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• 'Problem no good Oh': Cubana Chief Priest recounts ordeal with EFCC

  02-05-2024 16:46 via pulse.ng
  
  During the Thursday session, both parties reached an agreement to resolve the issue outside of court.Famous bartender Pascal Okechukwu, also known as Cubana Chief Priest, expressed his frustration over his challenges with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).He warned fellow Nigerians to avoid getting entangled with the anti-corruption agency, emphasising the intense pressure and strain it imposes on individuals undergoing trials.In a short post on Instagram, he wrote, “Cour
  
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• Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso ignore ECOWAS peace offer, form new confederation

  19-05-2024 12:01 via pulse.ng
  
  ECOWAS had lifted sanctions on Niger Republic, Mali, and Burkina Faso in a bid to reconcile the three nations with the regional bloc after they announced their withdrawal.The trio of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso have finalised plans to form a confederation marking a significant geopolitical shift in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) region.The new project tagged the Confederation of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), enforced the nations' departure from their colonial rule
  
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• Ogun senator blames past governments for economic challenges

  19-05-2024 10:19 via pulse.ng
  
  According to the lawmaker, worldwide, the economy of any country goes up and down, what is needed to be done is how to go about it.Senator Shuaib Salisu (Ogun Central), has attributed the economic challenges confronting the country to the failure of past governments to evolve life-saving policies.Salisu stated this at the 2024 National Annual Reunion of the Obafemi Awolowo University Muslim Graduates’ Association (UNIFEMGA) held at the Oduduwa Hall, OAU, Ile-Ife on Saturday.He, however, ex
  
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• Perfect arrangements excite Kebbi pilgrims in Medina

  19-05-2024 10:11 via pulse.ng
  
  Also speaking, Hajiya Jamila Umar-Baba, APC Assistant Women Leader in Kebbi, recalled the kind of treatment the pilgrims received right from camp in Kebbi.Pilgrims from Kebbi have expressed appreciation to the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and the State Pilgrims Welfare Board for making perfect arrangements for their stay in Medina.The pilgrims made their positions known on Sunday in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Medina, the city of the Holy Prophet
  
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• Army rescues 386 civilians from Sambisa forest 10 years after abduction

  19-05-2024 10:05 via pulse.ng
  
  Some of those rescued who spoke, said they have been in captivity for the past 10 years.No fewer than 386 people, mostly women and children, have been rescued by the Army in the Sambisa forest ten years after their abduction.The acting GOC 7 Division, Brig. Gen. AGL Haruna, made this known while speaking to newsmen at the outskirts of Sambisa forest in Konduga LGA after welcoming the troops that conducted the 10-day operation.Haruna said that the operation tagged “Operation Desert Sanity 1
  
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• How Nigerians are awaiting trial behind bars for years

  19-05-2024 10:01 via pulse.ng
  
  Nigeria's justice system has problems too numerous to count, awaiting trial behind bars is one of the most pressing.One of my life's major preoccupations over the past eight months, outside of always complaining about capitalism, inflation and thieving banks, is talking to Nigerians who have been to prison.The journey started in 2021 when, for the first time, I saw public prison records collated by the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) and noticed with some fascination that women made up only
  
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• Adeleke pledges to pay medical bills of students affected by OAU collapse

  19-05-2024 10:00 via pulse.ng
  
  Speaking to the four students being treated at the University Health and Medical Centre, the commissioner commended their bravery and wished them a quick recovery.Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun has promised to pay the medical bills of students injured in the Obafemi Awolowo University(OAU), Ile-Ife, Amphitheatre roof collapse.The affected students are receiving treatment at the University Health Centre and the Teaching Hospital Complex (OAUTHC), Ile-Ife.Adeleke, who was represented by the Comm
  
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• Minister of Information hails new APRA leadership

  19-05-2024 08:30 via pulse.ng
  
  The newly-elected APRA Executive Council includes Arik Karani from Kenya as President, Michele Mekeme from Cameroon as Vice President, and Omoniyi Ibietan from Nigeria as Secretary-General.The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has congratulated the newly-elected Executive Council of the African Public Relations Association (APRA).The elections took place during the 35th APRA Annual Conference and AGM, which was held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, from May
  
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• Expert demand action on terror funding in Northeast

  19-05-2024 08:00 via pulse.ng
  
  Saheed also noted that weak security and surveillance at national borders contribute to the issue of terrorism financing in Nigeria.A communications expert and analyst, Muhammed I. Saheed, has called for an end to terrorist financing and extremism in the Northeast.Saheed stated this in an open letter made available to Pulse on Saturday, May 18.He stated that terrorism constitutes a global threat, and Nigeria, unfortunately, is one of the countries that faces a high level of terrorism.While attem
  
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• Ebonyi lawmaker dumps Labour Party for APC

  18-05-2024 23:06 via pulse.ng
  
  The lawmaker said that the APC was the largest political party in the country and Africa with great and influential personalities as members.A lawmaker at the Ebonyi House of Assembly, Chief Celestine Ogba (LP-Onicha East) has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).Ogba announced his defection at a ceremony in the state APC secretariat on Saturday in Abakaliki in the presence of party leaders.He said he was happy to go back to his roots having been a member of the party in the past.The
  
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• Support Tinubu for enabling environment to strive, minister tells youths

  18-05-2024 22:59 via pulse.ng
  
  He called on the youths to support President Bola Ahmed and the state governors in providing an enabling environment for all to strive.The Minister of State for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has called on youths to have an I-can-do spirit and believe in their ability to strive toward excellence.He made the call on Saturday in Minna during an interactive session with youths on the National Youth Policy programme.Olawande said that Nigerian youths were a formidable force with outstanding qu
  
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• Dividends of democracy will go round in Oyo State – Makinde

  18-05-2024 20:14 via pulse.ng
  
  Makinde said all the nook and cranny of the state, without regard to the political inclination, religious affiliation or socio-economic group, would feel the impact of good governance.Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has reaffirmed his commitment to deliver the dividends of democracy to all the state’s residents.Makinde stated this on Saturday while opening the reconstructed Olodo bridge on the 35.6 Kilometre Iwo Road, Ibadan, whose rehabilitation is ongoing.The News Agency of Nigeria (N
  
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• First Lady wants Air Force officers’ wives to prioritise mental health

  18-05-2024 20:04 via pulse.ng
  
  Tinubu congratulated NAF on attaining 60 years of service and dedication to protecting the nation’s skies and ensuring national security.The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has advised wives of officers and airmen of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to prioritise their mental health while discharging their domestic responsibilities.Tinubu gave the advice on Saturday at the Mental Health Awareness Walk and TalK in commemoration of the NAF@60 celebration 2024, organised by the Nigerian Air F
  
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• We’ve reduced banditry in Katsina by 70% – Gov Radda

  18-05-2024 20:00 via pulse.ng
  
  Radda further explained that most of the developing countries have state Police that secure lives and properties.Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State said his administration has reduced banditry to about 70 per cent in the last one year.According to the Governor, this was sequel to the robust synergy between the local security outfits and the conventional security agencies across the state.Radda, who was on a working visit to Yola, disclosed this in an interview with newsmen on Saturday.He said
  
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• EFCC returns $22k seized from Lagos fraudster to FBI for transfer to owner

  18-05-2024 19:39 via pulse.ng
  
  An Ikoyi court had ordered that the money, recovered from a fraudster convicted for identity theft and impersonation, be restituted to his victim in the U.S.The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over $22,000 in proceeds of internet fraud to the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) in Lagos for onward transfer to the owner.The commission recovered the funds from a convicted internet fraudster, Hakeem Olanrewaju, who was sentenced to two years imprisonment for identity t
  
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• Nigeria collapsed the day Tinubu removed petrol subsidy - Babachir Lawal

  18-05-2024 17:07 via pulse.ng
  
  Lawal said the removal of subsidy on petrol without a cabinet in place led to the collapse of the Nigerian economy.Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir David Lawal, has claimed that Nigeria collapsed the moment after President Bola Tinubu announced the removal of subsidy on petrol.Speaking shortly after his inauguration on May 29, 2023, Tinubu announced the end of the controversial petrol subsidy regime.His pronouncement had an immediate impact on the price of the
  
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• Nigeria will not import one drop of petrol by June - Dangote

  18-05-2024 15:20 via pulse.ng
  
  Dangote reiterated that his refinery can meet not only Nigeria but also West Africa's petrol and diesel needs.Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man and Chairman of the Dangote Group, has disclosed that Nigeria will no longer need to import petroleum products starting from next month.According to the billionaire entrepreneur, the feat will be made possible courtesy of the laid-down plans of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery.Nigeria, Africa's biggest crude oil producers, has over the years relied
  
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• Why I will support Peter Obi to be president in 2027 - Atiku

  18-05-2024 14:27 via pulse.ng
  
  Atiku and Obi ran for presidency together in 2019 under the PDP but lost to Buhari who was re-elected alongside Osinbajo for a second term in office.Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has stated his willingness to support Peter Obi to become president in 2027 under one condition.Atiku flew the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) flag in the 2023 presidential election, running against Obi of the Labour Party and All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate and eventual winner, Bola Tinubu.Recall the fo
  
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• APC didn't pay my school fees, I won't advise them, Suspended Jimoh Ibrahim

  18-05-2024 11:17 via pulse.ng
  
  Senator Ibrahim was suspended by the APC over alleged anti-party activities and insubordination following his lawsuit against the party's primary election.The lawmaker representing Ondo South Senatorial District, Jimoh Ibrahim, has said he's not under any obligation to render advice to his political party, the All Progressives Congress (APC).Ibrahim, a lawyer, politician, and successful businessman, is currently at loggerheads with the APC over the outcome of the governorship primary election in
  
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• No worker can survive on less than ₦100,000 minimum wage –Shehu Sani

  18-05-2024 10:47 via pulse.ng
  
  The Federal Government and labour unions are at variance on what the new minimum wage should be.Former Senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, has said anything less than ₦100,000 minimum wage is insufficient for Nigerian workers given the current economic condition.Sani stated this while appealing to the Federal Government to meet the demands of labour unions regarding the minimum wage, noting that the ₦48,000 proposal is unrealistic.He made these known during a discussion
  
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• NBA identifies challenges hindering administration of justice

  18-05-2024 10:22 via pulse.ng
  
  The chairman called on the legal practitioners, as guardians of the law, to reaffirm their commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring access to justice for all.The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Bwari Branch, Abuja has identified challenges inhibiting the administration of justice in the country.The Chairman of the branch, Paul Daudu, enumerated the challenges on Friday while addressing newsmen to announce the branch’s law week in Abuja.Daudu listed the challenges to include pro
  
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• Rivers’ political wrangling may hurt investors’ confidence – Group warns

  18-05-2024 10:19 via pulse.ng
  
  According to them, investors may avoid the oil-producing state if ongoing “political toxicity” is not contained.The tussle for political supremacy between Governor Siminalayi Fubar and his predecessor, Chief Nyesom Wike, could affect investors’ confidence, a group has said.The group, ‘Coalition of Rivers Leaders of Thoughts (CORSLOT)’, a non-partisan outfit, told newsmen on Friday in Port Harcourt that the lingering feud could cause economic and security breakdown.&
  
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• Obi yet to brief Labour Party about his meetings with Atiku, Saraki

  18-05-2024 10:09 via pulse.ng
  
  Photos of Obi's meeting with Atiku and a couple of other PDP bigwigs sparked rumours of his purported defection back to the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.The Labour Party leadership said its presidential flag-bearer in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, is yet to disclose details of his recent meetings with opposition figures in Abuja.Earlier in the week, photos of Obi's closed-door meeting with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar surfaced online, leading to speculation about a
  
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• Nigerians across 100 communities got humanitarian aid in 8 years - CSO

  18-05-2024 09:24 via pulse.ng
  
  The initiative operates in a rapidly changing civic environment that often restricts rather than expands opportunities.At least two million Nigerians comprising of women, girls, persons with disabilities (PWDs) and other vulnerable persons across 100 communities in Nigeria have been given human rights intervention through the Voice Global initiative implemented by OXFAM Nigeria.These stats were presented at the 8th anniversary of the Voice initiative's impact in Nigeria, tagged 'Murya', a word i
  
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• My performance in FCT shows I'm not distracted by Rivers crisis - Wike

  18-05-2024 08:56 via pulse.ng
  
  Wike and his successor, Fubara have been at loggerheads over the control of Rivers' political affairs.The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike has declared that his performance in office is a testament that he's not affected by the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State.It's no longer news that the minister is currently locked in a political tussle with his successor in Rivers, Governor Siminalayi Fubara.The two former political allies turned bitter rivals less than six
  
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• Rare scenes as Saudi Arabia stages swimwear fashion show

  18-05-2024 08:02 via pulse.ng
  
  The fashion show is another testament to Saudi Arabia's commitment to loosen its grip on some stern restrictions.In a never-seen-before move, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia hosted its first fashion show featuring swimsuit models on Friday, May 17, 2024.The show took place on the second day of the inaugural Red Sea Fashion Week at the St Regis Red Sea Resort, situated off Saudi Arabia’s western coast.The resort is part of the Red Sea Global, one of the giga-projects at the heart of the Gulf ki
  
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• Nigeria will experience 3-day dust haze, thunderstorms from today

  18-05-2024 07:25 via pulse.ng
  
  The agency advised the Airline operators to get updated weather reports and forecasts from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted dust haze and thunderstorms from Saturday to Monday across the country.NiMet’s weather outlook released on Friday in Abuja forecasts dust haze on Saturday over parts of Borno, Yobe, Jigawa and the northern part of Adamawa.It envisaged prospects of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Bauchi, Kadu
  
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• Fire incident at Lagos depot won't affect petrol supply - NNPC assures

  18-05-2024 07:19 via pulse.ng
  
  Aderemi-John said that the company’s commitment to the highest standards of workplace health and safety remained unwavering.The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd., (NNPC Ltd) has assured that the fire incident in a depot in Lagos will, in no way, affect petroleum products supply and distribution across the country.Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPC Ltd.,Olufemi Soneye, said this in a statement on Friday in Lagos.Soneye said that the fire incident at a tank farm in Marine Be
  
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• NCC suspends issuance of communications licenses

  18-05-2024 07:14 via pulse.ng
  
  The NCC said the temporary suspension is necessary to enable the commission to conduct a thorough review of several key areas within certain categories.The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it has temporarily suspended the issuance of new licenses in some categories.The commission said the categories included interconnect exchange license, mobile virtual network operator license and value-added service aggregator license.The Director of Public Affairs, NCC, Dr Reuben Muoka, in a stat
  
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• Police dismiss inspector, demote 3 others over ₦29.4m extortion

  18-05-2024 07:10 via pulse.ng
  
  Adejobi said that several other senior officers had been subjected to the Force Disciplinary Committee hearings.The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed one of its personnel from service and demoted three others to their previous ranks over alleged involvement in various acts of indiscipline and crime.The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja.Adejobi said that the personnel, an Inspector was dismissed; with three others demoted after tho
  
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