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We Accepted N70,000 Minimum Wage For FG Not To Increase Fuel Price – Ajaero
President of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Mr Joe Ajaero yesterday revealed the understanding which the organized labour had with President Bola Tinubu before accepting the N70,000 minimum wage during the national minimum wage talks at the President Villa, Abuja. Fielding questions during the Morning Show programme on Arise television yesterday, Mr Ajaero explained that during the meeting on new Minimum...
Foremost Isuikwuato Traditional Ruler, Dr. Ezo Ukandu Goes Home Amidst Befitting Farewell Nov. 15
The King and Foremost Chairman of South East Traditional Rulers Council, the Enyi-na-Obiangwu of Imenyi Ancient Kingdom) Isuikwuato, Abia State, HRM, Eze Sir DR. Ezo Ukandu, JP is set to be laid to rest as the good people of Imenyi Ancient kingdom prepare to pay him their last respect in a grand style. The revered traditional ruler and industrialist joined...
Petrol Price Hike: IPMAN Threatens To Stop PMS Operations
IPMAN has threatened to cease operations nationwide following the high cost of petrol sold to IPMAN members by the NNPCL. IPMAN revealed on Thursday that the cost of petrol from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery to NNPC was about N898/litre, but noted that NNPC was selling the same product to independent marketers at N1,010/litre in Lagos. The association, which controls over 70...
Ahmed Mohammed Named New Acting National Chairman By The PDP Faction
PDP has appointed Alhaji Yayari Ahmed Mohammed as its new Acting National Chairman amid the ongoing crisis in the party. This decision comes after the faction suspended acting national chairman, Amb. Illiya Damagum. DAILY POST reports that the Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday restrained the National Executive Committee (NEC) and Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from...
France Enforces Curfew To Stifle Protests About Rising Living Expenses
Martinique, where France has imposed curfews in an effort to calm unrest sparked by residents over rising living expenses, saw violent protests. The local French administration for Martinique said it was banning public gatherings until October 14 and banning the purchase of products that could be used for arson attacks. It added that protests had disrupted flights at Martinique airport and...
Hardship: Pray For Our Country’s Leadership, Sultan Urges Nigerians
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III has appealed to Nigerians to always pray for their leaders even in bad situations. The Sultan made the appeal at the University of Ilorin on Thursday while speaking during a public lecture and book presentations in honour of Professor Is’haq Oloyede. Oloyede, the Registrar of the Joint Admissiopn and Matriculation Board (JAMB) formally...
Falana Claims It’s Unlawful For NNPC To Fix Fuel Prices
Femi Falana, a human rights lawyer, has stated that it is illegal for the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to control petrol prices. Falana in a statement on Thursday shared that the petroleum company’s actions violated the terms of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). The human rights lawyer noted that despite the NNPCL’s claims that the market has been deregulated...
Nigerian Customs Set To Improve Border Security With Advanced Technology
ACG of Customs for the Southwest Zone Saidu Yusuf says the NCS is planning to use technology to fight smuggling and improve border security. Yusuf made the announcement during an appraisal visit to the Ogun Area II Command in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Thursday. He stated the NCS’s commitment to deploying technology to improve border control and patrol operations, noting that...
Former PDP Chieftain, Babalola Decamps To APC
Peter Babalola, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State, has formally defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). This is as Babalola promised to leverage his political influence to strengthen the APC, particularly in the Irewole local government area and throughout the Osun West Senatorial district. Speaking during his formal reception into the APC by the Minister...
Sale Of FG’s 50kg Bag Of Rice For ₦40,000 Commences In Ogun
The Federal Government has commenced the sale of 50kg rice for ₦40,000 in Abeokuta, the state capital of Ogun State. The sale is part of the initiatives being put in place by the government towards ameliorating the current socioeconomic challenges, occasioned by the removal of subsidies on petroleum products by the Federal Government. Flagging off the sale at a ceremony held...
