FG warns Labour on the implications of the new minimum wage demand
The Federal Government has warned the organized labour against negotiating a new minimum wage that would lead to mass retrenchment of workers or endanger the welfare of about 200 million Nigerians. Speaking yesterday at the opening of the 2024 Synod of the Charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeria in Abuja, the Minister of Information and National […]
Celine Dion to return to the stage
Iconic singer, Celine Dion, has declared that she will not let her struggle with Stiff Person Syndrome prevent her from returning to the stage. In an interview with American television host Hoda Kotb on the Today Show, the 56-year-old artist vowed to perform live again, even if it means crawling to the stage and using hand gestures […]
INEC unveils candidates list for Ondo State election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the final list of candidates and their running mates for Nov. 16 Ondo State governorship election. Its National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mr Sam Olumekun, in a statement yesterday said personal particulars of the candidates and their running mates have been published at […]
Devastation in Gaza as Israel wages war on Hamas
Gaza in a state of devastation as half of her population have been displaced in the past month following Israel’s expanded military operations in Rafah, the Norwegian Refugee Council outlined in a report on Thursday. The report stated that it is becoming increasingly difficult for displaced people in Gaza to relocate, facing issues such as clogged streets, […]
Asake Announces “Lungu Boy World Tour”
Asake fans are in for a great time in the coming months as the superstar has announced a world tour titled “Lungu Boy World Tour.” kicking off on June 26th at Afro Nation Portugal. But wait, there’s more! Asake also teased a new album, writing “New Album OTW ” on his Instagram page. The world tour, produced […]
US to sanction over 300 entities connected to Russia’s war on Ukraine
The United States says it was imposing sanctions on more than 300 individuals and entities connected to Russia’s war on Ukraine, including financial institutions, the Moscow Stock Exchange, and Chinese companies. The announcement yesterday came a day before U.S. President Joe Biden joins other Group of Seven (G7) leaders for a summit in the Italian […]
Malawi announces 21 days of mourning for vice president
The Malawi government has announced that Vice President Saulos Chilima will be honored with a state funeral after he died in a plane crash along with eight other people. President Lazarus Chakwera had already announced 21 days of national mourning yesterday, and appointed a ministerial committee to oversee preparations for Chilima’s state funeral, although no […]
NLC insists on ₦250,000 New Minimum Wage
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says its demand for the new National Minimum Wage remains N250,000. Its Acting President, Mr Adewale Adeyanju, who stated this in a statement, while reacting to President Bola Tinubu Democracy Day speech yesterday, clarified that the President may have been misled into believing that there was an agreement with organized […]
A missing plane carrying Malawi’s vice President is found with no survivors
Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera has confirmed the wreck of a plane carrying his vice-president Saulos Chilima has been found with no survivors. In a news briefing today, President Chakwera said the Malawi Defence Force commander informed him that the search and rescue operation has been completed and the completely destroyed plane was found with no […]
Lagos Government to install CCTV cameras at transportation points
The Lagos State Government has unveiled plans to install closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras at key transportation points, including interchanges, bus stops, freight yards, and taxi parks, over the next two years. The initiative is detailed in the recently released Lagos State Transport Policy, which outlines a series of actions adopted by the government to address […]
