Kenyans are determined to continue the protests despite President William Ruto’s U-turn in signing the finance bill that has sparked outrage in the capital, Nairobi and other parts of Kenya. The protesters gathered yet again in Nairobi as Kenya’s security officials put up roadblocks and fire tear gas and rubber bullets at the demonstrators. DeadlyContinueContinue reading “Kenyans Intensify Protests Despite President Ruto’s U-turn In Signing Tax Bill”
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ORTOM DENIES LEAVING N359BN UNPAID SALARIES IN BENUE
The immediate-past Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom, has challenged his successor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, to disclose the wage bill of the state. In a statement on Tuesday by his media aide, Terver Akase, the ex-governor also asked Alia to publish the allocations received since his assumption of office. Ortom’s call came on the heelsContinueContinue reading “ORTOM DENIES LEAVING N359BN UNPAID SALARIES IN BENUE”
Cholera: FG shopping for emergency vaccine By Sola Ogundipe and Olasunkanmi
In the wake of the cholera outbreak in the country, the Federal Government yesterday initiated dialogue with the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation, GAVI, to obtain emergency supplies of oral cholera vaccine, OCV, as Nigeria battles the disease amid a global shortage of the vaccine. Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control andContinueContinue reading “Cholera: FG shopping for emergency vaccine By Sola Ogundipe and Olasunkanmi”
Nigeria’s NDLEA Proposes Drug Screening For Political Aspirants, Students, Engaged Couples, Employees
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has introduced Drug Integrity Test initiative anticipated to metamorphose into an anti-drug culture for every Nigerian as a preventive mechanism. The drug test is intended for secondary school students, students seeking admission into tertiary institutions and returning students, workers in government and private offices and individuals seeking politicalContinueContinue reading “Nigeria’s NDLEA Proposes Drug Screening For Political Aspirants, Students, Engaged Couples, Employees”
Six Teenagers Drown In Kaduna River After Writing WAEC As Residents Seek Governor Uba’s Attention
No fewer than six teenagers drowned in the Mbang river on Tuesday in Ribang (Mbang) village, Kauru local government area of Kaduna State. The National Public Relations Officer of Ribang Development Association, Pastor Simon Ishaku who confirmed this, said the teenagers were returning from where they wrote their junior WAEC exam when the incident occurred.ContinueContinue reading “Six Teenagers Drown In Kaduna River After Writing WAEC As Residents Seek Governor Uba’s Attention”
Kano Government Says Deposed Emir, Ado Bayero Now Regarded As ‘Private Citizen’
The Governor Abba Yusuf-led Kano State government announced on Wednesday that Aminu Ado Bayero, the deposed Emir of Kano, is now considered a “private citizen.” According to a statement from his Chief Press Secretary, Sanusi Bature, the government’s declaration followed rulings from the Kano State High Court upholding the State Assembly’s repeal of the 2019ContinueContinue reading “Kano Government Says Deposed Emir, Ado Bayero Now Regarded As ‘Private Citizen’”
MINIMUM WAGE: LABOUR TO HOLD EMERGENCY MEETING OVER FEC’S DECISION
The organised labour, made up of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress, TUC, have called for an emergency meeting. This follows the decision of the Federal Executive Council, FEC, to step down the memo on the minimum wage on Tuesday. According to Pointblanknews.com, the meeting will be held at 10 am onContinueContinue reading “MINIMUM WAGE: LABOUR TO HOLD EMERGENCY MEETING OVER FEC’S DECISION”
Fintiri To Inaugurate Board Members Of Adamawa Christian Pilgrims Board.From Stanley Mijah, Yola.
The newly constituted Board Members of the Adamawa Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board will be sworn in tomorrow, Thursday by the State Governor, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri.The governor has also approved a new constitution for the Adamawa State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board to enhance its operations and performance.The reconstitution of the Board is in conformityContinueContinue reading “Fintiri To Inaugurate Board Members Of Adamawa Christian Pilgrims Board.From Stanley Mijah, Yola.”
Nigerian Customs Officer Collapses, Dies During House Committee Investigative Hearing
Tragedy struck at the National Assembly in Abuja on Tuesday, as a senior official of the Nigeria Customs Services collapsed and passed away during a session with the Public Account Committee of the House of Representatives. The customs official, whose name has not been disclosed, died on Tuesday after collapsing during questioning in an ongoingContinueContinue reading “Nigerian Customs Officer Collapses, Dies During House Committee Investigative Hearing”
ICYMI: HND holders must undergo one-year mandatory training- FG By Deborah Tolu-Kolawole
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan, has asked workers with Higher National Diploma to undergo one-year mandatory training before their conversion from Executive to Officers cadre. According to a statement on Saturday, Yemi-Esan said this at a virtual interactive session with civil servants in commemoration of the 2024 CivilContinueContinue reading “ICYMI: HND holders must undergo one-year mandatory training- FG By Deborah Tolu-Kolawole”
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