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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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• Rivers Amaewhule-Led assembly members barred from parading as lawmakers

  30-05-2024 13:16 via pulse.ng
  
  As a result of the court's ruling, the legislative positions of the defendants have been declared vacant, effective from December 13, 2023.A High Court in Port Harcourt has granted an interlocutory injunction preventing the 27-member Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Martin Amaewhule, from acting as legislators.Justice Charles Wali of the Rivers State High Court, Port Harcourt division, issued the order in the PHC/1512/CS/2024 case.The lawsuit, brought forward by Victor Oko Jumbo and two ot
  
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• Kogi First Lady promotes menstrual hygiene among girls, women in the State

  30-05-2024 13:02 via pulse.ng
  
  The governor's wife emphasised the importance of breaking the silence and stigma surrounding menstruation.The wife of Kogi Governor Hajia Sefinat Ododo has pledged to promote menstrual hygiene among girls and women in the state.Sefinat said this in Lokoja as part of activities to mark the 2024 Menstrual Hygiene Day, organised by Heal for Africa Initiative (HFAI), tagged: "#PeriodFriendlyWorld”.May 28 marked the 10th World Menstrual Hygiene Day, a global initiative dedicated to promoting aw
  
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• Umahi denies snubbing journalists, blames media aide for mismanagement

  30-05-2024 12:14 via pulse.ng
  
  The minister stated that he would offer appreciation to the group of media houses he considered special to the ministry. Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi, has denied snubbing newsmen who honoured his ministry’s invitation for a news conference in Abuja.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls the minister allegedly walked out on the newsmen during his turn to present his ministry’s scorecard after one year of President Bola Tinubu's administration.However, Umahi, while speaking wi
  
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• Governor Namadi invests over ₦5 billion to enhance food security in Jigawa

  30-05-2024 11:54 via pulse.ng
  
  The state government distributed 9,200 tonnes of fertilisers, improved seeds and chemicals to wheat and rice farmers for dry season activities.The Umar Namadi administration in Jigawa, says it has invested over ₦5 billion in farmer support services to encourage productivity and enhance food security.Namadi said this on Wednesday in Dutse in an address to mark the one-year anniversary of his administration. He said the government injected ₦5billion to the Jigawa State Agricultural Sup
  
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• FG, Labour, others to begin fresh minimum wage talks today

  30-05-2024 11:46 via pulse.ng
  
  For several months, labour unions and the Federal Government have been negotiating a new minimum wage, with labour setting a deadline of May 31.The Tripartite Committee will resume negotiations on the new minimum wage on Friday, May 31, 2024, following the Federal Government's invitation to Organised Labour for further talks.The invitation letter, signed by the Committee's Secretary, Ekpo Nta, was addressed to the Presidents of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC)
  
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• PDP unveils updated Edo guber election campaign council, led by Gov Fintiri

  30-05-2024 11:44 via pulse.ng
  
  The updated list by the NWC is under its commitment to ensure victory for the party in the Edo election scheduled for September 21.The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Wednesday released the updated list of its members on the Edo Governorship Election National Campaign Council.The party in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba in Abuja said the updated list by the NWC is under its commitment to ensure victory for the party in t
  
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• Governor Radda set to curb poverty in Katsina with ₦3.4bn support for SMSEs

  30-05-2024 11:30 via pulse.ng
  
  The governor revealed that the state government, through the KT-CARES, has supported over 6,100 farmers in the state.Gov. Dikko Radda of Katsina State on Wednesday unveiled the achievements of his administration in reducing poverty in the state from May 29, 2023, to date.Addressing newsmen in Katsina as part of activities to mark his one year in office, Radda said: "We came up with a lot of strategies towards reducing poverty in the state.“It is true that you don’t need anybody to te
  
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• Anglican group initiates project to combat Gender-Based Violence in Nigeria

  30-05-2024 11:18 via pulse.ng
  
  The project aims to achieve behavioral change ultimately leading to the goal of preventing and reducing GBV.Concerned by injustices affecting women and children, the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion through the Anglican Compassion and Development Initiative (ACADI), has embarked on a transformational response to combating gender-based violence (GBV).This is part of the Church’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) to stem the tide of GBV, which is mostly meted to the female gender in
  
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• FG rolls out CNG buses nationwide, commuters get 50% discount

  30-05-2024 11:12 via pulse.ng
  
  The PCNGI announced that the rollout will begin at eight of the more than 120 designated conversion workshop sites. In partnership with Rolling Energy, the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) has announced the launch of the nationwide Mass Transit Conversion Program.This announcement occurred during Wednesday’s inauguration of a conversion and refuelling site in Ilorin, Kwara State.The Mass Transit Conversion Program, as outlined by PCNGI, is a bold move towards a greene
  
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• Reps launch inquiry into dismissal of 600 CBN staff

  30-05-2024 10:44 via pulse.ng
  
  The motion received unanimous approval after a voice vote and has been sent to the committees on Banking Institutions and Federal Character.The House of Representatives has directed its committees on Banking Institutions and Federal Character to investigate the Central Bank of Nigeria's arbitrary dismissal of approximately 600 employees.This decision was made after Representative Jonathan Gaza Gbefwi (Nasarawa, SDP) adopted a motion of urgent national importance.In his motion, Gbefwi stated on W
  
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• 7 African countries that have changed their national anthems

  30-05-2024 09:08 via pulse.ng
  
  When a country changes its national anthem, the aim is to encourage and promote a sense of unity, independence, and national pride.Nigeria’s switch from its second national anthem adopted in 1978 to the first one adopted in October 1960 has dominated public discourse with the younger generation questioning the rationale behind the change.President Bola Tinubu on Monday, May 29, 2024, signed the National Anthem Bill 2024, which reintroduced the old national anthem, “Nigeria, We Hail T
  
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• CDS Musa urged to maintain military momentum in fight against insecurity

  30-05-2024 07:20 via pulse.ng
  
  The group lauded the Chief of Defence Staff and encouraged him to continue his efforts in combatting insecurity in Nigeria.A leading civil society organisation, Rising-Up for a United Nigeria (RUN), has lauded President Bola Tinubu’s government for its recent achievements, emphasising the significant contributions of his cabinet to this success.The group particularly applauded Senator George Akume, the Secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), describing him as a cornerstone and
  
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• In one year, Tinubu has performed better than Buhari's 8 years - Ohanaeze

  30-05-2024 00:07 via pulse.ng
  
  Ohanaeze also appealed to Tinubu to prevail on the Lagos govt to halt property demolition and release Nnamdi Kanu from detention.The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has rated President Bola Tinubu's performance in office after one year better than what his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari, achieved in eight years.Wednesday, May 29, 2024, made it exactly one year after Buhari completed his two-term tenure and handed over the reins to Tinubu.Even though available data suggests
  
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• Indian climber rescued from Everest dies in hospital as season closes

  30-05-2024 00:01 via pulse.ng
  
  Officials said about 600 people, a figure which includes guides who don’t need permits, reached the summit this month.An Indian climber who was evacuated from Mount Everest after he fell ill a week ago has died, taking the number of deaths this season on the world’s highest peak to five.Officials on Wednesday said that Banshilal, 47, was brought down without reaching the summit after falling sick and was evacuated from the base camp to a hospital in Kathmandu.The Department of Touris
  
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• Police arrest 31,912 suspects over criminal offences in 1 year

  29-05-2024 23:58 via pulse.ng
  
  He said two suspects with over 22 years of “one chance” robbery experience were also arrested by police operatives.The Nigeria Police arrested 31,912 suspects over armed robbery, kidnapping, rape, unlawful possession of firearms, cultism, murder and other criminal offences in one year nationwide.The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said this during a media briefing on Wednesday in Abuja.He said 4,826 of the suspects were arrested over armed robbery, 3,078, kidna
  
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• Civil Society Council wants Tinubu to appoint Southeasterner to head FRSC

  29-05-2024 23:56 via pulse.ng
  
  He said the list showed that no personnel or official from the southeast was heading any of the agencies listed.The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN) has called on President Bola Tinubu to appoint qualified officials from the southeast to head the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC).Dr Raymond Edoh, the Council’s Executive Director, said this on Wednesday in Abuja, at a news conference on the state of the nation and the federal character principle.According to him, appointing
  
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• Notorious terrorists’ commander, Lawal Kwalba surrenders to troops in Kaduna

  29-05-2024 23:49 via pulse.ng
  
  Army said the troops’ relentless operational activities had been pivotal in pressuring terrorist factions, leading to Kwalba’s decision to surrender with his fighters.A notorious terrorist commander, Lawal Kwalba has surrendered to troops of the Nigerian Army, following intensified military operations targeting terrorists’ enclaves in Kaduna State.Army authorities made this known in a post on its official X Handle on Wednesday.It said the surrender of the notorious terrorist co
  
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• APC appreciates Nigerians for supporting Tinubu

  29-05-2024 23:45 via pulse.ng
  
  He said Tinubu and the APC remained keenly aware and attentive to difficulties Nigerians were going through on account of the policies.The All Progressives Congress (APC), has appreciated Nigerians for supporting President Bola Tinubu in the last year, assuring that the administration will continue to prioritise citizens’ welfare.Felix Morka, the party’s National Publicity Secretary in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja.Morka lauded Tinubu for striving with unmatched zeal and vigour t
  
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• Navy hands over smuggled rice to Customs in Badagry

  29-05-2024 22:20 via pulse.ng
  
  He said the development would further strengthen the cordial relationship that existed between the Nigerian Navy, Customs and other sister agencies.The Forward Operating Base, Nigerian Navy, Badagry on Wednesday handed over an unspecified number of bags of foreign rice seized from smugglers to the Seme Area Command of Nigeria Customs Service.Lt Cdr Bitus Zoaka, the Base Operating Officer, representing the Commanding Officer, Navy Captain Augustus Amakiri, said the patrol team of the Base seized
  
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• Group blasts NAFDAC for ignoring Reps resolution on sachet alcohol ban

  29-05-2024 22:17 via pulse.ng
  
  CONCON criticised NAFDAC’s stance, suggesting it contradicts the House’s thorough deliberations and the broader national interest.The Concerned Citizens of Nigeria (CONCON) a civil society organisation has urged the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to respect the House of Representatives resolution on sachet alcoholPeter Harry, the National President, CONCON, said this in Abuja on Wednesday during a news conference.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)
  
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• Breast ironing, culture that defies modernism

  29-05-2024 22:12 via pulse.ng
  
  Meanwhile, experts have described breast ironing as a form of violence against girls as it causes severe pain, tissue damage, infection and psychological trauma.Breast ironing, also known as “breast flattening’’, involves repetitive pounding, pressing, ironing, rubbing or massaging of a pubescent girl’s breast through the use of a hard or heated object to delay growth.According to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), breast ironing practice is reported in African c
  
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• Lagos workers deserve living wage, Labour Party tells Sanwo-Olu

  29-05-2024 22:07 via pulse.ng
  
  NAN recalls that the organised labour on Tuesday walked out of the Tripartite Committee meeting on Minimum Wage after the federal government increased its offer to N60,000.The Lagos State Chapter of the Labour Party (LP) has appealed to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu to ensure a living wage for workers in the state.The state Publicity Secretary of the party, Olubunmi Odesanya, made the plea in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Lagos.Odesanya, while assessing Sanwo-Olu a
  
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• FG has reduced number of out-of-school children – French Village

  29-05-2024 22:05 via pulse.ng
  
  According to him, the Tinubu-led administration says what is important is not just learning or acquisition of certificates.Prof. Lateef Ayeleru, Managing Director, Nigeria French Language Village (NFLV), said one of the achievements of the Tinubu-led administration was to reduce the number of out-of-school children in Nigeria.Ayeleru disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday, while speaking on the President’s first year in office.According to him, th
  
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• Unknown gunmen abduct 2 Benue university students

  29-05-2024 22:03 via pulse.ng
  
  Anene said both the family and the university had notified the Command and an investigation into the matter was ongoing.The Police Command in Benue has confirmed the kidnap of two female students of the Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi on the night of Saturday, May 25.The State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) SP Sewuese Anene on Wednesday confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Makurdi.NAN reports that JS Tarka University is a Federal University named after t
  
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• Tinubu inaugurates NASS library, resource centre

  29-05-2024 21:58 via pulse.ng
  
  In his remarks, President, Nigeria Library Association (NLA), Dominic Umokaro said the library was a thing of pride for the library profession.President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday inaugurated the National Assembly Library and Resource Centre in Abuja.The centre named after Tinubu was part of activities to mark the first anniversary of the present administration in office.The Executive Secretary of the Centre, Henry Nwawuba, described the library as a citadel of knowledge management, information st
  
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• This is a giant step backwards - Omokri faults Tinubu over national anthem

  29-05-2024 20:52 via pulse.ng
  
  Omokri has joined other Nigerians who have condemned the reversal of the old national anthem after Tinubu assented to the bill on Wednesday.Reno Omokri, former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, has vented his displeasure over President Bola Tinubu's decision to sign the National Anthem Bill 2024 into law.On Wednesday, May 29, 2024, the President assented to the controversial bill, reintroducing the old national anthem, ‘Nigeria, We hail thee’ and discarding the more relatable "
  
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• My saddest moment is when bandits attack any community in my state - Gov

  29-05-2024 20:12 via pulse.ng
  
  Radda said that when his administration came on board, 22 out of the 34 local governments were severely affected by insecurity.Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State said his saddest moment was anytime he received calls that bandits have attacked a community, killed people, kidnapped others, burnt houses or raped women.Radda stated this on Wednesday in Katsina at a press briefing as part of activities to mark his one year in office.“My saddest moment is when I received calls that people wer
  
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• Otti inaugurates 1st ever 6-lane road in Abia named after Aguiyi Ironsi

  29-05-2024 20:04 via pulse.ng
  
  Otti is rolling out several projects to mark his first anniversary in office as Abia State Governor.Abia State Governor Alex Otti has inaugurated the first ever six-lane road in Abia State, which runs from the Enugu Port Harcourt Expressway Tower junction into the Umuahia capital city.The Governor flagged off the landmark road as part of a series of projects inaugurated to mark his one year in office on Wednesday, May 29, 2024.The inauguration was conducted by former Chief of Defense Staff Commo
  
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• VIDEO: Tinubu, Shettima refuse to sing along as new national anthem plays

  29-05-2024 19:08 via pulse.ng
  
  Tinubu and Shetimma refused to sing along as the new national anthem was rendered at an event in Abuja on Wednesday.President Bola Tinubu and his Vice, Kashim Shettima remained tight-lipped as the new national anthem was being rendered at the flag-off of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Rail Mass Transit system in Abuja on Wednesday, May 29, 2024.The event was held a couple of hours after Tinubu assented to the National Anthem Bill 2024, which reintroduced the old national anthem, “Nige
  
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