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• Speaker praised for forum backing State Police

  29-04-2024 06:30 via pulse.ng
  
  IGP Egbetokun, on the other hand, thinks state police would escalate ethnic tensions, potentially fostering divided loyalties within states.The Society for Open Parliament (SOP) praised the 10th House of Representatives and its leadership for their unwavering dedication to nation-building.In a joint statement, SOP President Comrade Johnson Babatunde and Secretary General Patrick Eza lauded the House, led by Speaker Rt Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, for its focused efforts to tackle the nation's prevailing
  
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• Lagos govt to empower 1 million youths with ICT skills

  15-05-2024 22:54 via pulse.ng
  
  Ogunlende expressed concern over its increasing rate among the younger generation, noting that many were introduced to it early due to peer pressure.The Lagos State Government has announced an initiative in which it would partner with an international organisation to provide opportunities in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) for one million youths.The Commissioner for the Ministry of Youth and Social Development, Mobolaji Ogunlende, made this known on Wednesday, in Ikeja.He spoke d
  
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• We're reconstituting universities governing councils – FG appeals to ASUU

  15-05-2024 22:23 via pulse.ng
  
  NAN reports that ASUU had said that it would no longer tolerate the pervasive non-reinstatement or reconstitution of Governing Councils in public universities.The National Universities Commission (NUC) has appealed to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) for calm as the Federal Government is working toward reconstituting governing councils in the universities.The Executive Secretary of NUC, Chris Maiyaki disclosed this at an interactive session with newsmen in Abuja on Wednesday.Maiya
  
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• Slovakian PM in life-threatening condition after being shot

  15-05-2024 22:12 via pulse.ng
  
  A Reuters witness heard three or four shots as Fico exited a building to shake hands with a crowd of people who had been waiting to greet him.Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico suffered life-threatening injuries when he was shot and wounded in an attempted assassination on Wednesday, the government office said.Slovak media said the shooter was a 71-year-old man but the motive was not immediately clear.The incident shocked Slovakia, a small central European nation with little history of political
  
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• Labour blasts FG over N48k minimum wage proposal, walks out of negotiations

  15-05-2024 21:17 via pulse.ng
  
  The labour unions gave the Federal Government till the end of the month to arrive at a decision.The labour unions comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have blasted the Federal Government for proposing N48,000 as the new national minimum wage, describing the offer as ridiculous.As a result, the unions have walked out of the ongoing minimum wage negotiations with the government and Organised Private Sector.The organised labour made their position known in a j
  
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• Bishop Kukah defends Tinubu's govt, says 1 year not enough to judge

  15-05-2024 20:27 via pulse.ng
  
  Kukah urged the Federal Government to ensure better living conditions and security of the citizens.Right Reverend Matthew Kukah, the Bishop of Sokoto Catholic Diocese and Founder of the Kukah Centre, has made a case for President Bola Tinubu's administration, noting that one year isn't sufficient to judge performance.Bishop Kukah made this known while speaking with State House Correspondents shortly after meeting with Tinubu at the Presidential Villa Abuja on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.He visited t
  
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• Don't use ₦20trn pension fund to build infrastructure, Atiku warns FG

  15-05-2024 19:43 via pulse.ng
  
  Atiku cautioned that the plan to use part of the pension funds to finance critical infrastructure projects could lead to disastrous consequences.The former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has knocked the Federal Government over the proposed plan to use Nigerians' pension fund to finance critical infrastructure projects.In a post on X on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, Atiku asked the government to halt the plan and explore more creative ways to raise capital for infrastructure projects.This comes after
  
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• Cooperatives vital for Nigeria's economic growth - VP Shettima

  15-05-2024 17:58 via pulse.ng
  
  Shettima added that the role of cooperatives in facilitating economic activities is the key to the administration of President Bola Tinubu.Vice-President Kashim Shettima, says cooperative initiatives have what it takes to boost inclusive growth, and development and end poverty in the country.Shettima said this at the 2nd Abuja Cooperative Summit organised by the National Cooperatives Agency of Nigeria (CFAN) in Abuja on Wednesday.Shettima, represented by Dr Nurudeen Zauro, the Technical Adviser
  
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• APC suspends Jimoh Ibrahim over anti-party activities

  15-05-2024 17:28 via pulse.ng
  
  Jimoh Ibrahim's suspension from the APC comes after his defeat in the party's gubernatorial primary election in Ondo state.Ibrahim, who serves the Ondo South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has been suspended due to alleged anti-party activities.The suspension was enacted by the APC Executive Committee members of Igbotako Ward 11 in the Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State.The suspension notice was signed by ward executive members, including Bakere Usuf, Tore Obwoselu, Olo
  
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• Sick mother burnt to death as 2 'mentally unstable' sons set house on fire

  15-05-2024 17:22 via pulse.ng
  
  Two siblings believed to be mentally unstable set their home ablaze in Abuakwa Manhyia, situated within the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality of the Ashanti region, resulting in the tragic death of their sick mother. According to accounts provided by the Assembly Member for the area, the siblings engaged in a heated altercation with their grandmother, who also resides in the same household. Allegedly, the dispute escalated to the point where the brothers threatened to set their grandmother abl
  
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• FG warns Nigerian pilgrims to respect laws abroad

  15-05-2024 17:12 via pulse.ng
  
  NAHCON boss implored pilgrims to abide, strictly by all health regulations while in the Kingdom, to avoid falling ill.The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), on Wednesday, warned the 2024 Hajj pilgrims against carrying any prohibited items into Saudi Arabia.The Executive Chairman of NAHCON, Malam Jalal Arabi issued the warning at the inauguration of the 2024 National Hajj operations, held at the Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport, Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State.Arabi also emphasised the
  
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• JAMB releases additional 36,540 UTME results after investigations

  15-05-2024 17:02 via pulse.ng
  
  The results are in addition to the previous 531 results released during the week, bringing the total results released to 1,879,437. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released an additional 36,540 UTME results, which were earlier withheld for further investigation. This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Thursday by the Board’s spokesperson, Dr Fabian Benjamin. Benjamin said the results were in addition to the previous 531 results release
  
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• Tinubu releases ₦90 billion for Muslims to travel for Hajj

  15-05-2024 16:55 via pulse.ng
  
  Shettima urged the pilgrims not to relent in praying for the success of Tinubu’s administration, peace and progress of the country.Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday revealed that President Bola Tinubu’s administration had subsidised the cost 2024 Hajj pilgrimage with ₦90 billion.Shettima made this known at the inauguration of the 2024 National Hajj operation, held at the Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport, Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State Capital."You may recall that thi
  
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• 3 more commissioners resign in Rivers because they can't work with Fubara

  15-05-2024 16:53 via pulse.ng
  
  The trio are among the commissioners who rejoined Fubara’s cabinet after President Bola Tinubu brokered a peace deal between the governor and Wike.Three commissioners in the Rivers State Executive Council have dumped Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s cabinet.The commissioners are Professor Chinedu Mmon (Education) Gift Worlu (Housing and Austin) and Austin Ben-Chioma (Environment).The three commissioners are said to be loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.Th
  
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• Nov WASSCE 2024: WAEC gives fresh update on CBT for candidates

  15-05-2024 16:40 via pulse.ng
  
  WAEC confirmed that private candidates writing WASSCE in November can choose between CB-WASSCE and a paper-based test.West African Examinations Council (WAEC) says candidates for the November West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) will have the option of choosing between Computer Based Tests (CBT) and Paper Based Tests.The Head of National Office, WAEC-Nigeria, Dr Amos Dangut, stated this in Ibadan on Wednesday while monitoring the ongoing WASSCE with some principal officers
  
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• Nigerian Air Force provides free medical outreach to 1,000 Bayelsa residents

  15-05-2024 16:33 via pulse.ng
  
  The outreach is part of the activities lined up to mark the 60th anniversary of the service.No fewer than 1,000 residents of Igbogene Community in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa on Wednesday benefited from the medical outreach programme of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF).The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the outreach is part of activities lined up to mark the 60th anniversary of the service.At the flag-off, the Air Officer Commanding, Mobility Command, AVM Tajudeen Yusuf, said
  
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• Vice-President Shettima launches first 2024 Hajj flight from Birnin Kebbi

  15-05-2024 14:22 via pulse.ng
  
  According to reports, a total of 65,500 pilgrims registered through the 36 states and will participate in this year’s Hajj.Vice-President Kashim Shettima arrived in Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday to inaugurate the first flight of the 2024 Hajj.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that no fewer than 430 pilgrims from Kebbi are scheduled for the first flight to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.NAN also reports that a total of 65,500 pilgrims registered through the 36 states and the Federal Capital
  
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• Court grants Emefiele ₦300m bail, requires travel documents, stay in Abuja

  15-05-2024 13:51 via pulse.ng
  
  The EFCC brought against him a count amended charge bordering on disobedience to the direction of the law.An FCT high court in Maitama on Wednesday admitted the embattled former Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele to bail in the sum of ₦300 million.Justice Maryann Anenih granted him bail while ruling on his bail application over an alleged unlawful naira colour swap. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission brought against him a – count amended charge bordering on disobedience
  
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• NDLEA arrests 80, convicts 12 drug dealers, seizes 3,000kg drugs in FCT

  15-05-2024 12:58 via pulse.ng
  
  Over 50 suspects has been prosecuted while 12 has been convicted and sentenced to different jail terms. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested over 80 suspected drug dealers with over 3,000kg of drugs in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) between January and March.Kabir Tsukuwa, Commander of Narcotics (CN), NDLEA, FCT Command, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja.Tsakuwa said that over 50 suspects had been prosecuted adding
  
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• 'Western democracy has failed us in Africa' - Obasanjo

  15-05-2024 12:20 via pulse.ng
  
  Obasanjo, however, warned the proponents of the parliamentary system of government that the project may not materialise now.Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has cautioned that the push for a parliamentary system of government might not be immediately feasible.He argued that Western democracy has not been effective in Africa and has failed to deliver the expected results.Instead, Obasanjo proposed an Afro-democracy governance system that would align with Nigerians’ and Africans&r
  
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• Fishing industry to outshine oil sector with effective use - Oyetola

  15-05-2024 12:04 via pulse.ng
  
  The ministry recognised the immense contributions of fish trawler owners to the Nigerian economy in providing fish food nutrition, job creation as well as economic growth.The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, says the nation’s fishing industry can take from the oil sector if properly harnessed.Oyetola said this during the stakeholders’ engagement with fishing trawlers held in Lagos on Tuesday.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Oyetola was represented
  
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• Otti inaugurates ₦6.7bn road project in Rivers, completed in record 8 months

  15-05-2024 11:32 via pulse.ng
  
  The road would serve as a bypass to ease off the pressure from the East-West road currently in bad shape.Gov. Alex Otti of Abia has inaugurated the 10.98 km Aleto-Ogale-Ebubu-Eteo road which is expected to shore up economic activities in Rivers.The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN), reports that the project was executed at the cost of ₦6.7 billion. The inauguration is part of activities lined up to mark Gov. Siminalayi Fubara’s first year in office.At the inaugural ceremony in Ebubu, Eleme
  
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• ASUU urges Govt to immediately reinstate university Governing councils

  15-05-2024 11:20 via pulse.ng
  
  The union resolved that the non-reinstatement of Governing Councils in universities was responsible for the ongoing illegalities in public universities.The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has said that it would no longer tolerate the “pervasive” non-reinstatement or reconstitution of Governing Councils in public universities.The union decided at its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, between May 11 and May 12. A state
  
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• Emefiele faces fresh charges over printing of new naira notes

  15-05-2024 11:19 via pulse.ng
  
  The ex-EFCC governor, Godwin Emefiele, has been battling a series of allegation since he was fired by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.Godwin Emefiele, the ex-governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has been brought to court again on a new set of four charges by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).Appearing before Judge Maryann Anenih at a high court in the federal capital territory (FCT), Emefiele pleaded not guilty to all charges, The Cable reported.The EFCC alleges that Emef
  
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• Sokoto assembly summons health commissioner over missing hospital equipment

  15-05-2024 10:52 via pulse.ng
  
  The committee summoned these officials after identifying irregularities during its oversight visit on May 7.Sokoto State House of Assembly on Tuesday summoned the State Commissioner of Health, Hajiya Asabe Balarabe, to appear before its Committee, due to non-compliance with its previous invitations.Alhaji Kabiru Dauda (APC-Gada East), Chairman, of the House Committee on Health, announced the resolution after the committee met with the contractor handling the construction of Premier Hospital Binj
  
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• Controversy erupts in Niger over mass wedding for 100 bandit victims

  15-05-2024 10:50 via pulse.ng
  
  The Niger Speaker has vowed to continue with the mass wedding despite being aware that a complaint has been filed against him before the police.Niger State House of Assembly Speaker Abdulmalik Sarkindaji has criticised the Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, for opposing his plan to sponsor the weddings of 100 girls who are orphans of banditry attacks.In a chat with reporters, the Speaker stated that the minister was misinformed and that she lacked understanding of his constituency
  
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• NCC accuses MTN CEO, Toriola of dodging court documents in copyright case

  15-05-2024 10:34 via pulse.ng
  
  The commission alleged that the defendants Maleke’s musical works and sound recordings with subsisting copyright, known as “caller ring back tunes” without authorisation.The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), on Tuesday, accused Karl Toriola, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO) of MTN Nigeria Communications Ltd; of evading service of court documents in the alleged copyright infringement suit.The NCC’s lawyer, Gladys Ojo, made the allegation before
  
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• Biography of Melinda French Gates: Career at Microsoft, net worth and more

  15-05-2024 10:00 via pulse.ng
  
  Melinda Gates, a name synonymous with transformative philanthropy and unwavering advocacy for global health and equality, has indelibly shaped the contours of modern humanitarian efforts.Born Melinda Ann French on August 15, 1964, in Dallas, Texas, she embarked on a journey marked by profound intellectual curiosity and a deep-seated drive to effect positive change.Her commitment to empowering women and girls has fueled transformative policies and initiatives, ensuring that equity is at the heart
  
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• ‘Chelsea’ Asked for Nude Photos. Then the Extortion Began.

  15-05-2024 09:00 via nytimes.com
  
  Young men are being coerced into sending naked pictures to scammers pretending to be women — who then demand money. The consequences can be devastating.
  
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• Police want Nigerians to start reporting officers' misconduct

  15-05-2024 08:24 via pulse.ng
  
  The police force was said to have created a unit in 2015 to handle complaints against police officers from members of the public.The Police have urged Nigerians to take advantage of its Complaint Response Unit, at the Force Headquarters, to report the misconduct of its officers.The Head of the unit, CSP El-Musta Sanni, made the appeal at a Summit organised in Abuja by the Public Complaints Commission (PCC) in collaboration with the Foundation for Youth Empowerment and Social Justice.Sanni said t
  
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