Farming, major means of curbing unemployment — Ayade
SENATOR Ben Ayade, the Cross River State governor has implored all youths in the state to own farms to boost their income and also address unemployment which is behind most youth restiveness.
TIM OWHEFERE: INEC to conduct by-election April 10
THE Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Tuesday, fixed Saturday, April 10 for the conduct of a by-election to fill the vacant seat for Isoko North State Constituency of Delta State.
Ondo receives 75,570 doses of COVID-19 vaccines
The Ondo state government has received 75,570 doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines from the Federal Government.
Kwara NLC to join nationwide protest on minimum wage
By Demola Akinyemi The Kwara State Chairman of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Alh Issa Ore has said that the state workers will comply with the directive of the national headquarters that minimum wage protest over implementation of N30,000 minimum wage commence tomorrow Wednesday. In view of this development, workers in Kwara State are to comply […]
NiMet predicts 3 days sunshine, haziness
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and haziness across the country from Wednesday to Friday. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Tuesday in Abuja predicted sunny and hazy conditions over the northern region throughout the forecast period on Wednesday. According to the agency, sunny conditions with patches of cloud are expected over the North […]
UK TV host Piers Morgan steps down amid Meghan controversies
British television host Piers Morgan on Tuesday left his role presenting ITV breakfast show “Good Morning Britain”, shortly after sparking 41,000 complaints and storming off the set in a row over Meghan Markle. “Following discussions with ITV, Piers Morgan has decided now is the time to leave Good Morning Britain,” the network said in a […]
Labour rejects partial implementation of minimum wage
The organised labour has rejected the partial implementation of the minimum wage by Kwara Government. The unions comprised the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC) and Joint Negotiating Council (JNC). They criticised the planned partial implementation of minimum wage for workers on Grade Levels one to six by the state government. The NLC […]
I was not paid to defend Abdulrasheed Maina, witness tells court
Ngozika Ihuoma, a defence witness, on Tuesday, said he was not paid to defend Abdulrasheed Maina, Chairman, defunct Pension Reformed Task Team (PRTT), in the ongoing money laundering charge against him. Ihuoma told Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court, Abuja, during the continuation of his cross-examination by the Economics and Financial Crimes Commission […]
Delta elders reject FG’s plan to spend £4.2m refunded by Britain
DELTA Elders Forum, DEF, led by former Minister of Information, Senator Edwin Clark, yesterday, opposed the plan of the Federal Government to use the 4.2 million pounds pinched from the state by a previous leader, which the British Government is refunding, to complete roads in other parts of the country whereas federal roads in Delta state have all dilapidated.
FCTA gives businesses in Maitama 7-day notice to quit
By Omeiza Ajayi, Abuja The Federal Capital Territory Administration FCTA has given a seven-day ultimatum to business organizations operating in Maitama to vacate the highbrow district and relocate to the Central Business District or risk being sealed. Acting Director, Department of Development Control, Garba Kwamkur gave the warning on Tuesday when the Department stormed the […]
National Assembly is not broke, not owing any Lawmaker, Staff ― Senate
*** Says it does not rely on MDAs to Fund their activities *** Says Sitting at Plenary does not Require Money By Henry Umoru The Senate Tuesday said that the National Assembly is not in any way broke as no lawmaker and any staff is owed any salary, just it said that the salaries of […]
