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Pay Our Pension Debts, Ex-Servicemen Urges FG
The Nigerian Ex-Servicemen and Family Welfare Association's president, Mr. Anthony Agbas, has urged the government to settle all of their pension arrears and other benefits. Agbas made the call during a peaceful rally by the ex-servicemen at the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja on Wednesday. He said that military pensioners in the country had endured financial hardship and pain over...
N’Delta Not Part Of Biafra — PANDEF
The Biafra Republic's supporters have been warned by the Pan-Niger Delta Forum not to include communities in the Niger Delta or the South-South geopolitical zone in their secessionist agenda. PANDEF issued the warning in a statement released in Port Harcourt on Wednesday, signed by its National Youth Leader, Donben Donyegha, and sent to journalists. The apex socio-political body of the Niger...
Abia Judiciary Shuts Down As Workers Join Nationwide Strike (Photos)
The gates of the Abia State Judiciary were firmly shut this morning, December 4, 2024, as judiciary workers joined the nationwide strike declared by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC), ABN TV reports. The industrial action, prompted by the non-implementation of the new minimum wage for judiciary workers, has brought judicial activities across the state to...
North West To Receive €4.8M German Govt Disability Fund
The Christian Blind Mission and German govt (through its humanitarian aid) roll out a €4.8 million disability fund to N' West Nigeria for four years. CEO of CBM, Dr. Rainer Brockhaus, HAT, announced the launch of the project alongside representatives from the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, as well as the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities. The...
Pastor Bolaji Idowu Denies Real Estate Fraud, Money Laundering Allegations
Pastor Bolaji Idowu, Lead Pastor of Harvesters International Christian Centre (HICC), has dismissed allegations linking him to fraudulent real estate activities and money laundering, calling the claims baseless and misleading. The allegations surfaced following a report by an online media outlet (not The Nation) on Tuesday, which stated that Idowu had been detained in Abuja by the Force Criminal Investigation...
Customs Collaborates With IPMAN, NMDPRA To Fight Petrol Smuggling
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) have partnered to combat the smuggling of gasoline out of the nation. The collaboration also involves the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and Dangote Refinery, according to a statement of the Service last night. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, represented the Assistant Comptroller-General...
Police Implement Ban On Tinted Windows, Covered Number Plates In FCT
In an attempt to stop the rise in crimes like kidnapping, the Federal Capital Territory Police Command has declared a crackdown on cars with tinted windows and covered license plates. In a statement posted on X.com late Tuesday, the command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, warned vehicle owners in the FCT to remove any tinted glass from their vehicles or face...
Banks Raise Withdrawal Limit To N50,000
Deposit Money Banks in the Federal Capital Territory have increased their maximum over-the-counter withdrawal limit to N50,000 per day. A survey conducted by our correspondent on Tuesday revealed that banks, including, have increased the withdrawal limit, enhancing it from N5,000 that was allowed to customers last month. At the GTBank branch located along the airport road, customers were allowed to withdraw...
Gov Otti Orders Review Of Minimum Wage Salary Structure, Pledges Timely December, 13th Month Payments
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has directed an immediate review of the salary structure for the New National Minimum Wage to address errors observed in its consequential adjustments. The Governor issued the directive during a crucial meeting with leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Trade Union Congress (TUC), and affiliate bodies, led by NLC Chairman Comrade Ogbonnaya...
Belgian Parliament Approves Legislation For Sex Workers To Get Maternity, Sick Leave
Belgium has become the first country in the world to enact a legislation to permit sex workers to sign formal employment contracts, which includes access to sick days, maternity pay and pension. The new law also guarantees fundamental rights for sex workers, including the ability to refuse clients, set the conditions of an act, and stop an act at any...
