Govs, Minimum wage, New revenue formula
Comrade Issa Aremu is a Vice-President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC. The labour body issued a two-week ultimatum to state governors – the ultimatum lapses at the end of this week – on the raging matter of the concerns raised by the latter about the ability of state governments to pay the N18,000 salary as enacted by the amended Minimum Wage Act, signed into law by President Goodluck Jonathan on March 15, 2011. In this interview, Aremu wonders what the hue about the N18,000 is all about.
We are not under pressure to be like our father – Prof. Nwando
Nwando Achebe-Ogundimu, daughter of famous writer, Chinua Achebe is a Professor of History at Michigan State University (MSU), USA.
Team Lagos sweeps medals in boxing
Femi Babafemi, the Head Coach of the Lagos Boxing team to the 17th National Sports Festival in Port Harcourt, has expressed fulfillment over the performance of his boxers.
Salva Kiir sworn in as South Sudan president
South Sudan’s Salva Kiir was sworn in as president of the world’s newest nation on Saturday during a ceremony formally declaring independence from Sudan in the north.
Obama, Cameron recognises world’s newest country
WASHINGTON (AFP) – US President Barack Obama announced early that the United States formally recognized the newly-created Republic of South Sudan. “I am proud to declare that the United States formally recognizes the Republic of South Sudan as a sovereign and independent state upon this day, July 9, 2011,” the president said in a statement. […]
Rawlings’ wife challenges John Atta Mills for presidential nomination
Ghana’s ruling party today began an unprecedented presidential primary with the wife of ex-leader Jerry Rawlings challenging incumbent John Atta Mills for the nomination.
Tears of joy as South Sudan gets independence
South Sudan’s parliament speaker on Saturday proclaimed his state’s independence on Saturday, sparking joy at the birth of the world’s newest nation and splitting Africa’s largest country in two.
Robbers snatch N1.4m ESBS staff salary
THREE police men on guard duty at the headquarters of Enugu State Broadcasting Service, ESBS, have been detained by operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS of the state police command over Thursday’s armed robbery incident in which the sum of N1,437,545.10 meant for the payment of casual staff of the station was snatched.
Constitutional amendment: 23 States chicken out
FURTHER amendment to the constitution of the of the Federal Government of Nigeria is being rebuffed by state legislators as 23 out of the 36 states in the federation refused to send representations to the 7th Assembly.
Robbers raid bank at Agbor, kidnap bank manager at night
ANOTHER bank robbery took place in the early hours of yesterday at Agbor, Delta State.The Manager of Zenith Bank was kidnapped from his home and taken along with them to the bank to enable easy access to the vault.
Kumasi battle: Iroha, Eguma optimistic of victory
The Black Meteors of Ghana will tomorrow host Nigeria’s U-23 Eagles tutored by Austin Eguavoen, two of his assistant coaches, former Eagles’ defender Ben Iroha and Dolphins Chief Coach, Stanley Eguma has stated that the Dream Team V will approach the game with pace from the blast of the whistle.
