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Labour Unions Declare Indefinite Strike Over Minimum Wage and Electricity Tariff

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have announced an indefinite nationwide strike, starting June 3, 2024, over the Federal Government’s refusal to increase the minimum wage to N60,000 and reverse the recent electricity tariff hike. The labour unions expressed grave concern and disappointment over the government’s failure to conclude the minimum […]

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Nigeria’s New National Anthem: Find the Three Stanzas Here.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, earlier today passed the bill into law returning the old national anthem of the country into law. Below is the three-stanza anthem:Nigeria we hail thee, Our own dear native land,Though tribe and tongue may differ,In brotherhood we stand,Nigerians all, and proud to serveOur sovereign Motherland. Our flag shall be a symbolThat

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On Tinubu-led Administration: 625 Court Cases Were Faced in 12 months, AGF Discloses

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, on Friday, in celebration of the first year of Tinubu’s administration, has disclosed during his presentation of the scorecard of the Federal Ministry of Justice that the President Bola Tinubu-led administration faced a total of 625 court cases in the past

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NLC & TUC Have Rejected The Government’s Proposal, Insisting That Anything Less Than A Six-Digit Offer Is Unacceptable.

The labour leaders have also accused the government of not being serious about the negotiations, citing the lack of representation from state governors and the OPS. The NLC President, Joe Ajaero, has maintained that the demand for N615,000 minimum wage is based on the current economic situation and the needs of an average Nigerian family of six.

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CBN Sacks 50 more Staffs, 117 Disengaged in 20 days.

According to sources within the bank, the termination of appointments affects staff of various cadres and includes older directors who were not affected by the previous round of retrenchment. The sources revealed that the move has caused apprehension among staff members, as the management has not specified any standard criteria for the decisions.

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Only Court can Determine Kanu’s Fate – Attorney General of the Federation

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has stated that the charges against Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, can only be determined by the court. Speaking during a press briefing in Abuja, Fagbemi emphasized that Kanu’s situation is distinct from that of

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Nollywood Industry Urged to Promote Healthy Lifestyle and Shun Harmful Content

The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has called on stakeholders in the Nollywood industry to ensure that films, music videos, and other content are free from harmful and illegal activities such as smoking tobacco, criminal acts, ritual killings, and money rituals. Speaking at the National Stakeholders’ Engagement on Smoke-Free Nollywood in Enugu, NFVCB

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Actors Guild of Nigeria to Discuss FG’s Directive on Money Rituals, Smoking, and Crime Scenes in Movies

The President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas, has announced that the organization will meet to discuss the Federal Government’s directive to stop depicting money rituals, smoking, and crime scenes in Nigerian movies. Rollas expressed support for the directive, but emphasized that his opinion does not represent the collective stand of the organization.

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House of Reps Considers Bill to raise Police Retirement age.

The House of Representatives has passed two bills for second reading, aimed at reforming the police force and public service. The first bill, the Police Act Amendment Bill, seeks to increase the retirement age of policemen from 60 to 65 years, or extend their service years from 35 to 40 years, whichever comes first. The

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Arewa Forum Blames Worsening Economic Hardship on FG’s Policies.

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), a pan-northern socio-political organization, has expressed grave concern over the worsening economic conditions and security challenges facing Nigeria. In a communiqué issued after its National Executive Council meeting, the ACF warned that the country is drifting into chaos due to the fuel subsidy removal, introduction of taxes and levies, and

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