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• Nigeria becomes first country to introduce new meningitis vaccine - WHO

  13-04-2024 13:38 via pulse.ng
  
  The minister said that the new multivalent conjugate vaccine took 13 years of effort and was based on a partnership between PATH and the Serum Institute of India.Nigeria has become the first country in the world to roll out a new vaccine – Men5CV – recommended by the World Health Organisation(WHO), to protect people against meningitis.The world health body, in a statement on Friday, said that the vaccine would protect people against five strains of meningococcus bacteria, and describ
  
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• Boko haram family consisting of 47 members surrender to Army troops

  16-05-2024 13:20 via pulse.ng
  
  The group included seven men, nine women and 31 children.No fewer than 47 individuals associated with Boko Haram and the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP), have surrendered to troops of 403 Amphibious Brigade of Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) Sector 3, Nigeria.Lt.-Col. Abubakar Abdullahi, Chief Military Public Information Officer, N'djamena, Chad, stated this in a statement on Thursday in Maiduguri. Abdullahi said that the group included seven men, nine women and 31 children.
  
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• Convicted billionaire, Evans & co-defendant seek plea bargain in murder case

  16-05-2024 13:05 via pulse.ng
  
  Reports states that Evans and his co-defendant were to be re-arraigned on a charge bordering on murder, conspiracy, kidnapping and attempt to murder.The convicted billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, popularly known as Evans and his co-defendant Joseph Emeka, charged with murder and attempted kidnapping has opted for an option of plea bargain.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the state lead counsel, Yusuf Sule, informed the court about the plea bargain option on Thursday
  
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• Dorothy Jean Tillman II: Meet US teenager who bagged PhD at 17

  16-05-2024 12:54 via pulse.ng
  
  In 2020, Tillman obtained a Master of Science degree, and a year later, at 15, she was accepted into Arizona State University’s Doctorate of Behavioral Health Management program.A teenager from Chicago recently celebrated her graduation after earning a doctoral degree at just 17 years old.Dorothy Jean Tillman II expressed her excitement about this extraordinary milestone, calling the graduation week “surreal” and “full of reflection and inspiration” in an Instagram
  
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• Lagos APC Chairman mourns Sanwo-Olu's Deputy Chief of Staff, Soyannwo

  16-05-2024 12:00 via pulse.ng
  
  Sanyannwo died after a brief illness on Wednesday at 55.The Lagos State APC Chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, has described the death of Gboyega Soyannwo, Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s Deputy Chief of Staff, as devastating.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Sanyannwo died after a brief illness on Wednesday at 55.Ojelabi, in a condolence message to the family of the deceased, said Sanyannwo’s death was a big loss to the state. He said the deceased was a dutiful officer ,who d
  
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• 'I'll back death penalty for corrupt politicians on 1 condition' - Sen. Ndume

  16-05-2024 11:48 via pulse.ng
  
  The senior lawmaker stated that death penalty should not be meted out to an individual who stole in millions or billions.Senator Ali Ndume, the Senate's Chief Whip, stated he would only endorse the death penalty for politicians guilty of embezzling trillions, not millions or billions.Ndume, in a display of nuanced understanding, underscored that corruption in Nigerian politics is primarily driven by individuals, a factor that may not necessitate harsh punishments.He further acknowledged the unfo
  
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• NECO denies extending registration, reaffirms June 3 deadline for 2024 SSCE

  16-05-2024 11:24 via pulse.ng
  
  The council added that late registration will attract late registration fees which will begin from Tuesday, June 4 to Monday, June 10.The National Examinations Council (NECO) says it has not extended the closing date for the 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) internal registration.The Council said this in a statement in Abuja on Thursday, by its Acting Director, Directorate of Information and Digital Communication, Azeez Sani.Sani said the registration which started on Monday, Dec
  
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• Ghana's Nelson Shardey spends 42 years in UK, Home Office says he's not British

  16-05-2024 11:24 via pulse.ng
  
  A retired 74-year-old Ghanaian man, Nelson Shardey, who has called the United Kingdom home for nearly five decades, finds himself entangled in a bureaucratic nightmare as he waits for the Home Office to grant him permanent residency. Despite living, working, and contributing to British society for most of his adult life, Shardey has been informed he must endure a decade-long process before he can secure his status.According to the BBC, Shardey's journey to the UK began in 1977 when he arrived on
  
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• First Lady Remi Tinubu wants you to cherish your family and friends

  16-05-2024 11:12 via pulse.ng
  
  Sen. Oluremi also admonished citizens to care more for the aged people in the communities.The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu says the family is the foundation for building a formidable national unity and harmony.Mrs Tinubu gave the position on Wednesday in Abuja, in her goodwill message to mark the 2024 International Day of Families (IDF). The First Lady described the family as the foundation of communities and the nation adding that it is important for them to be bound in love and harmony.&ldq
  
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• Reps investigate why Tinubu's jets broke down

  16-05-2024 11:09 via pulse.ng
  
  Reps stated that the failure of the presidential fleet to perform optimally posed a threat to the life of the president.The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the failure of the presidential fleet to perform optimally, forcing President Bola Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima to use chartered flights for their engagement.This followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance, by Rep Ahmed Satomi (APC- Borno) during a plenary in Abuja on Wednesday.Presenting t
  
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• How Fubara's move to probe past govt forced Wike's allies to resign

  16-05-2024 11:08 via pulse.ng
  
  Reports confirmed that various ethnic groups are actively preparing for a solidarity march to the Rivers State Government House to support the governor.Political tensions in Rivers State have escalated following the resignation of several commissioners from the State Executive Council.This development is reportedly linked to Governor Siminalayi Fubara's intention to investigate the administration of his predecessor, Nyesom Wike.Insider information reveals that the governor's probe has deeply uns
  
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• Nasarawa assembly warns contractor to complete Umaisha road in 3 months

  16-05-2024 10:49 via pulse.ng
  
  The assembly maintained that the contractor must strive harder to deliver on the job or face sanctions. The Nasarawa State House of Assembly Standing Committee on Works and Transport has tasked the contractor handling the construction of the 48.7km Toto/Umaisha road to expedite action and complete the work in the next three months or face sanction.Suleiman Azara, the Chairman of the committee and Majority Leader of the House stated this when the contractor handling the construction of the road a
  
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• Effective parenting vital in combating Gender-Based Violence (GBV)

  16-05-2024 10:31 via pulse.ng
  
  Good parenting practices would help to nurture a positive environment for children to grow, thrive and treat one another with dignity.Dr Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi, Mandate Secretary, Women Affairs Secretariat, FCT Administration, says good parenting is the key to curbing Gender-Based Violence (GBV).Benjamins-Laniyi stated this at a sensitisation campaign and training, organised to commemorate the 2024 World Family Day, in Abuja on Wednesday.The events, organised by the Family Department in the Se
  
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• Kebbi residents receive 23,982 bags of grains from FG to ease food crisis

  16-05-2024 10:18 via pulse.ng
  
  The food items will be shared equally to all the 21 local government areas in the state.The Federal Government has handed over 23,982 bags of assorted food commodities to the Kebbi government for onward distribution to vulnerable people to cushion the effect of the high cost of food in the country.The Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Hajiya Zubaida Umar, handed over the items to the state government in Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday.“We are here to hand over
  
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• Tinubu launches Seplat Energy's ANOH Gas Plant Processing virtually

  16-05-2024 10:08 via pulse.ng
  
  Tinubu described the inauguration as a great mark of achievement, demonstration of teamwork, commitment and dedication to duty.President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, inaugurated the Seplat Energy ANOH Gas Processing Plant situated at Assa Community in Ohaji Egbema Local Government Area of Imo.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the president performed the inauguration virtually.The plant, built by the ANOH Gas Processing Plant Company, is a joint venture owned equally by Seplat Energy an
  
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• Reps order arrest of 4 accused of assaulting female doctor at FMC Keffi

  16-05-2024 09:56 via pulse.ng
  
  Four members of a deceased patient allegedly assaulted the female doctor.The House of Representatives Committee on Health Institutions has condemned the assault on a female doctor by family members of a deceased patient at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Keffi.Rep. Amos Magaji, Chairman of the Committee, made the committee’s stand known shortly after members carried out an oversight visit at the FMC Keffi in Keffi local government area of Nasarawa state on Wednesday.The News Agency of Nig
  
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• NAFDAC seizes fake cosmetics valued at ₦35 million in Abuja

  16-05-2024 09:38 via pulse.ng
  
  NAFDAC urges Nigerians to be supportive in fighting counterfeit products in the country.The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Wednesday in Abuja arrested five persons for selling counterfeit cosmetics.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the arrest was made at the Garki and Wuse axis, during an enforcement to curb substandard goods.Speaking with newsmen after the enforcement, Embugushiki-Musa Godiya, NAFDAC Head of Investigation and Enforcement, F
  
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• Tinubu approves single-digit interest rates for media outlets

  16-05-2024 08:49 via pulse.ng
  
  The Minister urged private broadcasters to participate in the Federal Government’s Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Initiative to reduce operational costs through more affordable energy.President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued a crucial directive instructing the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment to join forces with the Bank of Industry (BOI) in a significant endeavour: providing low-interest loans to media organisations in Nigeria.The Minister of Information and National Orienta
  
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• FG donates 23,982 bags of grains to Kebbi to address high cost of food

  16-05-2024 07:59 via pulse.ng
  
  The bags of grains were handed over the items to the state government in Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday.The Federal Government has handed over 23,982 bags of assorted food commodities to Kebbi government for onward distribution to vulnerable people to cushion the effect of the high cost of food in the country.The Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Hajiya Zubaida Umar, handed over the items to the State Government of Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday.“We are here to han
  
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• Lagos govt to empower 1 million youths with ICT skills

  15-05-2024 22:54 via pulse.ng
  
  Ogunlende expressed concern over its increasing rate among the younger generation, noting that many were introduced to it early due to peer pressure.The Lagos State Government has announced an initiative in which it would partner with an international organisation to provide opportunities in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) for one million youths.The Commissioner for the Ministry of Youth and Social Development, Mobolaji Ogunlende, made this known on Wednesday, in Ikeja.He spoke d
  
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• We're reconstituting universities governing councils – FG appeals to ASUU

  15-05-2024 22:23 via pulse.ng
  
  NAN reports that ASUU had said that it would no longer tolerate the pervasive non-reinstatement or reconstitution of Governing Councils in public universities.The National Universities Commission (NUC) has appealed to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) for calm as the Federal Government is working toward reconstituting governing councils in the universities.The Executive Secretary of NUC, Chris Maiyaki disclosed this at an interactive session with newsmen in Abuja on Wednesday.Maiya
  
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• Slovakian PM in life-threatening condition after being shot

  15-05-2024 22:12 via pulse.ng
  
  A Reuters witness heard three or four shots as Fico exited a building to shake hands with a crowd of people who had been waiting to greet him.Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico suffered life-threatening injuries when he was shot and wounded in an attempted assassination on Wednesday, the government office said.Slovak media said the shooter was a 71-year-old man but the motive was not immediately clear.The incident shocked Slovakia, a small central European nation with little history of political
  
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• Labour blasts FG over N48k minimum wage proposal, walks out of negotiations

  15-05-2024 21:17 via pulse.ng
  
  The labour unions gave the Federal Government till the end of the month to arrive at a decision.The labour unions comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have blasted the Federal Government for proposing N48,000 as the new national minimum wage, describing the offer as ridiculous.As a result, the unions have walked out of the ongoing minimum wage negotiations with the government and Organised Private Sector.The organised labour made their position known in a j
  
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• Bishop Kukah defends Tinubu's govt, says 1 year not enough to judge

  15-05-2024 20:27 via pulse.ng
  
  Kukah urged the Federal Government to ensure better living conditions and security of the citizens.Right Reverend Matthew Kukah, the Bishop of Sokoto Catholic Diocese and Founder of the Kukah Centre, has made a case for President Bola Tinubu's administration, noting that one year isn't sufficient to judge performance.Bishop Kukah made this known while speaking with State House Correspondents shortly after meeting with Tinubu at the Presidential Villa Abuja on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.He visited t
  
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• Don't use ₦20trn pension fund to build infrastructure, Atiku warns FG

  15-05-2024 19:43 via pulse.ng
  
  Atiku cautioned that the plan to use part of the pension funds to finance critical infrastructure projects could lead to disastrous consequences.The former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has knocked the Federal Government over the proposed plan to use Nigerians' pension fund to finance critical infrastructure projects.In a post on X on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, Atiku asked the government to halt the plan and explore more creative ways to raise capital for infrastructure projects.This comes after
  
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• Cooperatives vital for Nigeria's economic growth - VP Shettima

  15-05-2024 17:58 via pulse.ng
  
  Shettima added that the role of cooperatives in facilitating economic activities is the key to the administration of President Bola Tinubu.Vice-President Kashim Shettima, says cooperative initiatives have what it takes to boost inclusive growth, and development and end poverty in the country.Shettima said this at the 2nd Abuja Cooperative Summit organised by the National Cooperatives Agency of Nigeria (CFAN) in Abuja on Wednesday.Shettima, represented by Dr Nurudeen Zauro, the Technical Adviser
  
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• APC suspends Jimoh Ibrahim over anti-party activities

  15-05-2024 17:28 via pulse.ng
  
  Jimoh Ibrahim's suspension from the APC comes after his defeat in the party's gubernatorial primary election in Ondo state.Ibrahim, who serves the Ondo South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has been suspended due to alleged anti-party activities.The suspension was enacted by the APC Executive Committee members of Igbotako Ward 11 in the Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State.The suspension notice was signed by ward executive members, including Bakere Usuf, Tore Obwoselu, Olo
  
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• Sick mother burnt to death as 2 'mentally unstable' sons set house on fire

  15-05-2024 17:22 via pulse.ng
  
  Two siblings believed to be mentally unstable set their home ablaze in Abuakwa Manhyia, situated within the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality of the Ashanti region, resulting in the tragic death of their sick mother. According to accounts provided by the Assembly Member for the area, the siblings engaged in a heated altercation with their grandmother, who also resides in the same household. Allegedly, the dispute escalated to the point where the brothers threatened to set their grandmother abl
  
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• FG warns Nigerian pilgrims to respect laws abroad

  15-05-2024 17:12 via pulse.ng
  
  NAHCON boss implored pilgrims to abide, strictly by all health regulations while in the Kingdom, to avoid falling ill.The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), on Wednesday, warned the 2024 Hajj pilgrims against carrying any prohibited items into Saudi Arabia.The Executive Chairman of NAHCON, Malam Jalal Arabi issued the warning at the inauguration of the 2024 National Hajj operations, held at the Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport, Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State.Arabi also emphasised the
  
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• JAMB releases additional 36,540 UTME results after investigations

  15-05-2024 17:02 via pulse.ng
  
  The results are in addition to the previous 531 results released during the week, bringing the total results released to 1,879,437. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released an additional 36,540 UTME results, which were earlier withheld for further investigation. This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Thursday by the Board’s spokesperson, Dr Fabian Benjamin. Benjamin said the results were in addition to the previous 531 results release
  
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