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President Bola Tinubu will meet with organised labour leaders on Thursday to address the delay in approving a new minimum wage for Nigerian workers. A senior labour union member informed journalists that the president has invited the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) to the Presidential Villa for […]
Senate Chief Whip, Ali Ndume, has claimed that President Bola Tinubu is unaware of the severe hunger and anger currently affecting Nigerians. Speaking with journalists at the National Assembly complex in Abuja on Wednesday, Ndume asserted that the president is isolated in the Presidential Villa, surrounded by misinformation and shielded from selfless Nigerians who can […]
The Lagos State Government has started demolishing all marked shanties and illegal structures erected along the Gbagada-Bariga drainage channel. This action follows the expiration of a 48-hour eviction notice issued by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, to the owners of these illegal structures. The recent heavy downpour last Wednesday caused […]
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has pledged that the National Assembly will ensure every Nigerian has access to quality healthcare. Speaking at a public hearing organized by the Senate Committee on Health (Secondary and Tertiary), Akpabio emphasized the need for specialized institutions like orthopaedic hospitals and eye treatment centers. He noted that Nigeria’s healthcare infrastructure is […]
Nelson Okafor, a 26-year-old carpenter from Anambra and the CEO of Carpenterway, has shared his insights on the value of learning a craft, particularly carpentry, and the numerous opportunities it presents. During a seminar for aspiring young entrepreneurs in Awka on Tuesday, Okafor emphasized the importance of appreciating the dignity of labor, especially in a […]
The Apapa Area 1 Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced a remarkable revenue collection of over N1 trillion in the first half of 2024, despite a notable decline in importation volumes. Comptroller Babatunde Olomu, Area Controller of the Command, disclosed this to journalists in Lagos, highlighting that the command also seized eleven […]
The Lagos State Government has identified two residents caught disposing of trash in floodwater in the Ijesha community within the Itire-Ikate Local CBuildingouncil Development Area. Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this information on Wednesday. A photo shared on social media depicted a man and a woman rolling a trash drum in […]
Tapswap, a widely-used tap-to-earn application powered by the TON Blockchain, has postponed its token allocation event initially set for July 1st. The new schedule places the event in the third quarter of this year, allowing for adjustments to support the app’s growing user community and strategic planning efforts. Since its launch on February 15, 2024, […]
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has directed a sweeping operation by security forces after a kidnapping incident on Sunday along the Sagamu-Ijebu Ode expressway. The abduction occurred near the Area Command and Ilishan City Gate, where gunmen targeted foreign nationals who had recently arrived in Nigeria. Security sources suspect insider involvement, noting the victims’ recent […]
Tragedy struck on Saturday morning June 29th, 2024 as one person was confirmed dead in a collision involving a mini truck (MUS 489 XS) and a Toyota Camry (KRD 470 JD) on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos. The incident, attributed to excessive speeding during a heavy downpour, occurred near the Unilag waterfront, heading towards […]
