Written by President Bola Tinubu has commenced a closed-door meeting with Vice President Kashim Shettima and some governors in his office at the State House, Abuja. WWW.ADNG.NG reports the meeting commenced shortly after the President met with the leadership of organized labour to discuss the issue of a new minimum wage for Nigerian workers. Some of the Governors … Continue reading “President Tinubu Holds Closed-door Meeting With Shettima, State Governors”
President Bola Tinubu has commended the verdict of the Supreme Court on the autonomy of the local governments in Nigeria. The President, in a statement on Thursday by his media aide, Ajuri Ngelale, said the decision of the Supreme Court of Nigeria is an affirmation of the spirit, intent, and purpose of the Constitution of … Continue reading “‘This Country Belongs To All Of Us’ – President Tinubu Reacts To Supreme Court Judgement On LG Autonomy”
The minimum wage meeting between the Organised Labour and President Bola Tinubu was on Thursday adjourned without a conclusive agreement. WWW.ADNG.NG reports that the meeting called at the instance of Tinubu ended with no meaningful resolutions reached. President of Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, while speaking with journalists after the meeting, said the positions of … Continue reading “Organised Labour Fails To Shift Grounds As Meeting With Tinubu Ends In Deadlock”
Written by The Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has signed the amended Sokoto Local Government and Chieftaincy Law, which effectively strips the Sultan, Sa’ad Abubakar, of the powers to appoint district and village heads in the state. The law was signed by Governor Aliyu on Thursday along with five others after they were passed by the State … Continue reading “Sokoto Govt Strips Sultan Of Powers To Appoint District, Village Heads”
President Bola Tinubu has said he is concerned about the welfare of Nigerian workers, and his administration is prioritizing their concerns. WWW.ADNG.NG reports that Tinubu made this known while speaking with the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) led by Comrade Joe Ajaero and that of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) led … Continue reading “₦250,000 Or ₦62,000: ‘I’m Committed To A Realistic Minimum Wage’ – Tinubu Tells Organised Labour”
The Chief Imam of Jos Central Mosque in Plateau State, Sheikh Lawal Adam Abubakar, has reportedly passed away. WWW.ADNG.NG reports that the sad development was confirmed in a statement released on Thursday by the deceased cleric’s son, Bashir Lawal Adam. Adam stated that his father passed away on Thursday at a private hospital in Jos … Continue reading “Chief Imam Of Jos, Sheik Abubakar Is Dead”
Written by President Bola Tinubu says Nigerian workers deserve improved welfare, better wages, as well as safe and enhanced working conditions as the driving force of the nation. Tinubu said this while speaking with the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) led by Joe Ajaero and that of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) … Continue reading “I’m Committed To A Just, Realistic Minimum Wage, Tinubu Tells Labour Leaders”
In a heartfelt letter, on Monday, signed by its Acting Director General, Dr Agaba Iduh Fidel, the interim management of the National Commission Against the Proliferation of Arms, Light Weapons, and Ammunitions (NATCOM), has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his “well-deserved reelection as the chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).” … Continue reading “NATCOM Congratulates President Tinubu on Reelection as ECOWAS Chairman”
Yes, take a glimpse at this photograph. You would probably imagine, momentarily, a model among the bevy paraded by, say, the popular ritzy GQ magazine. If so, well, you just fell for a disguise. Now, take a closer look. Strip that bucket hat and you will behold, in its luxuriant bloom, that familiar hoary mane … Continue reading “Kongi at 90: The Unstoppable Force of Nigerian Literature. By Louis Odion, FNGE”
President Bola Tinubu has offered former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega an appointment. The appointment was announced on Tuesday when Tinubu inaugurated the Presidential Committee on Implementation of Livestock Reforms at the presidential villa in Abuja. Jega was named as co-Chairman of the Committee established to address obstacles to […]