Operatives of the FCT Police Command, Department of State Services (DSS), and Guards Brigade have busted the notorious ‘Mai One Million’ kidnapper syndicate in a joint raid in Abuja. Four suspects – Yahaya Abubakar, 25, Mohammed Mohamed (ex-convict), 32, Umar Aliyu, 20, and Nura Abdullahi (ex-convict), 32 – were arrested and confessed to being membersContinue reading "Police, DSS, Guards Brigade bust ‘Mai One Million’ kidnapper syndicate in Abuja raid By Luminous Jannamike"
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Minimum wage: Negotiation hits another brick wall By Victor AhiumaYoung; Henry Umoru, & Johnbosco Agbakwuru
After two days of waiting, the negotiations over the national minimum wage hit another brick wall yesterday. At the end of yesterday’s meeting, the Federal Government negotiating team raised its offer by N2,000 bringing its total minimum wage offer to N62,000 while the Organised Labour reduced its demand to N250,000 from N494,000. The state governorsContinue reading "Minimum wage: Negotiation hits another brick wall By Victor AhiumaYoung; Henry Umoru, & Johnbosco Agbakwuru"
Nigerian Police Arrest Two Notorious Drug Dealers In Adamawa State
Operatives of the Adamawa State Police Command have arrested two suspected, notorious drug dealers operating within the Yola South Local Government Area of the state. In a statement issued by the Command’s spokesman on Thursday, SP Suleiman Nguroje, identified the suspects as , Bilyaminu Yarima, aged 25, of Toungo Ward, Yola South, and Halilu Saidu, agedContinue reading "Nigerian Police Arrest Two Notorious Drug Dealers In Adamawa State"
Akpabio Insists ‘Cows Are Not Nigerian Citizens’ As Northern Senators Oppose Move To Ban Open Grazing
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has argued firmly that cows are not citizens of Nigeria as senators from the northern region opposed moves to ban open grazing in the country. In a viral video, it was observed that the legislative session on Wednesday was marked by a heated debate and strong emotions in the Red Chamber.Continue reading "Akpabio Insists ‘Cows Are Not Nigerian Citizens’ As Northern Senators Oppose Move To Ban Open Grazing"
Shock, disbelief as Benue IDPs camp records 200 babies a month By Peter Duru, Makurdi
There is no gain in saying that Benue State is currently the hub of Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs, in the country. With about 17 or more IDPs camps housing over 1.5 million IDPs, including those sheltering in the host communities, the state is no doubt facing a herculean task catering to the needs of theseContinue reading "Shock, disbelief as Benue IDPs camp records 200 babies a month By Peter Duru, Makurdi"
Minimum Wage Talks: Labour gets restive as FG plays waiting game By Victor AhiumaYoung & Johnbosco Agbakwuru
For the second day running after Monday’s nationwide strike, the Federal Government negotiating team yesterday failed to make a fresh offer to the Technical Committee on the New National Minimum Wage, NNMW, as the five-day deadline to end negotiation draw nearer. This is even as Secretary to Government of the Federation, SGF, George Akume, yesterdayContinue reading "Minimum Wage Talks: Labour gets restive as FG plays waiting game By Victor AhiumaYoung & Johnbosco Agbakwuru"
Saudi Arabia Declares June 16 As Sallah Day After Sighting Crescent
The authorities of Saudi Arabia have announced 16th of June, 2024 as the day for the celebration of this year Eid al-Adha (Sallah). This announcement was given on Thursday after the sighting of the Dhul Hijjah crescent which signalled the beginning of the 12th Islamic month. This means that Friday, 7th of June will markContinue reading "Saudi Arabia Declares June 16 As Sallah Day After Sighting Crescent"
Presidency Denies N105,000 As Proposed New Minimum Wage For Workers
The Presidency has denied reports suggesting that the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, along with the Nigerian government negotiating team tabled N105,000 as the proposed new minimum wage to President Bola Tinubu. Officials in the know of the proposal had told newsmen that the minister presented N105,000 as theContinue reading "Presidency Denies N105,000 As Proposed New Minimum Wage For Workers"
Tight Security At Kano High Court As Hearing Begins On Emirate Tussle
Personnel of the Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services (DSS) and other security agencies have been stationed at strategic locations in Kano as the legal battle on the Emirate tussle begins on Thursday morning. The Federal High Court located on Court Road, Tarauni in Kano is presently entertaining a lawsuit to challenge the reinstatementContinue reading "Tight Security At Kano High Court As Hearing Begins On Emirate Tussle"
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