Author: Yetunde Ogunmola
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Police Crack Down on ‘One-Chance’ Robbery Gang, Recover Car
The Nigeria Police Force have announced the apprehension of 11 individuals suspected of participating in a ‘one-chance’ robbery scheme within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). During a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, disclosed that the suspects were apprehended, leading to the recovery of a…
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Reps to set up committee on new minimum wage
The House of Representatives has taken a decisive step towards ensuring fair wages for all workers across the nation by establishing an ad hoc committee. This move follows the approval of a motion presented by 35 members during a session held in Abuja on Wednesday. Aliyu Madaki (NNPP-Kano State), who introduced the…
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Minimum Wage: Labour May demand N500,000 instead of #1m Earlier Proposed
*House Demands Living Wages for Workers By Miracle Ogunde With the public hearing on the new minimum wage, which will be held simultaneously in all six geopolitical zones of the country, it is expected to receive inputs from organised Labour, state governors, ministers, civil society groups, and the organised private sector…
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Why FG may Revoke DisCos Licences, Power Minister
By Miracle Ogunde The federal government has threatened tough sanctions, including licence revocation, against Distribution companies over epileptic power supply and ‘wilful non-performance’. It also said Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) are to be held accountable henceforth for poor power supply in the country. Power Minister, Adebayo Adelabu issued the threat…
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Nathaniel Bassey Prays For Singles against ‘delaytionships’
Gospel singer, Nathaniel Bassey, has prayed against unnecessary “delaytionships” for singles. Bassey defined ‘delaytionship’ as a relationship that is “Aimless, directionless, and purposeless “friendships” that end in disappointment, pain and waste of time.” Praying for singles via his X handle, he wrote: “Dear Singles, may God deliver you from unnecessary “delaytionships”…
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Assembly suspends four LG chairmen for alleged misconduct
The Jigawa State House of Assembly has suspended four local government chairmen from office for alleged misconduct. This followed the adoption of the report of the House Committee on Local Government oversight visits to the 27 local government councils of the state at plenary on Wednesday. Presenting the report, the committee’s chairman, Aminu Zakari…
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BREAKING: Tinubu signs Executive Orders on Oil, Gas Reforms
President Bola Tinubu has approved three new directives in the oil and gas sector to introduce fiscal incentives for related projects, reduce contracting costs and timelines, and promote cost efficiency in local content requirements. This followed “extensive engagements, analyses, and benchmarking with other jurisdictions” a statement signed by the President’s Special Adviser on Media…
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Hardship; Nigerian Workers Deserve Living Wages, Reps
By Miracle Ogunde With the hardship faced by Nigerians due to the high cost of living caused by rising inflation, the House of Representatives has made a case for Nigerian workers to be paid living wages by the government. The House equally ordered its Committee on Labour and Employment, Finance and…
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Violators of Nigerian Flag to pay N100,000 Fine
By Miracle Ogunde Big trouble looms for violators of the Nigerian flag as the House of Representatives is seeking to increase the fine for the defacing of Nigerian flag from N100 to N100,000. The House on Wednesday passed for second reading a bill to amend the Flag and Coats of Arms…
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Ibadan explosion: Court remands three suspects
Three persons comprising two men and a woman, were remanded by the Federal High Court in Ibadan on Wednesday for their alleged involvement in the Bodija explosion that occurred on January 16 in Oyo State. Reported by InsideOyo, the accused trio, namely Ramatu Camara (47), Ganiu Malik (20), and Abubakar…
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Man lands in court for removing neighbour’s scrotum
A 33-year-old man named Dominic Kenneth appeared in the Ikorodu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Wednesday, facing charges for allegedly causing severe harm to his neighbor by removing his scrotum. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, Kenneth, whose address is not provided, is facing a count charge of causing grievous harm. The defendant…
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How Relocating to America humbled me – Femi Brainard
Nollywood Actor Femi Brainard shared his insights on the realities of living abroad as a Nigerian celebrity. He narrated his experience during an interview with Teju Oyelakin, also known as Teju Babyface, on his podcast Brainard explained the advantages and disadvantages of relocating, emphasising that it’s preferable to be esteemed and…