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• NiMet predicts cloudy, thundery weather activities, May 31 – June 2

  31-05-2020 06:35
  
  The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted cloudy and thundery activities over the country from May 31 to June 2.
  NiMet`s weather outlook released on Saturday in Abuja said thunderstorms were reported over the central cities down to the south of the country.
  The agency said current observation showed that moisture was still much up to the northern region and that it was expected to aid the sustenance of weather systems over the region.
  “On Sunday, early morning thunderstorms
  
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• Fubara's loyalist, Jumbo emerges Rivers Assembly Speaker

  08-05-2024 20:47 via pulse.ng
  
  Jumbo is believed to be loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara.Rt. Hon. Oko Jumbo representing Bonny Constituency has emerged as the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly.Oko becomes the third Speaker under the current administration after Edison Ehie and Martin Amaewhule. Jumbo is said to be loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara.Details later…
  
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• Reps want military joint taskforce to flush out criminals in Niger

  08-05-2024 19:30 via pulse.ng
  
  The Shiroro, Rafi, and Munya areas of the state are faced with recurring activities of criminals.The House of Representatives has called on security chiefs to launch special joint task force operations in Shiroro, Rafi, and Munya Local Governments Areas (LGAs) of Niger to flush out criminal elements in the areas.This followed the adoption of a Motion of Urgent Public Importance by Rep. Ismail Modibo (APC-Niger) during plenary in Abuja on Wednesday.Presenting the motion, Modibo said that Shiroro,
  
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• Okomu Oil Palm threatens to shut down operations due to militant invasions

  08-05-2024 19:21 via pulse.ng
  
  Since the militant incident happened, the police are yet to bring reinforcement to the area to restore confidence in the workers.Management of Okomu Oil Palm Plc, says its multi-billion naira investment in Edo, is being threatened by incessant militants’ disruptions of its operations and attacks on its personnel.The Managing Director of the company, Dr Graham Hefer, expressed this possibility in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Okomu, in Ovia South West Lo
  
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• Delta Assembly confirms appointment of Governor Oborevwori’s 5 nominees

  08-05-2024 19:03 via pulse.ng
  
  The confirmation of the nominees took place after a thorough screening on the floor of the assembly.Delta House of Assembly on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of Anthony Elekeokuri, a former lawmaker, as the Director-General of the Delta State Investments Development Agency (DIDA).The assembly, presided over by the speaker, Dennis Guwor, also confirmed the appointment of Chief Lucky Umoru as the Chairman of DIDA.Others confirmed were; Roseline Amioku and Ikechukwu Madumezie as the chairman a
  
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• Reps form committee to probe death of 4-year-old at Brickhall school

  08-05-2024 18:54 via pulse.ng
  
  The young innocent child was reported dead under suspicious circumstances which the school was unable to explain.The House of Representatives has constituted an ad hoc committee to investigate the circumstances leading to the untimely death of four-year-old Miguel Ovoke, a pupil at Brickhall School in Abuja.The resolution was a sequel to a unanimous adoption of a motion by Rep. Kelechi Nwogu (PDP-Rivers) at a plenary in Abuja on Wednesday. Nwogu said, that until his death, the four-year-old Migu
  
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• FCT residents choose ponmo, crayfish for protein as meat, fish prices soar

  08-05-2024 18:39 via pulse.ng
  
  Residents can no longer afford the luxury of eating meat, fish or chicken frequently.Some residents in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have begun to consume food that serves as alternatives to protein as prices of meat, fish continue to increase.The residents, in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja, said they could no longer afford the luxury of eating meat, fish or chicken frequently.The residents, while acknowledging the importance of proteins to
  
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• Nwanoro seeks Tinubu's backing for UN disability rights committee bid

  08-05-2024 17:54 via pulse.ng
  
  He mentioned that Morocco and Malawi are also competing for the position.Disability rights advocate Dr Christopher Nwanoro urged the Nigerian government to back his candidacy for the UN Committee on Rights of Persons with Disabilities, emphasising the potential for his representation to advance the interests of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Nigeria and across Africa.Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, Nwanoro, who is visually impaired, highlighted the importance of Nigeria having a vo
  
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• FCTA demolishes 27-year-old shanties, plans relocation for 1,000 occupants

  08-05-2024 17:54 via pulse.ng
  
  The shanties have been demolished several times but were rebuilt by the occupants. The Department of Development Control, Abuja Metropolitan Management Council of the FCT Administration, has demolished shanties illegally built on a road corridor in Wuse Zone 3.The Coordinator of the Council, Felix Obuah, told journalists after the exercise in Abuja on Wednesday, that the move was part of efforts to clear all shanties in the city.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the shanties, called
  
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• Reps to investigate Binance executive's escape with smuggled passport

  08-05-2024 17:48 via pulse.ng
  
  The escape of the Binance executive from the office of the NSA using a “smuggled passport” was most disappointing, embarrassing and disturbing.The House of Representatives has resolved to probe the circumstances that led to the escape of Nadeem Anjarwalla, an executive of a cryptocurrency exchange company, Binance.This followed the adoption of a motion by Rep. Dominic Okafor (LP-Anambra) during plenary on Wednesday in Abuja.It would be recalled that the Federal Government had arreste
  
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• Reps investigates how Binance executive escaped with smuggled passport

  08-05-2024 17:48 via pulse.ng
  
  The escape of the Binance executive from the office of the NSA using a “smuggled passport” was most disappointing, embarrassing and disturbing.The House of Representatives has resolved to probe the circumstances that led to the escape of Nadeem Anjarwalla, an executive of a cryptocurrency exchange company, Binance.This followed the adoption of a motion by Rep. Dominic Okafor (LP-Anambra) during plenary on Wednesday in Abuja.It would be recalled that the Federal Government had arreste
  
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• Cybersecurity Levy: TUC threatens to mobilise Nigerians for total shutdown

  08-05-2024 17:26 via pulse.ng
  
  The union said it is illogical for the CBN to introduce the levy while Nigerians are already dealing with multiple taxation from banks and the government.The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has threatened to shut down Nigeria’s economy if the Federal Government fails to reverse the cybersecurity levy introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria.The CBN had directed commercial banks and other financial institutions to start charging a cybersecurity levy on Nigerians’ banking transactions.Acco
  
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• Obi slams FG's cybersecurity levy plan as burden on Nigerians

  08-05-2024 15:46 via pulse.ng
  
  Obi criticised the government’s decision to introduce new taxes instead of reducing them to combat inflation.Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, criticised the Bola Tinubu-led government for imposing a cybersecurity levy on Nigerians.He argued that the government’s decision to impose a cybersecurity levy drains the economy and hinders its revival and expansion.The 0.5 percentage levy on bank transactions, except for a few exemptions, has faced significant
  
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• FG denies Binance CEO's accusations of bribery

  08-05-2024 15:00 via pulse.ng
  
  The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said the allegation by the Binance boss was orchestrated to undermine Nigeria.The federal government of Nigeria has responded to allegations by Binance CEO Richard Teng that some Nigerian officials demanded payments in digital currency to help their ongoing fraud case with the government.The Binance boss's allegation comes after Nigerian authorities detained two top executives of the crypto-currency company on February 28.This
  
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• PoS agents express concern over CAC registration directive

  08-05-2024 14:43 via pulse.ng
  
  CAC stated that the registration is aimed at safeguarding businesses of Fintech’s customers and strengthening the economy. Some Point of Sale (PoS) agents in the FCT, have frowned at the new directive of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) for them to register with the commission.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that CAC had on Monday issued a two-month registration deadline to PoS operators to register their agents, merchants, and individuals with the commission in line with le
  
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• Full list of countries Tinubu visited since becoming president

  08-05-2024 14:24 via pulse.ng
  
  Since assuming office on May 29, 2023, President Bola Tinubu has embarked on 20 overseas trips, spanning 96 days abroad.President Bola Ahmed Tinubu returned to Nigeria on Wednesday, May 8, after two weeks of absence on foreign trips to the Netherlands and Saudi Arabia.It was gathered that President Tinubu should have returned to the country before the scheduled day but was held back due to the faulty state of the presidential jet.Pulse had earlier reported that the Presidential Jet had developed
  
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• Tinubu to open Funtua Inland Port in Katsina on May 9, boosting trade

  08-05-2024 13:43 via pulse.ng
  
  The sea port aims to showcase the NSC commitments to facilitating trade in the country.President Bola Tinubu is expected to inaugurate the Funtua Inland Dry Port in Katsina State on May 9.Rebecca Adamu, Assistant Director, Public Relations Unit, Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos on Wednesday. She said the inauguration, to be conducted at Funtua IDP Project Site, Katsina, at 11:00 am would feature critical stakeholders and
  
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• CBN suspends charges on bank deposits till September

  08-05-2024 13:38 via pulse.ng
  
  The CBN has instructed banks to continue accepting cash deposits from customers without imposing fees until the end of the third quarter.The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has instructed banks to cease imposing charges on cash deposits until September 30, 2024.This directive was communicated through a circular dated May 6, 2024, signed by Adetona Adedeji, the director of Banking Supervision.Customers of some Deposit Money Banks raised concerns regarding the commencement of processing fees for cas
  
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• Kaduna soldiers unlawfully kills 12 people, seize 518 cows, 177 rams and sheep's

  08-05-2024 12:51 via pulse.ng
  
  The family called on the army authorities to order the detachment of soldiers deployed to Fatika to return their animals and stop selling their farmlands.The Fulani Waziri family of Rafin Sarki village in Fatika District of Giwa Local Government Area, Kaduna State, has accused some soldiers of unlawful seizure of 518 cows, 177 sheep and rams on March 9.In a petition made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja, the family urged the army authorities to order the detach
  
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• Kaduna soldiers unlawfully kill 12 people, seize 518 cows, 177 rams

  08-05-2024 12:51 via pulse.ng
  
  The family called on the army authorities to order the detachment of soldiers deployed to Fatika to return their animals and stop selling their farmlands.The Fulani Waziri family of Rafin Sarki village in Fatika District of Giwa Local Government Area, Kaduna State, has accused some soldiers of unlawful seizure of 518 cows, 177 sheep and rams on March 9.In a petition made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja, the family urged the army authorities to order the detach
  
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• List of CBN authorised banks for local, foreign money deposit

  08-05-2024 12:19 via pulse.ng
  
  The top banks in the merchant banking sector include Coronation Merchant Bank Limited, FBN Merchant Bank Limited, FSDH Merchant Bank Limited, Greenwich Merchant Bank Limited, Nova Merchant Bank Limited, and Rand Merchant Bank Limited.The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled an extensive roster of accredited Deposit Money Banks active nationwide.The list, published on the CBN's official website this Tuesday, offers a detailed overview of Nigeria's banking sector.Banks with international aut
  
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• Tinubu returns to Nigeria days after report of faulty presidential jet

  08-05-2024 12:03 via pulse.ng
  
  His return on Wednesday marks the conclusion of his 20th overseas trip since assuming office last May, spanning 96 days abroad.President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after a two-week trip abroad.According to Punch, he arrived at his official residence in the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja early on Wednesday.Pulse earlier reported on Tuesday, May 7, that Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, in a social media post on X, revealed that “President Bola
  
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• Lawal begins plan for Child Rights Protection Bill to enhance child welfare

  08-05-2024 11:45 via pulse.ng
  
  UNICEF supports the state government in developing the implementation strategy for the child protection law.The Zamfara Government says it has made a long-term plan towards the implementation of the Child’s Rights Protection Bill in the state.The State Commissioner for Women, Children, and Social Development, Dr Nafisa Maradun said this while declaring open a five-day workshop currently ongoing in Kaduna.The workshop on the Child Protection Law Implementation Strategy was organised by the
  
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• 'Another gang up by the ruling elite' - NLC rejects CBN's cybersecurity levy

  08-05-2024 11:33 via pulse.ng
  
  The NLC condemns the directives, calls for immediate stoppage and reversal of the policy.The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected the recent directive by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) of 0.5 (0.005)% Cybersecurity Levy on electronic transfers.Joe Ajaero, NLC President stated the NLC position in a statement made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja. Ajaero was reacting to a recent circular issued by the CBN, mandating banks and payment service operators to effect the deductions, eff
  
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• Lekki residents mourn VGC chairman seen dead in car after buying soft drink

  08-05-2024 11:22 via pulse.ng
  
  Mbelu was not only the Chairman of VGCPORA but was vice president of the Lekki Estate Residents and Stakeholders Association (LERSA).Lekki residents and stakeholders have paid tributes to the late Chairman of, the Victoria Garden City Property Owners Residents Association (VGCPORA), Gihan Mbelu.They described him as a community developer, an environmental sustainability enthusiast, and a visionary leader with deep passion and commitment to youth development and community advancement. They spoke
  
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• Abuja women ditch wigs for low-cut hairstyles amid hot weather

  08-05-2024 11:06 via pulse.ng
  
  NiMet advised the public to stay well hydrated and reduce strenuous physical activities during the peak hours.As the weather condition gets harsher with the temperature going as high as 40 degrees Celsius sometimes, many women in Abuja have abandoned their wigs and opted for low-cut hair.For some of them, wigs remain fashion items that should be seasonal and so they can do without them for now to cope with the very hot weather occasioned by climate change.Titilope Ariyo, a businesswoman, said th
  
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• Plateau Govt pays 5 years clothing allowance to solicitors to boost morale

  08-05-2024 10:04 via pulse.ng
  
  The payment was made to motivate state counsel to put in their best and increase productivity.The Plateau Government has settled a year's clothing allowance for solicitors in the state Ministry of Justice.Philemon Dafi, the state Commissioner for Justice, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria and said the payment was for 2018 to 2023. Dafi said the payment was made to motivate state counsel to put in their best and increase productivity.“The ministry will do all i
  
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• 33 states at high risk of flooding problems between July and September

  07-05-2024 22:14 via pulse.ng
  
  One of NEMA's major recommendations is relocation of flood-prone communities.The Director-General, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Zubaida Umar has emphasised the need for proactive measures against the predicted 2024 flood disaster.Addressing stakeholders at the National Emergency Coordination Forum (ECF) meeting in Abuja on Tuesday, Umar highlighted the importance of early warning backed by early action to mitigate the impact of disasters.NEMA's mandate includes coordinating emerg
  
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• Putin sworn in for 5th term as Russian president

  07-05-2024 21:58 via pulse.ng
  
  Russian President Vladimir Putin was sworn in for his fifth term in Moscow on Tuesday, two months after being re-elected in a vote that was widely seen as neither free nor fair.The 71-year-old took the oath of office in a ceremony in the Kremlin, with several thousand people including senior Russian politicians and other high-ranking guests in attendance.Putin received 87% of the vote in March’s presidential election, which was overshadowed by widespread allegations of fraud, coercion and
  
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• Sanwo-Olu wants Lagosians to be friendly to corps members

  07-05-2024 21:35 via pulse.ng
  
  The governor urged the corps members to make the service year have meaningful impact on the state.Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has called on Lagos residents to make the environment friendly for the new corps members posted to the state.Sanwo-Olu made the call at the closing ceremony of the 2024 Batch A, Stream II orientation, held on Tuesday at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) temporary orientation camp, Iyana-Ipaja, Lagos.He also urged the corps members to make the service year have meani
  
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