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• Residents protest plan to withdraw security from Edo ijaw communities

  01-05-2024 23:09 via pulse.ng
  
  Addressing newsmen, the Chairman, Inikorogha community, Friday Benson, appealed to the governor to see to the extension and increase of security presence in the community.Residents of Inikorogha, Aworri and 20 other neighbouring Ijaw communities in Ovia South West Local Government Area of Edo, on Wednesday protested plans by individuals to withdraw security personnel from their communities.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the protest took place in the Inikorogha community.The protes
  
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• Court denies Binance executive Gambaryan's bail, demands speedy trial

  17-05-2024 12:45 via pulse.ng
  
  EFCC counsel argued that the court would have taken a risk by granting the Binance agent bail because he has no attachment to any community in Nigeria or competent person to stand as his surety.A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday dismissed a bail application filed by the detained Binance executive, Tigran Gambaryan.Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling, held that based on the affidavit evidence before him, Gambaryan would jump bail if the application was granted.“I have carefully considered
  
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• FCCPC won't oppose MultiChoice price hike, tribunal ruling on June 7

  17-05-2024 11:48 via pulse.ng
  
  The CCPT restrained MultiChoice from increasing its tariffs on the Dstv and Gotv packages scheduled to take effect from May 1.Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), on Thursday, did not oppose the recent price hike on tariffs and cost of products and services by MultiChoice Nigeria Limited, the owners of Dstv and Govt.FCCPC made this known through its lawyer, Nikiomari Abeke, before the three-member panel of the Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal (CCPT) sitting
  
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• Wike grants Abuja citizenship to Senegal’s visiting President Faye

  17-05-2024 11:21 via pulse.ng
  
  The Minister who presented the key to the city to the President of Senegal stated that he now enjoys all the rights and privileges of a citizen of the Federal Capital Territory.The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has awarded Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye honorary citizenship of Abuja and presented him with the symbolic key to the city.This ceremony took place as Wike, representing President Bola Tinubu, greeted President Faye at the Presidential Wing of
  
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• FRSC confirms 7 dead in Ibadan-Iseyin road crash

  17-05-2024 10:57 via pulse.ng
  
  The deceased were five male adults, one female adult and one female child.Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death of seven persons in a road accident that occurred on the Ibadan-Iseyin road on Thursday.The Public Relations Officer, FRSC, Oyo Sector Command, Mayowa Odewo, said in a statement that the deceased were five male adults, one female adult and one female child. Odewo said that 15 people also sustained varying degrees of injuries out of the 22 people involved in the crash
  
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• Minister vows to 'come after' women who sell POS machines gifted them by FG

  17-05-2024 10:41 via pulse.ng
  
  The POS will ensure ease of doing business and boost the economic status of women in Nigeria.Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, Minister of Women Affairs, has warned women not to sell or transfer ownership of the 37,000 free Point of Sale (POS) machines that would be distributed nationwide.Kennedy-Ohanenye gave the warning on Thursday in Abuja during the first phase of the free 1,000 Units of POS distribution among some women in the FCT.The minister said the initiative was in collaboration with PLUG Platform
  
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• Senegalese president to work with Tinubu's 'wisdom' to make Africa great

  17-05-2024 10:34 via pulse.ng
  
  West African nations must realign their purpose and structure to effectively address the challenges confronting the region.President Bola Tinubu has called for a common front among African nations in the fight against the challenges of terrorism and human trafficking bedeviling them.Tinubu said this when he received the new President of Senegal, Bassirou Faye, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Thursday.He said that West African nations must realign their purpose and structure to effectively ad
  
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• Tinubu's reforms are painful but they are bearing fruits - Sen Bagudu

  17-05-2024 10:27 via pulse.ng
  
  The minister added that the FG has expanded social investment support to ensure that those at the lower end of the society affected by the reforms are helped to cope.President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms have started bearing fruits, the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Abubakar Bagudu, has said.Bagudu told newsmen on Friday in Abuja, that the measures had restored faith in the country’s economy. A statement by Bola Adebiyi, his Special Assistant on Media, quoted the
  
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• Crypto alert: EFCC confirms trading activity may be funding terror

  17-05-2024 10:00 via pulse.ng
  
  Olukoyede emphasised the importance of using technology to monitor the funds used for terrorism in the country.Ola Olukoyede, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), disclosed that many young cryptocurrency traders in Nigeria unknowingly facilitate terrorism financing.He explained that some individuals provided with funds to trade in cryptocurrencies were unaware that their backers were involved in terrorism.Additionally, Olukoyede mentioned that a portion of the 1,1
  
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• Ex-PDP BoT member Shuaib Oyedokun defects to APC

  17-05-2024 09:00 via pulse.ng
  
  Oyedokun addressed his resignation letter to the PDP National Chairman, routing it through the party’s ward, local government, and state chairmen.Alhaji Shuaib Oyedokun, a former Deputy National Chairman and a board member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has resigned from the PDP.In a letter obtained Thursday night in Osogbo, Oyedokun announced his switch to the All Progressives Congress (APC).He stated that he chose to join the APC, where he believes his experience, efforts, and le
  
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• Power Supply: FG to pay ₦130bn as part of gas supply debt – Minister

  16-05-2024 23:45 via pulse.ng
  
  The minister said the payments would be in two parts as there is the legacy debt and the current debt.The Federal Government says it will soon begin the payment of N130 billion as part of gas supply debts in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI).The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, said this on Thursday at the 2024 Eight Africa Energy Marketplace in Abuja.The forum was organised by the African Development Bank (AfDB), Ministry of Power and the United Kingdom Nigeria Infrastructure A
  
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• Fubara vows to end era of fiscal recklessness in Rivers

  16-05-2024 23:40 via pulse.ng
  
  Fubara expressed displeasure at recent attacks on his supporters by hoodlums allegedly backed by outgoing Local Government Council chairmen in the state.Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers on Thursday in Elele vowed to ensure prudent management of the state’s revenue during his administration.Fubara made the vow while declaring the commencement of construction of ₦80.3 billion 33.5-kilometre Elele-Egbeda-Omoku Road dual carriageway and bridge project in Emohua Local Government Area
  
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• Labour opposes FG’s plans to use ₦19.6trn pension fund for infrastructure

  16-05-2024 23:33 via pulse.ng
  
  It said that Nigerian workers had entrusted their hard-earned savings for retirement security, and not for government projects.The Organised Labour has frowned at the Federal Government’s plan to utilise the N19.66 trillion pension funds for infrastructure development.This is contained in a joint letter signed by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), which was addressed to the Minister of Finance on Thursday in Abuja.The letter, which was signed by Joe Ajaer
  
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• FG, states, LGs share ₦1.208trn FAAC revenue for April

  16-05-2024 23:24 via pulse.ng
  
  It said that the sum of ₦71.830 billion (13 per cent of mineral revenue) was shared with the benefiting states as derivation revenue.The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), has shared the sum of ₦1.208 trillion as revenue for April among the Federal Government, states and Local Government Councils (LGCs).The revenue was shared on Thursday at the May meeting of FAAC in Abuja.A communiqué issued by the committee said that the ₦1.208 trillion total distributable
  
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• FG opens students loan application portal on May 24, here's how to apply

  16-05-2024 23:17 via pulse.ng
  
  Sawyerr added that the portal provides a user-friendly interface for students to submit their loan applications conveniently.The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), has announced May 24 as the official date for the opening of the portal for student loan applications.The Managing Director of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, disclosed this on Thursday in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja by the Fund’s Media and Public Relations Lead, Nasir Ayitogo.Sawyerr said the opening of the
  
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• 5 Rivers ex-commissioners give reasons for leaving Fubara's cabinet

  16-05-2024 23:09 via pulse.ng
  
  The unending political rift in Rivers has taken a fresh twist with five Commissioners resigning.Their resignations were contained in separate letters addressed to the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Tammy Danagogo.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the mass resignation is the second since Gov. Siminalayi Fubara became governor on May 29, 2023.The first of such mass resignations led to the peace accord initiated by President Bola Tinubu which later led to the recall of the commis
  
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• ASUU set for showdown with FG over salary arrears, declares No Pay, No Work

  16-05-2024 22:55 via pulse.ng
  
  ASUU threatened to down tools if the Federal Government failed to meet its demands after two weeks.The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is gearing up for another showdown with the Federal Government over unpaid salaries to members.The academic union warned that the government has two weeks to pay public university lecturers their withheld salaries otherwise it would embark on an industrial action.ASUU President Emmanuel Osodeke described as unfair the payment of four months of his col
  
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• Minister says those grumbling about new tariff don't pay electricity bills

  16-05-2024 22:17 via pulse.ng
  
  Adelabu reeled out the benefits accrued so far following the electricity tariff increase for Band A customers in the country.Nigeria's Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has argued that the condemnations trailing the electricity tariff increase for Band A consumers are being made by those not used to paying electricity bills in the past.The minister made the assertion while speaking at the 8th Africa Energy Marketplace forum in Abuja on Thursday, May 16, 2024.According to him, the introduction
  
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• Rivers Crisis: Fubara declares victory over enemies of his govt

  16-05-2024 21:16 via pulse.ng
  
  Fubara said those antagonising his government have been defeated after they failed to achieve their aims.Rivers State Governor, Siminalyi Fubara, declared that his government has overcome the scheming of certain elements he described as "enemies."The Governor disclosed this while addressing a gathering of the national and state leaderships of the Ijaw Youths Council (IYC), who staged a solidarity walk to the Government House in Port Harcourt on Thursday, May 16, 2024.The match commemorated the 5
  
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• Fubara declares victory over enemies of his govt

  16-05-2024 21:16 via pulse.ng
  
  Fubara said those antagonising his government have been defeated after they failed to achieve their aims.Rivers State Governor, Siminalyi Fubara, declared that his government has overcome the scheming of certain elements he described as "enemies."The Governor disclosed this while addressing a gathering of the national and state leaderships of the Ijaw Youths Council (IYC), who staged a solidarity walk to the Government House in Port Harcourt on Thursday, May 16, 2024.The match commemorated the 5
  
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• Fubara declares victory against enemies of his govt

  16-05-2024 21:16 via pulse.ng
  
  Fubara said those antagonising his government have been defeated after they failed to achieve their aims.Rivers State Governor, Siminalyi Fubara, declared that his government has overcome the scheming of certain elements he described as "enemies."The Governor disclosed this while addressing a gathering of the national and state leaderships of the Ijaw Youths Council (IYCW), who staged a solidarity walk to the Government House in Port Harcourt on Thursday, May 16, 2024.The match commemorated the
  
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• Otti says Abia will partner Israel in agriculture, tech, digital economy

  16-05-2024 20:10 via pulse.ng
  
  The Israeli ambassador commended the leadership quality of Governor Otti in Abia State.Abia Governor, Alex Otti, has disclosed that the state was ready to partner with the nation of Israel to develop its economic and technological potentials, with specific reference to human capital, agriculture, digital economy and micro small and medium enterprise (MSME).Otti made this known while receiving the Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Michael Freeman, at the Government House, Umuahia, Abi
  
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• Troops eliminate 227 terrorists, apprehend 529 in 1 week

  16-05-2024 19:23 via pulse.ng
  
  He said that 219 terrorists comprising 29 adult males, 65 adult females and 125 children surrendered to troops within the theatre of operations between May 8 and 14.The Defence Headquarters says troops eliminated no fewer than 227 terrorists, apprehended 529 and rescued 253 kidnapped victims in ground and air operations across the country in the last week.The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba made this known while briefing newsmen on Thursday in Abuja on the Armed Forces
  
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• Niger Gov to complete 82km Bida-Minna road in 24 months

  16-05-2024 19:16 via pulse.ng
  
  The chairman appreciated Bago for his developmental efforts in the state and called for its sustenance.The Chairman, New Niger Development Project (NNDP), Alhaji Mustapha Abubakar-Bida, said that the 82km Minna-Katayeregi-Bida road would be completed in 24 months by Governor Umar Bago's administration in 24 months.The chairman stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Minna.Abubakar-Bida said that if completed, the road would boost the state’s Interna
  
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• Tinubu sends anti-doping bill to Senate for approval before Paris Olympic

  16-05-2024 19:03 via pulse.ng
  
  Tinubu also sought the consideration and approval of the Senate for supplementary statutory appropriation to the 2024 statutory appropriation act of the FCTA.President Bola Tinubu has sought approval from the Senate for the 2024 National Anti-Doping Bill.Tinubu’s request is contained in a letter addressed to the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio and read at plenary on Thursday.Tinubu said the request was in accordance with provisions of Section 58(2) of the Constitution of the Fede
  
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• NIGCOMSAT set to launch satellite dedicated to army operations

  16-05-2024 18:55 via pulse.ng
  
  The COAS appreciates the vital role of NIGCOMSAT as a formidable foundation for army operations, especially in the North East and North West regions.The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT), Mrs Jane Egerton, says the organisation intends to launch a satellite dedicated to the Nigerian Army to enhance its capabilities.Egerton said this when she paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt --Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, on Thursday in Ab
  
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• Reps probing PPP threaten to cancel lease over non-compliance

  16-05-2024 18:14 via pulse.ng
  
  Improper management of government assets through Private Partnership and Concessions has been one of the major challenges in infrastructure development.The House of Representatives Committee investigating the Public Private Partnership and Concessions programme has threatened to cancel all leases and concessions in the Federal Ministry of Transport.Rep. Ademorin Kuye, Chairman of the House Committee on Public Assets made this known when the delegation from the Federal Ministry of Transport led b
  
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• Osun lawmaker barred from defending clients, due to constitutional law

  16-05-2024 18:11 via pulse.ng
  
  The judge state that it is against the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) for public servants to engage in self-serving activities or businesses, which would earn them income.A Federal High Court in Osogbo presided over by Justice Nathaniel Ayo-Emmanuel, has struck out the suit filed by Kanmi Ajibola, asking to be allowed to continue appearing to defend clients after becoming a lawmaker.In the suit, No. FHC/OS/CS/42/2023, Ajibola, who is now a member of the Osun Ho
  
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• Tinubu receives Senegal President Diomaye Faye at Aso Rock Villa

  16-05-2024 17:04 via pulse.ng
  
  This is President Faye's first visit to Nigeria since he assumed office as the youngest president in Senegalese history in April.President Bola Tinubu has received the Senegalese President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye at the State House, Abuja.The 44-year-old president was received at the Villa at 3:09 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2024.This is his first visit to Nigeria since he assumed office as the youngest president in Senegalese history in April.Earlier, the Special Assistant to President Tinubu on S
  
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• CNG-powered vehicles to begin operation nationwide May 29 - FG

  16-05-2024 16:39 via pulse.ng
  
  States like Oyo, Lagos, Kwara, Kogi, Kaduna, Nasarawa, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja would be the first beneficiaries of the new CNG buses.The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) is set to make a significant stride in its mission with the launch of its national deployment plan on May 29, 2024.Michael Oluwagbemi, the director and chief executive of the PCNGI, announced this on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.He underscored that this initiative is a testament to Presiden
  
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