducing the old national anthem.The renowned senior lawyer during his appearance on Channels TV breakfast program, Sunrise Daily, on Thursday, June 6.He said, “I am not a fantastic fan of the governm
  
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• Akwa Ibom Police arrest ex-convict posing as military personnel

  06-06-2024 13:21 via pulse.ng
  
  Walkie-talkie, cell phones, brown coverall dress, and an RCC ID Card suspected to have been stolen from victims, were recovered from him.The police command in Akwa Ibom, says it has apprehended a suspected ex-convict who has been parading himself as a military personnel.The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, ASP Timfon John, said this in a statement in Uyo on Thursday. She said that operatives of the command on crime prevention patrol, arrested the suspect, Eddiong Matthew, on
  
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• Obidient movement not affiliated with specific political party - Peter Obi

  06-06-2024 13:11 via pulse.ng
  
  Obi states that membership in the movement cut across political parties, tribes, religions or geopolitical regions.Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has said that the Obidient Movement is not domiciled in one political party.Obi said this in a statement by his spokesperson, Dr Yunusa Tanko, on Thursday in Awka. He said that membership in the movement cut across political parties, tribes, religions or geopolitical regions.“I like to categorical
  
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• Bauchi community to vigorously prosecute tree-felling offenders in the State

  06-06-2024 12:58 via pulse.ng
  
  The community leader, who decried the alarming rate of tree felling, said the measure would protect forest resources and enhance environmental sustainability.The Azare community in Katagum Local Government Area of Bauchi State has advocated stiff penalties to stem the indiscriminate felling of trees in the state.Alhaji Shehu Mu’azu, the Ward Head of the Nasara ‘A’ community, stated this during a tree-planting campaign on Wednesday in Azare. The tree planting campaign was part o
  
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• Kafanchan residents praise Tinubu, Sani for remarkable achievements

  06-06-2024 12:12 via pulse.ng
  
  Residents stated that with the policies put in place by Tinubu in one year, will take Nigeria to a greater future. Residents of Kafanchan in Kaduna State have extolled the laudable achievements of President Bola Tinubu and Gov. Uba Sani in the first one year.The residents gave the commendation in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kafanchan, Jema’a Local Government Area.Kefas Danladi, a political commentator, stated that with the policies put in place by Tinubu in
  
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• Leaked documents on fiscal policy proposals not official - FG

  06-06-2024 12:11 via pulse.ng
  
  Special Adviser to the president urged the public and the media to disregard the two documents and cease further discussions on them.The Presidency said that two fiscal policy documents in circulation being given wide coverage by the mainstream media and social media platforms were not official.Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, said this in a statement in Abuja on Thursday. He said one of the documents titled: “Inflation Reduction and Price Stabili
  
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• How El-Rufai 'single-handedly took $758m' from Kaduna govt - Lawmaker

  06-06-2024 11:47 via pulse.ng
  
  El-Rufai has vehemently denied these accusations, asserting that he served with utmost integrity. Henry Marah Zachariah, chairman of the Kaduna State House Committee on Information, has accused former Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s administration of extensive looting in Kaduna State. On Wednesday, June 6, the Kaduna State House of Assembly charged El-Rufai and several of his aides with allegedly misappropriating over N423 billion of state funds between 2015 and 2023. El-Rufai, in a strong rebut
  
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• Internet fraudster confesses to stealing car worth ₦30m from Lagos dealer

  06-06-2024 11:46 via pulse.ng
  
  The suspect added that the car has been sold and proceeds converted.Operatives of the Zone 2 Police Command, Onikan, Lagos have arrested a suspected internet fraudster, Joshua Olawuyi, for allegedly obtaining a vehicle under false pretences and stealing ₦30 million.Umma Ayuba, the Zonal Public Relations Officer, SP. Umma Ayuba confirmed the arrest in a statement on Thursday in Lagos.She said that the command, under the leadership of the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Olatoye Durosi
  
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• Gov Otu evacuates 'Mad People' from Calabar streets for treatment and care

  06-06-2024 11:06 via pulse.ng
  
  The exercise is aimed to address the pressing issue of mental health in the metropolis proactively.The Government of Cross River has commenced evacuation of mentally challenged persons from the state capital, Calabar.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the exercise is being carried out by the Calabar Urban Development Authority (CUDA).The Executive Director of CUDA, Chief Effiong Ayi, who spoke with newsmen on Wednesday in Calabar, said that the exercise aimed to address the pressing i
  
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• APC names Oshiomhole chairman of 256-member Edo State campaign council

  06-06-2024 10:52 via pulse.ng
  
  Akpatason is the DDG of Operations, and Onolememen, the DDG of Administration.Ahead of the Edo governorship poll, the All Progressives Congress (APC), has released a 256-member State Campaign Council with former governor, Adams Oshiomhole, as Chairman.Acting Chairman Jarrett Tenebe, in a statement on Wednesday in Benin, announced Sen. Matthew Urhoghide as the Campaign Council Director-General (DG), and Joe Ugheoke as Campaign Council Secretary.Other notable members included; Peter Akpatason, who
  
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• Kennedy-Ohanenye mourns NCWS National President

  06-06-2024 10:45 via pulse.ng
  
  Adamu-Lau died in the early hours of Wednesday after a brief illness in Kebbi and had since been buried in her hometown In Lau, Taraba state.Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, the Minister of Women Affairs, expressed sadness over the death of Hajiya Lami Adamu-Lau, the National President of the National Council of Women Societies (NCWS), which occurred on Tuesday.Kennedy-Ohanenye, who visited the NCWS headquarters in Abuja, described Adamu-Lau, as a mother and committed towards uplifting Nigerian women.&ldqu
  
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• Gunmen fail in attempt to kidnap Kaduna traditional ruler, wife goes missing

  06-06-2024 10:39 via pulse.ng
  
  Security operatives have been deployed to the forests around Sanga in search of the wife.The Police Command in Kaduna State has confirmed a failed kidnap attempt by gunmen on Wednesday night on Alhaji Umar Musa, the Paramount Ruler of Ninzo Chiefdom in Sanga Local Government Area.ASP Mansir Hassan, spokesperson of the command, however, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the whereabouts of the chief’s wife were still unknown.Mansir said that security operatives have since been deplo
  
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• NLC reacts to 300% salary increase for judicial workers

  06-06-2024 10:37 via pulse.ng
  
  At the assent of the bill by the president, the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, will have an annual salary of ₦64 million.The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has responded to the Federal Government’s speedy approval of a 300% salary increase for judicial officers, calling on the government to similarly address the issues faced by other Nigerian workers.The NLC issued this appeal in a post on its official X account on Thursday, June 6.The post reads, “See the
  
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• Rep sponsors breast, cervical cancer screening for 2,000 Kaduna women, girls

  06-06-2024 10:29 via pulse.ng
  
  The exercise is part of the Rep's sustained efforts to improve the health and well-being of his constituents.Rep. Daniel Amos (APC-Kaduna) has sponsored breast and cervical cancer screening for no fever than 2,000 women and girls in his constituency.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Amos represents the Jema’a/ Sanga Federal Constituency.The screening was preceded by a road walk in Kafanchan to raise awareness of breast and cervical cancer. Speaking at the event, Amos said that
  
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• Finance Minister to submit new minimum wage template to Tinubu today

  06-06-2024 10:01 via pulse.ng
  
  The information minister recently assured Nigerians that the government and other stakeholder are working to come up with a realistic and sustainable minimum wage.The Minister of Finance, Wale Edun is expected to submit the new minimum wage template to President Bola Tinubu today.On Tuesday, June 4, 2024, the president directed Edun to present the cost implications of the new minimum wage within two days.The directive followed the suspension of the nationwide strike by the Nigeria Labour Congres
  
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• Senate okays 300% salary increase for judicial workers

  06-06-2024 09:59 via pulse.ng
  
  The Chief Justice of Nigeria will have an annual salary of N64 million, the President of the Court of Appeal will receive N62.4 million annually, and the Justices of the Supreme Court will each earn N61.4 million annually.The Nigerian Senate passed a bill on Wednesday, June 5, that will triple the salaries of federal and state judicial officers.The decision was made after Senator Mohammed Tahir Monguno (APC-Borno North), who chairs the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights, and Legal Matte
  
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• Only a day of strike in Nigeria spurred the loss of billions

  06-06-2024 09:00 via pulse.ng
  
  A day of labor strike across Nigeria saw a substantial loss of revenue across sectors. However, the oil sector took a huge blow, losing billions of Naira in just one day. This is based on estimates of Nigeria’s daily oil production volume against the cost of Brent.Oil sector recorded a significant loss of billions of Naira in just one day owing to a strike by labor unions.Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and organized labor initiated the strike to demand an increase in minimum wage.Major sect
  
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• Women Affairs minister mourns NCWS National President

  06-06-2024 07:51 via pulse.ng
  
  The minister urged NCWS members to emulate her exemplary lifestyle by working together.Mrs Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, the Minister of Women Affairs, expressed sadness over the death of Hajiya Lami Adamu Lau, the National President of the National Council of Women Societies (NCWS), which occurred on Tuesday.Kennedy-Adamu, who visited the NCWS headquarters in Abuja, described Lami Adamu-Lau, as a mother and committed towards uplifting Nigerian women.“She was a mother and sister, who was passionat
  
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• Russia to expand its military influence in West Africa

  06-06-2024 07:00 via pulse.ng
  
  Russia plans to expand its military influence in West Africa. Russia has long sought to strengthen its connections with Africa, with West Africa as a focal point. So far this year, the Kremlin has dispatched soldiers to Niger, replacing US forces stationed there. Currently, Russia has revealed plans to expand its military influence in Burkina Faso.Russia is planning to expand its military influence in West Africa.Russia aims to increase its military instructors in Burkina Faso.The Prime Minister
  
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• Obasanjo wants governors to focus more on food security

  05-06-2024 23:46 via pulse.ng
  
  Obasanjo described food security as a priority, followed by personal health and security situation, adding, ”good feeling enhances health and other productive engagements.”Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has advised state Governors to focus more on food security while calling on them to prioritise policies that enhance people’s well-being.Obasanjo gave the charge on Wednesday in Sokoto At the unveiling of 136 housing units purchased at the cost of ₦1.8 billion by the S
  
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• No merger talks with any party, we're capable of winning elections – PDP

  05-06-2024 23:41 via pulse.ng
  
  According to him, the party is capable of winning elections in a free, fair and transparent electoral process in Nigeria.The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it is not in merger or amalgamation talks with any political party or interest.The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, disclosed this in a statement issued after the party’s NWC 587th meeting in Abuja on Tuesday.Olugunagba said that while PDP was open to all Nigerians
  
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