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• EFCC freezes 24 bank accounts over terrorism financing allegations

  30-12-2024 10:32 via pulse.ng
  A Federal High Court in Abuja has okayed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s application to freeze 24 bank accounts domiciled in different banks over allegations bordering on terrorism financing.Justice Emeka Nwite, who granted the application after the EFCC’s lawyer, Martha Babatunde, moved an ex-parte motion to the effect, gave the commission the go-ahead to freeze the accounts for 90 days pending the conclusion of the investigation. He said the bank accounts in r
  
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• Reforms only benefiting your friends, govt officials, Rhodes-Vivour tells Tinubu

  02-01-2025 23:28 via pulse.ng
  Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the Labour Party governorship flag-bearer in Lagos State in 2023, has said that the ongoing reforms of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration in only beneficial to those close to the corridor of power. His remarks followed Tinubu's message to Nigerians during the New Year broadcast, during which he urged the citizens to continue to persevere amid the challenging economic climate. Recall that the President embarked on a raft of reforms, including petrol subsidy remova
  
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• Tearful daughter of fallen soldier touches hearts at New Year concert in Maiduguri

  02-01-2025 22:49 via pulse.ng
  The tribute and tears of an orphan, the daughter of a fallen hero, Sgt. Umar Ibrahim, touched hearts at a New Year concert in Maiduguri, Wednesday night. The concert was organised by The Tribute to Our Troops (TTOT) Foundation in collaboration with the 7 Division and the Theatre Command, Operation Hadin Kai, at the command’s headquarters. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the orphan’s tears and her words touched many civilians and wounded soldiers’ hearts, as well as dig
  
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• Tearful daughter of fallen soldier touched hearts at New Year concert in Maiduguri

  02-01-2025 22:49 via pulse.ng
  The tribute and tears of an orphan, the daughter of a fallen hero, Sgt. Umar Ibrahim, touched hearts at a New Year concert in Maiduguri, Wednesday night. The concert was organised by The Tribute to Our Troops (TTOT) Foundation in collaboration with the 7 Division and the Theatre Command, Operation Hadin Kai, at the command’s headquarters. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the orphan’s tears and her words touched many civilians and wounded soldiers’ hearts, as well as dig
  
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• Tearful daughter of fallen soldier touch hearts at New Year concert in Maiduguri

  02-01-2025 22:49 via pulse.ng
  The tribute and tears of an orphan, the daughter of a fallen hero, Sgt. Umar Ibrahim, touched hearts at a New Year concert in Maiduguri, Wednesday night. The concert was organised by The Tribute to Our Troops (TTOT) Foundation in collaboration with the 7 Division and the Theatre Command, Operation Hadin Kai, at the command’s headquarters. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the orphan’s tears and her words touched many civilians and wounded soldiers’ hearts, as well as dig
  
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• Police arrest couple for allegedly raping, beating 13-yr-old girl in Port Harcourt

  02-01-2025 22:37 via pulse.ng
  The Police Command in Rivers has confirmed the arrest of a couple for allegedly raping and beating a 13-year-old girl in their residence in Port Harcourt. The command’s Spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, disclosed the development in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Port Harcourt on Thursday. NAN reports that the wife was said to have stripped the teenager and inserted pepper into her private part after accusing her of having sexual intercourse with her husband. Iringe
  
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• Jealous husband stabs pastor to death over suspicion of affair with wife

  02-01-2025 22:28 via pulse.ng
  The Police Command in Osun has confirmed the killing of a pastor, Mr Sina Olaribigbe, by a jealous husband who suspected him of having an affair with his wife. CSP Yemisi Opalola, Police spokesperson of the command, confirmed the incident on Thursday in Osogbo. Opalola said the husband met the pastor in his wife’s house and allegedly stabbed him because he believed they were having an affair. “The couple are not living together; though they are not legally separated. “The pasto
  
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• Anthony Joshua holds 'Tales by Moonlight' session at J Randle Centre for Yoruba History

  02-01-2025 22:21 via pulse.ng
  Former two-time world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, on Thursday visited the John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History in Lagos. Idris Aregbe, Special Adviser to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tourism, Arts and Culture, who was in the company of Joshua, disclosed this via his Instagram page, @idrisconnectingnigeria. Aregbe said; “Today, I and J Randle Centre CEO, @qudusonikeku, welcomed our two-time world heavyweight champion and professional boxer, @anthonyjoshua, at one
  
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• LASEMA saves nearby structures as fire destroys one-storey building in Lekki

  02-01-2025 22:09 via pulse.ng
  The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) says fire gutted a one-storey building in the Lekki area of the state. The Permanent Secretary of the agency, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Lagos. Oke-Osanyintolu said the agency received a distress call at No. 2A, Abike Sulaiman Str., Lekki Phase 1, at about 12.57hrs. “Following distress calls received on the 767 and 112 emergency toll-free lin
  
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• 7 killed, 31 injured in Gombe as trailer crashes after brake failure

  02-01-2025 22:03 via pulse.ng
  No fewer than seven persons lost their lives in a lone auto crash on Kaltungo – Cham Road in Gombe State. Samson Kaura, the Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in the state, confirmed the incident on Thursday in Gombe. He said that 31 other persons sustained varying degrees of injuries in the lone trailer crash, which occurred at about 7:30 a.m. Kaura attributed the accident to the suspected brake failure of the truck conveying soft drinks and 38 persons, comprising 34
  
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• Catholic priest arrested after 'shooting boy' dead for throwing knockouts into Imo church

  02-01-2025 19:43 via pulse.ng
  The Amaimo community in Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State has been engulfed in chaos after a Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Joseph Enyinnaya, allegedly shot dead a teenage boy. The tragic event reportedly occurred during the New Year Mass, which was held at the St Columbus Church on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. The victim, whose name is yet to be known, was shot after he was reported to have thrown knockouts into the church premises. According to eyewitness accounts, the irate Catholic p
  
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• Obi visits his 'father figure' Babangida in Niger to discuss national issues

  02-01-2025 18:54 via pulse.ng
  Peter Obi, the former Labour Party presidential candidate, has paid former military ruler, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, a New Year's visit at the latter's hilltop residence in Minna, Niger State. The former Anambra State Governor disclosed this in a post on his X on Thursday, January 2, 2025. Obi, who described Babangida as 'a father figure,' said the visit afforded him the opportunity to wish the former Nigerian leader a happy New Year and discuss issues of national importance. ALSO READ: 'If th
  
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• Come and verify - NNPC invites Obasanjo to tour Port Harcourt Refinery

  02-01-2025 17:58 via pulse.ng
  The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has invited former President Olusegun Obasanjo to tour the Port Harcourt Refinery and verify its operational status. NNPCL's Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, issued the invitation in response to Obasanjo's recent remarks about the refinery. In a recent interview with Channels Television, the former President recalled the advice from Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), suggesting the refinery would not function
  
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• 'If this be the end, so be it' - Peter Obi vows resilience amid opposition struggles

  02-01-2025 16:54 via pulse.ng
  Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has opened up about the challenges of being in opposition in Nigeria. Speaking in a press conference, Obi lamented the difficulties his family and business endure due to his political stance. “If you know what I face, what I go through, what my family go through, you won’t even believe I should be standing and going around this country,” Obi stated. Despite the hurdles, Obi expressed a firm com
  
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• Kaduna Police begin full investigation into alleged assassination attempt on Sen Lawal

  02-01-2025 16:23 via pulse.ng
  The Commissioner of Police (CP), Kaduna State Command, Mr Muhammad Rabiu, has ordered a full-scale investigation into the alleged assassination attempt of Sen. Usman Lawal (PDP Kaduna-Central). The order of investigation is contained in a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Mansir Hassan, on Thursday in Kaduna.Hassan said, “The alleged assassination attempt on Sen. Usman Lawal is unknown to the Police.“The attention of the command has been drawn to a public
  
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• Activist Dele Farotimi named 2024 Titan of the Year

  02-01-2025 15:29 via pulse.ng
  Renowned human rights lawyer and activist Dele Farotimi has been named one of the 2024 Titans of the Year by ThisDay newspaper. The accolade recognises his steadfast commitment to justice, governance reform, and freedom of expression in Nigeria. According to ThisDay, Farotimi’s relentless advocacy against systemic oppression and social injustice has earned him both national and international recognition. "Farotimi’s tireless efforts, despite facing threats, lawsuits, and a Gestapo-st
  
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• Car loans will help retain doctors, reduce 'Japa' syndrome in Nigeria – NMA urges Oyo Govt

  02-01-2025 15:16 via pulse.ng
  The Oyo State Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Chairman, Dr Happy Adedapo, has appealed to governments to give more incentives to health workers and doctors to reduce ‘japa’ syndrome in Nigeria.Adedapo made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Ibadan. He remarked that the ‘Japa’ syndrome, which was one of the major challenges of health workers in 2024, would be reduced to the barest minimum if the doctors were made comfortable.
  
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• Retired Federal officer murdered in Kwara on New Year’s Day

  02-01-2025 14:36 via pulse.ng
  Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, was plunged into mourning on New Year’s Day following the brutal murder of AbdulRazaq Ajani, a retired controller of works from the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing. The tragic incident occurred at 3 p.m. at his residence on Dele Gege Street, Tanke.Ajani had just returned from his hometown, Offa, with his wife and children when four young men, aged 18 to 22, infiltrated his compound. CCTV footage showed two of the assailants loitering outside the gate,
  
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• Low turnout of Osun workers in Government offices as others bask in new year celebrations

  02-01-2025 12:34 via pulse.ng
  There was a noticeably low turnout of workers in Osogbo, Osun, on Thursday as work resumed after Christmas and Boxing Day celebrations.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent who monitored the state secretariat and other government offices reports that some workers were yet to resume.At the Osun State Secretariat, Abere, it was observed that some were yet to report at their duty posts. Similarly, at the Osun House of Assembly, some offices were not open as the majority of staff were
  
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• Few workers resume at Osun Government offices as others bask in new year celebrations

  02-01-2025 12:34 via pulse.ng
  There was a noticeably low turnout of workers in Osogbo, Osun, on Thursday as work resumed after Christmas and Boxing Day celebrations.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent who monitored the state secretariat and other government offices reports that some workers were yet to resume.At the Osun State Secretariat, Abere, it was observed that some were yet to report at their duty posts. Similarly, at the Osun House of Assembly, some offices were not open as the majority of staff were
  
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• Kano NDLEA arrests 1,345 suspects, seizes 8.43m kg of illicit substances in 2024

  02-01-2025 11:15 via pulse.ng
  The Kano State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it arrested 1,345 suspects and seized 8.430.239 kg of illicit substances in 2024.The state Commander, Abubakar Idris-Ahmad, made this known on Thursday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kano. He said that the suspects arrested comprised 1,301 males and 44 females. Idris-Ahmad said the illicit substances seized included hemp, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, codeine, and over five million table
  
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• Voya launches App: A mobility solution designed for the global tourist market

  02-01-2025 11:00 via pulse.ng
  Positioned as a “Mobility Solution for the Global Tourist Market,” Voya integrates technology, safety, and local expertise to provide bespoke travel experiences for international visitors, business travelers, and residents. Offering services such as daily car hire with private drivers, airport escorts, and visa-on-arrival assistance, Voya’s tech-enabled platform redefines convenience and care Designed to stand apart from conventional ride-hailing and logistics providers, Voya d
  
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• VIDEO: Obasanjo reveals NNPC declined Dangote's $750m refinery offer in 2007

  02-01-2025 09:36 via pulse.ng
  Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has disclosed that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), now the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), turned down a $750 million proposal by billionaire Aliko Dangote to manage two of Nigeria’s major refineries. Obasanjo revealed this during an exclusive interview with Channels Television, highlighting the NNPC's decision to reject the public-private partnership (PPP) offer despite its recognised inability to run the refineri
  
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• Labour demands annual adjustment to ₦70,000 minimum wage

  02-01-2025 09:14 via pulse.ng
  Organised Labour is advocating for an annual adjustment to Nigeria’s ₦70,000 minimum wage to reflect inflation, according to Festus Osifo, President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC).Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, January 1, Osifo emphasised the need for wages to align with rising living costs. “Instead of waiting five years to increase the minimum wage, why can’t we reflect inflation on an annual basis?” Osifo questioned, highl
  
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• Pastor Kumuyi unveils prophetic declarations for 2025

  02-01-2025 08:47 via pulse.ng
  Pastor Williams Kumuyi, General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, has declared 2025 a year of divine breakthroughs and unprecedented blessings for believers. Speaking during the ministry's crossover service, the renowned clergyman inspired hope with his prophetic declarations. Kumuyi assured his congregation that the enemy would not dictate the lives of God’s people in the coming year. “The enemy will not determine your life in the new year. You have the final say
  
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• 2027: Peter Obi issues fresh update on merger talks with PDP, NNPP

  02-01-2025 08:28 via pulse.ng
  Labour Party’s Peter Obi has dismissed speculation about a merger with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) or New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) for the 2027 presidential elections.At a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, January 2, Obi clarified, “There is no merger deal yet with the PDP, NNPP, or any other party. However, I call on all lovers of Nigeria to unite in 2027 and end the APC’s mismanagement of our resources.” Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, cr
  
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• 'Demolition must go ahead': Wike stands firm on FCT cleanup

  02-01-2025 08:02 via pulse.ng
  Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, has reaffirmed his commitment to demolishing illegal structures in Abuja despite mounting criticism. He described the backlash as distractions that would not deter his administration from sanitising Nigeria’s capital city. "People must complain, but I can tell you such complaints cannot distract us," Wike asserted during a recent address. "I am much focused, and since it is part of our job, we will continue to do what is necessary.
  
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• 140 FCT police officers killed in line of duty in 2024 – Report

  02-01-2025 07:51 via pulse.ng
  The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has reported the loss of 140 officers in active duty during 2024, highlighting the significant risks faced by law enforcement in ensuring public safety.This was disclosed in a scorecard released by the command’s spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Adeh also revealed that the command recovered over ₦409 million from criminals during various operations. “A total of ₦36,850,000 was seized from kidnap
  
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• Tinubu states position on LG autonomy in crucial meeting with governors

  02-01-2025 07:33 via pulse.ng
  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reassured Nigeria’s 36 state governors that the Federal Government is not working against them on local government (LG) autonomy, recently mandated by the courts. During a meeting with Vice President Kashim Shettima and the Nigeria Governors’ Forum at his Ikoyi residence in Lagos, Tinubu emphasised the importance of grassroots development. Dispelling rumours of discord, Tinubu said, “We will not fight within us. I will drive the change. You contr
  
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• Manifesto of hopelessness - PDP trashes Tinubu's New Year speech

  01-01-2025 23:40 via pulse.ng
  The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has torn President Bola Tinubu's New Year's broadcast to Nigerians into shreds, insisting that the president has lost touch with realities. On Wednesday, January 1, 2025, the President delivered a somewhat reassuring New Year message to the nation, promising better days ahead after the economic hardship and other inconveniences caused by his policies in 2024. He also unveiled ambitious plans designed to transform the nation, including the National Cr
  
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