Junior doctors in England to strike days before election
Junior doctors in England will strike just days before the general election, their union announced Wednesday, as a protracted pay battle with the Conservative government threatens to intrude on the culmination of the campaign.
1ST ANNIVERSARY: Siakpere salutes Oborevwori’s impactful leadership in Delta
Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and United Kingdom based lawyer, Mr John Ewhubare Siakpere has congratulated Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State on the first anniversary of his administration.
Cost of healthy diet stands at N1,035 in April – NBS
The National Average Cost of a Healthy Diet (CoHD) per adult a day stood at N1,035 as of April, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said.
‘I am banned from standing as a Labour candidate’ – says UK black female MP, Diane Abbott
“Although the whip has been restored, I am banned from standing as a Labour candidate.”
FG directs outgoing VCs to appoint deputies as acting administrators
The Federal Government has directed outgoing vice chancellors in federal universities to nominate their deputies to temporarily serve as acting vice-chancellors.
FG nonchalant about new minimum wage deliberations — TUC threatens strike
“So, for us, we completely reject it. We want the government to be serious. Let them come and give us a breakdown of how a family is going to live with the minimum wage of ₦60,000.”
Aiyedatiwa receives NOA, Okitipupa group, says govt open to collaborations
“Government alone cannot run the affairs of the state, it requires the efforts of every stakeholder, from the private sector to non-profit organizations, non-state actors and religious organizations, among others.”
Emirship Tussle: Kano bans public demonstrations
Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has banned all forms of public gatherings intended for protest within the state.
Germany hails Tinubu’s leadership role as ECOWAS chair
“Tinubu made it clear that ECOWAS will not tolerate such actions and I think that is the right approach.”
Minimum wage: Be considerate with your offer, Labour minister begs NLC, TUC
The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Mrs Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, has appealed to organised labour to be considerate and patriotic in their demands in the ongoing negotiation for a new national minimum wage.
DR Congo forms new government after months of delay
In power since 2019, Tshisekedi was re-elected in the first round of December presidential elections, with over 70 percent of the vote.
Alausa, Abayomi speak on transformational health agenda as GITEX Africa 2024 opens
The Minister of State for Health & Social Welfare, Dr Tunji Alausa, and the Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi are billed to speak on Nigeria’s transformational health agenda, as the largest and most influential tech and start-up event in Africa, GITEX 2024 opens today in Marrakech, Morocco.
Respect court order, vacate palace in peace — Forum of Chiefs tell Sanusi
The Forum of Chiefs in Nigeria on Wednesday advised Sanusi Lamido Sanusi to respect the Federal High Court order and vacate the Kano Emir’s Palace immediately.
Tenure expiration: Nominate deputies that’ll succeed you – FG tells varsity VCs
“To nominate through the recommendation of the Senate a Deputy Vice- Chancellor that will oversee the office of the Vice-Chancellor in a temporary capacity.”
Lawmakers arrive as NASS gets set to receive Tinubu
The complex also wears a new look with a welcoming banner strategically placed at the entrance at the White House, where the two Chambers are located.
Photos: Tinubu receives former UK Prime Minister, Tony Blair
Tinubu received Blair on Tuesday shortly after landing in the nation’s capital from an official trip to Lagos.
