The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) chapter in Jigawa State has declined the N10,000 wage award proposed by the state government as a palliative measure for the removal of fuel subsidy. The decision was announced in a press statement released following a meeting of the organized labour held in Dutse on Tuesday. Expressing dissatisfaction with…
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“ICPC Witness Alleges UNICAL Suspended Dean Demanded Virginity for Admission: SEO-Optimized During Tuesday’s court proceedings, a witness called by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) made startling revelations. The witness disclosed that Cyril Ndifon, the suspended Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Calabar, allegedly offered to help…
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“Four Arrested for Alleged Kidnapping of Two Catholic Priests in Plateau State Four individuals have reportedly been arrested in connection with the kidnapping of two Catholic Priests at the Saint Vincent de Paul Fier in Kwande, Shendam Diocese of Plateau State. Frs. Kenneth Kanwa and Jude Nwachukwu were abducted by unknown gunmen who raided the…
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“Nigeria’s Electricity Grid Suffers 222 Collapses in 12 Years: Expert Reveals Ayodele Oni, an energy specialist at Bloomfield LP, has disclosed that Nigeria’s electricity grid has experienced a staggering 222 collapses over the past 12 years. This revelation sheds light on the persistent challenges facing the country’s power infrastructure. The latest incident occurred on Sunday…
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“Rising Kidnapping Incidents Drive Surge in Demand for Bulletproof Vehicles Against the backdrop of the alarming abduction wave sweeping across the nation, there has been a notable uptick in the demand for bulletproof vehicles, particularly among Very Important Persons (VIPs) and affluent individuals, reports The PUNCH. Armoured vehicle dealers, in conversations with The PUNCH, confirmed…
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“Kogi State Police Launches Manhunt for Kidnappers of 14 Abuja-Bound Travellers The Kogi State Police Command has initiated an intensive search operation to apprehend the perpetrators responsible for the abduction of 14 Abuja-bound travellers. The incident occurred in two separate luxury buses at Inyenle Eteke, Ogugu, within the Olalamaboro Local Government Area of Kogi State.…
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“King Charles III Receives Well-Wishes and Support Following Cancer Diagnosis: Biden, Sunak, and World Leaders Extend Sympathies A wave of prayers and well-wishes poured in for King Charles III on Monday as news of his cancer diagnosis spread. Buckingham Palace issued a statement confirming the diagnosis, revealing that the king had commenced treatment for the…
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“Protests Erupt in Niger State’s Capital Over Soaring Cost of Living Minna, the capital of Niger State, witnessed widespread protests yesterday as a group of women took to the streets to voice their frustrations regarding the escalating cost of living. The demonstrators, aggrieved by the soaring prices of essential food items, staged a blockade at…
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“Naira Gains Ground at Official Forex Window Amid Central Bank Reassurances The Nigerian naira exhibited resilience on Monday, strengthening at the official exchange window following reassurances from the Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, regarding efforts to address currency volatility. According to data sourced from the FMDQ, the local currency appreciated by 1.09%, closing…
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“Government Prioritizes Affordable Healthcare: Plans to Stimulate Local Drug Production In a bid to address the escalating prices of drugs across the nation, the federal government has reaffirmed its dedication to promoting the local manufacturing of pharmaceutical products. Prof. Ali Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, made this announcement during a consultation…
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“Senate Urges Nigeria Customs Service to Ramp Up Revenue Target to N5 Trillion Amid Debt Concerns In a bid to alleviate the country’s burgeoning debt burden, the Senate has signaled its intent to raise the Nigeria Customs Service’s (NCS) 2024 revenue target to N5.079 trillion. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Customs, Isah Jibrin, conveyed…
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“State Allocations Surge to N3.34tn After Fuel Subsidy Cancellation: Nigerians Call for Relief Amid Rising Hardship According to recent data from the Federal Account Allocation Committee, statutory allocations to the 36 states and 774 local government areas witnessed a significant increase to N3.34 trillion in the period from July to December 2023, following the termination…
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“Boost Naira and Address Exchange Rate Crisis: Federal Government Urged to Declare State of Emergency in Nigerian Export Sector” Amid mounting challenges in Nigeria’s export sector, Mr. Abdullahi Olawale, CEO of Drekz Analytics Limited, called upon the federal government to initiate a state of emergency. This urgent action, he emphasized in his recent remarks in…
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“Abducted Ekiti Schoolchildren’s Journey to Freedom: Parents and Authorities Detail Ordeal” Parents and authorities of Apostolic Faith Group of Schools in Emure Ekiti recount the harrowing journey to secure the release of the abducted schoolchildren and teachers from the kidnappers’ den. The five abducted pupils were finally freed on Sunday following the payment of a…
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“Federal Government Commences Enforcement of Ban on Sachet Alcoholic Drinks: NAFDAC Director-General Provides Update” In Abuja on Monday, January 5, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, the Director-General of NAFDAC, announced that the Federal Government had begun enforcing the ban on alcoholic beverages produced in sachets less than 200 ml. Adeyeye emphasized that as of January 31, 2024,…
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