……Says Ondo South Can’t Be Part Of Proposed Ijebu StateA bill seeking the creation of Coastal State out of the present Ondo State has scaled through the first reading at the floor of the Senate.The bill sponsored by Sen. Jimoh Ibrahim, representing Ondo South Senatorial District is seeking constitutional amendment to allow creation of CoastalContinueContinue reading “Jimoh Ibrahim’s Coastal State creation bill passes first reading”
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MC Oluomo sworn-in as NURTW National President
Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya, widely known as MC Oluomo, has officially assumed office as the National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) at the union’s national headquarters in Abuja.Akinsanya’s appointment as president was secured through a consensus during the Quadrennial Delegate Conference held at the NURTW Zonal Secretariat in Osogbo, Osun State.ContinueContinue reading “MC Oluomo sworn-in as NURTW National President”
First Lady pays condolence visit to COAS Lagbaja widow
The First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu has paid a condolence visit to the widow of Chief of Army Staff, Lt-General Taoreed Lagbaja. In a statement on Wednesday, the First Lady expressed condolences, praising the COAS for his exemplified valor. “It is with a heavy heart that I received the sad news of the demise ofContinueContinue reading “First Lady pays condolence visit to COAS Lagbaja widow”
Just In: Tinubu issues new directives to cut cost of governance
President Bola Tinubu has introduced new measures aimed at reducing the cost of governance by limiting the number of official vehicles and security personnel assigned to government officials.In a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Ministers, Ministers of State, and Heads of Federal Government Agencies areContinueContinue reading “Just In: Tinubu issues new directives to cut cost of governance”
Breaking: Tinubu scraps Sports, Niger Delta Development ministries
President Bola Tinubu has scrapped Niger Delta Ministry and the Ministry of Sports Development.There will now be a ministry of regional development to oversee all the regional development commissions, such as Niger Delta Development Commission, North West Development Commission, South West Development Commission , North East Development Commission.According to a statement on X by theContinueContinue reading “Breaking: Tinubu scraps Sports, Niger Delta Development ministries”
Regionalism, root of Nigeria’s problem – Obasanjo
Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo says the principle of regionalism has continued to plague the country describing it as the root of Nigeria’s problems. Obasanjo said this when the League of Northern Democrats visited him on Tuesday in Abeokuta. The group was led by former Kano State governor, Ibrahim Shekarau.He noted that the principle ofContinueContinue reading “Regionalism, root of Nigeria’s problem – Obasanjo”
Just In: NNPCL GMD, Kyari loses 25 year-old daughter
Malam Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has lost his 25 year-old daughter, Fatima on Friday However, Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed his heartfelt condolences to Kyari and his family, offering prayers for the peaceful repose of Fatima’s soul. Shettima also prayed for strength forContinueContinue reading “Just In: NNPCL GMD, Kyari loses 25 year-old daughter”
Aiyedatiwa appoints Fasua as MD, Owena Press
Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State,has approved the appointment of Mr. Kayode Fasua as the new Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief of Owena Press Ltd, publishers of The Hope newspapers.The appointment which takes immediate effect was made known in a statement signed by Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor on Thursday inContinueContinue reading “Aiyedatiwa appoints Fasua as MD, Owena Press”
FG approves N77,000 allowance for corps members
The Federal Government has approved the increase of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members’ monthly allowance to N77,000 with effect from July 2024. This is in line with the enactment of the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024. This is contained in a letter from the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission, datedSeptember 25. 2024ContinueContinue reading “FG approves N77,000 allowance for corps members”
Workers to start enjoying consequential adjustments, minimum wage soon – FG
The Federal Government says workers will soon start enjoying the new national minimum wage and the consequential adjustments.Mrs Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, Minister of State for Labour and Employment said this at a Town Hall Engagement with the Organised Labour and Employers meeting on Friday in Abuja.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the theme ofContinueContinue reading “Workers to start enjoying consequential adjustments, minimum wage soon – FG”