NLC will ensure minimum wage Implementation- Ajaero The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress(NLC), Joe Ajaero, said the congress was committed to ensuring implementation of the N70,000 Minimum Wage across Nigeria. Ajaero, who, made this known in Abuja after honouring Police invitation over alleged terrorism financing and cybercrime, said the body would continue to press […]
Data security: Barnksforte MD, Bankole harps on birth verification
Data security: Barnksforte MD Bankole harps on birth verification Pix 1: L-R Director General, NIMC Engr Bisoye Coker- Odusote, , Chairman, National Population Commission, Hon Nasir Isa Kwarra, First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, Wife of the Vice President of Nigeria, Hajia Nana Shettima, UNICEF Country Representative, Ms Christian Munduate, and the Technical […]
NLC mobiles members across Nigeria as Ajaero honours Police invitation
The Nigeria Labour Congress(NLC), has called on its members to march to Police stations across Nigeria as its President Joe Ajaero honours Police invitation over allegations of terrorism financing and treason. The NLC Central Working Committee in a circular signed by its General Secretary, Emmanuel Ugboaja, directed all its state councils and affiliates to gather […]
Monkey Pox: US donates 10, 000 vaccine doses
The US has donated 10,000 doses of Jynneos vaccine to Nigeria in the fight against monkeypox. Prof. Muhammad Pate, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, during a handover ceremony in Abuja on Tuesday, commended the U.S. government for the donation. Pate, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Daju Kachollom, said […]
CAN President, Sultan, call for lasting solution to insecurity in Nigeria.
The Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC), under the joint leadership of His Eminence Archbishop Daniel Okoh, President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), and His Eminence Alhaji Muhammed Sa’ad Abubakar, Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), have raised concern over rising insecurity in Nigeria. The duo in […]
Northern forum commends Tinubu over appointment of DSS, NIA bosses
Northern Alternative Forum (NAF), a socio-political group, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the appointment of new Directors-General of Department of State Services (DSS) and the National Intelligence Agency (NIA). This is contained in a statement by the National Chairman of the group, Mallam Gidado Ibrahim on Monday. Tinubu, had approved the appointment of […]
Tinubu appoints new DSS, NIA bosses
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Mr Adeola Ajayi as the Director-General, Department of State Services (DSS). He has also appointed Mr Mohammed Mohammed Directors-General for the National Intelligence Agency (NIA). This is contained in a statement by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale on Monday. He said the appointments followed […]
Kogi Governorship: Supreme Court declares Ododo winner
The Supreme Court has declared Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo of the All Progressives Congress(APC), winner of the November 19, 2023 governorship election. This followed the judgment delivered by five panel of justices led by Justice Sadiq Umar on Friday. While delivering judgment, the panelists dismissed Ajaka’s appeal for lacking in merit. The apex court […]
Tinubu swears in Kekere-Ekun as CJN
President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria(CJN). Kekere-Ekun’s appointment awaits Senate’s confirmation. She succeeds Olukayode Ariwoola, who bowed out on Aug. 22, upon attaining the mandatory retirement age of 70.
FG increases passport fee
The Federal Government has approved the increment Nigerian Passport fee. This is contained in a statement by the Spokesman of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), DCI Kenneth Udo, in Abuja. He said the increment, which would take effect from Sept. I would affect both the 32-page passport booklet and the 64-page passport booklet. Ido added […]