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No federal project came to South-East before Tinubu — Umahi

No federal project came to South-East before Tinubu — Umahi

By John AlechenuABUJA The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has claimed that the South-East did not benefit from any federal project during his previous political career until the administration of President Bola Tinubu, which he said had deliberately integrated the region into the country’s development agenda. Umahi made the claim at a press briefing […]

N70,000 minimum wage fails decent living — Labour

N70,000 minimum wage fails decent living — Labour

By Victor Ahiuma-Young & Omotola AremoLAGOS The Association of Senior Staff of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions, ASSBIFI, on Wednesday said the N70,000 national minimum wage was inadequate to guarantee decent living for Nigerian workers. The union described the wage as grossly insufficient to meet workers’ basic needs, saying it “does not take the worker […]

Army takes over Old Oyo Park as training ground

Army takes over Old Oyo Park as training ground

By Adeola Badru The Nigerian Army has taken over the entire stretch of the Old Oyo National Park in Oyo State as a training ground in a move aimed at preventing a recurrence of the abduction of pupils, children and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of the state. The General Officer Commanding, GOC, 2 […]

Parents jubilate as abducted 20 NYSC prospective corps members regain freedom

Parents jubilate as abducted 20 NYSC prospective corps members regain freedom

By Adeola Badru Parents of the 20 prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, who were abducted while travelling to their orientation camps in Imo State, have expressed relief and joy following confirmation of their release. The parents, however, said their joy was mixed with anxiety as they were yet to establish direct […]