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Minimum Wage: Tinubu meets Labour Thursday
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to meet with the Organised Labour comprising of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC), on Thursday. This was made known by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris l, after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on Monday. Addressing State House Correspondents after
Robbers invade Akwa Ibom Newspaper Corporation, kill guard
Armed robbers have invaded the Akwa Ibom State Newspaper Corporation and reportedly killed a security guard. It was gathered that on Friday night, the robbers invaded the premises of the state-owned newspaper, the publisher of Pioneer Newspaper, along Information Drive in Uyo and carted away some items including a generator set, televisions and cables. It
ALERT: No fresh recruitment into Immigration, Fire service – FG
The Federal Government has debunked reports in online publications claiming that the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board is set to begin a recruitment exercise into the Nigeria Immigration Service and Federal Fire Service. Ja’afaru Ahmed, FICMC, the Secretary to the Board, who denied the reports in a statement on Monday, urged Nigerians
N/Assembly may amend constitution to allow INEC conduct LG elections
The National Assembly is considering amendment to the 1999 constitution to create room for the conduct of local government elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and not the state electoral bodies. This is sequel to last Thursday judgement of the Supreme Court which granted autonomy to local governments following a suit filed by
Nigeria loses $9bn to illegal mining annually –Reps
The House of Representatives Committee on Solid Minerals says the country is losing N9 billion annually to illegal mining activities across the country. This is as the Nigerian Army said it had arrested 387 suspects in connection with illegal mining activities in the last seven months. Chairman of the committee, Jonathan Gaza Gbefwi who disclosed
Court adjourns suit of suspended ‘Enigies’ against Oba of Benin
Despite a heavy security presence, residents besieged the Edo State High Court in solidarity with the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, following the suit filed against him by the two suspended Enigies (Dukes). Edo residents, including members of the royal family, palace chiefs, priests and priestesses as well as royal fans, besieged the court
Nigerians can now travel to UAE – FG
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have reached an agreement on the issue of visa ban. Addressing State House Reporters at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, the Minister said that, “You are aware that Nigeria has been discussing with the United Arab Emirates on the
Tinubu reinstates Professor Zabbey as HYPREP Coordinator
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the reinstatement of Professor Nenibarini Zabbey as the Project Coordinator of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP). A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, on Monday, said the president reached the decision following a performance review of the HYPREP Project Coordinator
Hardship: FG donates trucks of rice to 36 States, FCT
The Federal Government has donated 20 trucks of rice to the 36 state governors and the federal capital territory for onward distribution to Nigerians. Addressing state House Reporters after the Federal Executive Council meeting on Monday, Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said the rice is for the most vulnerable Nigerians. He also
After 5 years’ trial, court fixes judgement day for Offa robbery suspects
A Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilọrin, the Kwara State capital, on Monday fixed August 2, 2024 for judgement in the bloody April 5, 2018 Offa robbery attack. The development is coming after a protracted trial that had lasted over five years. Presiding judge, Haleeman Salman, on Monday adopted the final written addresses which
Adamawa council chairmen elect officers
The newly inaugurated chairmen of local government councils in Adamawa State have elected officers to lead their association. The chairmen who are to relate collectively as the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, ALGON, picked their officials on Monday, hours after they were sworn in at a ceremony in the state capital, Yola. The new
Adamawa council chairmen elect officers
Constitutional amendment: We are focused on state creation, police – House of Reps
Philip Agbese, the Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives, has stated that the constitutional review process focuses on state creation, state police, and other key issues. During an interview on Arise TV, Agbese lauded the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, for his exceptional leadership and innovative approach to constitutional review. He noted that the Kalu-led
Constitutional amendment: We are focused on state creation, police – House of Reps
Hardship: Southeast youths will not protest against Tinubu – Gov Uzodinma
Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has assured that Southeast youths will shun the intending national protest against President Bola Tinubu. Uzodinma said those behind the planned protest are enemies of Nigeria who wants to destabilise the national government. He spoke in Abakaliki, the capital of Ebonyi State during the grand finale of the campaign
Hardship: Southeast youths will not protest against Tinubu – Gov Uzodinma
LG autonomy: Makinde sets up committees to review Supreme Court judgement
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has set up two committees to review the recent judgement on local government autonomy by the Supreme Court. Makinde set up the two committees on Monday. DAILY POST recalls that the Supreme Court last week granted autonomy to local government, which is the third tier of government. Makinde while
LG autonomy: Makinde sets up committees to review Supreme Court judgement
$1trillion economy: Nigeria’s public sector gets Code of Corporate Governance
The Financial Reporting Council, FRC, the Ministry of Finance Incorporated, MOFI, and the Institute of Directors Center for Corporate Governance, IoDCCG, have unveiled the draft of the Code of Corporate Governance guidelines for the public sector in Nigeria. This was disclosed by the Executive Secretary and Chief Executive of the FRC, Dr Rabiu Olowo, and
$1trillion economy: Nigeria’s public sector gets Code of Corporate Governance
President Tinubu’s policies growing oil, gas sector – NNPCL GMD Mele Kyari
The Group Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Nigerian National Petroleum Limited, NNPCL, Mele Kyari, has said the policies and actions of President Bola Tinubu’s administration are significantly growing the oil and gas sector. Kyari spoke at an emergency meeting of the Joint Committee on Finance with the oil and gas sector, which was
President Tinubu’s policies growing oil, gas sector – NNPCL GMD Mele Kyari
Embargo on Rivers account illegal joke taken too far – Pro-democracy group
A pro-democracy group, the People’s Congress (PC) has dismissed the resolution of the Martin Amaewhule-led Rivers Assembly purportedly suspending all expenditures of Governor Siminalayi Fubara until he re-presents his budget before the factional House. It could be recalled that the factional House of Assembly during a plenary on Monday, announced a shutdown of all expenditures
Embargo on Rivers account illegal joke taken too far – Pro-democracy group
Naira loses N13.49 at forex market
The FMDQ data showed that the naira further depreciated to N1,577.29 against the dollar on Monday from N1,563.80 last Friday. This represents N13.49 depreciation against the dollar compared to the N1,563.80 traded on Friday. Meanwhile, at the parallel foreign exchange market, the naira maintained the same N1,560 per dollar rate traded on Friday. The development
Naira loses N13.49 at forex market
NSCDC arraigns 4 for vandalisation of Enugu Electricity Agency underground cables
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, on Monday, arraigned four persons, namely, Moses Timothy, Jeffrey Lawrence, Augustine Abila, and Caleb Kamiru before a Federal High Court in Enugu on two-count charge of alleged vandalisation of underground, amoured cables belonging to the Enugu State Rural Electrification Agency. The NSCDC said the defendants committed the
NSCDC arraigns 4 for vandalisation of Enugu Electricity Agency underground cables
Paris 2024: Super Falcons, Canada friendly to hold behind closed doors
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Monday announced that the pre-Olympics friendly between the Super Falcons and Canada will be played behind closed doors. The encounter will be the Super Falcons only test game before the 2024 Olympic Games. The NFF made the announcement on its X platform. “Our Super Falcons will be taking on
Paris 2024: Super Falcons, Canada friendly to hold behind closed doors
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