Minimum wage applicable to all workers – FG
THE Federal Government yesterday said the N18,000 new minimum wage would be applicable to all classes of public workers and in private organisations with more than 50 persons, even as a policy compelling workers in factories and construction sites to wear protective kits would henceforth be enforced throughout the country.
Egbema Ijaw allege marginalisation
IJAW of Egbema extraction in Benin River axis of Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State, have cried out over alleged marginalization of their people in political appointments by the Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan administration
Abuja explosions: Baptist Church sues for peace
SPEAKING against the backdrop of the recent bomb explosions, which resulted in loss of several lives in Abuja, on a day the nation was celebrating its 50th independence anniversary, the Nigerian Baptist church has called on Nigerians to seek the path of peace and love for one another.
Nigeria @ 50: Imoke unveils Jubilee Roundabout
Governor Liyel Imoke of Cross River State, has unveiled a Jubilee Roundabout in Calabar, the state capital, to commemorate Nigeria’s 50th Independence Day anniversary celebration
Court throws out contempt charge against NFF
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, yesterday discharged Nigeria’s Federation of International Football Association, FIFA, Executive Committee member, Dr Amos Adamu, sole administrator of Enyimba Football Club of Aba, Felix Anyasi Agwu, and 15 Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, members of the contempt charge brought against them.
Edo qualifies for 2nd phase of World Bank partnership
THE Country Director of the World Bank, Onno Ruhl, yesterday, said that Edo State has qualified for the second phase of its developmental partnership with the bank due to what he described as the developmental strides and prudent management of the finances of the state by Governor Adams Oshiomhole.
