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There’s A Shining Bright Light In Abia, Kumuyi Says In Meeting With Governor Otti
The Founder and General Overseer of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, more popularly known as Deeper Life Church, Pastor W. F. Kumuyi, says there is a bright light shining in Abia State. Pastor Kumuyi, who has been in the state for about a week for a crusade with the theme; "A Glorious Transformation Through Christ", spoke Tuesday, when he paid...
South East Caucus Of Reps Considers Immortalization Of Ogbonnaya Onu, Extols Eze
South East Caucus in the House of Representatives has eulogized the first civilian governor of Abia State and former minister of science and technology, late Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, saying he made Ndi Igbo of the South East proud in public service. The same glowing tribute is also paid to the former spokesman of the Senate, Senator Ayogu Eze who the...
Workers’ Day: NLC Rejects 35% Pay Rise, Insists On Living Wage
The federal government has approved a pay rise of between 25 and 35 per cent for civil servants across various consolidated salary structures. The announcement was made on the eve of May Day, or Labour Day, which is celebrated worldwide to recognise and honour the achievements and contributions of the working class. The announcement came ahead of the submission of the...
Under Consolidated Salary Structures, FG Raises Workers’ Pay
The Federal Government has approved a salary increase of between 25% and 35% for civil servants on the remaining six Consolidated Salary Structures. This move is coming on the eve of the 2024 Workers’ Day event and is contained in a Tuesday statement by the Head of Press at the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC) Emmanuel Njoku. The increment...
Workers’ Day: FG Declares Wednesday Public Holiday
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, May 1, 2024, as public holiday to mark this year’s Workers’ Day. Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration reiterated the need for excellence, efficiency, and equity in all spheres of labour. Dr. Tunji-Ojo also reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s administration’s commitment to fostering a culture of innovation, productivity, and inclusivity in the...
Stop Implementation Of New Electricity Tariff, Reps Tells NERC
The House of Representatives has directed the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to suspend the implementation of the new incremental tariff on Band A customers. The lower chamber agreed upon this at the house resolution during a plenary session on Tuesday. According to them, the resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance by Kama Nkemkanma. It would be...
Linda Ikeji In Trouble As Court Slams Her With N30m Damage Over Libel Against NBM Of Africa
A Delta State High Court in Effurun has awarded N30 million damages against popular Nigerian blogger, Linda Ikeji, for a libellous publication against the Neo-Black Movement (NBM) of Africa. The lawsuit had Registered Trustees of NBM of Africa, Ese Kakor, Felix Kupa and Mayor Onyebueke as the Claimants against Linda Ikeji as Defendant. In a ruling on Monday, in Suit No:...
LG Poll: No Imposition If Candidates In Ebonyi, Says Gov Nwifuru
Ahead of the July 20, 2024, local government election in Ebonyi State, Governor Francis Nwifuru, has assured that the imposition of candidates will be vehemently resisted. The Governor who stated this during a church service at the Government House Chapel, promised that a level playing ground would be provided for all the aspirants. According to him, stakeholders and people at the...
War: Israel Kills One Child Every 10 Minutes In Gaza – Buhari’s Ex-Aide, Ahmad
A former aide to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmad, has accused Israel of targeting children in its war in the Gaza Strip. Ahmad said Israel kills at least one child in Gaza every 10 minutes. Posting on X, the former presidential aide wrote: “Israel kills a child in Gaza every ten minutes.” READ ALSO: House Of Reps Sympathize With Victims Of Port...
House Of Reps Sympathize With Victims Of Port Harcourt Tanker Explosion
The Rivers caucus of the House of Representatives has sympathized with the victims of last week’s tanker explosion on Eleme road in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. This is contained in a statement on Monday by the leader of the caucus, Rep. Dumnamene Dekor (PDP-Rivers). The lawmakers expressed grief over the havoc caused by the inferno. READ ALSO: JAMB Set To Release 2024...
