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• Navy gets positive appraisal for cracking down on oil theft

  19-05-2024 16:48 via pulse.ng
  
  The Centre praised President Bola Tinubu for appointing Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla as the Chief of Naval Staff.The Civil Centre on Security and Governance (CCSG) has lauded the Nigerian Navy for its dedication to protecting national assets and boosting government revenue.This commendation followed a thorough evaluation of the Navy’s efforts to combat oil theft, significantly impacting the country’s economy.The Centre highlighted that the recent victories in tackling oil theft demon
  
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• Ikorodu stakeholders want Sanwo-Olu to build 4th Mainland Bridge

  02-06-2024 22:58 via pulse.ng
  
  He urged the governor to build the 4th mainland bridge and other uncompleted roads before the expiration of his tenure.Stakeholders in Ikorodu have urged Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to build the 4th Mainland bridge and work on other uncompleted roads before the expiration of his tenure.The stakeholders, who disclosed this in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Ikorodu, Lagos State, said Ikorodu had an infrastructural deficit.“Ikorodu is l
  
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• NAFDAC warns Nigerians against use of Sniper for food preservation

  02-06-2024 22:52 via pulse.ng
  
  Adeyeye said that NAFDAC underscored the toxicity of dichlorvos to human health while cautioning that its use can have fatal consequences.The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has again issued a stern warning to Nigerians regarding the use of hazardous chemicals like Snipers and others to preserve food.The warning is contained in a statement signed by Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, NAFDAC Director-General, and issued to newsmen in Abuja on Sunday.Adeyeye gave the warn
  
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• I inherited 80% infrastructural deficit from last administration – Adeleke

  02-06-2024 22:49 via pulse.ng
  
  Adeleke said he had also ended the regime of “half salary” for workers, noting that workers and pensioners were being paid as and when due.Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State said he inherited more than 80 per cent infrastructural deficit from the immediate past administration of the state.Adeleke disclosed this at a programme organised by the Osun Development Association in Lagos on Sunday.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the theme of the programme was, ‘A cele
  
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• Strike action will affect candidates' academic pursuits - WAEC begs NLC, TUC

  02-06-2024 22:43 via pulse.ng
  
  According to him, any disruption in the activities and arrangements for the conduct of the examination will place candidates at a major disadvantage in their academic pursuits.The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has appealed to organised labour to consider students sitting for the West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination, as it plans an indefinite strike.The Head of National Office of WAEC, Dr Amos Dangut, made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN
  
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• We want solid minerals contribution to GDP to surpass oil – Alake

  02-06-2024 21:38 via pulse.ng
  
  According to him, negotiations are ongoing with an auditing firm to audit the sector aimed at sanitising it to ensure the appropriate accruals to boost the country’s GDP.The ministry is determined to ensure that the solid minerals sector’s contribution to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) surpasses that of oil.The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja.He said that the adminis
  
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• Emirate dispute diverts attention from Gov Yusuf's bad governance - Group

  02-06-2024 21:37 via pulse.ng
  
  The group urged the Governor to change his approach and focus on providing good governance to the people of Kano instead of using distractions to cover up his failures.The Arewa Truth and Justice Initiative has criticized Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf, accusing him of using the supposed removal of Emir Ado Bayero to divert attention from his significant failures during his first year in office.Governor Yusuf caused controversy by signing the Kano State Emirate Council Repeal Bill into law, whic
  
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• Shehu Sani lauds FG over court move to give LGs autonomy

  02-06-2024 21:12 via pulse.ng
  
  He said the lack of financial and administrative autonomy for the local government had affected the performance of the third tier of government.A civil rights activist and social critic, Senator Shehu Sani, says local government autonomy is the only way to strengthen governance at the grassroots and save local councils from paralysis.Sani, who represented Kaduna Central in the 8th National Assembly and served as Chairman, Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts, said this in an interview wit
  
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• Islamic religious groups laud Sokoto governor for giving them 10 buses

  02-06-2024 21:06 via pulse.ng
  
  Aliyu also launched the distribution of ₦280 million as Eid-el-Kabir support to Islamic scholars selected from the 244 political wards of the state.Islamic religious groups have commended Governor Ahmed Aliyu for donating ten new 18-seater buses to them as part of his first anniversary.Sheikh Aminu Sufi, the leader of the Tijaniyya Sufi Movement in the state, on Saturday, lauded Aliyu for what he described as an invaluable gesture to the religious groups.Sufi, who spoke on behalf of the be
  
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• Akpabio, Abbas engage labour in last-minute talks to avert Monday's strike

  02-06-2024 20:41 via pulse.ng
  
  Labour has declared plans to commence an indefinite strike on Monday over the Federal Government's failure to meet its demand for the new minimum wage.The leadership of the National Assembly is currently engaging leaders of organised labour in a last-ditch intervention to avert the looming nationwide industrial action.The meeting is taking place in Abuja and is being attended by the Senate President Godswill Akpabio; Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas, President of the Nigeri
  
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• New twist as FG declares labour's proposed strike 'premature and illegal'

  02-06-2024 19:52 via pulse.ng
  
  The AGF faulted the action of organised labour on the ground that the minimum wage negotiations with stakeholders had not reached a conclusive end.The Minister of Justice and the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Prince Lateef Fagbemi SAN, has rebuked organised labour for calling for industrial action over the new national minimum wage debacle.The AGF's remarks come in reaction to the announcement by the leadership of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC)
  
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• As prices soar, Nigerians are forced to change fashion style

  02-06-2024 19:00 via pulse.ng
  
  At the popular Idumota Market, which is home to both tailoring materials and varieties of trimmings, the price increase was not different from the other markets.Nigerians are known for being fashionable, with fabrics tailor-made in classy designs, this is gradually changing due to an increase in the prices of fashion accessories. nationwide,The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) visited various markets within the Lagos metropolis and spoke with designers and their customers.NAN reports that there has
  
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• FG wants to use technology for surveillance of mining sites in Nigeria

  02-06-2024 18:45 via pulse.ng
  
  The minister said that to attract investors to the sector, especially the big players, it was necessary to put in place policies and initiatives aimed at securing their investments.Dr Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, says the Federal Government will deploy technology for the surveillance of mining sites across the country.Alake said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja.He said that the technology would be in addition to the 2,220 pe
  
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• FG secures ₦20bn FDI on local production of disability assistive devices

  02-06-2024 18:42 via pulse.ng
  
  Lalu added that promoting local content in the manufacturing of assistive devices will go a long way to increase patronage and boost the nation’s economy.The Federal Government says it has secured Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to the tune of ₦20 billion towards facilitating local production of assistive devices for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs).Dr James Lalu, the Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) disclosed this in an interview with th
  
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• FG approves 500% budget increase for disability commission

  02-06-2024 18:36 via pulse.ng
  
  Lalu said Tinubu equally created the Office of the Special Assistant to the President on Disability Affairs to ensure that PwDs are carried along in governance.The Federal Government has increased the 2024 budgetary allocation of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities(NCPWD) by 500 per cent of what it received in 2023.The Executive Secretary (ES) of the commission, James Lalu, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in AbujaLalu was speaking
  
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• Police prevent armed thugs from invading Kano APC Chairman’s residence

  02-06-2024 18:33 via pulse.ng
  
  Kiyawa said that efforts to apprehend the suspects were in progress.The Police Command in Kano says it foiled an attempt by suspected thugs to invade the residence of Prince Abdullahi Abbas, Chairman of the state’s chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC).A statement by its spokesman, Abdullahi Kiyawa, said on Sunday in Kano that on May 31, at around 6 p.m., a distress call was received from Chiranchi junction in Gwale Local Government Area of the state.“It was reported that th
  
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• Lagos stops Sanwo-Olu's 25% rebate on bus, ferry, train fares Monday

  02-06-2024 18:24 via pulse.ng
  
  Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced a 25 per cent rebate on the fares to mitigate the impact of the removal of petrol subsidy on Lagos residents.The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) says the 25 per cent rebate on fares for regulated public bus, ferry and train services ends on Sunday (June 2).LAMATA made this known on its official X handle on Saturday, June 1, 2024.“From June 3, fares on all regulated transport services in the state will return to the original 100 per
  
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• Gov Bago slashes registration fees of Niger university by 50% to ease burden

  02-06-2024 18:19 via pulse.ng
  
  The VC explained that the governor said the gesture was aimed at alleviating the compounding financial hardships on parents.Governor Umaru Bago of Niger has approved a 50 per cent reduction of the registration fees of all the students studying at Abdulkadir Kure University, Minna.This largesse was part of his efforts to ease the burden on parents following the removal of fuel subsidy.The Pro-Chancellor University disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Minna on Sa
  
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• The plight of Lagos community cut off from the city by collapsed bridge

  02-06-2024 18:15 via pulse.ng
  
  The community leader, also added that it was an enormous risk to transport pupils by canoe to school daily, and appealed to the government to rescue the community.Teledalase community in Maidan Orile, Ikosi-Isheri Local Government Area, Lagos State, has been cut off from the city for two years, with no hope of reconnection, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.According to residents of the community, the big carnal, which passes through the community needs to be dredged to ensure the free fl
  
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• Third Republic lawmakers beg Tinubu to pay their outstanding allowances

  02-06-2024 18:00 via pulse.ng
  
  Fasogbon commended the president on his achievements in all sectors in one year of his administration.Members of the House of Representatives in the botched Third Republic have appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the payment of their outstanding salaries and allowances.The former lawmakers from the South-West states of Osun, Ogun, Oyo, Ondo and Lagos, made the plea during their meeting in Osogbo on Sunday.John Fasogbon, the spokesperson for the lawmakers, while speaking with newsme
  
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• IATA hails Nigerian govt for clearing 98% of airlines' trapped funds

  02-06-2024 17:49 via pulse.ng
  
  Walsh also said there was a 28 per cent decrease in the amount of airline funds blocked from repatriation by governments.The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has hailed the Nigerian government for clearing 98 per cent of airlines trapped funds in the country, which the carriers had hitherto been able to repatriate.The Director-General of IATA, Willie Walsh, gave the commendation in a statement on Sunday.According to Walsh, as of June 2023, Nigeria’s blocked funds amounted to
  
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• Woman wants First Lady to see her quadruplets as anniversary gifts to Tinubu

  02-06-2024 17:42 via pulse.ng
  
  The husband appealed to the government to come to their aid, financially and in the area of accommodation for a bigger apartment that can be convenient for the family.A civil servant, Ugochukwu Nwogute and his wife, Vivian have appealed to the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu and well-meaning Nigerians for support in raising their quadruplets.The couple, who gave birth to the four babies in a private hospital in Kubwa, Abuja on May 21, appealed in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (
  
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• Woman seeks Remi Tinubu's help for her quadruplets, says they're gift

  02-06-2024 17:42 via pulse.ng
  
  The husband appealed to the government to come to their aid, financially and in the area of accommodation for a bigger apartment that can be convenient for the family.A civil servant, Ugochukwu Nwogute and his wife, Vivian have appealed to the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu and well-meaning Nigerians for support in raising their quadruplets.The couple, who gave birth to the four babies in a private hospital in Kubwa, Abuja on May 21, appealed in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (
  
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• FG to establish 6 mineral centres to boost mining sector

  02-06-2024 17:21 via pulse.ng
  
  Alake said that investors in the past extracted raw mineral resources from Nigeria without adding value to them, which he described as a great loss to the country’s economy.The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, says plans are ongoing by the Federal Government to establish six mineral centres in the six geo-political zones.According to Alake, the aim is to boost the sector.Alake said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja.He said t
  
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• IGP sued over failure to release probe report for unresolved murder case

  02-06-2024 15:46 via pulse.ng
  
  The lawsuit, filed on May 29, 2024, sought a declaration that the respondent's failure, refusal, or neglect to provide the requested information and documents, as outlined in the applicant's letter from May 2, 2024, violated Sections 4 and 5 of the Freedom of Information Act, 2011.A civil society organisation, Global Integrity Crusade Network (GICN), has taken legal action against the Inspector General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, by filing a lawsuit in the Federal High Court in Abuja 14 year
  
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• Adelabu's office, Defence HQ, govt buildings risk disconnection over debt

  02-06-2024 13:54 via pulse.ng
  
  No fewer than 20 government institutions risk disconnection as Abuja DisCo issued an ultimatum for them to settle their debts.The Power House building, Police and Nigerian Defence Headquarters have been listed for disconnection by the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) over huge electricity debt.The Disco also threatened to cut off supply to ministries and other government establishments that have defaulted on their debt obligation.Pule reports that the Power House building, located i
  
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• Mama D starts strong on another cooking world record

  02-06-2024 12:41 via pulse.ng
  
  Ugandan chef Dorcus Basheba Kirabo, better known as Mama D is pushing to reclaim her Guinness World Record for longest cooking time.Mama D aims to cook for 192 hours over seven days from June 1 to June 8, 2024She previously held the record with 114 hours but it was later broken by a chef from Ghana who cooked for 227 hoursUgandan chef Mama D is attempting to reclaim the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon by an individualThe celebrated chef yesterday kicked off a record attemp
  
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• Meghan Markle writes to Osun monarch for hospitality during Nigeria visit

  02-06-2024 12:27 via pulse.ng
  
  Markle and her husband, Prince Harry were recently on a three-day working visit to Nigeria to show support to wounded veterans and meet with relevant stakeholders.Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex and wife of Prince Harry William, has penned an appreciation letter to Osun State monarch, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, Oluwo of Iwo,for the warm hospitality he accorded her during a recent visit to Nigeria.In a statement by the monarch’s Press Secretary, Alli Ibrahim, on Saturday, June 1, 2024, O
  
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• It's wrong to say the Yoruba tribe hates Igbo people - Peter Obi

  02-06-2024 11:46 via pulse.ng
  
  Obi said it's high time Nigerians united and spoke with one voice against misgovernance and bad leadership.The Labour Party presidential flag-bearer in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has described it as a misconception to believe that the Yoruba tribe hates people from the South-East.The former Anambra State Governor disclosed this at an event organised to celebrate heroes of the 2023 election by the Nigerian-American Coalition for Justice and Democracy (NACJD) in Abuja on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
  
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• 2023 election wasn’t a Christian or Igbo project - Peter Obi

  02-06-2024 11:46 via pulse.ng
  
  Obi said it's high time Nigerians united and spoke with one voice against misgovernance and bad leadership.The Labour Party presidential flag-bearer, Peter Obi, has described it as a misconception to believe that the Yoruba tribe hates people from the South-East.The former Anambra State Governor disclosed this at an event organised to celebrate heroes of the 2023 election by the Nigerian-American Coalition for Justice and Democracy (NACJD) in Abuja on Saturday, June 1, 2024.Represented by the La
  
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