Minimum wage: FG invites Labour to resume talks Friday

The Federal Government has again extended an invitation to organized Labour for the continuation of minimum wage negotiations, a source familiar with the matter told our journalists in Abuja on Wednesday. The source noted that Labour would honour the invitation. “A letter has been addressed to Labour by the committee chairman and signed by theContinueContinue reading “Minimum wage: FG invites Labour to resume talks Friday”

Adamawa Mourns Former EFCC Boss, 1 Other From Stanley Mijah, Yola.

The three – days mourning declared by the Adamawa State Government in honor of the former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Lamorde, and the late Member representing Ganye Constituency, Musa Abdulmalik who both died recently ended today Wednesday with special prayers in Churches and Mosques. Late. Ibrahim Lamurde (former EFCC Chairman)ContinueContinue reading “Adamawa Mourns Former EFCC Boss, 1 Other From Stanley Mijah, Yola.”

Be Considerate With Tinubu And Accept N60,000 Minimum Wage – Nigerian Government Urges NLC, TUC Leaders

The Nigerian government has appealed to organised labour and other relevant stakeholders to be “considerate and patriotic in their demands” recognising that the economy is still recovering from the devastating effects of the pandemic and other global economic shocks. The leaderships of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) had threatenedContinueContinue reading “Be Considerate With Tinubu And Accept N60,000 Minimum Wage – Nigerian Government Urges NLC, TUC Leaders”

Tinubu Is First President Whose First Day In Office Brought Fuel Scarcity, Inflation, Worsening Hardship On Nigerians, Says CUPP

The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has said that the past one year of President Bola Tinubu administration has worsened the economic situation of Nigeria through its policies and thereby weaponised poverty. The National Spokesperson of CUPP, Comrade Mark Adebayo while addressing journalists on Tuesday in Abuja on the state of the nation underContinueContinue reading “Tinubu Is First President Whose First Day In Office Brought Fuel Scarcity, Inflation, Worsening Hardship On Nigerians, Says CUPP”

Adamawa to hold LG Elections in July. Our Correspondent

Adamawa State is to hold elections in July this year to choose chairmen and councillors for its 21 local government councils. The Adamawa State Independent Electoral Commission, ADSIEC, which announced this on Tuesday, indicated that it has fixed Saturday July 13, 2024, for the polls. Chairman of the Commission, Alhaji Mohammed Umar told journalists inContinueContinue reading “Adamawa to hold LG Elections in July. Our Correspondent”

Nigerians Must Hold State Governors For Diversion Of Local Council Funds, Rendering Them Inactive – Civic Organisation

A civic organisation, the New Nigeria Voice, has expressed its support for the Nigerian government for taking the 36 State Governors of the Federation to the Supreme Court over their “unlawful and unconstitutional action and inaction” in the administration of the local government areas. The group in statement by its Executive Secretary, Omokehinde Agbedina, saidContinueContinue reading “Nigerians Must Hold State Governors For Diversion Of Local Council Funds, Rendering Them Inactive – Civic Organisation”

Senate Begins Public Hearing On Change Of National Anthem, Seeks Wide Consultation

The Nigerian Senate on Monday started a public hearing on an Act to provide for the National Anthem of Nigeria and related matters. It was recently reported on how the Senate held an executive/closed session on Thursday to deliberate changing the national anthem. The move was said to replace the anthem with the former oneContinueContinue reading “Senate Begins Public Hearing On Change Of National Anthem, Seeks Wide Consultation”

BREAKING: Court Restrains Ado Bayero, Four Others From Parading Selves As Emir Of Kano, Orders Police To Secure Palace

The court also compelled the Nigeria Police Force to take over a palace of the Emir of Kano being presently occupied by Ado Bayero and ensured the former Emir was evicted promptly.  The High Court of Kano State on Monday granted an order restraining the newly sacked Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero and fourContinueContinue reading “BREAKING: Court Restrains Ado Bayero, Four Others From Parading Selves As Emir Of Kano, Orders Police To Secure Palace”

BREAKING: Nigeria Limits Tenure Of College Of Education Provosts To Single Term Of 5 Years

The Federal Ministry of Education has provided a detailed clarification regarding the implementation of the Federal Colleges of Education Act, 2023, particularly in relation to the tenure of Provosts. The clarification is contained in a letter addressed to the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of Staff Unions of the Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka, datedContinueContinue reading “BREAKING: Nigeria Limits Tenure Of College Of Education Provosts To Single Term Of 5 Years”

Governor Fintiri Attends the Funeral Prayer Of the Late Hon. Abdul Malik Musa. Our Correspondent

The death of Hon. Musa a member representing Ganye constituency which came as a shock to the entire people of Ganye constituency and his colleagues at the Adamawa State House of Assembly is indeed a great loss to the whole State. Governor Fintiri with the members of the State House of Assembly were at theContinueContinue reading “Governor Fintiri Attends the Funeral Prayer Of the Late Hon. Abdul Malik Musa. Our Correspondent”