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FG Proposes ₦62,000 Minimum Wage as Labor Demands ₦250,000
In an ongoing battle over Nigeria’s minimum wage, the Federal Government has increased its offer to ₦62,000, a slight raise from the previous ₦60,000 proposal. However, this remains far below the ₦250,000…
Senate Approves 300% Pay Increase for Judicial Officers
In a landmark decision, the Nigerian Senate has approved a bill to increase the salaries of federal and state judicial officers by 300 percent. This significant pay raise was endorsed by the…
House of Representatives Approves Bill for Creation of Orlu State
In a significant legislative development, the Nigerian House of Representatives approved a bill on Thursday to establish Orlu State, a new state in the Southeast region of the country. Sponsored by Hon….
Organized Labour Suspends Strike for Five Days Amid Minimum Wage Negotiations
In a strategic move aimed at fostering dialogue, members of organized labour, including the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), have decided to suspend their ongoing strike for…
Nigerian Army Condemns Attack on Troops in Abia State, Vows Fierce Response
In a recent press release issued by the Nigerian Army’s Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, a condemnable attack on troops of Operation UDO KA in Abia State has…
Kano South Elders Urge Governor Abba Yusuf to Reinstate Disbanded Emirates
The elders of Kano South have issued a strong appeal to Governor Abba Yusuf to overturn the recent ruling on the Kano Emirate Law and reinstate the previously disbanded emirates. This plea…
Gov. Mbah inaugurates 8th Traditional Rulers’Council, charges them on security
The Enugu State governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has inaugurated the 8th Council of the Enugu State Traditional Rulers Council, charging royal fathers to take charge of the security of their respective communities through partnership with the government across all levels.
Nigerian Anti-Corruption Community Mourns Passing of Former EFCC Chairman Lamorde
The Nigerian anti-corruption community is in mourning following the death of Ibrahim Lamorde, the former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Lamorde, who was 61 years old, passed away…
ESUT committed to advancing health research _VC
The Vice Chancellor of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie, yesterday reiterated the commitment of the University in advancing health research, introduction of other medical programmes…
FG Halts Lagos-Calabar Highway Realignment Due to Submarine Cable Concerns
The Federal Government has decided to halt the realignment of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway, a decision influenced by the presence of critical submarine cables along the coastline. This announcement was made by…
The Minister of Sports Praises Lookman for Historic Europa League Final Hat-Trick
Senator John Owan Enoh, the Minister of Sports Development, has praised Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman for his outstanding performance in the Europa League final on Wednesday. Lookman scored a historic hat-trick…
Tinubu lauds Mbah on sports promotion
Nigeria President, Bola Tinubu, has lauded the governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, for providing a safe and conducive environment for the country’s sports stakeholders to converge on the state for…
Gov. Mbah, Top Govt Officials,NPSA, 3 Bishops present as ESUT VC buries mum
The Governor of Enugu State, Barr. Peter Mbah, yesterday, led other creme de la creme of the society to grace the burial ceremony of late Mrs. Ezinne Onuzuluike Okolie, the earthly mother…
FG’s N48,000 Minimum Wage Proposal Sparks Labour Union Outrage
Labour unions across Nigeria have expressed outrage following the federal government’s proposal of a new minimum wage set at N48,000 for workers nationwide. The contentious proposal was presented during a tripartite committee…
Enugu State Governor Offers N10 Million Bounty for Killers of Police Officers
In the wake of the tragic killings of two police officers in Enugu State, Governor Dr. Peter Mbah has taken decisive action by placing a N10 million bounty on the heads of…
Senate Approves Death Penalty for Nigerian Drug Traffickers
In a decisive move aimed at combatting the menace of drug trafficking, the Nigerian Senate has passed a bill that imposes the death penalty on individuals found guilty of trafficking hard drugs…
Nigerian Army Reunites Rescued Chibok Schoolgirl with Family
The Nigerian Army has reunited Lydia Simon, a Chibok schoolgirl abducted by Boko Haram in April 2014, with her family. Alongside her three children, Lydia was handed over to the Borno State…
Prof., Ogbonna among Foreign Nationals to be Honored by Japanese Government
In a remarkable acknowledgment of academic excellence and international collaboration, Professor James Chukwuma Ogbonna, a distinguished microbiologist and former Deputy vice-chancellor at the University of Nigeria (UNN), is poised to receive a…
President Tinubu Returns to Abuja After Two Weeks Overseas Engagements
After a two-week absence, Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has returned to the nation’s capital, Abuja, amid speculation and anticipation. The President’s arrival at the Aso Rock Villa, his official residence, early Wednesday…