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Okonjo-Iweala: WTO To Meet For Selection Of Next DG
The World Trade Organization has said it would convey a special meeting of its General Council to advance the process for selecting the next Director-General. A statement issued by Chair of the General Council, Ambassador Petter Ølberg of Norway on Tuesday, said the meeting will be held on November 28-29, 2024. The meeting follows the announcement by the Chair on 9...
DSS Grants Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyers Access After Hon. Aguocha’s Intervention
The Department of State Service (DSS) has finally granted the legal team of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), access to him, ending weeks of the blockage that has been described as "unlawful". This follows the intervention of the member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia federal constituency. The DSS had said following the recusal of Justice Binta Nyako of the...
ICPC To Investigate INEC Officials Over Alleged Infractions In Edo Governorship Election
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says it will look into some petitions submitted against officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) regarding the recent governorship election held in Edo State. Recall that the commission had declared Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) winner of the election held on September 21, 2014,...
At Arab-Islamic Summit, Tinubu To Demand Israel-Palestinian Ceasefire
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for the Joint Arab-Islamic Summit. Tinubu’s presidential jet touched down at the King Abdulaziz International Airport around 10:00am (local time) Sunday. He was received by the deputy governor of Riyadh, Prince Mohammed AbdulRahman. The president, among other issues, is expected to demand an immediate ceasefire to the Israel-Palestinian conflict at the Islamic...
TCN Voices Concern Over Vandalism Targeting Transmission Lines And Towers
TCN has warned that vandalism targeting transmission lines and tower’s severely disrupts the nation’s power grid and infrastructure. TCN’s General Manager Public Affairs, Mrs. Ndidi Mbah, made this known in a statement while reacting to the early Saturday destruction of the 330 kV Lokoja-Gwagwalada transmission line I. “The TCN hereby reports that vandals have once again attacked its 330kV Lokoja-Gwagwalada transmission...
Petrol Landing Cost Decreases Significantly To N971/Litre – Report
The estimated cost of bringing petrol to Nigeria has decreased significantly over the last three months, falling by 20.34 percent to N971.57 per liter. This decline in landing cost, which reflects the price of importing and distributing the product, indicates some relief in terms of global market fluctuations and supply chain factors. However, despite this reduction, the retail price of petrol...
Lagos-Calabar Highway: Property Owners Plans To Sue FG Over Unfair N18bn Compensation
Nigeria's Coalition for Land Rights Advocacy plans to sue the Federal Government for allegedly paying compensation in an unfair manner. In an exclusive interview with the Coalition Head, Sola Enitan, he said if the Minister of Works, David Umahi, does not yield to the demands of the group, the coalition would head to court. He said, “If the Minister of Works...
NLC Issues Governments Dec. 1 Deadline For Minimum Wage Payment
The Nigeria Labour Congress has given state governments until December 1, 2024, to implement the new minimum wage. It also accused fuel marketers of inflating petrol prices, claiming the pump price is significantly higher than the actual market value. The NLC contended that Nigerians were being exploited, with citizens enduring heightened suffering and hunger due to government policies that keep pushing...
CJN Kekere-Ekun Calls Out Judges Tarnishing Judiciary’s Reputation
Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, says some judges are giving the judiciary a bad name. Controversial rulings from courts of coordinate jurisdiction has sparked controversy at different times. Of recent, Kano, and Rivers, where there are battles among key political actors have witnessed this development. Speaking at a public discourse on ‘Ethics, Morality, And The Law’, Kekere-Ekun said despite...
NLC Calls Nationwide Indefinite Strike Over Non-Implementation Of Minimum Wage
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has instructed its members in states that have not yet started implementing the new minimum wage to begin an indefinite strike starting December 1, 2024. The directive is part of the resolutions of the NLC after its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting at the weekend. “The NEC notes with deep frustration the persistent delay and outright...
