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"

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"