Kano State Allocates N376 Million to Support Saudi Arabia-Bound Pilgrims
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has allocated N376 million to address the shortfall in Basic Travel Allowance (BTA) for Saudi Arabia-bound pilgrims from the state. This decision comes amid the volatility of the foreign exchange rate, which has significantly impacted the financial requirements for this year’s pilgrimage. In a statement released yesterday by Sanusi […]
No Shortcuts in Economic Recovery -Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima emphasized the Tinubu administration’s commitment to rigorous and transparent economic recovery measures, asserting that no corners will be cut to ensure Nigeria’s long-term stability and prosperity. Speaking at the inaugural Asiwaju Scorecard Series organized by the APC Professionals Forum in Abuja, Shettima, represented by his special adviser on general duties, Dr. […]
Labour Leaders Reject FG Proposed Minimum Wage of N54,000
Labour leaders have once again rejected the federal government’s proposed new minimum wage of N54,000 for workers. This decision came after a meeting with federal government officials in Abuja yesterday. Initially, the federal government had proposed a minimum wage of N48,000, which was later increased to N54,000 during the latest meeting. Despite this increase, the […]
Rivers High Court Nullifies Tenure Extension for LG Chairmen
A high court in Rivers State has invalidated the six-month tenure extension granted to the state’s local government chairmen by the Martins Amaewhule-led House of Assembly. Delivering the judgment on Tuesday, presiding judge Daketima Kio declared Local Government Law No. 2 of 2024, which extended the tenure of local government chairmen, invalid. The ruling came […]
Gombe Governor Supports State Police , Outlines Key Initiatives
Gombe State Governor and Chairman of the Northern State Governors’ Forum, Inuwa Yahaya, has voiced strong support for the establishment of state police, emphasizing the need for decentralized security management. In an interview with journalists following his meeting with Vice President Kashim Shettima at the State House in Abuja, Yahaya highlighted the benefits of bringing […]
APC Labels Atiku-Obi Meeting as “Desperate Alliance”
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticized the recent meeting between Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election, and Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) candidate, as a sign of “unity through mutual desperation.” Following their meeting last week, there has been increasing speculation about a potential […]
Unrest in New Caledonia: Australians and New Zealanders Flown Home
An Australian military transport plane has departed from New Caledonia, carrying travellers stranded after unrest shut down the island’s international airport. This flight is the first of two Australian aircraft sent to rescue 300 citizens who have registered for assistance in the French Pacific territory. A New Zealand Air Force plane has also arrived, according […]
One Fatality as Turbulence Hits London-Singapore Flight
One person was killed and several others injured on a Singapore Airlines flight from London that encountered severe turbulence. The Singapore-bound Boeing 777-300ER was diverted to Bangkok, landing at 15:45 local time (08:00 GMT). Flight SQ 321 had 211 passengers and 18 crew members on board, the airline stated. “Singapore Airlines offers its deepest condolences […]
Greek Court Drops Trial of Egyptian Men in Mediterranean Shipwreck
A court in Greece has dropped the trial of nine Egyptian men accused of causing the largest Mediterranean migrant shipwreck in a decade. Judges in the southern port city of Kalamata ruled they did not have jurisdiction because the vessel sank in international waters. The Adriana, an overcrowded fishing boat, sank last June while en […]
Labour Unions Reaffirm May 31 Ultimatum to Federal Government
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have reiterated their ultimatum to the Federal Government, demanding the implementation of a new national minimum wage and the reversal of the electricity tariff hike by May 31, 2024. This decision followed an emergency meeting of the National Executive Councils (NEC) of both unions on […]
