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Minimum Wage negotiations deadlocked again

NewsDeskNgMay 31, 2024May 31, 20240

Talks to reach a compromise on a new minimum wage for workers in the public service have been deadlocked as organised Labour, again walked out of the meeting. Sources attending the meeting said the government failed to propose an amount higher than the N60,000 it earlier offered when the parties...

Soldiers’ killing in Aba despicable, alient to Igbo culture – Ohanaeze youths

NewsDeskNgMay 31, 2024May 31, 20240

Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has described as despicable the killing of five soldiers in Aba, Abia State on Thursday. It could be recalled that the soldiers were killed at a military checkpoint in Aba by unknown gunmen who were believed to be enforcing the May...

Save judiciary from bad record – Rights group urges CJN, Ariwoola

NewsDeskNgMay 31, 2024May 31, 20240

A human rights group, Save the Poor and Needy Charity Initiative (SPANCI) has appealed to the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Justice Olukayode Ariwoola to save the face of the judiciary. The group made this declaration in view of the different conflicting court pronouncements over the Emir of Kano stool....

Disregard false information on 15th Emir leading Friday prayers

NewsDeskNgMay 31, 2024May 31, 20240

The Kano State Police Command has urged residents to ignore false information circulating on social media that Alhaji Aminu Bayero, the 15th Emir, would lead the Friday prayers at the Central Mosque. The Commissioner of Police, Usaini Gumel told the News Agency of Nigeria in a telephone interview on Friday...

You Are Doing Well, South-West Youths Tell Minister Tijani, NCC Boss

NewsDeskNgMay 31, 2024May 31, 20240

The South-West Progressive Youths (SWPY) has commended the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, and the EVC/CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Aminu Maida for their leadership and contributions to the country’s digital advancement. Under the guidance of Minister Tijani and the regulatory oversight of EVC/CEO Maida, the...

Rivers: Centre Applauds Court Ruling Declaring 25 Assembly Seats Vacant

NewsDeskNgMay 31, 2024May 31, 20240

The Centre for Justice and Truth in Nigeria (CJTN) has welcomed a High Court ruling restraining the 27-member Martin Amaewhule-led Rivers State House of Assembly from parading themselves as lawmaker Recall that Amaewhule and 24 other members of the Assembly had defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress...

Tinubu defeated Boko Haram in one year – SGF Akume

NewsDeskNgMay 30, 2024May 30, 20240

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Senator George Akume, has said President Bola Tinubu defeated Boko Haram terrorists within his first year in office. Akume disclosed this during a book launch to celebrate Tinubu’s achievements since he assumed office on May 29, 2023. A statement by John...

We’ve directed MNOs to conduct independent audit of billing systems – NCC

NewsDeskNgMay 30, 2024May 30, 20240

The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has noted it is a no-brainer that Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) are revolutionising lives for the better, be it in education, healthcare delivery, living, public services, energy management, and much more. The commission noted that in Nigeria, a young tech-savvy...

Biafra Day: Streets, shops locked as Imo residents observe IPOB sit-at-home order

NewsDeskNgMay 30, 2024May 30, 20240

Economic activities were halted on Thursday in Owerri, Imo State, as residents stayed indoors in compliance with the sit-at-home order by the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. This is coming despite assurances from the police of their safety. It was learnt that shops, markets, and public and private offices were...

FG, State Governors begin legal fireworks over LG autonomy at Supreme Court today

NewsDeskNgMay 30, 2024May 30, 20240

The Federal Government of Nigeria and governors of the 36 States of the federation have commenced fierce legal fireworks at the Supreme Court over the move by the Federal Government to secure autonomy for the 774 local governments in the country. Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice,...