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• Fubara swears in caretaker chairmen following legislative approval

  19-06-2024 11:02 via pulse.ng
  
  The new caretaker chairmen were screened by the Rivers State House of Assembly at 8 am on Wednesday, June 19.Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has inaugurated new caretaker chairmen for 23 local government areas. The ceremony took place on Wednesday, June 19, at the Government House in Port Harcourt, under heavy security. As reported by Channels TV, the first group of 11 chairmen took their oaths of office. This event occurred a day after Governor Fubara submitted the list of nominees t
  
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• Strike averted as ASUU, FG reach agreement after closed-door meeting

  26-06-2024 22:58 via pulse.ng
  
  It will be recalled that ASUU had threatened to embark on a nationwide strike over the federal government’s failure to meet its demands.The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Wednesday ended their closed-door meeting with an agreement that all contentious issues will be amicably resolved to avert a strike.The parties also agreed to kick-start a communication process to avert the planned industrial actions by the union.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)
  
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• Complete ongoing renegotiation of agreement to avert strike, ASUU tells FG

  26-06-2024 20:44 via pulse.ng
  
  Akinwole wondered how long it took the federal government and the national assembly to sort out the re-introduced national anthem.Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has called on the Federal Government to complete the ongoing renegotiation of the agreement earlier reached with the union to avert another strike.ASUU Chairman, University of Ibadan (UI) branch, Prof. Ayoola Akinwole, made the call during a town hall in Ibadan on Wednesday.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the t
  
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• Plateau Gov’s wife raises alarm over rising cases of drug abuse in state

  26-06-2024 20:39 via pulse.ng
  
  Mrs Mutfwang therefore, urged everyone especially the youths, to avoid the destructive path of drug abuse and embrace a life of purpose and fulfilment.Mrs Helen Mutfwang, the wife of Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau, has raised concerns over the rising cases of drug abuse in the state.Mrs Mutfwang spoke out during an event to mark the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking in Jos, on Wednesday.The governor’s wife, who said that illicit drugs had been a serious threa
  
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• Tinubu wants Nigerians to join war against drug, vows more support for NDLEA

  26-06-2024 20:31 via pulse.ng
  
  He noted that illicit drugs and substances had wreaked havoc on individuals, families, communities and countries worldwide.President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged more support for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, in its fight against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking.The President made the pledge as Special Guest of Honour, at the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, otherwise known as World Drug Day, on Wednesday in Abuja.Speaking on the theme
  
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• Lawyers threaten to sue IGP over alleged harassment of colleague

  26-06-2024 20:23 via pulse.ng
  
  Opara insisted it was wrong of Mrs Waziri to use the police to harass Victor Giwa, who was counsel to the property developer, Abbey Signatures Ltd.A group of legal practitioners, under the aegis of Lawyers of Conscience, on Wednesday, threatened to sue the Inspector-General (IG) of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, over alleged incessant harassment of their colleague, Victor Giwa.The lawyers, who called on the IGP to call his men to order, also urged the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister o
  
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• Tinubu not discriminating against North - Shettima

  26-06-2024 20:13 via pulse.ng
  
  The vice-president called for unity and cooperation among all the political parties, saying that ensuring Nigeria’s greatness was a collective responsibility.Vice-President Kashim Shettima says President Bola Tinubu is not working against the interests of Northern Nigeria.Shettima spoke on Wednesday in Kano while receiving a Federal Government delegation led by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, on a condolence visit over the death of his mother-in-law, Hajiya Maryam A
  
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• COAS urges those who have taken up arms against Nigeria to embrace dialogue

  26-06-2024 19:57 via pulse.ng
  
  Lagbaja also seized the occasion to charge the troops to continue to remain disciplined, dedicated and committed to the task that the army has been charged with.The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja has advised Nigerians bearing arms against the country to drop their arms and seek dialogue and other reasonable means to address grievances.He made the call in Bauchi on Wednesday during the inauguration of the newly constructed Nigerian Army Armoured Corps Headquarters complex, r
  
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• LP wants NLC to sort differences with Abure after reunion with Apap faction

  26-06-2024 19:51 via pulse.ng
  
  Abure, supported by the NLC, fought fiercely to reclaim his seat and was later affirmed as the party Chairman.The decision of the Alhaji Lamidi Apapa-led faction of the Labour Party to back Mr Julius Abure as the National Chairman is a commendable step.National Deputy Chairman of LP, Dr Ayo Olorunfemi, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Lagos.He said the faction had taken the path of wisdom by recognising Abure.According to him, LP is waiting for the
  
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• Let’s rally round Tinubu to salvage Nigeria, Shettima tells appointees

  26-06-2024 19:46 via pulse.ng
  
  Shettima expressed profound gratitude to the government and people of Kano State for hosting him and members of his family for the past three days.Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday called on the members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) and other appointees of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to rally around the president to salvage the country.The spokesperson of the vice-president, Stanley Nkwocha in a statement, said Shettima spoke when he received a high-powered pr
  
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• Nigeria recorded 75,000 new HIV infections in 2023 - FG

  26-06-2024 19:38 via pulse.ng
  
  Emerson reiterated the commitment of the U.S. to support funding to implement innovative strategies and approaches to HIV prevention and treatment in Nigeria.Dr Temitope Ilori, the Director-General of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), said 75,000 new infected HIV cases and 45,000 HIV-related deaths were recorded in 2023.She made this known at a two-day National Prevention Technical Working Group (NPTWG) meeting organised by NACA in Abuja on Wednesday.She said although there is
  
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• Youth group wants Atiku to contest for presidency in 2027

  26-06-2024 19:28 via pulse.ng
  
  Emmanuel further said Abubakar’s philanthropic gestures were a remarkable trait of a great leader.The Nigeria Youths For Atiku (NYFA), a support group of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has urged him to give the presidency another shot in 2027.The President of NYFA, Prof. Gold Emmanuel, in a statement on Wednesday by the group’s Director of Publicity, Dare Dada, said that the support group arrived at the call at its annual convention in Lagos.Emmanuel said that NYFA remained a
  
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• Sule's wife to mentor youth against drugs as NDLEA arrests 150 traffickers

  26-06-2024 18:08 via pulse.ng
  
  The suspects comprise of 144 males and six females, while 7,148.95 kilogrammes of illicit drugs were seized.National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), says it arrested 150 suspected drug traffickers in Nasarawa State between July 2023 and June 2024.Peter Onche-Odaudu, State Commander of NDLEA in Nasarawa disclosed at the grand finale of a week-long event to mark the 2024 United Nations International Day Against Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, on Wednesday in Lafia.Onche-Odaudu said that the su
  
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• Fire guts section of Africa’s largest oil refinery

  26-06-2024 17:02 via pulse.ng
  
  A fire broke out at a section of the Lagos-based Dangote Refinery on Wednesday afternoon, causing alarm in its environsFire breaks out at Dangote Refinery in LagosDangote Group contains the 'minor fire incident' at its effluent treatment plantThe refinery, with a capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, started production in JanuaryNearby witnesses reported seeing large plumes of smoke and hearing loud noises coming from the refinery however, the cause of the outbreak could not be ascertained at the
  
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• Cross River Govt denies abandoning road projects, blames delay on rainfall

  26-06-2024 16:50 via pulse.ng
  
  The State commissioner said that the contractors only left the project sites because of the heavy rainfall.The Cross River Commissioner for Information, Erasmus Ekpang, has denied allegations that the Gov. Bassey Otu-led government has abandoned some ongoing road projects in the state.Ekpang made the denial while speaking to newsmen on the state's ongoing road projects in the state.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the state government is being accused of not being proactive in the i
  
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• VIDEO: Fire razes section of $19bn Dangote Refinery

  26-06-2024 16:19 via pulse.ng
  
  A spokesperson from the company disclosed that the incident occurred at the effluent treatment plant (ETP). A section of the Dangote Refinery is on fire following an explosion that occurred Wednesday, June 26, in the Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos State.Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, previously revealed that he faced and overcame significant opposition from local and foreign interests before establishing the $19 billion refinery.Confirming the incident, Anthony Chiejina, a spokesperson at
  
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• List of people who've died so far in the Finance Bill protests

  26-06-2024 15:24 via pulse.ng
  
  Please stay updated and check if any of your family members are missing.The ongoing protests against the Finance Bill 2024 in Kenya have resulted in significant unrest and tragic losses.These protests, sparked by widespread discontent with the proposed tax hikes and economic measures, have seen numerous clashes between demonstrators and police forces.Amid the chaos, several lives have been lost. According to Police Reforms Working Group Kenya (PRWG-K), about 23 protestors have been shot and kill
  
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• What happens next after Ruto directs complete withdrawal of Finance Bill 2024

  26-06-2024 14:46 via pulse.ng
  
  News updatePresident William Ruto declines to ratify Finance Bill 2024 amidst public pressure and protestsProtests against the bill escalated to violent clashes with casualties and extensive property damageThe President is expected to address the nation soon to outline the government's next stepsIn a surprising turn of events, President William Ruto has declined to ratify the highly controversial Finance Bill 2024.The head of state also announced that the government has withdrawn the bill entire
  
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• 3,765 cases of mental disorders related to alcohol use recorded in 2023

  26-06-2024 14:39 via pulse.ng
  
  A total of 3,765 cases of mental disorders due to alcohol use were recorded, along with 5,554 cases related to other psychoactive substance use in 2023, according to the Mental Health Authority.The authority highlighted that Ghana is facing a growing challenge with drug abuse, particularly among the youth.Over the past five years, there has been a steady increase in cases of mental disorders due to psychoactive substance use, rising from 4,155 in 2019 to 5,554 in 2023, with the most affected age
  
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• Kogi Gov's wife to build rehabilition centre to fight illicit drug abuse

  26-06-2024 14:08 via pulse.ng
  
  The governor’s wife also promised to build a skill acquisition centre, where youths could be trained in various skills to be useful to society.The wife of Kogi Governor, Hajiya Safinat Ododo, is to build a rehabilitation centre for drug addicts in the state.Eunice Achimugu, Special Adviser (SA) to the Governor on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, made this known while addressing newsmen in Lokoja on Wednesday.Achimugu said that the governor’s wife also promised to build a skill acq
  
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• Anambra 2025: APC stalwart weighs in on zoning principle controversy

  26-06-2024 13:59 via pulse.ng
  
  The APC stalwart cautioned against deviating from established zoning norms, warning that such actions could alienate voters and jeopardise the party's chances in the upcoming election. A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Pope Amaefuna, said the party faces internal and strategic challenges regarding the zoning principle, which is crucial for securing victory ahead of the 2025 gubernatorial elections.Amaefuna emphasised the significance of zoning in fostering equity and stability
  
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• El-Rufai files lawsuit against Kaduna Assembly over ₦432bn probe report

  26-06-2024 12:48 via pulse.ng
  
  Findings from the Kaduna House of Assembly’s probe revealed that many loans acquired during El-Rufai’s tenure were misappropriated and that proper procedures were often ignored when securing these loans.Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has taken legal action against the Kaduna State House of Assembly, disputing their claim that his eight-year tenure embezzled ₦432 billion and left the state with significant debt.On Wednesday, June 26, El-Rufai filed a fundamental rig
  
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• Top 10 most stressful countries in Africa

  26-06-2024 12:46 via pulse.ng
  
  No matter who you are or where you live, stress finds its way into our lives. It could be because of a demanding job, financial pressures, or even the environment we live in. For instance, people in some countries deal with way more stress than others, and this is especially true in many African countries.Business Insider Africa presents top 10 most stressful countries in Africa.The list is courtesy of CEOWORLD magazine.South Sudan has been ranked as the most stressful country in Africa with a s
  
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• Reps urge arrest of NCAT boss over $1.2m helicopter sale

  26-06-2024 12:18 via pulse.ng
  
  The House of Representative Committee on Public Assets claimed that the documents submitted were falsified.The House of Representatives Committee on Public Assets has told security agencies to swiftly apprehend an alleged unlicensed auctioneer and the Director of Quality Control at the Nigeria College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) over the unauthorised sale of two helicopters for $1.2 million.The committee, sensing the urgency of the matter, has requested Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbet
  
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• 2.6 million people die from alcohol, drug abuse every year

  26-06-2024 11:59 via pulse.ng
  
  Report shows that an estimation of 400 million people live with alcohol and drug use disorders globally.The World Health Organisation (WHO) report says that 2.6 million deaths per year were attributable to alcohol consumption, accounting for 4.7% of all deaths.WHO, in a statement on Tuesday, said that alcohol consumption also accounted for 0.6 million deaths due to psychoactive drug use.According to it, notably, 2 million of alcohol and 0.4 million of drug-attributable deaths were among men.&ldq
  
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• Anambra Police officer wanted for extorting ₦810,000 from young businessman

  26-06-2024 10:54 via pulse.ng
  
  The command set to invite the victim to its Headquarters in Awka to get information that will help in facilitating the necessary procedures involved in the process.The Police Command in Anambra has launched a manhunt for a yet-to-be-identified officer, who allegedly extorted the sum of ₦810,000 from one of its victims.The command Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the incident in a statement on Tuesday.According to Ikenga, the command is aware of the information on X s
  
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• FG allocates ₦300bn for repairs of 330 roads, bridges

  26-06-2024 10:52 via pulse.ng
  
  The Federal Executive Council (FEC) also approved upscale cost variations for several ongoing road and bridge projects nationwide. The Federal Ministry of Finance has allocated ₦300 billion for urgent repairs of 330 roads and bridges nationwide.The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, announced this following the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the presidential villa in Abuja on Tuesday, June 25.“Let me announce that the 330 emergency repairs of roads and bridges across the coun
  
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• Organised labour reacts as FEC steps down minimum wage memo

  26-06-2024 09:45 via pulse.ng
  
  The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) spokesperson, Benson Upah, said the decision would “create room for injurious speculations.”The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has temporarily halted the proposal for a new minimum wage to allow President Bola Tinubu to consult with state governors and the private sector.Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information, shared this update with State House correspondents on Tuesday, June 25, following the FEC meeting.Idris clarified that the final decisio
  
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• Any amount above ₦62k as minimum wage will create job losses - NECA

  26-06-2024 07:58 via pulse.ng
  
  Oyerinde said that the organised private sector cannot afford above ₦62,000 as agreed during the tripartite committee negotiation meetings.The Nigeria Employers Consultative Association (NECA) says any amount above ₦62,000 approved as a minimum will create job losses.Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, Director-General of NECA said this while speaking with journalists on Tuesday in Abuja.He spoke on the sidelines of the third edition of the Nigeria Employers Summit with the theme, “Economi
  
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• FG bans single-use plastics in federal MDAs

  25-06-2024 22:07 via pulse.ng
  
  Salako said the ban aligns with the government’s broader plastic waste management strategy.The Federal Government has banned the use of single-use plastics across all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).Iziaq Adekunle Salako, the Minister of State for Environment announced this on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, following the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the State House in Abuja.Speaking to journalists after the meeting, Salako said the ban aligns with the government’s
  
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