Minimum Wage: NLC Plans Indefinite Strike For States Yet To Implement
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed workers in states yet to adopt the new ₦70,000 minimum wage to commence strike action on December 1, 2024.…
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EFCC Takes Action on Suit Seeking to Prevent Arrest of Lagos State Governor Sanwo-Olu
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has urged the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss a fundamental rights suit filed by Lagos State Governor…
Politics
Senate reveals date for Tinubu’s 2025 budget presentation to National Assembly
Nigeria’s 2025 budget presentation to the National Assembly could be postponed until December 2024, with no clear timeline set by the executive. As of early November,…
2027: Calls for Goodluck Jonathan’s return gains momentum in the north
Some northern leaders have continued the push for Dr Goodluck Jonathan’s return as Nigeria’s president in 2027. A political group in the north, The Arewa Consensus…
Business
Petrol landing cost drops in Nigeria
Nigeria’s landing cost of Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) dropped to N971 per litre in November 2024. This is according to the latest data released by the…
Obaseki has escaped – Edo Gov-elect, Okpebholo allege
Edo State Governor-elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo has expressed concern over what he described as Godwin Obaseki’s bizarre public displays. He claimed that Obaseki has disappeared from…
Politics
Tinubu off to Saudi Arabia for Joint Arab-Islamic summit
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Sunday for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to attend the Joint Arab-Islamic Summit. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President…
Business
Despite Hardship FG spent N5bn to renovate Vice President’s residence in Lagos
Despite widespread economic hardship and soaring inflation across the country, the Federal Government has allocated N5bn towards the renovation of the vice president’s official residence in…
Akwa Ibom to Honor Late First Lady, Pastor Patience Eno with Funeral on November 29, 2024
TThe family of the late First Lady of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor (Mrs.) Patience Umo Eno, has announced her burial arrangements, with the funeral set for…
Security
IGP Vows Zero Tolerance for Police Extortion, Orders Penalties for Violators
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has condemned the rise in extortion allegations against some police officers nationwide, specifically addressing a recent case involving…