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Nine Nigerian students involved in bus accident arrive Port Sudan
The Nine Nigerian students who slept at the RSF checkpoint after the bus conveying them had its tyre busted, have all arrived in Port Sudan. This is according to a source from the Sudan Evacuees situation room who did not want his name mentioned. According to him, the students joined another bus sent by the transport company, which left nine…
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FG denies allegation of abandoning Igbo in Sudan
The Federal Government on Tuesday, described as wicked, divisive and ridiculous fabrication, allegation that the Igbo have been left behind by officials of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) in the ongoing evacuation of Nigerians from Sudan. A viral video had circulated on the social media by a group, Coalition of South East Youth Leaders (COSEYL), claiming that the Igbo…
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It’s Nigeria’s loss Osinbajo was not the President-elect-Sanusi
Former Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi on Monday said it was Nigeria’s loss that the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, failed to emerge as the country’s President-elect. Sanusi, who spoke during the virtual launch of a book: “Osinbajo Strides: Defining Moments of an Innovative Leader”, regretted that the refusal of the political system to throw the Vice President up…
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My monthly salary is N942,000, I don’t get allowance, says Ngige
Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige has disclosed that his take home pay as a minister is N942,000 monthly after tax deductions. He spoke on Monday in an interview with Channels Television. The minister said that like his colleagues, he was not entitled to any allowance except when on official trips. “My salary is N942,000 a month. That is…
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Yes Daddy: ‘Call it whatever you want’-Obi confirms phone call to Oyedepo
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the just concluded elections, Peter Obi has confirmed a private conversation between himself and the founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo. Obi admitted phoning Oyedepo when he appeared on Arise Television on Monday night. But, he debunked insinuations that he described the presidential election as a ‘religious war’. Asked…
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FG, states may not be able to pay salaries beyond June without subsidy removal, Obaseki warns
Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Monday, said the Federal Government may not be able to pay workers’ salaries beyond June 2023 without resorting to massively printing money or removing fuel subsidy. Obaseki disclosed this while delivering his address during this year’s May Day celebration with the theme; “Workers’ rights and socio-economic justice,” held at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium,…
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Our administration remains resolute in payment of salaries backlogs-Adeleke
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has assured the state work force that his administration remains resolute in the payment of all the backlogs of half salaries and contributory pension owed by the previous administrations. Speaking at the 2023 May Day Celebration, held at the Osogbo City Stadium, Adeleke said implementation is ongoing to complete the payment…
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We’ve paid N13bn out of N19bn owed workers, says Abiodun at May Day rally
By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has disclosed that his administration has paid N13billion out of the N19billion global deductions owed to the public servants in the state. The governor, who equally disclosed that his administration has paid N88.92billion as pension for the state and local government retirees till date, assured that the outstanding of N6billion…
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May Day: Labour leaders hail AbdulRazaq’s commitment to welfare, state growth
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Monday said the administration will continue to prioritise the welfare of workers and protect the interest of labour unions in the state, acknowledging their support before and during the last general elections. Speaking at the May Day celebration in Ilorin, the governor congratulated the Nigerian workers and labour leaders on…
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I will fight for you, Tinubu assures Nigerian workers in May Day message
The President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerian workers of better days ahead, noting that they would have more than minimum wage when he assumes office. Tinubu, in his May Day message told the workers that he will be more than a dependable ally in their fight for social and economic justice as president. Tinubu’s full statement: I join…
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