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• Suspended UniCal dean seeks end to sexual harassment charge against him

  16-04-2024 10:33 via pulse.ng
  
  The suspended dean's lawyer stated that the ICPC’s counsel is not qualified to practise as a lawyer.Prof. Cyril Ndifon, the suspended Dean of the Faculty of Law, University of Calabar (UNICAL), has prayed to a Federal High Court, Abuja to quash the sexual harassment charge against him.Ndifon, who told Justice James Omotosho in a further affidavit filed by his lawyer, Joe Agi, SAN, insisted that Osuobeni Akponimisingha, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission
  
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• Fuel Scarcity: LASG warns petrol stations against causing traffic gridlock

  29-04-2024 23:07 via pulse.ng
  
  The government promised to monitor the traffic situation while calling on the general public to report fuel stations disrupting movement.The Lagos State Ministry of Transportation on Monday warned petrol stations against causing traffic gridlock while dispensing fuel to customers.Bolanle Ogunlola, Deputy Director, Public Affairs, Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, gave the warning in a statement in Lagos.“In the face of the current fuel scarcity, we appeal to fuel stations that have f
  
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• Here’s why JAMB won’t announce 2024 UTME top scorer

  29-04-2024 21:51 via pulse.ng
  
  Oloyede urged Nigerians who may want to award prizes to high-performing candidates to always verify claims by candidates before offering such awards.The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has said that it won’t announce the name of the candidate with the highest score for the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).The JAMB Registrar, Professor Isha’q Oloyede while announcing the release of the 2024 UTME results said the board won’t announce the top s
  
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• ICPC boss urges Nigerians to take pride in honest work

  29-04-2024 21:16 via pulse.ng
  
  The commission says honest work will improve individual and organisation competencies, performances, and outcomes.The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr Musa Aliyu, has urged Nigerians to always recognise and encourage the commission’s honest work.Aliyu advised at the opening ceremony of a two-day Strategic Plan Development Workshop on Monday in Lagos.According to him, honest work will improve individual and organisation competenc
  
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• JAMB releases 2024 UTME results  —  here’s how to check

  29-04-2024 20:50 via pulse.ng
  
  Prof. Ishaq Oloyede said 76% of the candidates got below 200.The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, (JAMB) has released the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination results.JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede announced the release of the UTME results on Monday, April 29, 2024, at a press conference held at the board’s headquarters, Bwari, in Abuja.Over 1.94 million candidates registered and sat the examination which began on Friday, April 19 and ended on Monday, April 19, 202
  
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• How Tinubu transformed from a ‘gaffe master’ to an articulate president

  29-04-2024 20:10 via pulse.ng
  
  Somehow, President Tinubu seems to have gotten rid of what many had thought would become an embarrassing trademark of his administration.Nigerians’ reactions to President Bola Tinubu’s speech at the World Economic Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Sunday, April 28, 2024, have been largely positive as many considered it a clear departure from his infamous, gaffe-ridden pre-election outings.During the build-up to the 2023 general election, Tinubu delivered some unforgettable slips that
  
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• Policy group to governors: 'Don't perish Tinubu's reformation agenda'

  29-04-2024 18:54 via pulse.ng
  
  The policy group backed the creation of the Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development Fund (RHIDF) to address the country's infrastructure deficit.The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has underscored the significance of President Bola Tinubu's financial waste reduction as an example that state governors should emulate.They stated that it is a crucial step towards implementing developmental projects effectively for the nation.The group criticised some state governors for their lack of
  
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• 'Nigerians reaping from Buhari's error, give Tinubu time' - Shehu Sani

  29-04-2024 18:30 via pulse.ng
  
  In an exclusive interview with Pulse, Senator Shehu Sani described President Bola Tinubu as distinct from other presidents and highlighted that Nigerians are suffering from the errors of the Muhammadu Buhari government.Nigerians have been urged to exercise patience with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu amidst the economic hardship caused by his policies.Recall that President Tinubu declared the removal of subsidy at his inauguration and weeks later approved the floating of the Naira currency.Nigerian
  
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• Bible miraculously survives as fuel tanker catches fire on Accra-Kumasi Highway

  29-04-2024 18:24 via pulse.ng
  
  A Holy Bible emerged unburnt from the wreckage of a fuel tanker that caught fire on the Accra-Kumasi Highway.Dramatic footage released by the Ghana Fire Service captured the moment when flames engulfed the tanker, yet the sacred scripture remained untouched by the inferno.The incident, which occurred recently, saw firefighters from the Suhum Fire Station spring into action under the leadership of STNO II Darwah Prince Ofobi. Their swift response prevented a potential catastrophe as they battled
  
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• NAFDAC seizes 35 cartons of codeine syrup in Anambra raid

  29-04-2024 18:21 via pulse.ng
  
  Codeine remains prohibited for distribution in the open market due to its psychoactive contents.The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has intercepted and confiscated 35 cartons of syrups containing codeine.Martins Iluyomade, Director, NAFDAC South East Zone, disclosed this to newsmen in Awka on Monday.Iluyomade said a team of officers led by Louis Mmadubuatta, the Coordinator of NAFDAC in Anambra, stormed two warehouses at the Bridge Head Market and recovered
  
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• Ighodalo denies role in Shaibu's impeachment, claims tarnished reputation

  29-04-2024 17:46 via pulse.ng
  
  Ighodalo described the allegation as a clear attempt to unjustly tarnish his reputation and divert attention from the actual issues at hand.Dr Asue Ighodalo, the PDP governorship candidate in the September 21 governorship election in Edo, has denied any involvement in the impeachment of a former Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu.Ighodalo made the denial in a statement issued by his media campaign team and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Benin.NAN reports that Shaibu
  
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• Linda Ikeji to pay NBM of Africa ₦30 million for character defamation

  29-04-2024 17:02 via pulse.ng
  
  The judge also ordered Ikeji to restrain from making further damaging publications against the Claimants and members of the NBM of Africa.The Delta High Court in Effurun on Monday ordered a foremost blogger, Linda Ikeji, ₦30 million as general damage to the Neo-Black Movement (NBM) of Africa for libelous publication.The NBM and three others slammed an ₦1 billion lawsuit against Ikeji, for defamation and libel. The lawsuit had the Registered Trustees of NBM of Africa, Ese Kakor, Felix
  
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• Edo workers to earn ₦700,000 minimum wage from May 1 - Gov Obaseki

  29-04-2024 16:55 via pulse.ng
  
  According to Governor Godwin Obaseki, the increased wage will take effect from May 1, 2024.The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has approved a new minimum wage of ₦70,000 for state civil servants.This announcement was made during the inauguration of the new Labour House in Edo state on Monday, April 29.The increased wage will take effect from May 1, 2024.This decision comes amidst ongoing tensions between the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Federal Government concerning raising
  
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• Newly constructed Ghanaian road with electric pole in the middle sparks concern

  29-04-2024 16:53 via pulse.ng
  
  In the midst of celebration over the completion of a newly tarred road in Kokofu, a town in the Bekwai Municipality of Ghana's Ashanti Region, a disturbing discovery has cast a shadow of concern over the infrastructure project. A video circulating on social media has captured the attention of Ghanaians nationwide, highlighting an electricity pole standing defiantly in the middle of the freshly laid road.The footage, shared by a concerned citizen, showcases the perplexing sight of the electricity
  
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• 2 workers die after bridge under construction collapse in Ebonyi

  29-04-2024 16:41 via pulse.ng
  
  The incident occurred at about 10 am while the construction workers were at the site.The Police Command in Ebonyi has confirmed two persons dead after a bridge under construction at Mgbabeluzor village in Izzi Local Government Area of Ebonyi collapsed on Monday.The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, DSP Joshua Ukandu confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abakaliki. He said that the incident occurred at about 10 am while the construction workers were at t
  
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• FCT experiences power outage, AEDC blames technical faults on feeders

  29-04-2024 16:31 via pulse.ng
  
  AEDC says its technical team is working tirelessly to rectify the fault and restore the power supply as quickly as possible.The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), has attributed the power outage currently being experienced in parts of Abuja to technical fault on some of its feeders.The company’s management in a statement on Monday in Abuja listed the feeders affected as L36, H23, H33 and 8.“This is to inform residents in parts of Abuja that the power outage currently bein
  
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• Ogun FRSC set to arrest motorists with petrol-filled jerry cans in vehicles

  29-04-2024 15:22 via pulse.ng
  
  The command stated that carrying containers filled with petroleum products by motorists could cause an explosion.The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun Sector Command, has warned motorists against carrying jerry cans containing petroleum products during distance travels.Anthony Uga, Sector Commander, FRSC, Ogun, gave the warning in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Ota, Ogun. Uga, who spoke while reacting to the current fuel scarcity in the state, said that carr
  
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• NGO proposes fruit waste to power homes, markets, urges government support

  29-04-2024 15:13 via pulse.ng
  
  The government should start looking towards the generation of biogas, to power homes, industries, communities and markets.The Founder, of Foundation For A Better Environment (FABE), a Non-Governmental Organisation, on Monday, said that fruit waste was enough to provide electricity to homes and markets.The founder, Temitope Okunnu, made this known while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in an interview. She said that the government should start looking towards the generation of bioga
  
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• 2027: Tinubu warned of consequences of betraying El-Rufai, Yahaya Bello

  29-04-2024 15:04 via pulse.ng
  
  President Bola Tinubu has been told to reconsider his actions, cautioning that they could have significant consequences as he approaches his bid for a second term.President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been told that his second term bid is at risk if he continues to sideline those who fought for his emergence at the seat of power.This assertion was made by Otunba Segun Sowunmi, a governorship aspirant in Ogun State under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).In a long social media post on X sighted by Pul
  
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• EFCC to freeze 1,000 bank accounts for forex dealings, probe for 90 days

  29-04-2024 14:55 via pulse.ng
  
  The bank accounts frozen are linked to persons who take advantage of the virtual cryptocurrency exchange platforms to launder proceeds of unlawful activities.A Federal High Court, Abuja has granted an interim order sought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to freeze at least 1, 146 bank accounts belonging to individuals and companies over allegations bordering on unauthorised dealing in foreign exchange, among others.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that other offence
  
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• Osun petroleum agency warns marketers against fuel hoarding, inflating price

  29-04-2024 14:24 via pulse.ng
  
  The surveillance team of the agency would be all out to ensure that no filling stations hoard the product.The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) in Osun has warned petroleum marketers in the state against hoarding of the products.The agency also warned residents of the state against panic buying, hoarding and storing of petroleum products at home. Adekunle Adeyemo, the State Coordinator of NMDPRA, gave the warning while speaking with journalists on Monday i
  
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• “It’s a lie to believe Jesus will deliver you from poverty” - Oshiomhole

  29-04-2024 12:47 via pulse.ng
  
  Earlier in his address, Oshiomhole criticised governors who have neglected education and deprived underprivileged children of a high-quality education.The former governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole, has stated that the general notion that believing in Jesus Christ will lift a person from poverty “is a lie.”The pragmatic politician, who is now a serving lawmaker in the House of Senate, stated this at a recent event organised by Bishop Mathew Kukah.At the event, Oshiomhole reflecte
  
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• 'It’s a lie to believe Jesus will deliver you from poverty' - Oshiomhole

  29-04-2024 12:47 via pulse.ng
  
  Earlier in his address, Oshiomhole criticised governors who have neglected education and deprived underprivileged children of a high-quality education.The former governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole, has stated that the general notion that believing in Jesus Christ will lift a person from poverty “is a lie.”The pragmatic politician, who is now a serving lawmaker in the House of Senate, stated this at a recent event organised by Bishop Mathew Kukah.At the event, Oshiomhole reflecte
  
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• Rivers Reps console tanker blast victims, seek aid from philanthropists

  29-04-2024 12:12 via pulse.ng
  
  The reps urged philanthropists and other Nigerians to lend a helping hand to those affected by providing whatever assistance possible to them.The Rivers caucus of the House of Representatives has condoled with the victims of the last week’s tanker explosion on Eleme road in Port Harcourt.In a statement on Monday by the leader of the caucus, Rep. Dumnamene Dekor (PDP-Rivers) the lawmakers expressed grief over havoc caused by the inferno.“As true representatives of our people, we expre
  
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• Tinubu says technology will curb corruption, enhance Government transparency

  29-04-2024 11:44 via pulse.ng
  
  Tinubu stated that technology is a potent weapon against corruption and financial impropriety in public service. President Bola Tinubu says his administration is investing in technology tailored towards ensuring transparency and accountability in government.Tinubu said this would also accelerate public-sector performance and service delivery to the Nigerian people. He stated this during a meeting with Microsoft Founder and Philanthropist, Bill Gates, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum
  
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• Tinubu, Bill Gates says technology will enhance government transparency

  29-04-2024 11:44 via pulse.ng
  
  Tinubu stated that technology is a potent weapon against corruption and financial impropriety in public service. President Bola Tinubu says his administration is investing in technology tailored towards ensuring transparency and accountability in government.Tinubu said this would also accelerate public-sector performance and service delivery to the Nigerian people. He stated this during a meeting with Microsoft Founder and Philanthropist, Bill Gates, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum
  
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• Comply with EFCC's arrest, avoid disgracing former Governors - Ortom

  29-04-2024 11:29 via pulse.ng
  
  Ortom urged Benue youths to stop insulting the elders on social media and take advantage of the internet to add value to their lives.Former Benue Governor, Chief Samuel Ortom, has asked the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, to come out of hiding and answer his case with the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC).Ortom stated this on Sunday at the Redeemed Church in Makurdi during the thanksgiving service organised by his aides to mark his 63rd birthday anniversary. He
  
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• Comply with EFCC's arrest, avoid disgracing former Benue Governors - Ortom

  29-04-2024 11:29 via pulse.ng
  
  Ortom urged Benue youths to stop insulting the elders on social media and take advantage of the internet to add value to their lives.Former Benue Governor, Chief Samuel Ortom, has asked the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, to come out of hiding and answer his case with the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC).Ortom stated this on Sunday at the Redeemed Church in Makurdi during the thanksgiving service organised by his aides to mark his 63rd birthday anniversary. He
  
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• 400-level female UniAbuja student declared missing

  29-04-2024 08:36 via pulse.ng
  
  The public has been urged to help notify the university or the nearest police station if they encounter the missing student.Murjanatu Zubairu, a young female student at the University of Abuja, has gone missing during her commute to school.Her uncle, Alhaji Zubairu Jibrin Yewuti, a former vice chairman of the Kwali Area Council in the FCT, reported her disappearance over the phone on Sunday morning.Murja, as she is known, is in her fourth year at the university, studying Arts Education within th
  
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• JAMB rolls out fresh update on release of 2024 results

  29-04-2024 07:49 via pulse.ng
  
  Over the past week, over 1.9 million individuals enrolled for the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) across over 700 Computer-Based Test centres nationwide.The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) will unveil the outcomes of the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination.Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, the Registrar of JAMB, will conduct a press conference in Abuja on Monday to announce the results and address associated issues.This update was communicated to journalists
  
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