The federal government has approved a pay rise of between 25 and 35 per cent for civil servants across various consolidated salary structures. The announcement was made on the eve of May Day, or Labour Day, which is celebrated worldwide to recognise and honour the achievements and contributions of the working class. The announcement…
The President of the Trade Union Congress, Festus Osifo, on Wednesday, said it was unethical for Nigerians to pay high electricity tariffs. The TUC also urged the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission to reverse the increase in electricity tariff within one week. Speaking during the 2024 Workers’ Day in Abuja, Osifo expressed dissatisfaction with the epileptic…
The Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has assured residents that the construction of the Port Harcourt road in Aba will be completed and fully functional by the end of 2024. The governor disclosed this to the crowd of Abia residents, among others, on Tuesday night at the grand finale of the Global Crusade with Kumuyi,…
Minister of Works, Dave Umahi is trending online over his exchange with Arise TV correspondent, Laila Johnson, during a media session today, May 1, on the construction of the Calabar-Lagos coastal lane. While Laila asked him a question, Umahi interjected by saying “Sister I was raised in the village, me I no dey hear “phoné,”…
…Calls For Strategic Population Demographies Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has stressed the importance of population census for planning and development purposes. This is even as he has rejected the census figure allocated to the state by the National Population Commission (NPC) during the last census exercise. Governor Otti stated this when he met with…
The Governor of Imo state, His Excellency Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma has disclosed to Imo workers that 3000 Pensioners owed their gratuities since 2006 have been fully paid 100% of their gratuities as at April 30, 2024. The Governor disclosed this at Ndubuisi Kanu Square Owerri the state capital while addressing the state workers who…
Governor Of Anambra State, Charles Soludo has congratulated Most Reverend Denis Chidi Isizoh of Catholic Diocese, Aguleri, on the occasion of his 9th Episcopal Ordination anniversary. In his goodwill remark, Governor Soludo expressed gratitude and joy that the celebrant continues to serve as a dedicated shepherd to the faithful of the Catholic Diocese of Aguleri,…
..Each Room Measures 10×10, 12×10 The Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, revealed on Wednesday that 86 partitioned rooms were discovered beneath the Dolphin Estate Bridge in Ikoyi, Lagos Island. According to reports, each room, measuring 10×10 and 12×10, was rented out to tenants at an annual rate of N250,000. Wahab…
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, has hailed the state’s workforce as the best in the country, giving their inputs and pivotal roles in propelling the developmental wheel of the State. Governor Soludo gave the commendation on Wednesday while speaking at the 2024 International Workers Day Celebration in the State, which held at the…
Veteran Nigerian actor, Sir Dr. Bob-Manuel Udokwu, has lamented that many people in the Nollywood industry make society happy but regrettably go home sad. The Anambra-born actor disclosed this in an exclusive interview with this reporter, Izunna Okafor, over the week in Awka, the Anambra State capital, during which he also mourned and expressed his…
