FG warns hotels in Nigeria not to harbour underage girls
The Federal Government has warned hoteliers across the country not to harbour teenagers and underage girls in their facilities or risk being sanctioned. The Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, read the riot acts on Saturday at the ‘Unlock Training and Grants’ ceremony, which saw 200 young entrepreneurs receive N100m. The Minister who said hoteliers […]
Labour awaits President Tinubu’s decision over proposed ₦62,000 New Minimum Wage
President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, said yesterday that organised labour was awaiting President Bola Tinubu’s response to the proposed new minimum wage, before it’s next line of action. Ajaero said in an interview with The Nation that labour expected the President to make further consultation, before taking a final decision on […]
US Sanctions Palestinian Militant Group Lion’s Den
The US State Department announced on Thursday that it has sanctioned the West Bank-based Palestinian militant group Lion’s Den in response to its involvement in a series of violent incidents over the past two years. Lion’s Den, operating out of the city of Nablus, has been implicated in numerous violent attacks targeting Israeli settlements as […]
Saudi Arabia declares June 16 Sallah day
Saudi Arabia has announced the sighting of the Dhul Hijjah crescent which signaled the beginning of the 12th Islamic month. Consequently, tomorrow will mark the beginning of the holy month. Also, the Hajj pilgrimage for 1445 AH-2024 will commence on Friday, June 14, with the day of Arafah falling on Saturday, June 15. With the […]
Senate Passes National Anti-Doping Bill
The Senate has also passed the National Anti-Doping Bill seeking to domesticate the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s convention against doping in sports. The Upper legislative chamber passed the bill for the third time, after the adoption of a report presented by the Chairman of the Committees on Sports Development and Judiciary, Human […]
Presidency denies N105,000 pay as Labour awaits new wage
The Presidency has denied reports that the Federal Government was proposing N105,000 as the new minimum wage. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, described the report as false. The report followed the presentation of the cost implications of implementing a new national minimum wage to President Bola Tinubu at […]
Injured Novak Djokovic withdraws from French Open
Defending champion Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the French Open before his quarter-final with a knee injury. Serbia’s Djokovic had a scan for the injury today which revealed a “torn medial meniscus” in his right knee, having blamed the “slippery” Roland Garros clay courts for aggravating the problem during his fourth-round victory on Monday. The […]
Senator Ninji back to duties after a three-month suspension
Senator Abdul Ningi, representing Bauchi Central, has resumed his legislative duties in the upper chamber after a three-month suspension, over budget padding claims. Upon his return today, Senator Ningi speaking at plenary, expressed his appreciation to the Senate for recalling him from suspension after spending 75 out of 90 days slammed on him on March […]
INEC extends voters registration for Edo
Following a review meeting held with stakeholders, the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC), said it has extended voters’ registration for Edo and Ondo States respectively. Registration was earlier slated to end on the 5th of June, 2024 in the two states. However, a statement by the commission said following appeals by stakeholders, the date has been […]
Organised labour suspends nationwide strike
Organised labour has agreed to postpone the nationwide strike for the next five days. According to Vanguard, this will allow uninterrupted meetings with a government committee about raising the minimum wage. According to a labour source, the decision came after a productive meeting between union leaders and government officials, including the head of the civil […]
