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FG To Finally Commission Gas Facility After Labour’s Suspension Of Strike
The government has continuously said that natural gas represents a viable transition to renewable energy. The Federal Government has eventually fixed a date for the technical commissioning of the 300MMscfd capacity Kwale gas gathering and injection facility in the Niger Delta, after it was put on hold following the nationwide industrial strike by the Labour […]
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‘Go Back To The Negotiation Table’, LP Urges FG, Labour
The unions had argued that current minimum wage of ₦30,000 can no longer cater to the well-being of an average Nigerian worker. The leadership of the Labour Party (LP) has called on both the Federal Government and Organised Labour to return to the negotiation table and arrive at an acceptable position for the sake of […]
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FG, Labour In Emergency Meeting As Strike Grounds Economic Activities
Businesses, airports, universities, hospitals and power supply were affected as Labour began an indefinite strike on Monday over Labour’s demand for a new minimum wage. As the nationwide strike by the Organised Labour over a new minimum wage for workers paralyse economic activities in Nigeria, the Federal Government has invited labour leaders to a meeting […]
Read MoreStrike: WAEC Makes Case For Students, Says Scheduled Exams Will HoldSubjects to be taken on Monday are Physics, Computer Studies and Insurance.
The West Africa Examination Council (WAEC), has distanced itself from the nationwide strike declared by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC). The NLC and TUC had flagged a nationwide strike on Monday after a four-hour meeting with the leadership of the National Assembly on Sunday evening in Abuja, failed to […]
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Kopek MD expresses gratitude to gov Makinde for trusting ability to deliver quality job
…As Tinubu lauds Makinde giant strides on infrastructure The Managing Director, Kopek Construction Limited , Mr Feghali Issam has expressed gratitude to the Oyo state governor, Engr Seyi Makinde for having confidence and trust in the ability of the company to deliver quality job . He said Kopek Construction Company, an indigenous firm with over […]
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FG Seals Illegal Mining Site In FCT, Arrests Three Suspects
It noted that preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects lacked any documentation authorizing their mining activities on the site. The Federal Government has sealed an illegal mining site at Gaube, Kuje area council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), arresting three suspects in its ongoing efforts to combat illegal mining and revenue loss in the […]
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Oyo NACJ Felicitates Newly Elected NAWOJ Treasurer, Mosunmola Akinola, Other Excos
The Nigerian Association of Christian Journalists (NACJ) Oyo state chapter, has felicitated Mosunmola Akinloa over her electoral victory and official inauguration as the new Treasurer of Nigerian Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) Oyo state chapter. The Oyo state chairman of NACJ, Comrade Olalekan Shobowale, made this known in a congratulatory message made available to the […]
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Pope Francis Apologizes Over Gay Slur
The reports made headlines around the world and drew dismay from both LGTBQ groups and practising Catholics. Pope Francis issued an extraordinary apology on Tuesday over his reported use of a gay slur in a closed-door meeting with Italian bishops last week. “The pope never intended to offend or express himself in homophobic terms and […]
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Children’s Day:“I am not happy – Toyin Abraham breaks down speaks on bothering issues
Nollywood star office actress and filmmaker Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi has broken down in tears as she speaks on bothering issues. Toyin Abraham shared a photo of herself in tears while she laments the urgent need for better parenting. She spoke about the recent dramas that found their ways to the internet involving children assaulting and […]
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Children’s Day: Remi Tinubu To Reintroduce Young Farmers Club In Schools
She said young farmers club will soon be launched in state-owned primary and secondary schools across the country. The First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has promised to reintroduce young farmers club in schools across the country. She made the announcement at an event she organised to commemorate the 2024 Children’s Day celebration held at the banquet […]
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Children’s Day: Omolola Alamu, new Oyo NAWOJ Chairperson pledges to prioritize children, women issues
Omolola Alamu, the newly elected Chairperson of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Oyo State chapter, has felicitates with children on the occasion of this year’s Children’s Day celebration, held on May 27. In a statement, Omolola Alamu praised the resilience and creativity of children, describing them as the future leaders and change-makers of […]
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Oyo Championing Traditional Medicine as NAHME is Inaugurated
Oyo State made a significant stride towards promoting and regulating traditional medicine with the inauguration of the National Association of Herbal Medicine Employers (NAHME), Oyo State chapter. The event, presided over by the state NLC Chairman, Com Kayode Martins, emphasised the benefits of local herbs over western medicines. Martins assured that drinking locally prepared herbs […]
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Pa Banjo’s death, huge loss to Nigeria, academic community- Senator Alli
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has expressed sorrow over the passing of Prof. Ayo Banjo, an Emeritus Professor of English Language and former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan (UI). This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas, and made available to newsmen on Saturday in Ibadan. The […]
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Court Will Decide Nnamdi Kanu’s Fate – AGF
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, says the offence of the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, is a difficult one and can only be resolved by a competent court of law. He added that since the matter was already in court, it should […]
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Global Applause as Jonathan Ojadah Bags US President’s Lifetime Achievement Award
H.E. Amb. Dr. Jonathan Ojadah, UNIPGC Global President & IRDCUN-EU Permanent Rep. to the United Nations has made the list of 2024 US President’s Lifetime Achievement award. The honour is reserved for those who contribute more than 4,000 hours of service in their lifetime. Along with the ultimate honour of presidential recognition, recipients usually receive […]
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Nnamdi Kanu Files Preliminary Objection Over Alleged Treasonable Felony
Justice Nyako had on Monday, dismissed the request by Kanu for the restoration of his revoked bail. Lawyers to the detained leader of the indigenous people of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, have filed a Preliminary Objection at the Federal High Court Abuja, asking the trial judge, Justice Binta Nyako, to decline jurisdiction to proceed with the […]
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CBN Raises Interest Rate To 26.25%
The monetary policy committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised the monetary policy rate (MPR), which benchmarks interest rates, from 24.75 percent to 26.25 percent. This comes after Nigeria’s inflation rate rose to 33.69 percent amid the surge in food prices. Olayemi Cardoso, CBN’s governor, announced the monetary policy rate adjustment at […]
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Afonja’s Death: I’ve lost a mentor, respected Nigerian- Senator Alli
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has mourned the death of his mentor, Prince Sulaiman Ajibola Afonja, a former Secretary (Minister) of Labour and Productivity, who died on Sunday night at the University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan. This is contained in a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen on Monday. Alli in […]
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Lagos Govt Announces De@th Of Deputy Chief Of Staff Soyannwo
The late Gboyega Soyannwo is survived by a wife and two children. The Lagos State Government has announced the passing of the Deputy Chief of Staff (DCoS) to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Mr Gboyega Soyannwo. According to a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, Soyannwo died on Wednesday at the age […]
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