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• We need to ally with North, Yorubas have betrayed us - Dokubo slams Tinubu

  26-10-2024 22:16 via pulse.ng
  
  Dokubo said Tinubu had betrayed him after he emptied his bank account to support his emergence as President.Former Niger Delta militant leader, Asari Dokubo, has accused the Yoruba people of betraying the Ijaw people following the alleged neglect of the latter by President Bola Tinubu.In a viral video on social media, Dokubo said Tinubu had betrayed him even though he went all out to ensure that the former Lagos State Governor won the 2023 presidential election.The former militant claimed to hav
  
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• No casualty as fire incident recorded on Lagos Blue Line

  26-10-2024 19:09 via pulse.ng
  
  Sanwo-Olu's spokesman asked residents of the area where the fire incident occurred to continue to go about their businesses peacefully as the situation is under control.There has been a fire outbreak on a small section of the Lagos Blue Line track at a spot opposite the NEPA Station, near the Eko Bridge, in the Apogbon area of Lagos State.The incident occurred on Saturday, October 26, 2024, and was reported by Gboyega Akosile, the spokesman for the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.Acc
  
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• Jigawa pulls out of lawsuit challenging EFCC's legality

  26-10-2024 18:14 via pulse.ng
  
  Abdulkadir-Fanini said a notice of withdrawal of the state was filed on October 24 on the service of the Chief Register of the court.Jigawa Government says it has withdrawn from the suit challenging the constitutionality of the laws that established the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) currently before the Supreme Court.The withdrawal was announced by the state’s Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Bello Abdulkadir-Fanini, at a news conference in Dutse on Saturday
  
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• 'Nigeria not failed, but failing' - Ex-INEC Attahiru Jega

  26-10-2024 18:03 via pulse.ng
  
  Jega's speech left an impression on attendees, encouraging a return to constructive civic engagement. Former Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Professor Attahiru Jega, has highlighted the urgency of patriotic action to salvage Nigeria's socio-political future. The political scientist made this call on Saturday, October 26, at the Unveiling and Rebranding Nigeria Initiative (URNI) launch held at Abuja's Shehu Musa Yar'Adua Centre.Jega's keynote, "Rise Up Patriots, Take Pr
  
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• Nigerian govt to nationalise cartoon content for kids, teenagers – here’s why

  26-10-2024 17:33 via pulse.ng
  
  Through this initiative, NOA hopes to encourage a new generation of Nigerian children to identify with characters and stories reflecting their culture, ultimately fostering a stronger sense of national identity.The Nigerian government has announced plans to support local animation as part of a larger national identity project. At the Unveiling and Rebranding Nigeria Initiative (URNI) launch on Saturday, October 26, Malam Lanre Issa Onilu, Director General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA)
  
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• Teacher in hot water as student dies after 24 strokes of cane, 162 frog jumps

  26-10-2024 17:31 via pulse.ng
  
  The student was allegedly subjected to corporal punishment by the teacher leading to his death.A teacher at the Obada Idi-Emi High School in the Imeko Afon Local Government Area of Ogun State has landed in hot water after a student identified simply as Ariyo, died after he allegedly beat him with 162 strokes of cane.The tragic incident, which reportedly happened during the week, was reported by an activist identified as Adetoun on Instagram on Friday, October 25, 2024.As narrated by Adetoun, the
  
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• The Guardian newspaper is openly inciting unrest against FG - Presidency

  26-10-2024 16:28 via pulse.ng
  
  The Special Adviser said the newspaper must be questioned on how it could present an argument for military intervention while superficially denouncing it.The Presidency on Saturday faulted The Guardian newspaper’s lead story of October 25, which had the title: “Calls for military intervention: misery, harsh policies driving Nigerians to desperate choices.”Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, in a statement, said that the story “openly
  
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• 5 retired army officers pulled out in Lagos

  26-10-2024 16:19 via pulse.ng
  
  Akintade said it marked the formal disengagement from active service in the Nigerian Army and, indeed, the Armed Forces.The Nigerian Army Ordinance Corps (NAOC) on Friday pulled out five retired Major Generals in Lagos.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the officers bade the army farewell at the headquarters of NAOC, Abalti Barracks, Surulere, Lagos.The Reviewing Officer, Maj.-Gen Omotomilola Akintade, who spoke on behalf of the other four, said that the journey was a tough one, noti
  
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• Ijaw Congress faults Tinubu for scrapping Niger Delta ministry, demands reversal

  26-10-2024 16:16 via pulse.ng
  
  Okaba said it was unfortunate that the ministry was scrapped while the Niger Delta region had continued to bear the burden of the country’s income generation.The Ijaw National Congress (INC) has faulted the scrapping of the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs and appealed for the reversal of the action.Prof Benjamin Okaba, President, of INC worldwide, appealed at a news conference in Abuja on Saturday.The Federal Government had on Wednesday announced the scrapping of the Ministry of Niger Delt
  
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• Gov Yusuf mourns death of spokesperson’s son

  26-10-2024 16:09 via pulse.ng
  
  Governor Yusuf described the loss as ”saddening” but found solace in the belief that Abubakar has returned to Allah’s mercy.Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has extended his heartfelt condolences to his spokesperson, Sanusi Dawakin Tofa, on the passing of his 15-year-old son, Abubakar Sadik.The young boy passed away on Thursday morning, just days after undergoing a successful bone marrow transplant in an Indian hospital.This is contained in a statement issued by the Director o
  
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• Police officer detained over alleged murder of popular Enugu musician

  26-10-2024 15:47 via pulse.ng
  
  The Commissioner empathised and consoled the victim’s family, friends and associates, describing the unfortunate incident as unacceptable.The police command in Enugu says it has arrested and detained a Police Inspector serving in the Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad, over the alleged murder of a musician, Okezie Mba, popularly known as Igbo-Jah.This is contained in a statement by the Command’s Spokesman, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, on Saturday in Enugu.Ndukwe said that the incident occurred around
  
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• Niger State wants to pay ₦1m as minimum wage to civil servants - Gov Bago

  26-10-2024 15:29 via pulse.ng
  
  Governor Baggo recently approved ₦80,000 as minimum wage for workers in Niger State but plans to go several steps higher.Governor Mohammed Bago of Niger State has disclosed his administration's target to pay ₦1 million as minimum wage for the state civil servants.The Governor made this known when speaking at the Government House in Minna, the state capital, on Friday, October 25, 2024.He also announced that his government would pay workers in the state a new minimum wage of ₦80
  
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• Bandits now on the run since my people began defending themselves - Katsina Gov

  26-10-2024 14:48 via pulse.ng
  
  The Governor said the number of security operatives in Nigeria is insufficient considering the ubiquitous nature of prevalent insecurity.The Governor of Katsina State, Dikko Radda, has claimed that bandits could no longer access some communities in the state due to the efforts of the locals to protect themselves against attacks.Radda disclosed this in an interview with BBC Hausa Service, where he highlighted his administration's efforts to train locals to defend themselves against bandits' attac
  
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• Sack more ministers, convene economic summit - Ndume tells Tinubu

  26-10-2024 12:53 via pulse.ng
  
  Ndume commended President Tinubu for the recent cabinet shake-up but insisted that some ministers are missing in action.A lawmaker representing Borno South in the National Assembly, Senator Ali Ndume, has asked President Bola Tinubu to sack more underperforming ministers to fast-track the implementation of his 'Renewed Hope' agenda for the country. Ndume said this in a statement in Abuja on Saturday, October 26, 2024.He lauded the President for the recent cabinet shake-up and the scrapping and e
  
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• Soldier in custody after shooting colleague dead in Katsina - Military

  26-10-2024 10:05 via pulse.ng
  
  According to him, after investigation, the case will be escalated to a standing court martial which is usually set up to address such misdemeanour among troops.The Defense Headquarters says Naval personnel deployed at FOB Dansadua for Operation FANSAN YAMMA, in questionable circumstances, opened fire sporadically and killed a colleague.The Director, Defense Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, in a statement on Friday, said the incident happened on Friday at about 0312hrs in the Dansadau are
  
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• Gov Eno to inaugurate 72 projects in Akwa Ibom in November

  26-10-2024 10:00 via pulse.ng
  
  The governor commended the contractor, U&K, Contractors, Ukeme Eyoh, for delivering on the job, in spite of the difficult terrain.Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom says he will inaugurate eight road projects, 62 compassionate homes and two water reticulation projects in November.Eno revealed this in Ikot Ekpene on Friday during the inauguration of a 1.1km spring road and drainage project, which links Goretti Girls Secondary School, the only female school in the area.He said that the projects wou
  
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• Northwest lauds Tinubu for Sokoto-Badagry Super Highway project

  26-10-2024 09:56 via pulse.ng
  
  The minister said the project, which consisted of 68 dams for irrigation purposes, the first phase would be completed within two years.Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi on Friday said people of the Northwest region are extremely excited about President Bola Tinubu’s decision to execute the Sokoto-Badagry Super Highway.He stated this at the official groundbreaking ceremony of the Sokoto-Badagry Super Highway at Gulumbe town in Birnin Kebbi Local Government Area of Kebbi.The News Agency of Niger
  
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• National grid collapse: Anambra, Enugu govts seek alternative power supply

  26-10-2024 09:47 via pulse.ng
  
  The commissioner said the government was encouraging an energy mix with an emphasis on solar and renewable energy options.Some state governments in the South East have embarked on ways to get alternative sources of electricity supply following the incessant collapse of the national grid.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the national grid has collapsed no fewer than seven times between January and October 2024, a situation worrisome to electricity consumers and the nation at large.NAN
  
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• Cross River university lecturers protest against unpaid palliative award

  26-10-2024 09:38 via pulse.ng
  
  The protesting lecturers demanded the VC to address them and when he failed to do so, they proceeded to his office.Lecturers of the University of Cross River (UNICROSS) on Friday protested the nonpayment of six months of palliative by the management of the institution.The palliative for the state-owned institution which is ₦10,000 per month was approved for workers in the state by Governor Bassey Otu.The lecturers who came out in their numbers converged on the administrative block of the i
  
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• Court reserves judgment in pro-Wike lawmakers’ suit seeking to stop Rivers funds

  26-10-2024 09:34 via pulse.ng
  
  The Rivers government had objected to the hearing of the suit in Abuja but was turned down by the court.A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday, reserved judgment in a suit filed by Rivers House of Assembly led by Martin Amaewhule, seeking to stop all allocations to the state.Justice Joyce Abdulmalik adjourned the judgment to a date that would be communicated to parties after the lawyers to the plaintiffs and the defence adopted their processes and argued their case for and against the suit. Th
  
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