Twenty-seven states and Abuja are yet to establish committees to implement the newly approved N70,000 minimum wage, despite President Bola Tinubu signing it into law on July 29, 2024. Recall that President Bola Tinubu signed the new minimum wage into law after meeting with leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress…
In an unusual turn of event trouble broke out during the annual new yam festival of the Ibule-Soro community in the Ifedore Local Government Area of Ondo State. The ceremony was disrupted by sporadic gunshots. The crisis was said to have been sparked off by the dispute between the supporters and opposers of the town’s…
What could be better described as controversy has trailed the burial date of the former Senator representing Anambra South Senatorial Zone, Dr. Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah. This is coming as contradictory statements emerged concerning his burial date, with one of the statements proposing, and the other opposing. Recall that a flyer and a statement purported to…
The Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government In-Exile, Ekpa, has warned former Commonwealth Secretary-General Emeka Anyaoku not to sabotage the actualization of Biafra independence. In a statement on his official X handle on Saturday, Ekpa cautioned Anyaoku against allowing himself to be used as a pawn against Biafra’s agitation for self-rule. This comes after…
Nigerian businessman and Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Tony Elumelu, has called on the government and security operatives to reveal the identities of those responsible for stealing the country’s crude oil. In an interview with the Financial Times, Elumelu stated that 18% of Nigeria’s daily crude production, amounting to 42,000 barrels, is stolen. He emphasized that…
Manchester City avenged their FA Cup final defeat to Manchester United by lifting the Community Shield in a thrilling penalty shootout, after a 1-1 draw at Wembley Stadium. The match exploded into life in the final 10 minutes, as Alejandro Garnacho gave United the lead before Bernardo Silva leveled in the 89th minute. City then…
Nigeria’s hopes of securing a medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics were dashed on Saturday after Hannah Reuben lost her Women’s Freestyle 76kg fight to Mongolia’s Enkh-Amaryn Davaanasan. The loss marked the end of Nigeria’s slim chances of making the podium, capping off a disappointing showing for the West African nation. Despite registering for 12…
Manchester United is on the verge of securing the signatures of Bayern Munich pair Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui in a deal worth over £50m. The Red Devils have agreed to pay £38.6m plus £4.3m in add-ons for De Ligt, the 24-year-old center-back who captained Erik ten Hag’s Ajax side to the Champions League…
An Anambra-based legal practitioner, Barr. Emenike Chioke, has raised an alarm over alleged extortion of one of his clients by a clerk of a magistrate court in the state. Barr. Chioke, a Managing Partner of the Top Law & Attorneys, raised the alarm in a video that is currently trending on social media, showing him…
… Sets New Healthcare Funding Benchmark. Governor Siminalayi Fubara, has approved over N300 million in grants for 389 resident doctors in the state’s civil service. This funding, covering two consecutive years—2023 and 2024—ensures that each doctor receives between N800,000 and N900,000 annually. The move marks a major milestone in healthcare funding as residency grants have…
