Obaseki begins payment of N70,000 minimum wage in Edo
The Edo Government began the payment of the N70,000 new minimum wage to workers in the state this month in fulfillment of the promise to increase the minimum wage from May, 2024. It would be recalled that Gov. Godwin Obaseki had, during the inauguration of the Labour House in Benin, announced the increment in workers’ […]
Tinubu reiterates commitment to sustainable devt in Niger Delta
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his government’s commitment to the sustainable development of the Niger Delta region. He made the statement at the inauguration of the 27km Ogbia-Nembe road in Bayelsa State. NAN reports that the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) jointly funded the multimillion naira road project […]
FG sues governors over alleged misconduct at local govt level
The Federal Government has sued the 36 state governors to the Supreme Court over misconduct in the affairs of the Local Government Area. Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) on behalf of the federal government instituted the court action against the governors to seek full autonomy for local governments as third tiers of […]
Nwoko chides CBN for termination of 317 staff
Sen. Ned Nwoko (PDP-Delta North), has chided the recent mass termination of the employment of more than 317 staff of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Nwoko, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja, described the development as a breach of the social contract between the government and […]
The Feud
By Toyin Falola Friendship carries meaning. It is not merely a relationship between neighbours, though it could exist therein; it is not merely a relationship between roommates, though in that proximity you could also find its warmth; it is not flimsy, neither is it to be discarded on a whim. As an African proverb says, […]
DSS officials visit Emir of Kano’s palace amid rumours of deposition
A detachment of operatives of the Department of State Services, have been sighted at the palace of the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, on Thursday. This has sparked rumours of his imminent deposition. This is coming after the passage of the Kano State Emirates Council Amendment Law (Repeal Bill), 2024, by the Kano […]
Addressing Threats to Nigeria’s Biodiversity
By Kome Odhomor The International Day for Biological Diversity is celebrated on the 22nd of May yearly. is celebrated on the 22nd of May yearly. It aims at raising awareness, promoting issues around biodiversity, and the significant reduction in biological diversity due to human activities. Despite the ritual, humans’ insatiable drive for resources has exposed […]
Tinubu names chief executives for two federal agencies
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Chukwuemeka Woke, an engineer as the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA). He has also approved the appointment of Dr. Adedeji Ashiru as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority (OORBDA). Woke, besides being an […]
Adaramodu unveils 10th Senate Magazine
The 10th Senate on Wednesday, unveiled its magazine aimed at promoting transparency and engagement with Nigerians. The Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Sen. Yemi Adaramodu, unveiled the magazine titled “10th Senate Magazine” at plenary. “We gather here to witness a groundbreaking moment in the history of Nigeria, a moment that marks the […]
Man drowns at Lagos beach while praying, divers seek body
The Police said on Wednesday that divers were battling to recover the body of a 30-year-old man who allegedly drowned at the Elegushi Beach, Lagos, where he had gone for prayers. The Lagos Police Command spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. He said that a report to the […]
