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• Ondo Herdsmen Crisis: Olowo justifies vacation order

  19-01-2021 18:41
  
  Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi
  A first-class traditional ruler in Ondo state, the Olowo of Owo, Oba Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye has justified the seven-day vacation order given to herdsmen in all government forest reserves by governor Rotimi Akeredolu in a bid to halt criminality.
  Oba Ogunoye said the order would rid the State of criminals and make it safe for the people to live in.
  A statement by his media aide, Sam Adewale, the traditional ruler commended the governor “over the order calling
  
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• Anambra residents pour encomium on retiring CP Adeoye

  27-04-2024 19:49 via pulse.ng
  
  Emeka said that the CP handed professionalism to officers in the state and urged the force in general to emulate him.Anambra Residents have poured encomium on the retiring Commissioner of Police in Anambra, Aderemi Adeoye.Most residents talked to on Saturday, described the retiring officer as a fine police officer.The Traditional Ruler of Umueri, in Anambra East Igwe Ben Emeka said Adeoye is a special breed of police officer.Emeka said that the CP handed professionalism to officers in the state
  
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• Gov Zulum approves employment of 15 persons with disabilities

  27-04-2024 19:42 via pulse.ng
  
  Zulum also ordered the Ministry of Education to work out modalities for introducing the teaching of special education courses at the College of Education in Bama.Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno has approved the automatic employment of 15 persons living with disability, who have undergone formal educational system and obtained degree certificates, NCE, diploma and vocational training certificates.The governor gave the approval in Maiduguri on Saturday at the Government House when he met with mem
  
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• 4 dead, 70 vehicles burnt in fuel tanker explosion in Rivers

  27-04-2024 19:36 via pulse.ng
  
  Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers, who visited the accident scene, described it as tragic and sad.The Police Command in Rivers says four people and over 70 vehicles were burnt in Friday’s fuel tanker explosion in the state.The explosion occurred along the Eleme section of the East-West Road in the state at about 7:30 p.m.SP Grace Iringe-Koko, the spokesman of the command, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Port Harcourt on Saturday that the tragedy occurred following a collision b
  
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• You can't artificially force naira to gain value, Ned Nwoko tells CBN, FG

  27-04-2024 19:32 via pulse.ng
  
  Nwoko also said the continuous revisit to previously implemented policies and considerations of new ones were imperative.Senator Ned Nwoko has advised the Federal Government and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) against any measures that are capable of 'artificially' forcing the Naira to gain value against other currencies.Nwoko, who represents Delta North, gave the advice in a statement he signed and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in Abuja on Saturday.He advised them to con
  
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• 19 children feared killed by measles complications in Adamawa

  27-04-2024 19:26 via pulse.ng
  
  The commissioner said the medical team would move from Mubi to Gombi Local Government Area where another outbreak had been reported.Complication from measles is suspected to have killed at least 19 children in Mubi North Local Government Area of Adamawa.Commissioner for Health, Mr Felix Tangwami told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Mubi on Saturday that more than 200 children in the local government area were already infected.He said the outbreak was reported in Yola on Saturday, leading to
  
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• Niger Delta youths urge stakeholders to support amnesty program boss Otuaro

  27-04-2024 18:13 via pulse.ng
  
  Since assuming office on March 18, 2024, Dr. Dennis Otuaro has demonstrated exemplary leadership and has worked tirelessly to address the challenges facing the Niger Delta. The Niger Delta Youth Council Worldwide NDYC has urged all stakeholders in the Niger Delta region to unite behind Dr. Dennis Otuaro as the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Program.The Niger Delta Youth who reaffirms its unwavering support for Otuaro made this known in a statement jointly signed, by Engineer Jator Abi
  
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• World Bank anticipates substantial decline in global food prices by 2025

  27-04-2024 15:50 via pulse.ng
  
  According to the April 2024 Commodity Outlook Report released by the World Bank, a significant drop in global food prices is expected in 2024 and 2025. The report forecasts a 6 percent decrease in food prices in 2024, followed by an additional 4 percent decline in 2025.This reduction is primarily attributed to lower prices for grains, oils, and meals, while some other food categories may see price gains in 2024. However, 2025 is projected to bring broad-based declines in food prices.The grains p
  
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• Yahaya Bello's nemesis, Akpoti tells EFCC to see ex-gov's case to the end

  27-04-2024 14:43 via pulse.ng
  
  The Kogi senator and Bello have a long history of bitter political rivalry.The senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has tasked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to see to a logical conclusion the case involving the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello.The EFCC has accused Bello of committing fraud to the tune of ₦80.2bn and the senator noted that the agency must protect its integrity by seeing the case to the end.T
  
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• 8 bodies retrieved in Makueni after truck plunged into Muswii River

  27-04-2024 14:00 via pulse.ng
  
  8 bodies have been retrieved from Muswii River after a truck plunged into the flooded river.Confirming the incident, Makueni Deputy Governor Lucy Mulili noted that about ten people are still missing with the search ongoing.Mulili noted that search efforts are being conducted by the Makueni County Department of Disaster Management and Kenya Red Cross. She urged communities living along the river to report should they spot any body floating in the river.Seven people were rescued alive and rushed t
  
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• Chess master Tunde Onakoya's parents get house gift from good Samaritan

  27-04-2024 13:49 via pulse.ng
  
  Onakoya was thankful for the sacrifices made by his parents to ensure that he was educated.Nigerian Chess maestro, Tunde Onakoya, has continued his celebratory mood off his world record feat as an unnamed Good Samaritan just gifted a house to his parents.The emotion-filled Onakoya announced the gesture to his parents in a post on his X handle on Friday, April 26, 2024.Overwhelmed by the act, the chess enthusiast expressed his heartfelt gratitude to his parents for their sacrifices to ensure he w
  
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• Ile-Ife is our ancestral home, Benin Kingdom tells Ooni

  27-04-2024 12:57 via pulse.ng
  
  The Benin Kingdom representatives visited Ooni to invite him to attend the forthcoming Patriots Award event.The Benin Kingdom has told the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja II, that Ile-Ife is the ancestral home of the Benin people.This was affirmed by representatives of the Benin Kingdom who recently paid a courtesy visit to the revered Yoruba monarch.The purpose of the visit was to formally invite the Ooni to attend the forthcoming Patriots Award event.In an exchange in a now-viral video
  
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• Yahaya Bello: American School refunds $760,000 to EFCC

  27-04-2024 11:17 via pulse.ng
  
  The school had earlier informed the EFCC of its intention to return the $760,000 Bello paid as advance school fees for his children.American International School of Abuja has refunded the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) the sum of $760,000 paid by former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello in advance for his children's school fees.The EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, confirmed receipt of the fund on Friday, April 26, 2024, per The Punch.“The school has refunded the entire $ 760,
  
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• Agege LG gives traders, scavengers, 5 days to vacate rail lines

  27-04-2024 10:41 via pulse.ng
  
  According to Egunjobi, efforts have been made to create enough awareness for the illegal occupants of railway lines.The Agege Local Government in Lagos State on Friday gave traders, scavengers and illegal occupants of railway lines, five days to vacate the area.Alhaji Ganiyu Egunjobi, its Executive Chairman, gave the ultimatum at a public enlightenment on the ultimatum.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Lagos State Government and the council had earlier warned beggars and traders
  
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• Prophet El-Buba commends EFCC over fight against corruption

  27-04-2024 10:36 via pulse.ng
  
  The IBBN convener, also tasked the judiciary to support the anti-graft agency, to enable it to rid Nigeria of corruption by proper interpretation of the law.The Initiative for Better and Brighter Nigeria (IBBN), has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), over its current efforts at tackling corruption in the country.Prophet Isa El-Buba, the Convener of the group, gave the commendation at a news conference on Friday in Jos.El-Buba, specifically commended Olanipekun Olukayo
  
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• Kwara govt rescue 40 poisoned cows from death, 33 others dead

  27-04-2024 10:26 via pulse.ng
  
  The carcasses of the dead cows were allegedly distributed by certain people to butchers for sale.Dr AbdulLateef Olugbon, Director of Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Ilorin, says the ministry rescued 40 cows among the lot that ate from a fumigated rice farm on Saturday.The veterinary expert disclosed this while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ilorin on Friday.NAN recalls that 33 cows died after eating from the fumigated rice farm along Atere Road, Al-Hikmah Univers
  
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• BDC operators' president warns against naira speculation, vows unified market

  27-04-2024 09:23 via pulse.ng
  
  He said that ABCON had since its inauguration, redefined Nigeria’s BDC sector with technology, capacity building for operators and support for exchange rate stability.The Association of Bureau De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON) has warned economic saboteurs speculating and hoarding the Naira to desist from such acts.ABCON President, Alhaji Aminu Gwadabe, in a statement on Friday, also said the association would establish a unified retail-end forex market to tackle volatility and boost
  
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• Olorunfemi wins Ondo LP guber ticket as other aspirants fail to buy form

  27-04-2024 09:03 via pulse.ng
  
  In an acceptance speech, the LP candidate, Dr Olorunfemi, said he would embark on welfarist programmes if elected as the governor of Ondo State.Dr Ayodele Festus Olorunfemi has emerged as the governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP) ahead of the November 16 Ondo State Governorship Election.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Olorunfemi was returned unopposed during the LP primary election held at the party’s secretariat in Akure on Friday.Olusola Ayodele, Chairman of the L
  
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• Gov Alia vows to demolish property housing kidnappers, Yahoo boys in Benue

  26-04-2024 22:44 via pulse.ng
  
  Alia also disclosed that his administration was putting in place modalities to commence dry-season farming.Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue has disclosed that all property housing kidnappers and Yahoo boys in the state would be demolished.Alia who disclosed this on Friday, during a press conference in Makurdi, said also that that he would soon meet with all hotel owners in the state over the issue.He said intelligent reports available to him revealed that some hotels and properties in the state w
  
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• Tinubu appoints former Rivers lawmaker, ex-Naval officer to head 2 agencies

  26-04-2024 22:39 via pulse.ng
  
  He said that the President expected that the new heads of these important agencies to discharge their duties with utmost fidelity to the nation.President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr Innocent Barikor as the Director-General of the National Environmental Standards and Regulation Enforcement Agency (NESREA).Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Abuja.The President also approved the appointment of P
  
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• Court accuses EFCC boss of contempt over handling of Yahaya Bello's case

  26-04-2024 22:34 via pulse.ng
  
  Justice Jamil’s order was based on a motion ex-parte filed by Yahaya Bello through his lawyer, M.S. Yusuf.A Kogi High Court in Lokoja on Friday ordered the Chairman of the EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, to appear before it on May 13 to show why he should not be committed for allegedly disobeying its order.Justice I.A. Jamil of High Court IV gave the order while ruling in Suit No: HCL/68M/2024 and Motion No: HCL/190M/2024, brought before him by ex-Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi in Lokoja.“The said a
  
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• Fubara donates ₦350m as Navy moves training headquarters from Lagos to Rivers

  26-04-2024 22:21 via pulse.ng
  
  Fubara said that Rivers was facing threats from sea pirates, kidnappers, pipeline vandals, and oil thieves, which negatively impacted both the state and national economy.Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers on Friday inaugurated Naval Training Command Headquarters as part of efforts to address insecurity in Rivers and the Niger Delta.The governor, who inaugurated the facility sited at Ebubu community, Eleme LGA of Rivers, said that the naval command headquarters had been relocated from Lagos to
  
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• Bandits invade Defence Minister's hometown, kill 1, abduct scores

  26-04-2024 21:59 via pulse.ng
  
  The bandits reportedly stormed the Zamfara town in the early hours of Friday bearing sophisticated weapons.Bandits have wreaked havoc in Maradun town, the headquarters of Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State, killing one person and kidnapping scores of residents.Maradun is the hometown of the Minister of State for Defence and former Governor of Zamfara, Bello Matawalle.An indigene of the town Nura Maradun told Channels Television that the attackers invaded the town in the early hours o
  
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• Cardiologist bags 4-year jail term over patient deaths

  26-04-2024 21:20 via pulse.ng
  
  The doctor denied the allegations during the trial and disputed the amount of drugs claimed in the indictment.A senior cardiologist at Berlin’s Charité hospital has been sentenced to four years in prison over the death of two patients.The 56-year-old physician was found guilty of two counts of manslaughter by a court in Berlin on Friday after determining that the doctor was responsible for killing the two patients with overdoses of the anaesthetic Propofol.The patients, a 73-year-ol
  
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• We must continue to support President Tinubu - Ododo tells Kogi residents

  26-04-2024 21:13 via pulse.ng
  
  The governor said President Tinubu was aware of the strategic implications of any breach of security in Kogi as a gateway state to the North and the South.Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi has called on Nigerians to support President Bola Tinubu in his efforts and commitment to end insecurity.Ododo made the call on Friday in Lokoja while unveiling security vehicles to enhance the efficiency of community policing in all local government areas in the state.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that
  
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• Jim Ovia: Tinubu appoints Zenith bank founder to chair student loan fund

  26-04-2024 20:43 via pulse.ng
  
  The national education loan fund would handle disbursement under the student loan programme of the Tinubu administration.President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of renowned banker and accomplished businessman, Jim Ovia, as Chairman of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFund). The news of Ovia's appointment is contained in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President, Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, on Friday, April 26, 2024.“Ovia is the founder of one of Nige
  
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• Husband begs IGP to find his wife who went missing on official police duty

  26-04-2024 20:04 via pulse.ng
  
  The man claims his wife and her colleagues went missing after an ambush during an official assignment to AbiaAyowole Adekonipekun, a resident of Osogbo, has appealed to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, to help in locating his wife, Cpl Ruth Ayowole, who went missing while on official duty in Abia.Adekonipekun told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Osogbo that his wife, with service number 068986, was serving with the Anti-Robbery Unit of Osun Police Command.Th
  
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• Ghanaian student sets world record for hugging over 1,000 trees in 1 hour

  26-04-2024 19:51 via pulse.ng
  
  The Ghanaian world record-breaker is a forestry student at Auburn University in Alabama, United States.Ghanaian environmental activist, Abubakar Tahiru, has set a new world record for the most trees hugged in one hour.Tahiru, a 29-year-old forestry student, achieved the feat by hugging 1,123 trees, averaging 19 per minute.His record has been acknowledged in a publication by the Guinness World Records (GWR) on Friday, April 26, 2024.The GWR defined the record as a hug with both arms wrapped aroun
  
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• Ghanaian sets world record for hugging over 1,000 trees in 1 hour

  26-04-2024 19:51 via pulse.ng
  
  The Ghanaian world record-breaker is a forestry student at Auburn University in Alabama, United States.Ghanaian environmental activist, Abubakar Tahiru, has set a new world record for the most trees hugged in one hour.Tahiru, a 29-year-old forestry student, achieved the feat by hugging 1,123 trees, averaging 19 per minute.His record has been acknowledged in a publication by the Guinness World Records (GWR) on Friday, April 26, 2024.The GWR defined the record as a hug with both arms wrapped aroun
  
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• Ghanaian breaks world record for hugging over 1,000 trees in 1 hour

  26-04-2024 19:51 via pulse.ng
  
  The Ghanaian world record-breaker is a forestry student at Auburn University in Alabama, United States.Ghanaian environmental activist, Abubakar Tahiru, has set a new world record for the most trees hugged in one hour.Tahiru, a 29-year-old forestry student, achieved the feat by hugging 1,123 trees, averaging 19 per minute.His record has been acknowledged in a publication by the Guinness World Records (GWR) on Friday, April 26, 2024.The GWR defined the record as a hug with both arms wrapped aroun
  
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