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Ima Elijah

Ima Elijah is a Senior News Reporter at Pulse.

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Displaced persons threaten return to Boko Haram areas due to economic crisis

Displaced individuals, seeking refuge in camps, have expressed frustration and threatened to return to areas controlled by Boko Haram, citing hunger and harsh living conditions as reasons.

More Nigerians at risk of mental health issues as economic woes intensify

A stark warning emerges from Dr Taiwo Obindo, a Consultant Psychiatrist and President of the APN, highlighting the looming threat of mental health conditions among the populace.

MTN Nigeria explains the reason for recent service outage

MTN Nigeria has disclosed that multiple fibre cuts are responsible for the recent service outage experienced by its subscribers, affecting both voice and data services.

Reps rejects bill proposing 50% votes to win presidential, governorship elections

The House of Reps has dealt a blow to a bill aimed at altering the electoral process by requiring presidential and governorship candidates to secure more than 50% of total votes cast to be declared winners.

Fubara vows to immortalise late Herbert Wigwe

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has pledged to immortalise the late Herbert Wigwe, acknowledging his significant contributions to society during a Night of Tributes

Philip Shaibu storms PDP HQ, demands certificate of return

Philip Shaibu has made a bold move by visiting the PDP headquarters in Abuja to demand the party's certificate of return for the governorship election.

Kwankwaso urges Edo electorates to vote NNPP, endorses candidate Azemhe Azena

Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the leader of the NNPP, has called on the electorate in Edo State to support the party's candidate, Dr Azemhe Azena, in the upcoming gubernatorial election

Peter Obi supports Oronsaye report implementation, calls for pragmatic approach

Former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, has reiterated his support for the implementation of the Oronsaye Report, emphasising its potential to streamline governance and enhance efficiency.

Cooking gas prices surge by 38%, hit ₦16,250 per 12.5kg cylinder

The cost of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas, has skyrocketed by 38% on a month-on-month basis, reaching ₦16,250 for a 12.5kg cylinder compared to ₦11,735.72 in January.

Include students in fight against crime - Police

Mogaji Olaniyan, the National Chairman of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), has called for the integration of students into the committee to effectively combat crime across Nigeria.

BREAKING: NLC suspends nationwide protests after first day success

The NLC has decided to suspend its planned two-day nationwide protests against economic hardships following the achievement of key objectives on the first day of demonstrations.

Court orders arrest of Kano musician Ado Gwanja over immoral lyrics

A high court in Kano has issued an order for the arrest of Ado Gwanja, a popular Kannywood actor and singer, following allegations of using inappropriate language in his songs.

CBN Governor denies responsibility for Nigeria's economic hardship

Yemi Cardoso, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), refuted claims that he and his team are responsible for the current economic challenges facing the country.

CBN Governor sounds alarm over $26bn in transactions on Binance Nigeria

During the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting held in Abuja, the Governor of the CBN Yemi Cardoso, raised apprehensions regarding the transparency of transactions facilitated by Binance Nigeria.

CBN raises monetary policy rate to 22.75% to tackle high inflation

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a significant increase in the monetary policy rate by 400 basis points.

Is the grass really greener? Reasons to rethink your japa plans

Japa revolution has been ongoing, and peaked, since post-COVID Lockdown.

Lagos residents protest against hardship ahead of planned NLC mass protest

Residents of Lagos State took to the streets on Monday to protest against the prevailing hardship in the country, with the demonstration organised by the 'Take It Back Movement', a human rights group.

Nigerian Students report Dangote to Tinubu citing diversion of CTIN funds

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has penned an open letter to President Bola Tinubu concerning the alleged mismanagement of funds at the CTIN under the leadership of Aliko Dangote.

NLC President Ajaero alleges plot to incite violence against protesters

Comrade Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has raised alarm over alleged government plans to incite violence against NLC members ahead of the planned nationwide strike.

APC accuses Fubara of delaying resolutions offered by Tinubu in Rivers crisis

APC in Rivers State has criticised Governor Siminialayi Fubara for dragging his feet on executing two critical resolutions from the December 2023 agreement aimed at resolving state's political crisis.