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• Suspected Yoruba nation agitators invade Oyo govt house in military uniform

  13-04-2024 15:05 via pulse.ng
  
  The invaders were said to have arrived at the secretariat in buses hoisting flags suspected to belong to some agitators.Armed men suspected to be Yoruba nation agitators have been arrested after invading the Oyo State Government secretariat, attempting to break into the Governor's office and the state House of Assembly complex.According to an eyewitness, the intruders laid siege to the secretariat on the morning of Saturday, April 13, 2024, prompting the intervention of the security agencies.The
  
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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 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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• President Museveni shares unique bedroom analogy on Africa Unity during Kenya visit

  16-05-2024 16:33 via pulse.ng
  
  President William Ruto hosted President Yoweri Museveni at State House, Nairobi on May 16, 2024President Yoweri Museveni compared Africa to a house divided into many rooms, highlighting the need for African unityHe used a metaphor to underline the irrationality of current African borders and the need for closer collaboration among nationsA tripartite agreement was signed with President Ruto to allow importation and transit of refined petroleum products through Kenya to Uganda.During his state vi
  
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• Abike Dabiri returns to Twitter after nearly a year offline

  16-05-2024 16:12 via pulse.ng
  
  Abike Dabiri's Twitter account was hacked in June 2023.The Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa is back on Twitter after recovering her hacked account.The broadcast journalist-turned-politician announced her return to the social media platform on Thursday, May 16, 2024.It would be recalled that on June 15, 2023, the NiDCOM chairman informed Nigerians that her X account formerly known as Twitter, had been “hacked by some unscrupulous elements.”She
  
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• VP Shettima to discuss Tinubu's first-year achievements on May 17

  16-05-2024 15:35 via pulse.ng
  
  The event would examine the work done by the administration in the past year and the areas for consolidation.Vice-President Kashim Shettima will chair a high-level dialogue on advancing the gains made within the first year of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, on Friday.The Deputy Chief of Staff to the President (Office of the Vice President), Sen. Ibrahim Hadejia, made this known while addressing newsmen in Abuja on Thursday.The event, he said, is part of efforts by the Tinubu admini
  
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• Fire at Shell gas plant in Bayelsa extinguished, investigation ongoing

  16-05-2024 14:49 via pulse.ng
  
  Some residents state that the explosion came from a high-pressure gas pipeline that delivered gas to the processing facility.The fire incident that followed explosions at the gas processing plant operated by Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC) at Gbarain, Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa, has been extinguished.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the explosions occurred on Tuesday.Michael Adande, Spokesman of SPDC, told NAN on Thursday that the fire was extingu
  
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• Yunusa-Aro who declared winner during Adamawa gov election to be arrested

  16-05-2024 14:44 via pulse.ng
  
  While justifying his action last year, Yinusa-Ari said he acted within the law to avert impending danger from the delay in announcing the results.An Adamawa High Court has ordered the arrest of Hudu Yunusa-Ari, the former Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Adamawa State.The court ordered his arrest after several attempts to arraign him failed as he came up with excuses for his unavailability every time he was invited to appear in court.Recall that following the supplementary governorship
  
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• Ganduje's funds diversion case transferred to new judge without explanation

  16-05-2024 13:46 via pulse.ng
  
  The CJ has the power to direct and transfer a case at any stage so far it has not reached the level of judgement.The Kano State Chief Judge, Justice Dije Abdu-Aboki, has transferred the case of alleged misappropriation, and diversion of funds filed against the All Progressive Congress(APC) National Chairman, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje and seven others to a new judge.NAN reports that the case was earlier before Kano High Court 4, presided by Justice Usman Na’abba, and has now been transferred to
  
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• Emirates Airlines to resume operations from Nigeria - Keyamo

  16-05-2024 13:46 via pulse.ng
  
  The airline said it will operate a daily service between Lagos and Dubai, offering customers more choice and connectivity from Nigeria’s largest city to and through Dubai.Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, announced that Emirates Airlines plans to restart flights to Nigeria.This decision follows a meeting with Salem Saeed Al-Shamsi, the United Arab Emirates Ambassador to Nigeria, held at the UAE Embassy in Abuja.Keyamo revealed on his X account on Wednesday,
  
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• Boko haram family consisting of 47 members surrender to Army troops

  16-05-2024 13:20 via pulse.ng
  
  The group included seven men, nine women and 31 children.No fewer than 47 individuals associated with Boko Haram and the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP), have surrendered to troops of 403 Amphibious Brigade of Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) Sector 3, Nigeria.Lt.-Col. Abubakar Abdullahi, Chief Military Public Information Officer, N'djamena, Chad, stated this in a statement on Thursday in Maiduguri. Abdullahi said that the group included seven men, nine women and 31 children.
  
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• Convicted billionaire, Evans & co-defendant seek plea bargain in murder case

  16-05-2024 13:05 via pulse.ng
  
  Reports states that Evans and his co-defendant were to be re-arraigned on a charge bordering on murder, conspiracy, kidnapping and attempt to murder.The convicted billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, popularly known as Evans and his co-defendant Joseph Emeka, charged with murder and attempted kidnapping has opted for an option of plea bargain.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the state lead counsel, Yusuf Sule, informed the court about the plea bargain option on Thursday
  
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• Dorothy Jean Tillman II: Meet US teenager who bagged PhD at 17

  16-05-2024 12:54 via pulse.ng
  
  In 2020, Tillman obtained a Master of Science degree, and a year later, at 15, she was accepted into Arizona State University’s Doctorate of Behavioral Health Management program.A teenager from Chicago recently celebrated her graduation after earning a doctoral degree at just 17 years old.Dorothy Jean Tillman II expressed her excitement about this extraordinary milestone, calling the graduation week “surreal” and “full of reflection and inspiration” in an Instagram
  
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• Lagos APC Chairman mourns Sanwo-Olu's Deputy Chief of Staff, Soyannwo

  16-05-2024 12:00 via pulse.ng
  
  Sanyannwo died after a brief illness on Wednesday at 55.The Lagos State APC Chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, has described the death of Gboyega Soyannwo, Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s Deputy Chief of Staff, as devastating.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Sanyannwo died after a brief illness on Wednesday at 55.Ojelabi, in a condolence message to the family of the deceased, said Sanyannwo’s death was a big loss to the state. He said the deceased was a dutiful officer ,who d
  
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• 'I'll back death penalty for corrupt politicians on 1 condition' - Sen. Ndume

  16-05-2024 11:48 via pulse.ng
  
  The senior lawmaker stated that death penalty should not be meted out to an individual who stole in millions or billions.Senator Ali Ndume, the Senate's Chief Whip, stated he would only endorse the death penalty for politicians guilty of embezzling trillions, not millions or billions.Ndume, in a display of nuanced understanding, underscored that corruption in Nigerian politics is primarily driven by individuals, a factor that may not necessitate harsh punishments.He further acknowledged the unfo
  
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• NECO denies extending registration, reaffirms June 3 deadline for 2024 SSCE

  16-05-2024 11:24 via pulse.ng
  
  The council added that late registration will attract late registration fees which will begin from Tuesday, June 4 to Monday, June 10.The National Examinations Council (NECO) says it has not extended the closing date for the 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) internal registration.The Council said this in a statement in Abuja on Thursday, by its Acting Director, Directorate of Information and Digital Communication, Azeez Sani.Sani said the registration which started on Monday, Dec
  
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