Kano reaffirms commitment to minimum wage, says deductions temporary
By Abdulmumin Murtala, Kano Kano state government has reaffirmed its commitment to the continuous implementation of the N30,600.00 minimum wage for civil servants. It however said, that deduction in November/December workers’ salary was a temporary measure informed by the drop in federal allocation and dwindling internally generated revenue occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic. ALSO READ: U.S. […]
Don’t delay death of social media, hate speech bills, CSO tells Senate
By Luminous Jannamike, Abuja The Centre for Liberty, on Thursday, advised the Senate to publish the report of its public hearing on the social media and hate speech bills and quickly kill the proposed laws in their entirety. Members of the civil society organization, CSO, who gave the advice during a press conference in Abuja, […]
Smuggling: Nigeria’s security officials begins joint border patrol with Benin, Niger
By Emma Ujah, Abuja Nigeria’s border security officials under the Operation SWIFT RESPONSE (OSR) have commenced a joint patrol team with their counterparts from the Republics of Benin and Niger. The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) said that OSR has transformed into Nigeria’s Joint Border Patrol Team (JBPT), in a renewed effort to combat transnational crimes […]
Why FG suspended new electricity tariff hike
…We are yet to reach out to DISCOs – NERC By Chris Ochayi Minister of Power, Engr. Sale Mamman has directed the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, to suspend the recent hike in electricity tariff with immediate effect. Recall that the Regulatory agency had on January 5, 2021, adjusted upward tariff review from N2.00 to […]
Afrieximbank set to provide $1bn for Port Harcourt Refinery rehabilitation
By Obas Esiedesa Afrieximbank has concluded plans to provide $1 billion for the rehabilitation of Port Harcourt Refinery, according to Reuters. The Port Harcourt Refinery complex, which consists of two plants with a combined capacity of 210,000 bpd, has been comatose for several years. According to Reuters, the facility would be repaid over seven years […]
ATTACKS ON CHRISTIANS: UK MPs seek sanctions against Nigeria
By Clifford Ndujihe, Politics Editor SOME members of United Kingdom House of Lords have asked the UK to take more action against Nigeria to check the rising killings of Christians by terrorists and state actors in parts of the West African country. In a letter to Dominic Raab, MP, UK’s Foreign Secretary, House of Commons, […]
ENDSARS: Sanwo-Olu updates Buhari, says rebuilding of Lagos in progress
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday met behind closed doors with Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State at the State House, Abuja. Addressing State House Correspondents at the end of the meeting, the governor said that he updated the president on the progress so far made in the ongoing reconstruction of the state. The reconstruction was […]
Alleged certificate forgery: Obaseki to know fate January 9
The Federal High Court, Abuja has fixed Jan. 9 to deliver judgment in the alleged certificate forgery suit filed by the All Progressives Congress (APC) against Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo. Justice Ahmed Mohammed had, on Jan. 6, adjourned proceedings until Jan. 7 for parties to adopt their final written addresses as their brief of […]
Trump shouldn’t hold office a day longer — Senate Democratic leader
U.S. Senate Minority Leader, Chuck Schumer, has called for the immediate impeachment of President Donald Trump, saying the president “should not hold office one day longer”. The call came a day after armed Trump supporters breached the Capital Hill in Washington on Wednesday, forcing a lockdown. Congress was certifying the election of Joe Biden and […]
Arsenal take out N62bn loan after finances take COVID-19 hit
English Premier League (EPL) clubside Arsenal said on Thursday they have borrowed about N62 billion (120 million pounds or 162.65 million dollars) from the Bank of England. The loan was sourced to ease the strain on their finances as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The club announced they have met the criteria set by […]
Breaking: Rival lawmakers in Ghana exchange blows over last month’s election
…As Soldiers break up scuffle in parliament before inauguration Soldiers entered Ghana’s parliament to break up a scuffle between rival lawmakers at odds over last month’s elections, hours before President Nana Akufo-Addo was due to be sworn in on Thursday. The clash underscored the deep tensions following the Dec. 7 election that has led to […]
Nominees for Justice Department will serve the interest of the people, not presidency – Biden
By Nwafor Sunday The incoming President of America, Joe Biden has said that those nominated for the Justice Department will serve the interest of the American citizens and not the presidency. U.S congress had on Thursday morning certified Biden’s victory, establishing the fact that he would become the next US president after Donald Trump. Biden […]
Police brutality: Widow tells Akwa Ibom panel that officer killed her son for N100
By Chioma Onuegbu – Uyo A 65-year-old widow, from Nkek village in Ukanafun Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Mrs Mfon Udoidiong has told the Judicial Panel set up by the State government to investigate complaints of Police brutality and human rights violation how a policeman, Mr Idongesit Ekanem killed her son for N100 […]
Trump considering pardoning himself — New York Times
U.S. President Donald Trump is considering pardoning himself in the final days of his administration, according to the New York Times. The paper cited two anonymous sources said to be privy to Trump discussing the subject with his aides. In several conversations since the Nov. 3 election, Trump has told advisers he is considering giving […]
Top Senate Democrat says Trump must be removed from office (updated)
Top Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer said Thursday that President Donald Trump should be removed immediately from office after inciting the “insurrection” at the US Capitol. “What happened at the US Capitol yesterday was an insurrection against the United States, incited by the president. This president should not hold office one day longer,” Schumer said, […]
U.S. ambassador to Britain calls for prosecution of Capitol rioters
The US ambassador to Britain is calling for the prosecution of the pro-Trump rioters who stormed the Capitol building. “Like you, I watched the horrible scenes from Washington with profound concern and sadness,” Woody Johnson tweeted. “Those who participated and engaged in criminal acts should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of our law.” One conservative British lawmaker, […]
