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• Military dismisses naval rating Abbas Haruna for misconduct

  02-10-2024 20:31
  
  By Kingsley OmonobiThe Defence Headquarters (DHQ) announced on Wednesday that a Military General Court-Martial found Ex-Seaman Abbas Haruna guilty of three charges: disobedience to orders, resisting arrest, and offences relating to public service property.Haruna was sentenced to a rank reduction from Able Seaman to Ordinary Seaman on the first count, and dismissal with ignominy on the second and third counts, effective 7 February 2023.Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, Director of Defence Informatio
  
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• Ex-minister calls for review of some laws to address economic hardship

  15-10-2024 22:22 via pulse.ng
  
  Turaki said that laws and policies were essential tools for social engineering and critical to regulating human behaviours.A former Minister of Special Duties, Mr Kabir Turaki, on Tuesday, called for review of some of the existing of laws to address the current state of the country’s economy.Turaki, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), made the call in Abuja at a book launch to mark the 59th birthday of Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Sulaiman is the Di
  
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• Fashola urges town planners to be actively involved in Lagos mega city plan

  15-10-2024 19:45 via pulse.ng
  
  Fashola said that town planners’ responsibilities extended beyond land use planning.A former Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola, has called on town planners to be more vocal and proactive in registering their visions and expertise in the Lagos Megacity master plan.Fashola said this at the 2024 Lagos Physical Planning Summit with the theme, “Rethinking Lagos: A New Vision for a Regional and Integrated Megacity”, on Tuesday in Lagos.He said that town planners were often
  
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• NDLEA captures suspected cocaine trafficker heading to Niger Republic

  15-10-2024 18:00 via pulse.ng
  
  The commander encouraged residents of the state to embrace the drug test kits as a proactive measure to reduce drug demand and prevent substance abuse. The Katsina Command of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), says it has arrested a suspected cocaine trafficker while en route to Niger Republic.The newly deployed State Commander, Mohammed Aminu-Abubakar disclosed this on Tuesday during his maiden interactive session with journalists in Katsina.Aminu-Abubakar disclosed that about 0
  
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• Edo market women protest against leader over corruption, demands removal

  15-10-2024 17:40 via pulse.ng
  
  The traders alleged that the union’s leadership activities contributed to the increase in foodstuff prices, which had affected the livelihood of many.Aggrieved members of the Edo State Market Women’s Association and Traders Welfare Union have accused the association’s President, Blacky Ogiamien of corruption.The traders called for Ogiamien’s removal during a peaceful protest at the Oba’s Palace on Tuesday in Benin. They alleged that the union’s leadership acti
  
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• ONSA launches Directorate of State Liaison, appoints Chinade as director

  15-10-2024 17:34 via pulse.ng
  
  The directorate would be responsible for overseeing the implementation and follow-up of joint decisions between State Governors and the ONSA.The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has announced the establishment of the Directorate of State Liaison (DSL), following approval from President Bola Tinubu and appointed Lami Chinade as pioneer Director.This is contained in a statement from the ONSA on Tuesday in Abuja. The newly created directorate is part of the President Tinubu’s ef
  
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• Akwa Ibom gov pledges full autonomy in meeting with new LG chair

  15-10-2024 17:25 via pulse.ng
  
  The newly inaugurated local government chairmen pledged to uphold their campaign promises and improve governance at the grassroots level, demonstrating their commitment and accountability to the public. Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has welcomed newly inaugurated local government chairmen and congratulated Dr. Uwemedimo Udo, the Chairman of Uyo Local Government Council, for his election as the new Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) in Akwa Ibom State.In a m
  
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• Aiyedatiwa seeks ₦92bn budget increase to ease hardship, implement ₦73k wage

  15-10-2024 17:25 via pulse.ng
  
  Aiyedatiwa, who wrote to the state House of Assembly, asked for amendment and increase of the 2024 Budget from ₦395 billion to ₦487 billion.The Ondo State Government has requested the raise of its 2024 budget by ₦92 billion to cushion the effects of economic hardship and implement the new minimum wage for its workers.The State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, who wrote to the state House of Assembly, asked for amendment and increase of the 2024 Budget from ₦395 billion to S
  
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• TCN issues fresh update on national grid collapse

  15-10-2024 17:02 via pulse.ng
  
  Power supply has been successfully restored to critical areas, including the Abuja axis and other major distribution load centres across the country. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced significant progress in recovering the national grid following a partial power outage on Monday, October 14, at 6:48 PM. Efforts to restore power commenced immediately, with the Azura power station playing a crucial role in initiating the black start process.Despite reaching advanced recovery
  
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• FG urges Nigerians to stop cursing, endure challenges, and show patriotism

  15-10-2024 16:14 via pulse.ng
  
  NOA boss said that the old anthem was reintroduced to bring Nigerians back to the nostalgic feeling of how the nation was at independence.The Federal Government has called on Nigerians to stop making negative comments against the country.Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu, made the call during a stakeholders’ engagement on the National Anthem, Identity Project, Values Charter and the Renewed Hope Agenda President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday in Osog
  
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• VDM fined ₦500m, ordered to withdraw defamatory statements against Falana

  15-10-2024 15:42 via pulse.ng
  
  Falana and Falz argued that the claims had no basis in truth and were created to tarnish their standing. The Lagos State High Court has ordered social media critic Martin Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, to delete defamatory statements and videos concerning prominent lawyer and human rights advocate Femi Falana (SAN) and his son, musician Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz. Justice M. O. Idowu, presiding over the case (suit no: ID/8584/GCM/2024), also fined Otse ₦500 million for
  
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• Court orders VDM to retract defamatory posts against Falana, Falz

  15-10-2024 15:42 via pulse.ng
  
  Falana and Falz argued that the claims had no basis in truth and were created to tarnish their standing.The Lagos State High Court has ordered social media critic, Martin Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, to delete defamatory statements and videos concerning prominent lawyer and human rights advocate Femi Falana (SAN), and his musician son, Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz.Justice M. O. Idowu delivered the ruling in suit no: ID/8584/GCM/2024), on Monday, October 15, 2024.The court's d
  
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• GTBank customers frustrated by service disruptions after system upgrade

  15-10-2024 15:35 via pulse.ng
  
  Customers at various GTBank branches in Lagos expressed frustration over difficulties in accessing their accounts and completing transactions.A day after Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) transitioned to a new banking application system, customers have expressed concerns over ongoing service disruptions.Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday, customers at various GTBank branches in Lagos, expressed frustration over difficulties in accessing their accounts and completing transaction
  
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• Wale Edun announces new scheme to control inflation, agricultural boom

  15-10-2024 15:03 via pulse.ng
  
  Edun revealed that recent reforms have attracted significant investments, including an additional $10 million from ExxonMobil and other key industry players.Nigeria's Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has unveiled an ambitious agenda for economic reform to reduce inflation, create jobs, and foster growth in key sectors.Speaking at the 30th Nigeria Economic Summit, hosted by the Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG) on Tuesday, October 15, Edun emphasised the
  
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• 20 IDPs in Edo camp graduate from university, one earns a 1st-class degree

  15-10-2024 14:53 via pulse.ng
  
  The graduates studied medicine, pharmacy, law, and nursing among other disciplines.No fewer than 20 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the Internally Displaced Persons Camp, Uhorgua, Edo graduated from various tertiary institutions across the country in the 2023/2024 academic session.The Coordinator of the camp, Solomon Folorunsho, disclosed this on Tuesday during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Abuja.Folorunsho said the graduates studied medicine, pharmacy, law, and nurs
  
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• Nigeria Police deny reports of forceful eviction from Falomo Barracks

  15-10-2024 14:49 via pulse.ng
  
  The clarification followed the recent misinformation and sensationalism in some sections of the media concerning the reconstruction of the Falomo Police Barracks in Lagos State.The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed media reports that its personnel were forcefully ejected from the Falomo Barracks in Lagos State.The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, made this clarification in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. He said the clarification followed the recent misinformation and sen
  
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• Nigeria Police denies reports of forceful eviction from Falomo Barracks

  15-10-2024 14:49 via pulse.ng
  
  The clarification followed the recent misinformation and sensationalism in some sections of the media concerning the reconstruction of the Falomo Police Barracks in Lagos State.The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed media reports that its personnel were forcefully ejected from the Falomo Barracks in Lagos State.The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, made this clarification in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. He said the clarification followed the recent misinformation and sen
  
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• Nigeria’s inflation hits 32.7% amid rising fuel costs

  15-10-2024 14:31 via pulse.ng
  
  The urban inflation rate rose to 2.67% in September, while rural inflation also climbed to 2.39%, indicating that inflationary pressures are affecting both city dwellers and rural residents.Nigeria's inflation rate surged to 32.7% in September, marking a 0.55% rise from August's 32.15%, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The inflation spike has been largely driven by escalating fuel costs and increased food prices. The National Petroleum Corporation's (NNPCL) recent hikes in p
  
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• World Bank charges Tinubu to sustain ongoing reforms despite hardship

  15-10-2024 13:06 via pulse.ng
  
  Despite acknowledging the difficulties of these reforms, particularly for Nigeria's most vulnerable citizens, World Bank Vice President and Chief Economist Indermit Gill stressed that their successful implementation could dramatically reshape the economy. The World Bank has urged President Bola Tinubu's administration to persist with its economic reforms despite Nigerians' current hardships. Speaking at the Nigerian Economic Summit (NES30) in Abuja, World Bank Vice President and Chief Economist
  
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• Nigeria power grid collapses twice in 24 hours

  15-10-2024 12:27 via pulse.ng
  
  The consecutive collapses have heightened frustrations among Nigerian consumers, as power stability remains a critical issue nationwide. Nigeria's national power grid collapsed again today at 9:17 a.m., marking the second system failure in less than 24 hours and impacting millions of electricity customers. Ikeja Electric Plc and Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC), two of Nigeria's major power distribution companies, confirmed the outage and assured customers that efforts were underway
  
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• Concerns mount over IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu’s health amid DSS isolation

  15-10-2024 09:54 via pulse.ng
  
  Kanu's legal counsel expressed growing concern, pointing out that the IPOB leader's health and overall well-being are at stake as family and legal team visits are vital to ensuring his safety. Aloy Ejimakor, the lawyer to Nnamdi Kanu and leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has raised concerns over the Department of State Services (DSS) handling of his client. He alleges that the DSS has blocked all visitations, including from his legal team. The reported isolation has sparked fears
  
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• 2027: Momodu criticises Fayose, defends Atiku’s right to run again

  15-10-2024 09:37 via pulse.ng
  
  Momodu underscored Atiku's potential influence, adding that if he manages to secure strong party support, he would indeed be a formidable contender in the upcoming election.In a recent appearance on Channels Television's Politics Today, Dele Momodu, former presidential hopeful and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) member, rebuked Ayodele Fayose's call for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to retire from Nigerian politics.Fayose, the former governor of Ekiti State, advised Atiku to abandon his pr
  
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• Fresh crisis looms as Damagum orders arrest of PDP factional chairman

  15-10-2024 09:14 via pulse.ng
  
  The Damagum-led faction reaffirmed that all recent actions, including the suspensions, were conducted under the PDP National Working Committee (NWC) meeting held on October 10, 2024. The internal rift within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) intensified as Umar Illiya Damagum, the acting National Chairman, instructed security agencies to arrest Ahmed Yayari Mohammed, the factional party chairman, following allegations of contempt for a court order. The directive comes amid accusations that Moha
  
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• Momodu expresses doubt on Nigeria’s future under Tinubu’s leadership

  15-10-2024 09:03 via pulse.ng
  
  Momodu cautioned that the effectiveness of Tinubu's administration would ultimately be judged by its outcomes. Dele Momodu, a prominent chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and veteran journalist, has voiced his deep scepticism about the Bola Tinubu administration's ability to alleviate Nigeria's economic woes.Momodu, speaking on Channels Television's Politics Today programme, expressed doubts over the government's capacity to deliver on its promises to improve the lives of suffering
  
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• 'We feel the pain of the poor, but have no option': Shettima on FG policies

  15-10-2024 08:47 via pulse.ng
  
  The Vice President's remarks underscored the administration's position that policy shifts, though challenging, are geared toward longer-term economic stability.Vice President Kashim Shettima has acknowledged the challenging economic climate faced by Nigerians, affirming that the Federal Government remains sensitive to the hardships confronting the population, particularly the poor. Speaking at the 30th anniversary of the Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja, Shettima admitted that some government p
  
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• It’s no secret’ – Momodu on Wike’s hopes for Tinubu’s 2027 exit

  15-10-2024 08:32 via pulse.ng
  
  Despite his ministerial role in Tinubu's APC-led administration, Wike has publicly committed to remaining within the PDP. Former presidential candidate and PDP chieftain Dele Momodu has accused Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike and his associates of orchestrating a crisis within the People's Democratic Party (PDP). According to Momodu, the group's intentions are aimed at influencing the 2027 presidential race.Speaking on Channels Television's Politics Today, Momodu asserted, "
  
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• Nigerians in darkness as national grid collapses again

  14-10-2024 22:41 via pulse.ng
  
  Some electricity distribution companies have confirmed the collapse of the national grid.Nigerians have again been thrown into darkness following the collapse of the national grid on Monday, October 14, 2024.The grid collapsed some minutes before 7:00 pm and some electricity distribution companies have confirmed the development.While informing its customers about the abrupt power failure, the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company in a statement said the loss of supply currently being experience
  
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• Gov Abiodun approves ₦77k as minimum wage for Ogun workers

  14-10-2024 21:25 via pulse.ng
  
  The SSG said, Prince Abiodun means well for the people of the state and has proactively taken steps to address the suffering of the people.The Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved the sum of ₦77,000 as the minimum wage for the lowest worker in the state.The state government announced the development in a statement on Monday, October 14, 2024, following a meeting between the government representatives led by the Secretary to the State Government, Tokunbo Talabi, and the
  
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• Edo Election: PDP files petition to reclaim its ‘stolen mandate’

  14-10-2024 21:02 via pulse.ng
  
  The PDP urged the people of Edo State and members of the party to remain hopeful, assuring them the party’s mandate would be reclaimed.The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has filed a petition to challenge the outcome of the recent governorship election in Edo State.The PDP announced the development at a press conference in Benin on Monday, October 14, 2024.Tony Aziegbemi, the party’s state chairman, said the petition was filed on Saturday, August 12, adding that the party narrowly bea
  
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• PDP accuses Aiyedatiwa of deceiving Ondo workers with ₦73k minimum wage

  14-10-2024 18:03 via pulse.ng
  
  The PDP advised the state’s civil servants not to be deceived into voting Aiyedatiwa, arguing that the timing of his minimum wage promise was ill-conceived.The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the new minimum wage in Ondo State as a ploy by the State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, to deceive workers ahead of the upcoming governorship election in the state.On Saturday, October 12, 2024, Aiyedatiwa announced a minimum wage of ₦73,000 for Ondo civil servants.The governor, who i
  
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