Belgium has passed alandmark law granting sex workers the samerights to maternity pay, pensions, and employment protectionsas other workers. On Sunday, the country’s lawmakers signed into law that ensures sex workers are treated as employees, entitling them to benefits such as maternity leave, pension contributions, and legal safeguards againstexploitation. The decision is a resultof months…
President Bola Tiunbu has said that the removal of the oil subsidy by his administration was not to torment Nigerians but to save the country from total collapse. The president who announced the subsidy removal on the day of his inauguration on May 29, 2023, noted that the policy had been yielding positive results for…
An Anambra-based apprentice, identified Chinecherem Ugwu, is currently facing one of the most painful moments of his life, given the severe torture he got from his Boss, Mr. Peter Ozioko. Mr. Ugwu, who hails from Nsukka in Enugu State, was said to be serving his master, Mr. Ozioko, as an apprentice in one of his…
Report reaching EKWEANAEDO has it that some police officers have beaten a 28-year-old man to death in Asaba, Delta State. The incident, it was gathered, happened during a recent encounter between the victim and some operatives of the Delta State Police Command who reportedly tortured and hit him with gun butt, resulting in severe damage…
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Federal Capital Territory, FCT, council has asked all workers in the six area councils of the FCT to proceed on an indefinite strike from December 1. Chairman of the council, Knabanyi Adalo, gave this directive in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. Idalo said that the directive was in adherence…
A Nigerian Activist Deji Adeyanju has said that Internally Generated Revenue, IGR, of Rivers State is responsible for the fight between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike and Governor Sim Fubara. Adeyanju said while Wike declared N11 billion when he was governor of Rivers State, Fubara is currently declaring N27 billion,…
Unknown gunmen have returned to Umuchima village in Isiala Ngwa North LGA of Abia State and killed a male indigene of the community who was alleged to have provided information to the Army about them The Nigerian Army had on Tuesday, announced that the troops of Joint Task Force, South East Operation, codenamed Operation Udo…
Abia State government has expressed strong reservation about the flagrant abuse of the appellations “His Royal Majesty,” and “His Royal Highness” by some Ezeogos in various autonomous communities in the state even when they are not government recognised traditional rulers. A statement signed by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Uzor Nwachukwu, said…
Botafogo created history by winning the first Copa Libertadores in their 123-year history with an incredible victory over Brazilian rivals Atletico Mineiro. The River Plate Stadium in Argentina was stunned just 30 seconds into the final when Botafogo midfielder Gregore was sent off for a high kick to the head of Fausto Vera. After having…
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has ordered an investigation into the boat mishap in Kogi State. Scores of persons were feared dead in the accident that happened on Friday. In response, the IGP “directed the Force Marine Officer to lead a comprehensive investigation into the cause of the mishap,” Force spokesman Olumuyiwa…
