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Day: July 18, 2024

Policeman killed as gunmen attack APC candidate, Shaibu convoy in Benin

It was not immediately known if Okpebholo was wounded, but he is said to be hospitalised in an undisclosed hospital in Benin City. Gunmen on Thursday in Benin attacked the convoy of the Governorship Candidate of APC, Sen. Monday Okpebholo for Edo and the reinstated Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, killing one of the security details….

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UNILORIN beats ABU, others to win JAMB’s ₦500m as best institution

Speaking on behalf of the awardees, Prof. Okebukola thanked God and the board. The University of Ilorin has emerged as the best institution at the Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB) National Tertiary Admissions’ Performance-Merit Award (NATAP-M Award) for the years 2021 and 2022. The award was held during the 2024 JAMB policy meeting and 4th…

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Police rescue 35 victims trafficked from East to Delta, arrest hotelier

According to Edafe, a manhunt for the suspected human trafficker is ongoing. The Police Command in Delta has rescued 35 trafficked victims in Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state. The spokesperson of the command, SP Bright Edafe, told newsmen in Warri on Thursday that the command was also on the trail of the…

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How Tinubu convinced labour leaders to accept ₦70k minimum wage

The two labour leaders acknowledged that at the last meeting, the President directed the rescheduling of an official trip to attend the second meeting. President Bola Tinubu on Thursday increased the Federal Government’s offer on the national minimum wage from ₦62,000 to ₦70,000, with an assurance that it will be reviewed after three years, instead…

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Minimum Wage: Tinubu promised us ₦250k if allow petrol price increase, NLC

The NLC President said President Tinubu promised to increase the minimum wage proposal to ₦250,000 if the union leaders agreed to one condition. The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has revealed that President Bola Tinubu offered to pay the 250 thousand naira new minimum wage demand presented by organised labour provided…

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We accepted Tinubu’s ₦70k minimum wage offer because of hardship – Labour

The organised labour said it conceded to President Tinubu’s new minimum wage offer to save Nigerians from further hardship. The Organised Labour, consisting of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), has said it agreed to 70 thousand naira new minimum wage proposal from President Bola Tinubu to prevent heaping further…

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Senate rejects bill seeking to establish agency of transport profession

The lawmaker said in order to address the multifaceted challenges, the bill sought to establish the council as the regulatory body for the road transport sector. The Senate has rejected a bill seeking to establish the National Road Transport Council in Nigeria. The bill sought to establish an agency that would be saddled with the…

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Here’s why Labour wants to protest after agreeing ₦70k as new minimum wage

NLC is threatening a nationwide protest despite recently reaching an agreement with President Tinubu on the new national minimum wage. Reports have emerged that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened to embark on a nationwide protest despite the new agreement with President Bola Tinubu on the new minimum wage. Tinubu met with leaders of…

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Ngozi Nwosu plays drug addict’s mother in Broken Portrait

The veteran Nollywood actress Ngozi Nwosu speaks about her new role in the film, Broken Portrait. Ngozi Nwosu started her acting career decades ago and is not a stranger to millions of Nollywood fans. The actress and producer, with dozens of films to her credit, is one of the notable stars from the classic 1992…

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EFCC suffers backlash over prosecution in Ganduje’s corruption case

President Bola Tinubu has been urged to protect the integrity of Nigeria’s anti-corruption efforts and prevent the EFCC from unjustly targeting law-abiding citizens while allowing established criminals to remain free. Recently, the Kano State High Court decided that the trial of Abdullahi Ganduje, Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and others accused of bribery…

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