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The Federal Government says it is set to pay the outstanding five months N35,000 wage award arrears to workers.The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) made this known in a statement issued by Mr Bawa Mokwa, the Director of Press and Public Relations.Mokwa said that the Federal Government had earlier paid fiveContinueContinue reading “FG set to pay five months wage award arrears to workers”

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has cancelled the usual central Workers’ Day celebrations in Rivers and Edo states, citing political instability and undue government interference.In a directive issued through separate letters dated April 22, 2025, and signed by Deputy General Secretary Ismail Bello, the NLC instructed affiliate unions in Rivers State to mark Workers’ DayContinueContinue reading “NLC suspends ‘May Day’ activities in Rivers, Edo”

Sen. Jimoh Ibrahim CFR, representing Ondo South Senatorial District at the National Assembly has splashed N11 million Easter gifts to no fewer than 220 women constituents in the district.Ibrahim who is currently representing the Nigeria Senate at the ancillary meeting of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank in Washington DC, United States ofContinueContinue reading “Jimoh Ibrahim splashes N11m Easter gifts on Ondo South women”

The implementation committee on the creation of Ijebu State says it has submitted a memorandum to the National Assembly Constitution Review Committee proposing Ijebu Ode as the state capital. Otunba Chris Okunowo, the Chairman of the committee, disclosed this at a news conference in Ijebu Ode on Thursday . Okunowo explained that the news conferenceContinueContinue reading “Ijebu State: Implementation Committee proposes Ijebu Ode as capital”

The Rivers State Government has formally requested a refund of ₦300 million from the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), following the association’s decision to shift its 2025 Annual General Conference from Port Harcourt to Enugu.The demand was made in a statement issued on Monday by the state’s Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), through hisContinueContinue reading “Refund Rivers N300m, Ibas slams NBA over conference relocation”

Sen. Jimoh Ibrahim, representing Ondo South Senatorial District at the National Assembly, has once again demonstrated his commitment to the welfare of his constituents with his timely intervention in the case of Mrs Iyanu Ehuwa-Jeje , a distressed mother of new born triplets. It was reported that Mr Bayo Jeje, a bricklayer and husband ofContinueContinue reading “Jimoh Ibrahim gives succour to mother of new born triplets in Ondo”

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ibas, has confirmed that the withheld local government allocations have been released.Speaking at a meeting with local government administrators in Port Harcourt, Ibas assured that efforts were being made to ensure salaries are paid without delay. He acknowledged the difficulties faced by government workers, stating, “I understand theContinueContinue reading “Rivers withheld allocation received – Ibas”

By Aderemi Bamgbose Rep. Okunjimi Odimayo, Member, House of Representatives for Okitipupa/Irele Federal Constituency, has secured federal employment for no fewer than 10 constituents.Odimayo made this known in a statement by his media aide, Mr Victor Adedeji, which was made available to journalists, on Monday in Okitipupa.The lawmaker said that the beneficiaries, drawn from various communitiesContinueContinue reading “Ondo Rep-member secures federal employment for 10 constituents”

The family of the late Gen. Sani Abacha has condemned claims made by former Head of State, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, that the late Abacha was responsible for the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election.In his recently launched autobiography, “A Journey in Service” Babangida expressed regret over the annulment, acknowledging that the SocialContinueContinue reading “June 12: Abacha’s family slams Babangida over distortion of historical facts”