NLC to Commence Strike Over Non-implementation of New Wage
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed its members in states that are yet to commence the implementation of the new minimum wage to commence an indefinite strike, beginning from December 1, 2024. The directive in a communiqué after its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting at the weekend, also saw the NLC accuse petroleum marketers […]
Australian Plane Lands After Engine Failure, Ignites Runway Fire
Qantas has reported on X, that a passenger plane departing from Sydney, Australia, experienced engine failure on Friday, causing the aircraft to circle before making a safe emergency landing, Qantas reported on X. Simultaneously, a grass fire ignited along one side of the runway, according to a statement from Sydney Airport. It is unclear whether […]
FG Assures CNG Safety Despite Malaysia’s 2025 Phase-out Plan
The Presidency has allayed concerns regarding the safety of Compressed Natural Gas-powered vehicles, recently introduced in Nigeria. While responding to reports on Malaysia’s plan to phase out CNG-powered vehicles by 2025, to protect road users and the public from the potential hazards posed by ageing CNG tanks, Media aide to the President, Bayo Onanuga, clarified […]
Ice-T Calls Rap Beefs ‘Unwise’ and Warns They Can ‘Escalate’
According to the Legendary rapper, Ice-T, while beefing might be the name of the game, it has become too dangerous in rap music. While speaking in an interview with Boss Talk 101, the West Coast rapper reflected on the changing definition and stakes of feuds in hip-hop over the years. “Hip-hop has always been competitive, so saying […]
NELFUND Disburses N11 billion to 90,000 Students in Six Months
Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disbursed N11 billion to 90,000 students as fees and stipends within six months. Speaking during an oversight visit by the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND, the Fund’s Managing Director, Dr. Akintunde Sawyerr, said from the N96 billion earmarked for students’ loans, about N11 billion had been paid […]
Minister of Power Attributes Grid collapses to Vandalism
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has attributed frequent grid collapses to vandalism and lack of maintenance in the past. Adelabu, receiving the report of the committee set up to address grid collapses in Abuja on Wednesday, stressed that most 2024 incidents resulted from vandalism and theft of power equipment, including the shattering of lightning […]
US Mission Honors Three Legendary Nigerian Artists
In commemoration of 50 years of artistic collaborations between the United States and Nigeria, the U.S. Mission honored three legendary Nigerian artists — Chief Nike Davies-Okundaye, Chief Jimoh Buraimoh, and Prof. Bruce Onobrakpeya — with the U.S. Exchange Alumni Lifetime Achievement Award. The award recognized the three iconic artists, who first traveled to the United […]
World Leaders Praise Trump as he Claims US Election Victory
As former President Donald Trump claimed victory in the US election over Kamala Harris, world leaders quickly responded with congratulatory messages, while financial markets surged in reaction to his win. Here are some of the early reactions, though the election result has yet to be formally confirmed: IsraelPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu celebrated Trump’s return, calling […]
Quincy Jones: A Musical Titan Whose Legacy Will Live Forever
Death remains an inevitable end, that comes when it will, however, when people transcends from life to the journey of death, it’s not just all about death but the legacy they are leaving behind. Quincy Jones who distinguished himself over the course of a 70-year career in music as an artist, bandleader, composer, arranger and […]
FG Removes Federal Tertiary Institutions from IPPIS
The Federal Government has shutdown the use of the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System, IPPIS, for Federal Tertiary Institutions. Director of Press, Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, Bawa Mokwa, told journalists that November salaries for federal tertiary institutions will be processed through the Government Integrated Financial Management Information System. Mokwa also […]
