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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. […]
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
House of Reps Considers Bill to raise Police Retirement age. Read More »
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
Arewa Forum Blames Worsening Economic Hardship on FG’s Policies. Read More »
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected the federal government’s offer to increase the minimum wage to N54,000, citing that it is still too low. This is the third time the government’s offer has been rejected, with the NLC insisting on a minimum wage of N615,000. The rejection led to the postponement of the meeting
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The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has criticized the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for allegedly aiding crimes in Nigeria. During a meeting with the new Benin Zonal Director of EFCC, Effa Okim, the monarch claimed that some EFCC operatives mishandled a fraud case involving former palace officials, leading to their release a few
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MOBIN has come to restore the peace and dignity of Igbo Nation. It is registered by the Corporate Affairs Commission with noble objects. It is the organization that presented the Memorandum to the National Assembly for Restructuring and Devolution of Power. One of its registered objects is to provide community government services. It has the capacity to restore the peace and dignity of Igbo Nation. The Chairman of MOBIN is the vision bearer for self-determination by legal methodology and political diplomacy.
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has warned that it will mobilize workers to stay at home with their families or offer free services if the Federal Government does not improve its offer of a new minimum wage. The NLC is demanding a minimum wage of N615,000, but the government has offered N48,000, which the union
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Anyone standing in trial or coming to try me is a terrorist. That is what the law says, not me. Section 2, Subsection 3F of the Terrorism Prevention and Prohibition Act, that is what it says.
In his statement, the Commander of the CG’s SIS, DC Dandaura Appolos, said that the success of the operation was through a credible information received about some suspected individuals who had vandalised a Multinational Company Well Head and connected galvanised metal pipes with large hoses to syphon crude oil and process it locally.
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The Dangote Refinery, with a capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, is set to meet the growing demand across West, Central, and South Africa. Dangote’s commitment to Africa’s development is evident in his investments, and he encourages others to follow suit.
African Business Leader Calls for Increased Investment in the African Continent. Read More »