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• Tension builds in Rivers as Fubara replaces 23 council boss

  18-06-2024 09:59 via pulse.ng
  
  Two LGA Chairmen in the state have declared their intent to step down in accordance with the State’s Local Government Law of 2018. Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has instructed the Heads of Administration in the state’s 23 Local Government Areas to assume the responsibilities of the outgoing council chairmen, whose three-year terms ended at midnight on Monday. This announcement was made by Governor Fubara in a state broadcast on Tuesday morning. He explained that the move
  
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• EFCC arrests immediate past Taraba Governor over alleged ₦27bn fraud

  27-09-2024 22:57 via pulse.ng
  
  EFCC sources said no less than 15-count charges have been filed against the former Governor and he would be arraigned in court soon.Men of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested the immediate past Governor of Taraba State, Darius Ishaku, over the allegation of ₦27 billion fraud.Ishaku was elected into office in 2015 and finished his second term on May 29, 2023.According to a report by Daily Trust, the former Governor was picked up at his Abuja residence in the ea
  
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• Israel donates 10 water purifying machines to flood victims in Nigeria

  27-09-2024 22:41 via pulse.ng
  
  The envoy said that preparation had been put in place to commemorate the Jewish New Year and assured that Israel would continue to stand with Nigeria and its people.The Embassy of Israel in Nigeria has donated 10 portable Industrial Water Purifying machines to the Borno Government to assist victims of flood in the state.The embassy donated on Friday in Abuja under the aegis of MASHAV, an Israeli humanitarian aid, and Centre for International Cooperation to assist countries striving to alleviate
  
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• Reps invite EFCC Chairman, VDM, Bobrisky over alleged ₦15m bribery

  27-09-2024 22:09 via pulse.ng
  
  A trending audio conversation suggested that Bobrisky paid ₦15m to to some unnamed officers of the EFCC to drop money laundering charges against him.The House of Representatives has made good of its resolution to investigate bribery allegations against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) by inviting the commission's Chairman, Ola Olukoyede.In a letter dated September 27, 2024, the Joint Committees of the House asked Olukoyede and the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Corre
  
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• Count us out of October 1 nationwide protest – Niger Delta youths

  27-09-2024 20:55 via pulse.ng
  
  The youths declared their stand on the planned uprising, pledging their continuous support for the President Bola Tinubu-led administration.Youths in the Niger Delta region on Friday disassociated themselves from the October 1 planned nationwide protest.The youths, in their thousands, stormed Effurun to make their position known at a Stakeholders’/Engagement Forum convened by the Office of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP).The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Effurun is the
  
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• Police arrest ex-convict for alleged kidnapping, armed robbery in Edo

  27-09-2024 20:48 via pulse.ng
  
  The police boss said John served jail terms with the fleeing suspects at Koton-Karfe Prison in Kogi.A 40-year-old ex-convict, Richard John, has been detained for alleged kidnapping and armed robbery in Edo.The ex-convict, alongside other suspects, was arrested for various crimes ranging from robbery, stealing and kidnapping by operatives of the Edo Command of the Nigeria Police.The Commissioner of Police, Nemi Edwin-Iwo disclosed this on Friday during a news conference in Benin.Edwin-Iwo said ot
  
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• Immigration cleared 204,332 passport applications in 10 months - Minister

  27-09-2024 20:43 via pulse.ng
  
  Tunji-Ojo said that the innovation was to ensure that Nigerians no longer have to endure the stress of travelling long distances or waiting in long queues all in the name passport.The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) cleared over 204,332 backlog of passports in 10 months.The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made this known while reeling out his ministry’s achievements in the last year, at a media event organised by the ministry on Friday in Abuja.He said assured Nigerians that
  
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• Police warn October 1 protesters against breakdown of law in Lagos

  27-09-2024 20:34 via pulse.ng
  
  The police boss said that the command would live up to its mandate of ensuring that no group or individual would be allowed to create chaos or destroy property in the state.The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olanrewaju Ishola, has warned intending protesters against unlawful acts during the planned protest.He gave the warning during a town hall meeting with stakeholders and security agencies organised by the Lagos Police Command on Friday in Ikeja, Lagos.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) rep
  
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• Deliver or be prosecuted, Gov Nwifuru warns Ebonyi commissioner

  27-09-2024 19:44 via pulse.ng
  
  The governor said that decisive actions would be taken to ensure the project was completed within the stipulated period.Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi has threatened to arrest the state’s Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Francis Ori, over the poor performances of contractors handling the Amaeze housing scheme.Nwifuru, represented by his Deputy, Patricia Obila, made the threat while inspecting the 70- 70-apartment project in Ishielu Local Government Area as part of activi
  
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• Lagos govt promises more support for NYSC as new coordinator takes over

  27-09-2024 19:41 via pulse.ng
  
  He said that reshuffling the leadership of NYSC in the state would not disrupt the long-standing relationship between the ministry and NYSC.The Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development has promised more support for and collaboration with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to make the scheme more relevant.The Commissioner in charge of the ministry, Mr Mobolaji Ogunlende, gave the assurance during a courtesy visit to him by the new Coordinator of NYSC in Lagos State, Mrs Christian
  
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• Man who donated NYSC allowance to Tinubu's campaign praises increase to ₦77k

  27-09-2024 19:23 via pulse.ng
  
  The man from Bauchi State also renamed his daughter after Tinubu to solidify his admiration for the President.Khamis Musa Darazo, a long-time supporter of President Bola Tinubu, has lauded the increment in allowance of corps members under the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme from ₦33,000 to ₦77,000.On Wednesday, September 25, 2024, the NYSC in a statement by its Acting Director of Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, announced the development.She said the approv
  
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• Ondo Govt approves ₦3.5bn for public school renovations, health initiatives

  27-09-2024 17:15 via pulse.ng
  
  Commissioner states that the approval of ₦3.5bn counterpart fund for UBEC at zero interest shows the governor’s dedication to ensuring that schools receive necessary support for construction and renovation.Ondo State Government has approved ₦3.5 billion Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) counterpart fund for the construction and renovation of public primary schools across the state.The Commissioner for Education, Laolu Akindolire, made this known to newsmen on Friday i
  
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• Orji Kalu reduces his death rumour to jokes, says he died for 5 days

  27-09-2024 16:35 via pulse.ng
  
  Kalu also dismissed the claim that he left the country for medical treatment.Former Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has reacted to the rumour of his death following his return from the United States.Kalu was recently rumoured to have died at a German hospital after a brief illness, but the ex-governor has dismissed the speculation, saying nothing was wrong with him.While reacting to the rumour during an interactive session with journalists, Kalu reduced the speculation to a joke,
  
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• Wike threatens to sack non-performing contractors over FCT project delays

  27-09-2024 16:23 via pulse.ng
  
  The minister said that the FCT Administration had paid over 80% of the contract sum but the work isn't encouraging.The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has threatened to kick out non-performing contractors executing projects in the FCT.Wike made the threat in Abuja on Friday, after inspecting the ongoing construction of the 15-kilometre left-wing service lane of the Outer Southern Expressway, from Ring Road 1 to Wasa.The threat followed what the minister described as
  
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• Akwa Ibom PDP suspends campaign activities in honour of Gov Eno's late wife

  27-09-2024 15:59 via pulse.ng
  
  The PDP spokesman expressed the party’s condolences to the governor and his family and prayed to God to grant him the fortitude to bear the loss.The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa Ibom, has suspended its local government election campaigns following the death of Mrs Patience Eno, the wife of the state governor.Edwin Ebiese, the Publicity Secretary, said in a statement in Uyo on Friday that the decision was a mark of respect for the deceased. Ebiese said that the party had been deep
  
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• Mamman's phone number, WhatsApp hacked, public alerted to ignore messages

  27-09-2024 15:52 via pulse.ng
  
  Members of the public urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.The telephone number of the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman has been hacked and his Whatsapp page is being used by unauthorised individuals, an official of the ministry has said.In a statement issued by Folashade Boriowo, the Director of Press and Public Relations of the ministry on Friday in Abuja. She urged everyone to disregard any message or request received from the said number until further notice.&
  
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• Yakubu Dogara says Tinubu is not responsible for subsidy removal

  27-09-2024 13:50 via pulse.ng
  
  Dogara explained that the policy had been in place before Tinubu was elected.Yakubu Dogara, former Speaker of the House of Representatives says President Bola Tinubu is not responsible for the removal of subsidy on petroleum products.Dogara said the president merely announced the removal, when he said ‘subsidy is gone’ on May 29, 2023, during his inauguration ceremony, but did not put the policy in motion.The former speaker explained that the policy had been in place before Tinubu wa
  
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• She was a strong pillar of Akwa Ibom - Sanwo-Olu mourns Governor Eno's wife

  27-09-2024 13:03 via pulse.ng
  
  Governor Eno's late wife passed away in a hospital surrounded by family after a brief illness.Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos has sympathised with his Akwa Ibom counterpart, Pastor Umo Eno, on the death of his wife, Pastor Patience Umo Eno.Patience died on Thursday during a brief illness. She died in a hospital in the presence of her family members. She was aged 57. In a statement on Friday in Lagos, Sanwo-Olu described the death as a huge loss. The statement was signed by the governor’s
  
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• A leader exemplifying God’s true purpose - Obi celebrates Oyedepo at 70

  27-09-2024 12:48 via pulse.ng
  
  The former Anambra governor stated that Oyedepo is a dedicated servant in God’s vineyard.Peter Obi, Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 General Elections, has described the Founder of the Living Faith Church, Bishop David Oyedepo, as an exceptional servant of God.Obi said this in his congratulatory message to Oyedepo who attained age 70 on Friday. The message was posted on Obi’s X handle by his media aide, Ibrahim Umar.The former Anambra State governor said that Oy
  
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• 1,331 Ganduje allies dump APC for NNPP, vow to oppose party’s return

  27-09-2024 12:00 via pulse.ng
  
  Ganduje has been said to mismanage the party, leading to the ex-governor's failure to clinch the House of Representatives seat during the 2023 general election.No fewer than 1,331 members of All Progressive Congress (APC) in Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area, Kano State, on Thursday defected to the ruling New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP).The decamped, who are mainly from 11 wards of the area, vowed to work against the return of APC as the ruling party in Kano State. Prominent among the
  
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• Yobe records 132 cholera cases, 9 deaths in 1 month, govt urges swift action

  27-09-2024 11:49 via pulse.ng
  
  The commissioner appealed to all the critical stakeholders to support the state in its bid to stem the tide of the disease.The Yobe Government said a total of 132 cases of cholera were recorded in the state as of September 25, out of which nine died.Dr Mohammed Gana, Commissioner for Health and Human Services, stated this in a statement in Damaturu on Friday. He said the cases were reported in Gubja, Fune, Machina, Nangere and Nguru Local Government Areas.Gana said, "No fewer than 112 patients w
  
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• FCT FRSC targets 50% reduction in road accidents by 2030

  27-09-2024 11:21 via pulse.ng
  
  The FRSC appealed to the public to support its initiatives and report incidents through the FRSC Mobile app and National Crash Reporting Information System.The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) FCT command has set an ambitious target of reducing road traffic crashes in the six area councils in the territory by 50% by 2030.Speaking at a town hall meeting on Thursday in Abuja, the FCT Sector Commander, FRSC, Chorrie Muta’a, highlighted prevalent road safety issues including traffic congestion
  
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• Gov Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom loses wife

  27-09-2024 10:30 via pulse.ng
  
  The First Lady died at a hospital on Thursday, September 26, 2024.Mrs Patience Umo Eno, wife of Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State is dead.The state government announced this in a statement signed by the state Commissioner for Information, Ini Ememobong in the early hours of Friday, September 27, 2024.According to the statement titled “Unexpected Sunset,” the First Lady died at a hospital on September 26, 2024.“It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of the Wife o
  
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• BVAS unreliable, we won't use it for Anambra LG polls, Electoral commission

  27-09-2024 00:29 via pulse.ng
  
  Nnalue said that the BVAS was unreliable following the disappointing performance of the device in previous elections in the country.The Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC) says it would not use the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), for the Local Government elections on Sept. 28.Anthony Nnalue, Commissioner in charge of Information and Logistics, ANSIEC, made the disclosure at a sensitisation programme organised by the International Peace and Civil Responsibility Cent
  
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• 12.9% of globally poor people found in Nigeria – Minister

  27-09-2024 00:19 via pulse.ng
  
  The minister said the high level of poverty made it difficult for people to access nutritious and healthy food, and for them to perform both economically and socially.Senator Abubakar Kyari, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, says the Federal Government is investing in dry season farming to address the nutrition and food crisis in the country.Kyari said this during the inauguration of a workshop for stakeholders on policies for food and nutrition security, on Thursday in Abuja.The worksh
  
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• FG explains why work has slowed down on Lagos-Calabar Highway construction

  27-09-2024 00:11 via pulse.ng
  
  She noted that during the construction of the road, the engineers encountered a significant amount of landfill in the Oniru area.The Federal Government has reiterated the commitment of the Ministry of Works to ensure timely completion of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project.The Federal Controller of Works, Lagos,Korede Kesha, said this while inspecting the progress of works on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and other road projects on Thursday in Lagos.Kesha also expressed optimism about
  
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• Minister reels out Tinubu's scorecard as NANS prepares for October 1

  26-09-2024 23:55 via pulse.ng
  
  In a landmark victory, President Tinubu secured a Supreme Court ruling granting local governments autonomy.Ahead of the 64th Independence anniversary on October 1, President Bola Tinubu's administration said it remains focused on rolling out reforms designed to elevate the nation's status as a leading global economic force.According to Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation, the administration's transformative policies are poised to address past missteps and propel Nige
  
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• Tinubu begins distribution of computers to schools, targets 5m nationwide

  26-09-2024 23:48 via pulse.ng
  
  The donation is part of a broader campaign that began in July last year to encourage innovation in technical and vocational education.President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration has kicked off the second phase of a nationwide initiative to distribute tablet computers to public school students, beginning with 50 students at Government Secondary School, Tudun Wada, Abuja.The goal is to provide five million tablets nationwide, empowering students with technical and vocational skills to prepare the
  
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• 50 million roaming Almajiri, out-of-school children need attention – FG

  26-09-2024 22:15 via pulse.ng
  
  Idris tasked the committee to bring the various Almajiri groups under one umbrella in such a way that responsible scholars would emerge among them.No fewer than 30 million Almajiri and 20 million out-of-school children are roaming about and in need of attention, a government official has said.Dr Muhammad Idris, Executive Secretary, National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children’s Education (NCAOOSCE) disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja.Speaking at the inauguration of an eight-
  
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• $49.8b didn’t miss under my watch - Jonathan

  26-09-2024 22:09 via pulse.ng
  
  Jonathan said the money was too huge to be missing in a country like Nigeria when the total budget was less than the alleged missing amount.Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday insisted that the Federal Government did not lose 49.8 billion dollars under his watch as president.Jonathan stated this in Abuja on Thursday during his remarks at the launch of a book by the former Minister of Finance and National Planning, Dr Shamsudeen Usman, who served under his administration.The News Agenc
  
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