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• Our government will unite, rather than divide Abia – Otti

  23-03-2023 08:17 via pulse.ng
  
  The Abia Governor-elect, Dr Alex Otti of the Labour Party (LP), has assured the citizens that his administration will unite rather than divide the state.Otti gave the assurance in his acceptance speech on Wednesday after he was declared the winner of Saturday’s governorship election.He spoke at his Campaign Office, near the Government House on the Bank Road, Umuahia, which overflowed with supporters.The teeming crowd blocked the thoroughfare for several hours, dancing and jubilating over t
  
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• Adelabu says FG plans to increase power generation from 4k to 6k megawatts

  22-04-2024 23:10 via pulse.ng
  
  Adelabu described the current power situation in Nigeria as unfortunate.Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu says the Federal Government plans to increase power generation from 4000 Megawatts to 6000 by the end of 2024 to boost electricity.Adelabu said this in Abuja on Monday when the members of the Senate Committee on Power visited the Ministry.The minister said the Federal Government plans to achieve 6000 megawatts of power using the hydro and solar plants to increase supply of electricity to ho
  
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• Adeyanju denies appealing Bobrisky’s conviction

  22-04-2024 22:55 via pulse.ng
  
  The Abuja-based lawyer says he didn’t file any appeal on behalf of the celebrity.Human rights activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has dismissed the reports that he has appealed the conviction of popular cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye better known as Bobrisky.Adeyanju in an interview with ThePunch said he is not an attorney to the controversial cross-dresser, adding that he didn’t file any appeal on behalf of the celebrity.“I didn’t file any appeal on Bobrisky’s behalf
  
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• FG shuts Abuja Chinese Supermarket that discriminates against Nigerians

  22-04-2024 22:03 via pulse.ng
  
  The FCCPC says the supermarket will remain sealed if its owner fails to appear before the commission tribunal.The Federal Competition and Consumer and Protection Commission (FCCPC) has shut down the Abuja-based Chinese supermarket that does not allow Nigerians to patronise the establishment.The FCCPC officials stormed the supermarket on Monday, April 22, 2024, barely 24 hours after the discriminatory practices of the outlet were reported on social media by Nigerians.It was gathered that when off
  
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• Nigerian Army dismisses 2 soldiers who stole cable at Dangote Refinery

  22-04-2024 20:49 via pulse.ng
  
  The Nigerian Army reassured the public of its ongoing commitment to uphold integrity, discipline, and accountability at all levels.The Nigerian Army has dismissed two soldiers, Corporal Innocent Joseph and Lance Corporal Jacob Gani, following their involvement in the theft of cables at the Dangote Refinery in Lagos. The issue came to light after the soldiers were arrested on April 14, 2024, for allegedly stealing armoured cables from the refinery premises. According to the Army’s statement
  
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• Nigerian Army dismisses 2 soldiers for Cable theft at Dangote Refinery

  22-04-2024 20:49 via pulse.ng
  
  The Nigerian Army reassured the public of its ongoing commitment to uphold integrity, discipline, and accountability at all levels.The Nigerian Army has dismissed two soldiers, Corporal Innocent Joseph and Lance Corporal Jacob Gani, following their involvement in the theft of cables at the Dangote Refinery in Lagos. The issue came to light after the soldiers were arrested on April 14, 2024, for allegedly stealing armoured cables from the refinery premises. According to the Army’s statement
  
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• 1,802 suspects arrested in 2 weeks during Lagos raids

  22-04-2024 20:34 via pulse.ng
  
  The command arrested 1,019 suspects in various raids within Oshodi, Mushin, Agege, Lagos Island, Ojota and Orile-Iganmu areas.The Police Command in Lagos State says no fewer than 1,802 suspects have been arrested in raids at different black spots in the state within the last two weeks.SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the command’s spokesperson, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Monday. Hundeyin said that between April 8 and April 14, the command arrested 1,019 suspects in
  
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• Ribadu says terrorism-related deaths have dropped from 2600 monthly to 200

  22-04-2024 19:00 via pulse.ng
  
  The NSA said so far, the counter-terrorism efforts of the present administration have been yielding tremendous results.National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu says terrorism-related deaths have drastically reduce in Nigeria from about 2,600 monthly to less than 200 currently.Ribadu made this known in an interview with newsmen on the sidelines of the High-Level African Counter-Terrorism Meeting, which opened on Monday in Abuja.The event has the theme: ‘Strengthening Regional Cooperatio
  
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• Nigerian students under 18 shouldn't be in university

  22-04-2024 19:00 via pulse.ng
  
  The minister added that the 18-year benchmark is in line with the 6-3-3-4 system of education.The Federal Government has directed that admission to tertiary institutions should not be given to candidates less than 18 years old.The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman gave the directive on Monday during a monitoring exercise of the ongoing 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Bwari, Federal Capital Territory.He decried the activities of some parent, who were pressuring t
  
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• Gov Adeleke names one of his wives as official First Lady of Osun State

  22-04-2024 18:31 via pulse.ng
  
  The governor says there's no confusion about the position of First Lady of the state between his two wives.Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has clarified the controversy surrounding the Office of the First Lady in the state following the perceived battle over the position between his two wives.On Monday, April 22, 2024, two different fliers allegedly emanating from the office of Ngozi Adeleke and Titilola Adeleke, welcoming Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu to the state, r
  
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• Nigeria set to disrupt terrorism-fueling trafficking - Tinubu

  22-04-2024 17:57 via pulse.ng
  
  The president said that the continent must prudently handle the root causes of terrorism through good governance and inclusiveness.President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria will continue to strengthen collaboration and lead in taking measures towards countering terrorism in Africa.Tinubu said this at the High-level African Counter-terrorism meeting on Monday in Abuja with the theme “Strengthening Regional Cooperation and Institution Building to Address the Evolving Threats of Terrorism in Africa&
  
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• Ganduje suspension as APC chairman overturned by Kano high court

  22-04-2024 17:17 via pulse.ng
  
  The embattled APC chairman is battling corruption charges filed by the Kano State government.The Kano State High Court, under the leadership of Justice Usman Mallam Na'Abba, initially issued an order suspending Dr Umar Abdullahi Ganduje from his position as National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC).However, the same court has reversed its decision and vacated the suspension order.This action comes after Haladu Gwanjo and Laminu Sani Barguma, who claimed leadership positions in the
  
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• Nigerian students under 18 shouldn't be in university - minister warns parents

  22-04-2024 17:00 via pulse.ng
  
  The minister added that the 18-year benchmark is in line with the 6-3-3-4 system of education.The Federal Government has directed that admission to tertiary institutions should not be given to candidates less than 18 years old.The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman gave the directive on Monday during a monitoring exercise of the ongoing 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Bwari, Federal Capital Territory.He decried the activities of some parent, who were pressuring t
  
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• IGP wants NSCDC, FRSC merged with Nigeria Police Force

  22-04-2024 16:54 via pulse.ng
  
  The I-G noted that creating state police would lead to the problem of jurisdiction, which would bring about conflicts of interest.The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has advised the Federal Government to merge the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) with the police for effectiveness.Egbetokun said this at the National Dialogue on State Policing, organised by the House of Representatives on Monday in Abuja with the theme “
  
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• Rivers Assembly passes LGA amendment bill without Gov Fubara's assent

  22-04-2024 16:32 via pulse.ng
  
  The 27 assembly members supporting FCT Minister Nyesom Wike have been in disagreement with the governor because of tense relations between them.The political discord in Rivers State might have reached a fever pitch, waiting to explode like a viral disease in the coming days.As reported by Channels TV, the Rivers State House of Assembly has once more defied Governor Siminalayi Fubara by passing a significant law.During Monday's session, the Assembly disregarded the governor's objections and appro
  
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• 2 Boko harm experts abandon mission, surrender to troops in Borno

  22-04-2024 16:29 via pulse.ng
  
  The suspects surrendered during a clearance operation by the troops.Two Boko Haram Improvised Explosive Devise (IED) experts, Abubakar Mohammed and Bana Modu have surrendered to the troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) in Borno.Lt. Col. Abubakar Abdullahi, the Chief Military Public Information Officer – Ndjamena, said this in a statement in Maiduguri on Monday. He said the suspects, who were under the age of 30, surrendered during a clearance operation by the troops on Sund
  
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• 2 Boko Haram experts abandon mission, surrender to troops in Borno

  22-04-2024 16:29 via pulse.ng
  
  The suspects surrendered during a clearance operation by the troops.Two Boko Haram Improvised Explosive Devise (IED) experts, Abubakar Mohammed and Bana Modu have surrendered to the troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) in Borno.Lt. Col. Abubakar Abdullahi, the Chief Military Public Information Officer – Ndjamena, said this in a statement in Maiduguri on Monday. He said the suspects, who were under the age of 30, surrendered during a clearance operation by the troops on Sund
  
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• Cross River mandates uniform bus colour for safer transportation

  22-04-2024 15:06 via pulse.ng
  
  Commercial drivers described the decision of the government as harsh and exploitative. The Cross River’s Commissioner for Transport, Ekpenyong Cobham, said on Monday that only about 5% of the commercial drivers in the state are trained and certified.Cobham asserted in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Calabar on Monday in reaction to a protest by some minibus drivers in the state.NAN reports that some commercial mini-bus operators had protested the state government&rsqu
  
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• Cross River Govt mandates uniform bus colour for safer transportation

  22-04-2024 15:06 via pulse.ng
  
  Commercial drivers described the decision of the government as harsh and exploitative. The Cross River’s Commissioner for Transport, Ekpenyong Cobham, said on Monday that only about 5% of the commercial drivers in the state are trained and certified.Cobham asserted in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Calabar on Monday in reaction to a protest by some minibus drivers in the state.NAN reports that some commercial mini-bus operators had protested the state government&rsqu
  
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• IGP Egbetokun opposes state police, says Nigeria isn't ripe enough

  22-04-2024 14:35 via pulse.ng
  
  Egbetokun contended that state administrations are insufficiently equipped financially and in terms of infrastructure to sustain the level of law enforcement required on a national scale.The Nigeria Police Force has opposed creating state police, asserting that the country isn't ready for such a system. During a one-day discussion on state policing, Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun expressed concerns that state police would escalate ethnic tensions, potentially fostering divided loya
  
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• Osun gov's 2 first ladies welcome Oluremi Tinubu to Osogbo

  22-04-2024 14:01 via pulse.ng
  
  Both wives of Governor Ademola Adeleke claimed the title of the First Lady of Osun State in their respective sponsored posters welcoming Nigeria's First Lady Oluremi Tinubu.The wives of the Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, are reportedly engaged in a competition for prominence, each vying for the title of First Lady of the state.The two women, Ngozi and Titilola, have circulated distinct posters featuring their names and images, garnering attention as they prepare to welcome Nigeria's First
  
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• Jimoh Ibrahim came 4th despite his popularity claim after Akeredolu's death

  22-04-2024 12:50 via pulse.ng
  
  The outcome of the election countered Jimoh Ibrahim’s claim about his popularity in Ondo State.Senator Jimoh Ibrahim’s aspiration to become the next Governor of Ondo State has hit the rocks despite his popularity claim ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election.Relying on his perceived political clout, the senator representing Ondo South had, before the election, expressed confidence he would get the APC governorship ticket in the state.The controversial businessma
  
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• Kano APC disregards alleged suspension of national chairman, Ganduje

  22-04-2024 11:40 via pulse.ng
  
  The party's secretary stated that the suspension was announced by a faction of the party which are non-members.The All Progressives Congress (APC), Kano State chapter, has urged the public to ignore the purported suspension of the national chairman of the party, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje.The secretary of the party in the state, Alhaji Zakari Sarina, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Kano that the supposed suspension of Ganduje by any group of individuals was null and void.He said the
  
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• NDLEA seizes 1.2m psychoactive drugs in Adamawa, Yenagoa, Ondo

  22-04-2024 11:11 via pulse.ng
  
  NDLEA also arrested three drugs suspects aged between 40 years and 68 years.The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), seized 1,250,000 pills of psychoactive drugs weighing 450kg in Adamawa on Saturday, its Director, Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, stated on Sunday in Abuja.He stated that the drugs were seized in a car at Girei while on its way to Mubi, Adamawa. Babafemi stated also that NDLEA seized Codeine Syrup and Tramadol hidden in auto spare parts in a bus on Ngurore-Yola Road an
  
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• Heavy rain in Ogun destroys vehicles, electrical infrastructure worth ₦100m

  22-04-2024 10:28 via pulse.ng
  
  According to IBEDC, no life was lost but properties, estimated at over ₦100 million, especially vehicles, were destroyed by the heavy rain. A downpour that lasted for over 1 hour, and 20 minutes on Sunday, destroyed several vehicles, electrical poles and wires at Sango-Ota under the bridge and Oju-Ore area in Ogun.Busolami Tunwase, Lead, Media Relation, Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ota.NAN reports that the he
  
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• Governor Aiyedatiwa thanks Tinubu for peaceful Ondo governorship primary

  22-04-2024 10:18 via pulse.ng
  
  He also appreciated the national and state working committee of the party for ensuring that the best candidate emerged.Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State on Monday appreciated President Bola Tinubu for allowing an enabling environment for the peaceful conduct of Saturday’s governorship primary in the state.Aiyedatiwa stated this in his acceptance speech after he emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the November 16 governorship election in the state.Usman Ododo,
  
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• Lucky Aiyedatiwa wins APC governorship ticket in Ondo

  22-04-2024 07:47 via pulse.ng
  
  Aiyedatiwa won in 16 out of the 18 local government areas of the state while Oke won in one.Amidst protest over the conduct of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election in Ondo State, Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa was early on Monday morning declared winner.The Chairman of the party’s Primary Election Committee for Ondo State and Governor of Kogi, Usman Ododo said that Aiyedatiwa having satisfied the requirement of the law and scored the highest vote was the winner.The News Agency of Ni
  
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• Police identify cop who stabbed man to death in Lagos mall, begin probe

  21-04-2024 20:52 via pulse.ng
  
  Police said the manager and chief security officer of the mall are assisting with information to unravel the incident.The Lagos State Police Command said it has identified the officer allegedly involved in a stabbing incident at Skymall Shopping Mall in the Ajah area of the state as Inspector Taofeek.The officer, a member of the 12 PMF squadron, allegedly stabbed one Anosikwa Patrick during an altercation at the mall, leading to the death of the victim.The matter was reported to the Force Public
  
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• Dangote says patriotism influenced decision to reduce diesel price

  21-04-2024 20:03 via pulse.ng
  
  Dangote said profiteers over time have taken advantage of the astronomical rise in diesel prices to fleece the Nigerians.Aliko Dangote, Nigerian billionaire and Africa's richest man, has said patriotism was the driving force behind Dangote Petrochemical Refinery’s recent decision to crash the price of diesel.On Tuesday, April 16, 2024, the company announced a reduction in the pump price of Automotive Gas Oil, popularly called diesel, from ₦1,200 to ₦1,000 per litre.This is a fu
  
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• Luxury homes allegedly owned by NNPC staff spark probe request

  21-04-2024 17:31 via pulse.ng
  
  The human rights group demanded that the NNPCL release Asabe Waziri's employment details in accordance with the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act.The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has contacted Mr Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited, regarding the employment status of Ms Asabe Waziri, one of its staff.Allegations suggest that Ms Waziri has purchased multi-million-dollar properties in Abuja and La
  
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