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Ekiti Govt, Labour sign MoU on N70,000 minimum wage
The Ekiti State Government and labour leaders in the state have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the payment of N70,000 wage approved by the Federal Government. Addressing journalists on Tuesday at a brief ceremony in Ado-Ekiti, the Head of Service, Dr Folakemi Olomojobi confirmed that the payment would commence immediately. The HoS hailed the state governor, Biodun Oyebanji for…
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FG committed to addressing challenges facing Nigeria’s judicial system – Fagbemi
The Federal Government says it is committed to addressing challenges confronting the judicial system in the country. This, it said, will be done through strategic policies and other mechanisms that have an impact on improving democratic norms, including the rule of law, access to justice, and minimum standards for the enforcement of human rights. The Attorney General of the Federation…
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Ogun LG: All allegations against me are baseless- Ladi Adebutu
The governorship candidate of the Ogun state chapter of the People Democratic Party in the 2023 governorship election, Ladi Adebutu has described as “baseless” allegations levelled against him by the Department of State Services. In a release by the politician detailing his experience while in the custody of DSS in Abeokuta said the allegations were to silence him as a…
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Senate honours late Ifeanyi Ubah with valedictory session
The Senate suspended the House rules on Tuesday to admit family members and close relatives of the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah for the commencement of a valedictory session in his honour. During the service, President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio began by zeroing in attention to the seat of their former colleague, draped with the Nigerian flag and four symbolic…
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LP unveils online membership registration platform
The Labour Party has inaugurated an online membership registration and revalidation application. National Publicity Secretary of the party, Obiora Ifoh, who made this known in a statement, said it was aimed at exceeding LP’s membership size of 20 million before the 2027 general elections. Ifoh also announced the release of the party’s timetable for the congresses, beginning from the ward…
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FG’s economic policies on track to address poverty, strengthen economy- Edun
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the economy Dr Wale Edun, has said the Federal Government’s economic policies are on track to address poverty, mismanagement of resources and strengthen the economy for national development. Edun stated this during the opening ceremony of National Council On finance and Economic Development NACOFED 2024 currently holding in Bauchi State North East…
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Okpebholo signs revised Appropriation Bill of N485.63bn into law
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has signed the revised Appropriation Bill of N485.63 billion into law. In a statement released by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, the budget, as approved by the Edo State House of Assembly, allocates N202.65 billion for recurrent expenditures and N282.99 billion for capital projects. In his remarks, Okpebholo commended the lawmakers for…
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Ladi Adebutu regains freedom from DSS custody
The detained former governorship candidate of the Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ladi Adebutu regained his freedom early Tuesday morning after being invited and quizzed by the Department of State Services. His release was confirmed by his media aide, Afolabi Orekoya during a phone conversation with Channels Television. Adebutu’s release followed confirmation of his arrest by the…
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Wike okays N70,000 minimum wage for FCTA workers
The Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike has approved the immediate payment of N70,000 new national minimum wage for staff of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). A statement signed by the Ag. Head of Civil Service of FCT, Grace Adayilo on Monday, said the approval was in a bid to ameliorate the plight of workers under the employ…
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Tinubu restructures media team, says no individual spokesman
KUNLE SANNI President Bola Tinubu has re-designated the State House media and communications team. In a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, on Monday night, Sunday Dare, who was previously appointed as Special Adviser on Public Communication and National Orientation, has now been designated as Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications. Daniel Bwala, who was…
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