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• Tinubu launches Seplat Energy's ANOH Gas Plant Processing virtually

  16-05-2024 10:08 via pulse.ng
  
  Tinubu described the inauguration as a great mark of achievement, demonstration of teamwork, commitment and dedication to duty.President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, inaugurated the Seplat Energy ANOH Gas Processing Plant situated at Assa Community in Ohaji Egbema Local Government Area of Imo.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the president performed the inauguration virtually.The plant, built by the ANOH Gas Processing Plant Company, is a joint venture owned equally by Seplat Energy an
  
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• I'm a traditional Yoruba boy, I did my dobale - Tinubu jokes about his epic fall

  12-06-2024 23:03 via pulse.ng
  
  Tinubu laughed off his fall during the Democracy Day ceremony which got many Nigerians talking.President Bola Tinubu has made light of his fall during the Democracy Day ceremony in Abuja on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.The President had a nasty slip and tumble while trying to enter the presidential truck to wave at the crowd at the venue of the event at Eagle Square in Abuja.However, his security details swiftly assisted him in getting back up immediately after hitting the deck.Much later, the Presi
  
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• Hunger eroding patriotism among Nigerians - Cleric tells Tinubu

  12-06-2024 22:11 via pulse.ng
  
  The cleric spoke against the backdrop of rising cost of food items in the market.The General Overseer, Calvary Kingdom Church, Okokomaiko Lagos, Archbishop Joseph Ojo, says that hunger has eroded patriotism among many Nigerians.Ojo, an Executive of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Wednesday.He was reacting to President Bola Tinubu’s nationwide broadcast to mark this year’s Democracy Day celebration.He s
  
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• Seyi Tinubu endorses stage play to immortalise his grandma, Abibatu Mogaji

  12-06-2024 22:06 via pulse.ng
  
  Awakan said he was happy to have the president’s son as a major collaborator in the project.Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, has endorsed a stage play to immortalise his grandmother, Alhaja Abibatu Mogaji.The play, “Abibatu Mogaji, the Opera”, is written by renowned playwright, Prof. Ahmed Yerima, and produced by Ola Awakan.The play tells the story of Mogaji, a business magnate and the Ìyál’ọ́jà of Lagos, who withered all storm to
  
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• Nigerians differ on gains of 25 years of uninterrupted democracy

  12-06-2024 22:00 via pulse.ng
  
  According to him, some of the problems faced by Nigerians can be traced to the military.A cross-section of Nigerians on Wednesday in Abuja expressed divergent opinions on the gains that had accrued to Nigerians in the 25 years the nation had been in a democracy.Some Nigerians, who spoke in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), said that democratic government had yielded many results for the country, while others thought otherwise.Benjamin Otu, a resident of Mararaba, Nasaraw
  
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• Zulum approves ₦521.4m for Borno pilgrims' BTA, sacrificial animals

  12-06-2024 21:53 via pulse.ng
  
  He said that all pilgrims from the state were hale and hearty and ready to commence the Hajj rituals starting on Friday.Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno has approved the release of ₦521.4m for the purchase of sacrificial rams and payment of the differential balance recorded in pilgrims' Basic Travel Allowance (BTA).Senator Kaka-Shehu Lawan, Chairman of the state Amirul Hajj Committee, made this known on Wednesday in Maiduguri while briefing newsmen.Lawan said the measure was to ensure that
  
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• Borno govt approves ₦521.4m for pilgrims BTA, sacrificial animals

  12-06-2024 21:53 via pulse.ng
  
  He said that all pilgrims from the state were hale and hearty and ready to commence the Hajj rituals starting on Friday.Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno has approved the release of ₦521.4m for the purchase of sacrificial rams and payment of the differential balance recorded in pilgrims' Basic Travel Allowance (BTA).Senator Kaka-Shehu Lawan, Chairman of the state Amirul Hajj Committee, made this known on Wednesday in Maiduguri while briefing newsmen.Lawan said the measure was to ensure that
  
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• June 12: Declare Abiola ex-President, activists tell Tinubu

  12-06-2024 21:44 via pulse.ng
  
  Abiola-Edewor commended all the activists and patriots for keeping faith with the ideals of her late father and remembering him with love and passion.Some rights activists and followers of late Chief MKO Abiola on Wednesday appealed to President Bola Tinubu to declare the acclaimed winner of the June 12 1993 Presidential Election as ex-President.They spoke at the “2024 Memorial Programme for the Commemoration of June 12, 1993 Election” in LagosThe event was organised by the Committee
  
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• Abuja traders decry rising food prices, seek government’s intervention

  12-06-2024 21:36 via pulse.ng
  
  Adeyanju also noted that the union had not seen a copy of the document submitted to Mr President and it would not accept any doctored document.As Nigeria marks Democracy Day, some residents and foodstuff traders in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have decried the instability in produce prices as well as the worsening inflation in the country.The residents and traders voiced their complaints in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Wednesday in Abuja.Nduka Ndubisi, a f
  
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• Accept minimum wage offer that won't lead to job losses, FG persuades labour

  12-06-2024 21:01 via pulse.ng
  
  Organised Labour has insisted on its ₦250,000 demand as the new minimum wage while the Federal Government has refused to budge on its ₦62,000 offer.The Federal Government has appealed to Organised Labour to accept the ₦62,000 minimum wage proposal on the table, as the offer remains the only realistic option that won't lead to job losses.The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the appeal while speaking at the opening of the 2024 Synod of the Ch
  
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• ₦250k minimum wage or no deal, NLC responds to Tinubu's Democracy Day speech

  12-06-2024 20:55 via pulse.ng
  
  Adeyanju also noted that the union had not seen a copy of the document submitted to Mr President and it would not accept any doctored document.As Nigeria marks Democracy Day, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says its demand for the new National Minimum Wage remains ₦250,000.The Acting President of NLC, Adewale Adeyanju, said this in a statement while reacting to President Bola Tinubu's Democracy Day speech on Wednesday, in Abuja.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the Federal Go
  
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• Social Media Shocked as Woman Admits Naivety in Choosing Her Husband

  12-06-2024 20:24 via pulse.ng
  
  Naa Nhyirabea Armooh, a pharmacist, wife, and mother, has sparked widespread reactions on social media after revealing that she was naive when she chose her husband.In a discussion on Accra based, Joy FM's' "Home Affairs" she admitted that if she had been more knowledgeable, she might not have chosen him.Reflecting on her past, Armooh stated, "When I chose my husband, I was very naive. I keep telling my husband that if he had come to propose to me now, he would ask me why because I didn't know t
  
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• There will be job losses if Tinubu approves ₦62k as minimum wage - Soludo

  12-06-2024 20:23 via pulse.ng
  
  Soludo said the Federal Government's proposal of ₦62,000 as the new minimum wage will crumble small-scale businesses and further deteriorate the economic situation.Anambra State Governor, Prof Charles Chukwuma Soludo, has warned President Bola Tinubu about the negative repercussions the proposed ₦62,000 new minimum wage will have on the nation's economy if approved.Soludo, a former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, gave the warning while speaking at The Platform Nigeria, a prog
  
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• Jonathan exposes why some governors are encouraging criminals

  12-06-2024 19:45 via pulse.ng
  
  Jonathan urged the governors to emulate their colleague, Obaseki who is encouraging and promoting the best brains in Edo State.Former President Goodluck Jonathan has dropped the update on why some Nigerian governors harbour criminals in their states.The former Bayelsa State Governor revealed this while speaking at the commissioning of the renovated Edo State Civil Service Secretariat Complex in Benin City on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.According to the former president, some governors encouraged cr
  
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• It could have happened to anyone - Obi sympathises with Tinubu over fall

  12-06-2024 19:13 via pulse.ng
  
  Tinubu has received commiserations from his political opponents after suffering a nasty fall during the Democracy Day celebration in Abuja.President Bola Tinubu's opponent in the 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi of the Labour Party has extended sympathy towards the nation's leader who had a nasty fall during the Democracy Day ceremony.Social media footage showed how Tinubu missed his step and tumbled while trying to enter the presidential truck to wave at the crowd at Eagle Square in Abuja
  
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• Minimum wage: Labour told to settle for what will not undermine economy

  12-06-2024 18:57 via pulse.ng
  
  The federal government and organised labour have been at loggerheads over the minimum wage, and President Bola Tinubu, in his Democracy Day speech, said a new resolution would be sent to the National Assembly soon.Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris has called on Organised Labour to agree on a national minimum wage that supports the economy and prevents large-scale worker layoffs.Speaking at the opening of the 2024 Synod of the Charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeri
  
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• Democracy Day: Why some Nigerians believe Obasanjo is anti-June 12

  12-06-2024 18:33 via pulse.ng
  
  Obasanjo's failure to acknowledge the June 12 election or honour MKO Abiola during his presidency gave credence to theories about his feelings towards the late martyr.Retired General Olusegun Obasanjo's journey to becoming a Nigerian democratically elected president is intertwined with the struggle arising from the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election won by the late Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola.31 years ago, it was a beautiful Saturday morning, Nigerians went to the p
  
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• Speaker Dewan rates Nigeria's democracy performance at 7% since 1999

  12-06-2024 18:10 via pulse.ng
  
  The speaker added that Nigeria is blessed with abundant human and natural resources, but these resources are not properly harnessed by the leaders.The Speaker of Plateau State House of Assembly, Gabriel Dewan, says Nigerian leaders, including himself, have failed the people after 25 years of the country’s unbroken democracy.Dewan, who spoke with newsmen on Wednesday in Jos, therefore, rated Nigeria’s democracy low. The speaker said that the country was blessed with abundant human and
  
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• Fubara warned against condoning rascality of pro-Wike lawmakers

  12-06-2024 17:51 via pulse.ng
  
  The Rivers State Government has been urged to legally contest the High Court's alleged ruling, which affirmed the PDP membership of 27 pro-Wike lawmakers.The Domestic Transparency Watch has warned the Rivers State Government about potentially tolerating what they see as reckless behaviour from former members of the state House of Assembly, whom they've labelled as "confused and stranded."In a statement issued by its President, Adam Biu, the group urged the Rivers State Government to strongly opp
  
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• Posters suggesting 2027 presidential bid with El-Rufai are false - Akpabio

  12-06-2024 17:40 via pulse.ng
  
  Akpabio assured Nigerians that he is dedicated to his legislative responsibilities and continues to work with Tinubu to further the country’s development objectives.Senate President Godswill Akpabio has dismissed the circulating posters suggesting he will run for the 2027 presidential election with former Kaduna State governor Malam Nasir-El-Rufai, calling them the work of troublemakers.In a statement issued Wednesday, June 12, by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon Eseme Eyibo
  
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• Charles Soludo backs single tenure for governors, rejects LG autonomy

  12-06-2024 17:11 via pulse.ng
  
  The ex-CBN boss asserted that granting autonomy to local government areas contradicts the principles of true federalism.Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo expressed support on Wednesday, June 12, for increasing advocacy for a single term for elected officials.The former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor suggested a unicameral National Assembly as a cost-saving measure.Soludo shared his views at The Platform Nigeria, an event organised by Covenant Nation, a Lagos-based church, to celebra
  
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• Lagosians blame irregular LAWMA collection for improper waste disposal

  12-06-2024 16:53 via pulse.ng
  
  Indiscriminate waste disposal can lead to environmental pollution, health hazards, and other negative impacts.Lagos residents on Wednesday decried the heaps of refuse on some major roads around the state without prompt evacuation by the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA).The residents also lamented the indiscriminate dumping of refuse by Lagosians on the roads. In a separate interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), some residents also faulted LAWMA for the delay in evacuating
  
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• June 12: Hamzat Lawal makes case for women's inclusion in governance

  12-06-2024 16:42 via pulse.ng
  
  Lawal noted that he would continue to fight and seek justice for marginalised and vulnerable Nigerian women.As Nigeria marks 25 years of uninterrupted democracy on Wednesday, June 12, concerns have been raised over the marginalisation of women in governance and other spheres of society.Human rights activist and founder of Connected Development (CODE) Hamzat Lawal has advocated for women and young girls’ participation in democratic affairs.Lawal made this appeal on Tuesday, June 12, at the
  
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• June 12: Presidency comments on Tinubu's slip in viral video

  12-06-2024 15:47 via pulse.ng
  
  The presidency said even ex-US President Obama slipped while in office despite being younger than Tinubu.The Presidency has described President Bola Tinubu's slip from his presidential truck at Eagle Square as a typical human mistake, noting that he isn't Superman.This was contained in a brief statement released on X by Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu's Special Adviser for Information and Strategy."President Tinubu is not a Superman. He is human, like all of us. President Biden has had several sl
  
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• Rep Abbas vows to make Nigeria a nation citizens can be proud of

  12-06-2024 14:57 via pulse.ng
  
  The speaker added that the country has evolved in the past 25 years and democracy has come to stay in Nigeria.The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas has congratulated Nigerians on the celebration of Democracy Day and 25 years of unbroken democracy.Abbas, in a statement to mark the day in Abuja on Wednesday, said that the dividends of democracy were bound to reach more Nigerians. He said that the country had evolved in the past 25 years and democracy had come to stay in
  
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• Atiku speaks out on viral video of Tinubu's fall at Eagle Square

  12-06-2024 14:24 via pulse.ng
  
  Meanwhile, Tinubu's social media aide allayed fears of health damage that the fall may have caused.Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed sympathy for President Bola Tinubu, who was seen in a video stumbling and falling from his presidential vehicle during the Democracy Day ceremony at Eagle Square in Abuja.In a social media post on Wednesday, June 12, Atiku called the incident unfortunate and wished President Tinubu well."I sincerely sympathise with President Bola Tinubu, @officialA
  
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• Peter Obi delivers inspiring 'Democracy Day' address to Nigerians

  12-06-2024 13:15 via pulse.ng
  
  Peter Obi emphasised that the celebration of June 12 should serve as an opportunity to steer the nation back towards genuine democracy.Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, urged citizens and leaders to uphold democratic institutions by adhering to laws and being accountable. In a social media post on Wednesday, June 12, he stressed that democracy involves more than just elections but also fulfilling governance duties outlined in the constitution. His remarks coincide with
  
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• Peter Obi delivers 'Democracy Day' address to Nigerians

  12-06-2024 13:15 via pulse.ng
  
  Peter Obi emphasised that the celebration of June 12 should serve as an opportunity to steer the nation back towards genuine democracy.Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has urged citizens and leaders to uphold democratic institutions by adhering to laws and being accountable.In a social media post on Wednesday, June 12, he stressed that democracy involves more than just elections but also fulfilling governance duties outlined in the constitution.His remarks coincide wi
  
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• Army advises residents near shooting range to stay calm during training

  12-06-2024 13:01 via pulse.ng
  
  Residents are advised to report any breach of security to the division’s headquarters.The 1 Division Nigerian Army on Wednesday urged residents neighbouring the shooting range not to panic over the exercise, urging them to go about their normal daily routine activities without fear.The acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, of the division, Lt.-Col. Musa Yahaya advised in a statement issued in Kaduna. Yahaya also advised the residents to report any breach of security to the divis
  
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• A bastion of journalism - Tinubu congratulates Amuka-Pemu on his birthday

  12-06-2024 12:45 via pulse.ng
  
  The President also commended the elder statesman for his courage and unbending disposition to the pristine values of truth and justice. President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Sam Amuka-Pemu, the Chairman and Publisher of Vanguard Media Ltd, on the occasion of his birthday.Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President, Media and Publicity, said this in a statement on Wednesday.“President Tinubu joins family, friends, and the Nigerian media community to celebrate a pacesetter, an in
  
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