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"

ECWA Calls For Probe As Gunmen Kill Assemblies Of God Pastor, 4 Others In Plateau One Week After Peace Meeting

The Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) in Plateau State has called on the authorities to investigate the killing of five Christians, including a pastor and his wife by gunmen suspected to be Islamic militia. The tragic incident occurred on Sunday in Kimapka, Kwall district, Irigwe chiefdom of Bassa Local Government Area of the state. TheContinue reading "ECWA Calls For Probe As Gunmen Kill Assemblies Of God Pastor, 4 Others In Plateau One Week After Peace Meeting"

FG’s failure to make fresh offer stalls minimum wage talks By Victor AhiumaYoung, Johnbosco Agbakwuru & Gift ChapiOdekina

Failure of the Federal Government negotiating team to present a fresh offer beyond the N60,000 it offered last week has stalled further negotiation. Recall that President Bola Tinubu had on Tuesday, given a marching order to the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, to prepare cost implications of theContinue reading "FG’s failure to make fresh offer stalls minimum wage talks By Victor AhiumaYoung, Johnbosco Agbakwuru & Gift ChapiOdekina"

Amid Nigerian Workers’ Demand For Living Wage, Senate Passes Bill Approving 300% Salary Increase For Chief Justice, Other Judicial Officers

The Nigerian Senate has approved a bill granting the upward review of salaries of judicial officers at both state and federal levels by 300%. The bill was transmitted to the National Assembly by President Bola Tinubu for consideration and passage. This comes amid demands by the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress for anContinue reading "Amid Nigerian Workers’ Demand For Living Wage, Senate Passes Bill Approving 300% Salary Increase For Chief Justice, Other Judicial Officers"

An Open Letter To The President By The ‘National Anthem’

LETTER I’m writing this letter to you, a few days after, through a Presidential action, you and the members of the  National Assembly decided to give me a rebirth from my resting place of decades. The last time I checked, I have been dead for over two decades and have been restfully resting in theContinue reading "An Open Letter To The President By The ‘National Anthem’"

2027: You’ve no problem in FCT, Wike assures Tinubu By Omeiza Ajayi

ABUJA: President Bola Tinubu has named a major road in the Federal Capital Territory FCT after Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka “for bringing fame and pride” to the country. Tinubu announced this on Tuesday during the commission of the full scope development arterial road N 20 in the nation’s capital, Abuja. At the event, FCTContinue reading "2027: You’ve no problem in FCT, Wike assures Tinubu By Omeiza Ajayi"

Election: Tinubu congratulates Indian Prime Minister, Modi on victory

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, on his victory in the nation’s parliamentary elections. Prime Minister Modi’s coalition – the National Democratic Alliance – won a majority of the parliamentary seats, paving the way for a third consecutive term, which is a rare feat and the second time anContinue reading "Election: Tinubu congratulates Indian Prime Minister, Modi on victory"