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Tinubu May Sign N70,000 Minimum Wage Bill Next Week
Following the passage of the bill by the National Assembly, President Bola Tinubu may sign the Minimum Wage Bill into law next week. Multiple sources within the National Assembly revealed that the bill was finalized on Wednesday and transmitted to the President on Thursday (yesterday) after its expeditious passage by both chambers during Tuesday’s plenary. The Senior Special Assistant on National...
Muslim Group Wants Ban On Upcoming Movie Where Women Wearing Hijab Were Robbing Banks With Arms
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) and Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC) have demanded punitive actions, including the banning of an upcoming film in Nigeria showing women in niqab brandishing weapons, robbing banks and committing other crimes. This is contained in separate statements issued on Thursday signed by the Executive Director of MURIC, Prof. Ishaq Akintola and the Executive Chairman of...
We Lost A Visionary Leader, Hon Ogah Mourns Ohanaeze Ndigbo PG, Iwuanyanwu
Hon Amobi Godwin Ogah, member representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency, has announced the passing of Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, with a heavy heart. Chief Iwuanyanwu's sudden demise has sent shockwaves throughout Nigeria, leaving a monumental void in the Igbo nation. He was a champion of peace, unity, and development, dedicating his life to the advancement of the...
Shun Planned Nationwide Protest, Deputy Speaker Kalu Urges South East
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, on Wednesday urged the people of the South-East not to join the planned anti-government protests. This request comes after President Bola Tinubu signed the South East Development Commission bill into law.” Kalu said President Tinubu has shown his resolve to heal the wounds of the past, as the newly signed bill...
A Big Loss To Nigeria, Ndigbo – Sen. Kalu Mourns Demise Of Iwuanyanwu
Eminent businessman and Senator representing Abia North Senatorial zone Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has expressed sadness over the demise of the President General, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu Extolling the virtues of the late elder statesman, Kalu acknowledged the remarkable contributions of the late prominent businessman and politician known for his significant contributions to various sectors, particularly in the social,...
‘Today Is Bad Day For Ndigbo’ – Ohanaeze Mourns Iwuanyanwu
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo has mourned the loss of its President-General, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, who died on Thursday. The Publicity Secretary of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Alex Ogbonnia, confirmed the death to journalists on Thursday in Enugu. “Today is a bad day for Ndigbo. It’s true! Ahaeji aga Mba is gone. “Ohanaeze is yet to issue an official statement on the demise of our President General,...
Aug. 1 Nationwide Protest Sponsors Plotting A Regime Change, We’ve Identified Them — DSS
The Department of State Services on Thursday warned against the planned nationwide protest against hardship in the country. The agency said on Thursday that it had already identified the sponsors of the planned protest and warned them not to proceed with it as it is not in Nigeria’s interest. The warning is contained in a press statement signed by the Director...
Ohanaeze General Of Ndigbo President, Chief Iwuanyanwu Dead
The President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, has died. ABN TV learnt that he passed on in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, on Thursday. He is the second President General of Ohanaeze to die in quick succession. READ ALSO: Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu: A Shining Star In Nigerian Politics This was confirmed in a statement on Thursday by Jide...
Senate Vows To Expose Saboteurs In Petroleum Sector, Toxic Fuel Importers
The Senate has vowed to expose saboteurs in the nation’s petroleum sector and those responsible for the importation of toxic fuel into the country. The Senate ad-hoc committee to investigate the alleged economic sabotage in the Nigerian Petroleum Industry made this assertion on Thursday, July 25, during a press conference in Abuja. The chairman of the ad-hoc committee, who is also...
Abia Community Challenges Ministry Over Monarch’s Selection Process
The process in selecting a new traditional ruler for Obohia-Ndoki in Ukwa East LGA of the state may cause uproar unless Governor Otti intervene. During a protest on Wednesday at the premises of the Abia State Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in Umuahia, the community youths, carrying placards with different inscriptions, and chanting protest songs, accused the ministry...
