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• Tinubu approves single-digit interest rates for media outlets

  16-05-2024 08:49 via pulse.ng
  
  The Minister urged private broadcasters to participate in the Federal Government’s Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Initiative to reduce operational costs through more affordable energy.President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued a crucial directive instructing the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment to join forces with the Bank of Industry (BOI) in a significant endeavour: providing low-interest loans to media organisations in Nigeria.The Minister of Information and National Orienta
  
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• Full text of President Tinubu’s Democracy Day speech

  12-06-2024 08:49 via pulse.ng
  
  Read the full text of Tinubu's speech on Nigeria's 25th Democracy Day anniversary.President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, delivered his second Democracy Day speech.In the speech, the president hailed pro-democracy activists who fought on behalf of Nigerians to end military administrations and restore democracy.Tinubu also praised journalists and media organisations that joined the struggle.Read the president’s full speech below.My fellow Nigerians, let me begin by congratulating
  
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• Lagos-Calabar highway reduced from 10 to 6 lanes as FG reroutes project

  12-06-2024 08:30 via pulse.ng
  
  Umahi says the first 47km of the project would be open to the public by May next year.The Federal Government says the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project has been rerouted to avoid possible damage to telecommunication companies’ subsea cables.The government also disclosed that the road project has been reduced from 10 lanes to six to save cost.David Umahi, the Minister of Works made this known on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at a meeting with contractors in Abuja.According to the minister, th
  
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• Beyond MKO and IBB, meet 7 power players behind the June 12 crisis

  12-06-2024 06:11 via pulse.ng
  
  Both MKO and IBB's supporters wanted their man to emerge as the winner of the political conflict that preceded and trailed the annulment of the June 12 election.The narrative of Nigeria’s democracy is tightly woven around a protagonist, Moshood Kashimawo Abiola (MKO), and an infamous villain, General Ibrahim Babangida, whose action birthed the reason June 12 became a special day in Nigeria’s political calendar.While Abiola and Babangida remain the main characters in the June 12 debac
  
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• FG reacts to report on Russia forcing Nigerian students to join Ukraine war

  11-06-2024 23:40 via pulse.ng
  
  According to the report, Russia sought to enlist international students in the war to add extra manpower for its offensive in the Kharkiv region.The Federal Government has dismissed the report that Russia is forcing international students to join in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine alongside its troops in exchange for visa renewal.The report by Bloomberg, an international media platform based in America stated that Russia has decided not to extend the visas of African students and young workers
  
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• Tinubu commends Tolaram Group for confidence in Nigeria’s economy

  11-06-2024 22:20 via pulse.ng
  
  Tolaram has been doing business in Nigeria for the last 50 years.President Bola Tinubu has commended the Indonesian business conglomerate, the Tolaram Group, for believing in Nigeria and having absolute faith in its economy.Tolaram, which partnered with Nigeria to build the Lekki Free Trade Zone and the country’s first deep sea port, has acquired Diageo’s 58.2% shareholding in Guinness Nigeria Plc.According to an announcement at the Nigerian Exchange on Tuesday, Tolaram will also ent
  
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• Bill to punish electoral officers for result cancellation passes 2nd reading

  11-06-2024 22:04 via pulse.ng
  
  Some of the lawmakers who spoke also agreed with the bill, adding that it was time to punish officers for aiding the cancellation of results.A bill seeking to amend the Electoral Act 2022 to prohibit the cancellation of election results due to over voting by electoral officers has passed a second reading in the House of Representatives.Rep. Abubakar Fulata, who sponsored the bill while leading debate on the general principle of the bill on the floor of the House in Abuja, called for punishment o
  
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• PDP tells Tinubu to review his ‘suffocating policies’

  11-06-2024 21:09 via pulse.ng
  
  The PDP criticised Tinubu for allegedly undermining the democratic principles, legacies, and values Moshood Abiola fought and died for.The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to listen to the cries of Nigerians and review his ‘suffocating policies.’The party said this in a statement released on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, to commemorate Nigeria’s Democracy Day.In the statement signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary Debo Ologunagba, t
  
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• Cholera outbreak in Lagos State claims 5 lives, hospitalises 60

  11-06-2024 18:48 via pulse.ng
  
  Residents are advised to rely on the state Ministry of Health, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), and accredited local health facilities for guidance, advice on prevention and treatment.The Lagos State Government has called for heightened vigilance and adoption of precautionary measures as the state records a cholera outbreak resulting in five fatalities.Prof. Akin Abayomi, the state Commissioner for Health, in a statement on Wednesday, warned that the state had recorded an excess report
  
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• Tinubu celebrates ex-CJN Uwais on birthday, praises his legal contributions

  11-06-2024 18:34 via pulse.ng
  
  Uwais served as Chairman of the Nigerian Body of Benchers and Chairman of the Board of Governors of the National Judicial Institute.President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday congratulated Justice Muhammadu Lawal Uwais, a former Chief Justice of Nigeria, on his birthday.Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President, Media and Publicity, said in a statement that the President celebrated the eminent jurist who served the nation in many capacities, including as Chairman of the National Judicial Counc
  
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• Badagry ram sellers lament low sales as sallah draws closer

  11-06-2024 18:33 via pulse.ng
  
  A big ram at Alaba market is sold for ₦750,000.Barely five days to Eid-El-Kabir festival, some ram sellers on Tuesday in Badagry, Lagos State, lamented low sales, attributing it to the prevailing economic situation.A News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent who visited Alaba, Ajibade and Agbalata ram markets in Badagry reports that the cost of rams varies.NAN reports that at Alaba ram market a big ram is sold for ₦750,000, a medium-sized ram costs between ₦350,000 and ₦
  
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• President Tinubu to address nation on Democracy day at 7:00 am

  11-06-2024 18:04 via pulse.ng
  
  Media outlets are urged to join the network services of the Nigerian Television Authority and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) for the broadcast.President Bola Tinubu will address the nation in a broadcast on the occasion of Democracy Day at 7:00 am on June 12.Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President, Media and Publicity, in a statement, urged television, radio, and other electronic media outlets to join the network services of the Nigerian Television Authority and th
  
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• Army Chief orders probe into civilian staff's maltreatment at Lagos school

  11-06-2024 17:53 via pulse.ng
  
  The COAS recognises the vital role civilian staff plays in supporting the army's operations.The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has ordered an immediate investigation into the alleged maltreatment of a civilian staff by some private soldiers in Command Secondary School, Iyana Ipaja.This is contained in a statement by the Director of Army Public Relations, Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, on Tuesday in Abuja.Nwachukwu said that the directive was in response to the concerns raised
  
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• Army Chief orders probe into civilian staff's death at Command sec school

  11-06-2024 17:53 via pulse.ng
  
  The COAS stated that the Nigerian army recognises the vital role that civilian staff play in supporting its operations and day-to-day administration.The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja has ordered an immediate investigation into the alleged neutralisation of a civilian staff by some private soldiers in Command Secondary School, Iyana Ipaja.This is contained in a statement by the Director of Army Public Relations, Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, on Tuesday in Abuja.Nwachukwu said
  
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• Senate approves ₦98.5bn FCT supplementary budget for 2024

  11-06-2024 17:27 via pulse.ng
  
  The FCT administration proposed ₦98.5 billion for the 2024 FCT statutory supplementary appropriation.The Senate on Tuesday at plenary, passed the 2024 Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Supplementary Appropriation Bill of ₦98.5 billion.This followed the presentation and adoption of the report of the Committee on FCT by the Vice Chairman, Sen. Osita Ngwu (PDP-Enugu). Ngwu in his presentation, said in line with provisions of the 1999 Nigeria Constitution as amended, the 2024 FCT statutor
  
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• Tinubu condemns Katsina attacks, vows to pursue perpetrators

  11-06-2024 17:19 via pulse.ng
  
  The President condoles with the families of the deceased, as well as the Government and people of Katsina State.President Bola Tinubu has strongly condemned the recent attacks against citizens in Dutsin-Ma and Kankara Local Government Areas of Katsina State.Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President, Media and Publicity, said in a statement on Tuesday that the President described the latest attacks as grisly and sinister.He said the President emphasised that more would be done to secu
  
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• Adelabu says band A power tariff reduces subsidy from ₦3 trn to ₦1 trn

  11-06-2024 17:11 via pulse.ng
  
  The minister added that instead of piling up debt for the government, the ministry came up with a model for customers to pay for subsidies on band A.Adebayo Adelabu, Minister of Power, said that the introduction of band A with a higher tariff has reduced electricity subsidy to ₦1 trillion from about ₦3trillion.The minister said this at the public hearing on electricity tariffs in Abuja on Tuesday. The hearing was organised by the House of Representatives Joint Committee on Power, Com
  
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• Tinubu comments on heartbreaking death of Malawi's Vice President

  11-06-2024 16:40 via pulse.ng
  
  President Bola Tinubu assured Malawi of Nigeria’s support during this period of grief and prayed for the souls of the deceased.President Bola Tinubu has expressed heartfelt condolences to President Lazarus Chakwera and the people of Malawi following the tragic plane crash that claimed the lives of Vice-President Saulos Chilima and other officials.In a statement released by Presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale on Tuesday, 11, President Tinubu offered sympathies to the families affected by t
  
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• First Lady calls for collective effort to end FGM by 2030

  11-06-2024 16:40 via pulse.ng
  
  FGM is recognised internationally as a human rights violation against girls and women.The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has called for collective action by all for the eradication of Female Genital mutilation (FGM) in Nigeria by the year 2030.Mrs Tinubu made this call in Abuja on Tuesday at the 2024 Annual Global Technical Consultation of the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) and UNICEF joint programme on the elimination of FGM.The consultation had the theme; “Delivering the Global Promise&rdq
  
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• Kano residents pool money for ram amid rising prices before Eid-el-Kabir

  11-06-2024 16:21 via pulse.ng
  
  Despite the abundance of livestock in the markets, patronage has been very poor due to the high prices, causing concern among livestock dealers. Some residents of the Kano metropolis have decried hikes in the prices of rams and other livestock as the Muslim faithful prepare for the Eid-el-Kabir celebration.A News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent who visited some markets in the metropolis, observed that there were many animals for sale but buyers were nowhere.At the Kofar Na’isa livest
  
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• Customs to arrest rice, illicit goods smugglers during Eid-el-Kabir in Ogun

  11-06-2024 15:07 via pulse.ng
  
  The comptroller stated that the staff strength in the service might reduce due to the Muslim personnel celebrating Sallah.Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun Area 1 Command, has warned smugglers to drop any plan of bringing illicit goods into the country during the forthcoming Eid-el Kabir celebrations.The Area Comptroller, James Ojo, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Ota, Ogun, warned that anybody who tried it would be made to face the wrath of the law.Ojo said that many smugg
  
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• Guinness Nigeria: Diageo exits Nigerian with Tolaram taking over

  11-06-2024 14:49 via pulse.ng
  
  Guinness Nigeria stated that, in collaboration with Tolaram, Diageo will continue to manage the brand and marketing strategies for the brand in Nigeria.Diageo, the major foreign shareholder in Guinness Nigeria Plc, has decided to sell its 58.02% controlling stake to Tolaram, a Singapore-based multinational company.According to the agreement signed on Tuesday, June 11, Tolaram will acquire Diageo’s 58.02% stake in Guinness Nigeria and will also enter into long-term licensing and royalty agr
  
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• Federal High Court begins annual vacation on July 23, resumes September 16

  11-06-2024 14:25 via pulse.ng
  
  The public are urged to approach the Abuja, Lagos and Port-Harcourt divisions of the court for matters of extreme urgency during the period.The Federal High Court (FHC) will, on July 23, begin its annual vacation.The FHC Assistant Director of Information/ICT, Dr Catherine Oby-Christopher, made this known in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. The statement was titled: “Notification of Federal High Court Annual Vacation for the Year 2024 and Vacation Roster For Judges.”It reads in part:
  
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• Dangote Refinery announces new date for petrol supply

  11-06-2024 14:14 via pulse.ng
  
  Aliko Dangote's refinery project has the capacity to produce over 300,000 barrels per day.The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals in Lagos State has rescheduled the supply date for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, from June to mid-July.Aliko Dangote, the President and CEO of the refinery, explained that the delay was minor and assured the public that the premium fuel would be available in the market by the second or third week of July.Dangote made these remarks whi
  
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• Kwara State Government says total LG independence won't help Nigerians

  11-06-2024 14:08 via pulse.ng
  
  The FG instituted the legal action against the Attorney General of the 36 states, over alleged misconduct in the administration of local government Councils.The Kwara State Government has asked the Supreme Court to dismiss the suit filed by the Federal Government seeking full autonomy for the 774 Local Government (LG) Councils in the country.In a legal process filed at the apex court, the state contended that granting the reliefs sought by the federal government, “will further impoverish m
  
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• 'No survivors' - Wreckage of Malawi VP's plane discovered

  11-06-2024 13:56 via pulse.ng
  
  Rescuers had been searching a foggy forest south of Mzuzu on Tuesday, after identifying the last communication tower the plane contacted before disappearing.The missing plane carrying Malawi’s vice-president, Saulos Chilima, has been found wrecked with no survivors, President Lazarus Chakwera has said on Tuesday, June 11.Chilima and nine others were flying within the country on Monday, June 10 when their aircraft disappeared from airport radars.“The plane has been found and I am deep
  
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• Abike Dabiri visits 10 Nigerian girls tricked to Ghana for sex work

  11-06-2024 13:48 via pulse.ng
  
  The girls will be handed over to their various states for counselling and rehabilitation.Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the chairperson/CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has condemned in strong terms, modern-day slavery in the form of human trafficking.Dabiri-Erewa condemned the practice in her remarks in Ghana where she visited 10 Nigerian girls trafficked to that country for prostitution under the guise of their employment as sales girls.This is contained in a statement by Gabriel Odu of
  
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• Man finally imprisoned for life 8 years after stabbing pregnant woman

  11-06-2024 13:19 via pulse.ng
  
  The man denied the crime and his defence lawyer said that he would appeal against the judgement.A man in Denmark has been sentenced to life imprisonment and subsequent preventive detention after stabbing a heavily pregnant woman to death in 2016, the district court in Glostrup announced the sentence.The now 30-year-old man is said to have stabbed the woman 11 times with a knife in a park near Copenhagen and then cut off a piece of her nose, according to the court’s statement.The man denied
  
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• Labour Party raises fresh concerns over 'gag order' on Peter Obi

  11-06-2024 13:04 via pulse.ng
  
  The Labour Party emphasised that restricting Obi’s remarks on the 2023 election, known for its widespread perception of fraud and irregularities, was inappropriate.The Labour Party’s Board of Trustees has raised alarms about an alleged gag order on Peter Obi, their 2023 presidential candidate.In a statement released on Monday by Emmanuel Idakwo, the party’s Kogi State Publicity Secretary, the party expressed concerns about the recent restriction imposed on Obi.As quoted by Punc
  
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• Sule Lamido blasts Tinubu over refusal to approve NLC minimum wage demand

  11-06-2024 10:46 via pulse.ng
  
  Sule Lamido criticised the federal government for its approach to negotiating the minimum wage with labour leaders.A former governor of Jigawa State has dismissed the popular claim that President Bola Tinubu is the architect of modern Lagos State, criticising his federal administration for its failures.Tinubu governed Nigeria’s economic hub from 1999 to 2007 and is credited by some supporters for establishing the foundations of a modern Lagos.However, Lamido, a member of the main oppositio
  
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