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• Stakeholders ask FG to unbundle INEC before 2027 general elections

  28-04-2024 10:19 via pulse.ng
  
  Stakeholders in the electoral process have tasked the Federal Government to unbundle the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to make it more efficient, ahead of the 2027 General Election.The stakeholders said this in a communique issued on Sunday at the end of the National Multi-Stakeholders Forum on Electoral Reform Priorities, under the auspices of Youth Electoral Reform Priorities.They also urged the National Assembly to complete the amendment of the Electoral Act and the review
  
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• NLC shuts down YEDC, ERCN offices in Adamawa over exorbitant power tariffs

  13-05-2024 14:13 via pulse.ng
  
  According to reports, both offices were under lock and key and the staff on duty were asked to leave unconditionally.The Adamawa chapter of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) on Monday, shut down the regional offices of the Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC) and the office of the Electricity Regulatory Commission of Nigeria (ERCN).Emmanuel Fashe, the State NLC Chairman, who addressed members of the union at the premises of the picketed offices in Yola, said the action was to protest an
  
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• New tariff is killing Nigerians - Labour blocks IBEDC entrance in Osogbo

  13-05-2024 13:57 via pulse.ng
  
  The union leaders locked the entrance gates of IBEDC Business Hub and other sub-offices in Osogbo.Members of the Organised Labour in Osun on Monday blocked the main entrance of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) Business Hub, Osogbo, protesting over the recent hike in electricity tariff.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the action was a result of the joint directive of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC), to picket offices of power distri
  
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• Namitra Bwala sues Lead British School for ₦500m over bullying incident

  13-05-2024 13:48 via pulse.ng
  
  Among her demands are a public apology published in two national newspapers and compensation totalling ₦500 million for general damages.Namtira Bwala, a Lead British International School student in Abuja, has taken legal action against the school after experiencing bullying from her peers.Bwala claims the school neglected its duty to ensure a safe and supportive learning atmosphere.Through her lawyer, Marvin Omorogbe of Deji Adeyanju and Partners, she has filed a civil suit at the High Cou
  
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• Lagos NDLEA arrests 3 involved in trafficking 3 trailer loads of opioids

  13-05-2024 13:31 via pulse.ng
  
  The multi-billion naira consignments were loaded into two 40-ft container trucks and another 20-ft truck at the AML bonded terminal, Abule-Osun, near the International Trade Fair complex.Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted three trailer loads of opioids at Abule Ado in Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos State.This is contained in a statement by the NDLEA Director, Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi made available to newsmen in Abuja. Babafemi a
  
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• Kano Fire service records 222 fire incidents in 3 months, 16 lives lost

  13-05-2024 13:22 via pulse.ng
  
  16 persons lost their lives during the incidents while men of the service saved 43 others.The Kano State Fire Service has said it recorded 222 fire incidents in different parts of the state between January and March.The Public Relations Officer of the fire service, Alhaji Saminu Abdullahi, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kano, on Monday, that the recorded cases affected residential houses, shops and fuel stations.Abdullahi said that 16 persons lost their lives during the incidents while
  
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• Rivers: Allegation of bribery emerges in Gov Fubara's impeachment attempt

  13-05-2024 13:19 via pulse.ng
  
  Ehie didn't divulge the identities of the individuals behind the offer but clarified that he declined their proposition.Edison Ehie, formerly a speaker in one faction of the Rivers State House of Assembly, has revealed that he was offered money to oust Governor Siminalayi Fubara from office.Serving now as Chief of Staff to the governor, Ehie was previously the majority leader in the assembly when the initial attempt to impeach Fubara was made.He and a small group opposed this effort, leading to
  
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• Tinubu's govt creating 'audio jobs' for Nigerians - Atiku's aide

  13-05-2024 12:30 via pulse.ng
  
  The administration of President Bola Tinubu has been accused of rolling out fake jobs, also known as 'audio jobs.'Paul Ibe, the media aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, stated this during his appearance on Seun Okinbaloye's MIC ON PODCAST.He stated that 2024 is the worst year in Nigeria's history, noting that Nigerians have never been plunged into poverty this bad before.Ibe said, "This is the worst year for Nigerians; It has never been this bad. The government is creating audio jobs.
  
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• Single women are sick of Lagos landlords

  13-05-2024 11:25 via pulse.ng
  
  Ladies call for an end to discriminatory practices, urging landlords to consider their applications.Some female residents in Lagos have expressed frustration over the discriminatory practices of some landlords who refuse to rent their properties to single ladies and mothers.In separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday, some ladies shared their experiences and challenges in securing apartments in Lagos, citing bias as a major obstacle.The ladies called for an end to such
  
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• NLC protest electricity tariff hike, shuts down Jos DisCo

  13-05-2024 11:15 via pulse.ng
  
  Benson Upah, NLC's spokersperson, announced that members would gather at Labour House, Abuja, by 7 am on Sunday for further action.The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has taken action against the Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JEDC) in Plateau State due to an increase in electricity tariffs.NLC members have blocked the entrance to the company's headquarters, preventing staff from entering.According to Daily Trust, security forces such as the police, DSS, and NSCDC are present at the scene.
  
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• NNPC announces discovery of new oil flow in Akwa Ibom

  13-05-2024 11:11 via pulse.ng
  
  The first oil flow from OML 13 is a historic milestone in the partnership between NNPC E&P Ltd and NOSL.The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Exploration and Production Limited (NNPC E&P Ltd.) and Natural Oilfield Services Ltd. (NOSL) have announced the successful commencement of oil production at Oil Mining Lease (OML) 13 in Akwa Ibom State.The NNPC E&P Ltd. is an NNPC Ltd’s flagship upstream subsidiary, while NOSL is a subsidiary of Sterling Oil Exploration & Energy Pro
  
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• FG establishes cultural academy for Nigerians to embrace its history

  13-05-2024 10:37 via pulse.ng
  
  The specialised academy will serve as the nation’s citadel of cultural training.The Federal Government has created Nigerian Academy for Cultural Studies (NACUS), a specialised institution to train individuals for innovative studies and the development of Nigeria’s culture and history.Otunba Biodun Ajiboye, Executive Secretary of the National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO) made this known in a statement on Monday. According to the executive secretary, the specialised academ
  
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• Governor Diri says Shell is to blame for environmental damages in Bayelsa

  13-05-2024 10:11 via pulse.ng
  
  Diri added that Bayelsa's flora, fauna and beautiful environment are all gone.Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa says International Oil Companies (lOCs), particularly Shell Petroleum Development Company, have been responsible for the environmental degradation in the state.Diri disclosed this at the Annual Convention and Fund Raising of the Ijaw National Congress (INC) of the Americas, held in Houston, Texas, U.S., on Sunday.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the congress has the theme: &ldquo
  
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• JED to restore power in Bauchi, Gombe States by May 27 after tower vandalism

  13-05-2024 09:51 via pulse.ng
  
  Three weeks ago, four 330kV towers were vandalised, putting the entire Gombe and parts of Bauchi State in darkness.The Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JED), says it will soon restore power supply to Bauchi and Gombe States following progress recorded in the repair work of four vandalised transmission towers.JED’s Managing Director, Abdu Bello-Mohammed said this during an inspection visit to the ongoing reconstruction of vandalised 330kV power line towers. This is contained in a state
  
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• 'Rivers people didn't make mistakes voting Fubara' - Group tells Wike

  13-05-2024 08:56 via pulse.ng
  
  The group contended that the ex-governor of Rivers state has been unappreciative in his actions post-office.New Rivers Agenda, a non-governmental organisation, has come forward to criticise the previous governor, Nyesom Wike, for his role in the recent political deadlock that has been plaguing the region.In a press release endorsed by its leader, Johnson Zinaka, the group expressed that the local population views Siminalayi Fubara's appointment as the new governor of Rivers State positively.The
  
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•  Falana faults Fubara for relocating Rivers House of Assembly to Govt House

  13-05-2024 07:59 via pulse.ng
  
  Falana says Fubara has no power to change the sitting venue of the state lawmakers.Femi Falana, a human rights lawyer, has criticised Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State for relocating the sitting of the Rivers State Assembly to the Government House.Amid the political crisis rocking Rivers, Fubara on Friday, May 10, 2024, issued an executive order for the relocation of the state assembly to the Admin Block of the Government House in Port Harcourt.The governor in an official gazette said t
  
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• Major internet outages reported across Africa again

  13-05-2024 05:30 via pulse.ng
  
  On Sunday, a significant internet disruption was observed across East and South Africa due to a submarine cable cut.On Sunday, a significant internet disruption was observed across East and South Africa due to a submarine cable cut.Internet users in Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Uganda are experiencing poor connectivity.In March, parts of West and Southern Africa also faced a similar outage.Internet users in Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Uganda are experiencing poor connectivity, with service prov
  
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• Sanwo-Olu applauds Prince Harry for rehabilitating serving, fallen heroes

  12-05-2024 22:28 via pulse.ng
  
  Invictus Games is an initiative of Prince Harry, founded to support the rehabilitation of wounded and sick servicemen and veterans.Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, has commended Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, for rehabilitating serving and fallen heroes mentally and physically, by creating the Invictus Game.The governor made the commendation on Sunday while receiving Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, the Dutchess of Sussex, at the Lagos House, Marina, on a courtesy visit.The Ne
  
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• Lagos single-use plastic, styrofoam ban needs more grassroots awareness

  12-05-2024 22:17 via pulse.ng
  
  Lagos can learn from Rwanda on the use of education and awareness as key drivers of change.My recent visit to Alaba International Market in Lagos revealed a gap between the city's plastic ban and its implementation.While the ban on styrofoam and single-use plastics (SUPs) is a positive step and is in its beginning phase, its effectiveness needs a boost. Upon entering a telecommunications centre to retrieve my line, I spotted a woman selling "abacha", an indigenous delicacy that many find rich an
  
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• Obasanjo describes Gov Adeleke as his dancing partner

  12-05-2024 21:19 via pulse.ng
  
  Obasanjo also commended Adeleke on his developmental programmes in Osun.Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun is his dance partner.Obasanjo made the remark at the inauguration of a VIP lodge in Osun Government House, on Sunday in Osogbo.He, however, told Adeleke, who is usually referred to as the “dancing governor,” to focus on governing the state and do so with honesty and integrity.“You remember that at one time I phoned you; I told you I didn&r
  
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• 14 abducted Kogi varsity students rescued

  12-05-2024 17:52 via pulse.ng
  
  The students were abducted by the bandits who invaded the institution while they were reading for their first-semester examination.14 students of Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara in Kogi, abducted by bandits on Thursday night, have been rescuedMr Bethrand Onuoha, the Commissioner of Police in the North-Central State, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lokoja.The CUSTECH students had been abducted by the bandits that invaded the institu
  
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• APC chieftain begs Nigerians not to give up on Tinubu

  12-05-2024 14:28 via pulse.ng
  
  The party chieftain also appealed to leaders of the opposition parties to guard against utterances.Chief Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, a Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun, has appealed to Nigerians not to give up on the administration of President Bola Tinubu.Oyintiloye, a member of the defunct APC Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), appealed while speaking with journalists in Osogbo on Sunday.He described Tinubu as a “true democrat”, who would fulfil all his electo
  
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• 62-yr-old American who received new kidney from a pig is dead

  12-05-2024 14:13 via pulse.ng
  
  The kidney came from a pig that was genetically edited to remove harmful pig genes and add certain human genes to improve its compatibility with humans.The world’s first patient with a transplanted pig kidney has died, almost two months after the operation.In March, Massachusetts General Hospital transplanted the genetically-edited pig kidney into Rick Slayman, a 62-year-old man living with end-stage kidney disease.The operation was a milestone in xenotransplantation – the transplant
  
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• Enugu governor places ₦10 million bounty on killers of policemen

  12-05-2024 13:40 via pulse.ng
  
  The governor has vowed to go after those who murdered the policemen and other security agents.Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu on Saturday, placed a ₦10 million bounty on the killers of two policemen in Enugu State.He said the government would use every resource at its disposal to bring the killers to book.Mbah announced the reward while briefing newsmen after a State Security Council meeting at the Government House, Enugu, which also had in attendance, the state's Commissioner of Police, Kana
  
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• FG introduces Citizenship Studies as core subjects

  12-05-2024 12:58 via pulse.ng
  
  The Federal Government is codifying Nigeria's values through the National Values Charter.The National Orientation Agency (NOA) says the Federal Government will soon introduce Citizenship Studies as core subjects at all levels of education in the country.The Director-General of NOA, Lanre Issa-Onilu, disclosed this at a Town Hall Meeting with stakeholders on Saturday in Lokoja as part of his two-day working visit to Kogi.Issa-Onilu said it was imperative to interact with stakeholders on governmen
  
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• 4-year-old girl in Ekiti accuses 27-year-old man of raping her

  12-05-2024 12:47 via pulse.ng
  
  The suspect denied the allegation, saying he was being indicted unjustly.The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ekiti State Command, has arrested a 27-year-old man, Ojo Afolabi, for allegedly defiling a four-year-old girl.The suspect, who lives on Olujoda Street, Ado-Ekiti, was arrested after the mother of the girl made a formal complain at the office of the NSCDC in Ado-Ekiti.The four-year-old victim while narrating the incident, alleged that the suspect removed her underwear and
  
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• Okonjo-Iweala wants more women in leadership positions

  12-05-2024 12:30 via pulse.ng
  
  Okonjo-Iweala says it is imperative to increase the percentage of women in leadership positions both in the states and at the federal government levels.Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director–General World Trade Organisation ( WTO), has called for more women inclusion and participation in leadership roles.Okonjo-Iweala made the call while addressing newsmen after a meeting with Duchess of Sussex Meghan and other women at the Nigerian Women in Leadership event, on Saturday in Abuja.She pointed out
  
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• Wike to Fubara : I didn't ask anyone to worship me

  12-05-2024 12:16 via pulse.ng
  
  Wike says has not asked anybody to worship him but whoever has been helped should appreciate his helpers.The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has replied his estranged godson, Siminalayi Fubara, over his recent comment that he cannot worship anyone instrumental to his emergence as Governor of Rivers State.Fubara admitted that God used Wike to make him the number one citizen of the state but he cannot worship him.The governor said, “God can do anything He wants to do
  
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• Lawmakers want to know how many foreigners are living in Nigeria

  12-05-2024 12:08 via pulse.ng
  
  The data is crucial for upholding the integrity of immigration procedures.The House of Representative Committee on Interior says it plans to probe the absence of data on the number of expatriates resident in Nigeria.Rep. Ayuba Adele, Vice Chairman, House Committee on Interior said this during an interactive session with Management of IRIS Smart Technology and Continental Transfer Technique in Abuja on Friday.Adele said that the probe was to identify shortcomings or irregularities and implement n
  
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• Yayi wants Yewa to produce the next governor in Ogun in 2027

  12-05-2024 09:51 via pulse.ng
  
  Yayi says all hands must be on deck to liberate the people of Yewaland politically and empower them economically.Senator representing Ogun West Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Sen Solomon Adeola (Yayi), says it is unjust that the district has not produced a governor since the creation of the state in 1976.Adeola, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriation, made the statement on Saturday in Lagos.He spoke at the Yewaland Development Forum(YDF) 8th Distinguished Lecture Series
  
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