Bauchi State Inaugurates Committee to Implement New Minimum Wage for Civil Servants
A tripartite technical committee consisting of representatives from the Bauchi State government, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) was inaugurated on Friday to oversee the implementation of the new national minimum wage for civil servants in Bauchi State. The 11-member committee will work out the specifics for applying the recently […]
Tinubu Upgrades Speaker’s National Honour After House of Representatives’ Concerns
In response to protests from members of the House of Representatives regarding the national honour awarded to their Speaker, President Bola Tinubu has acted to upgrade Speaker Tajudeen Abbas’ recognition. The House members expressed dissatisfaction after Abbas was conferred with the Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR) during Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day celebrations, arguing that […]
PDP Urges IGP to Ensure Security for Rivers State Local Government Elections
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, to ensure the safe conduct of today’s local government elections in Rivers State, set for October 5. The appeal follows an announcement by the Rivers State Police Command that its officers would not provide security for the elections, citing compliance […]
Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde Signals Role in 2027 Successor Selection
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has expressed his intention to play a pivotal role in selecting his successor for the 2027 governorship election, although he acknowledged that the final choice will ultimately lie with the people of the state. While he may not have complete control over who becomes the next governor, Makinde emphasized that […]
World Teachers’ Day: Advocates Emphasize Teacher Support and Professionalism
As the global community marks World Teachers’ Day, education stakeholders have called for greater support for teachers, recognizing their critical role as co-creators of destinies alongside parents and a higher power. They highlighted the need for teachers to receive the necessary support to thrive and find fulfillment in their profession. Under this year’s theme, “Valuing Teachers’ […]
Former Nevada Politician Michele Fiore Convicted of Wire Fraud for Misusing Funds Raised for Slain Officer’s Statue
Michele Fiore, a former Las Vegas city councilwoman and Nevada state lawmaker, was found guilty on Thursday of misusing over $70,000 in funds raised for a statue honoring a slain police officer. A federal jury convicted Fiore on six counts of wire fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Prosecutors revealed that […]
Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters Sentenced to Nine Years for Election Security Breach
Tina Peters, the former Mesa County, Colorado, clerk, has been sentenced to nine years in prison for orchestrating a security breach of the county’s election system. Peters, inspired by false claims of voting fraud following the 2020 presidential election, was convicted for allowing unauthorized access to election software, which was later leaked to right-wing websites. […]
Historic U.S. Port Strike Suspended as Tentative Wage Agreement Reached, 62% Pay Increase Over Six Years
A historic U.S. port strike has been suspended following a tentative agreement on wages between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX). In a joint statement Thursday evening, both parties announced: “Effective immediately, all current job actions will cease, and all work covered by the Master Contract will resume.” Sources confirmed […]
Chief Ezekiel Adaji Emerges as New Benue State PDP Chairman Amidst Party Crisis
In the midst of internal challenges within the Benue State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Ezekiel Adaji, a former member of the House of Representatives, has emerged as the party’s new chairman. His election took place during the state congress held in Makurdi on Thursday. Chief Adaji will lead a newly formed 27-member State Executive […]
Senate Advances Bill to Establish South-South Development Commission
The Senate has passed a bill for a second reading that proposes the establishment of the South-South Development Commission (SSDC), reversing an earlier rejection from several months ago. Previously, federal lawmakers had contested the bill, arguing that the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) already addresses many of the SSDC’s intended functions. Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong (APC […]
