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Sep

2024

APC Created The Crisis In PDP – Governor Bala Reveals

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics

How APC Created Crisis In PDP – Governor Bala Reveals Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has alleged that the crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is caused by the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. The former minister raised the accusation on Thursday during a courtesy visit by the PDP Board of Trustees, led by Senator Adolphus Wabara, at the Government House in Bauchi. Mohammed, who is also Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum, alleged that the APC planted moles within the PDP to keep them informed. The governor made reference to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom…

Sep

2024

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Minimum Wage: Private Employers Paying Below N70,000 Risk Jail – FGN

Economy, Labour, News Flash

Private Employers Paying Below N70,000 Risk Jail – FG The Federal Government has called on agencies recruiting for the private sector to adhere to the N70,000 minimum wage, warning that any deviation would not be tolerated. According to the FG, the new minimum wage is necessary to address the current economic reality, emphasising that no Nigerian worker, whether in government or private employment, should be paid less than the minimum wage. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, Alhaji Ismaila Abubakar, stated this on Wednesday while speaking at the 13th Annual General Meeting of the Employers Association for…

Sep

2024

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Governor Of Kano State Dissolves 44 LG Caretaker Committee Chairmen

Kano, News Flash, Politics

Kano Governor Dissolves 44 LG Caretaker Committee Chairman The Governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf, has dissolved the caretaker chairmen of all 44 local government areas with immediate effect, NAN reported on Thursday. This was disclosed in a statement released by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature The dissolution comes a week after the state House of Assembly approved a two-month extension to their tenure, which was initially set to expire on September, 8. The extension, according to lawmakers, was intended to ensure continuity in local governance. Local government elections are scheduled to take place on 26 October. Yusuf has directed…

Sep

2024

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Gov. Fubara Directs All 23 LGA Chairmen In Rivers To Contest Under APP

News Flash, Politics, South South

Gov Fubara Directs All 23 LGA Chairmen In Rivers To Contest Under APP Rivers Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has directed all 23 local government chairmen in the state to contest the forthcoming local government elections under the banner of the All People’s Party (APP). The decision comes in the wake of Governor Fubara losing control of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) structure in Rivers State to former governor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. The local government elections are scheduled for October 5, 2024. Wike has maintained significant control over the PDP structure in the state,…

Sep

2024

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Yahaya Bello Arrested In Midnight Sting Operation, Didn’t Surrender – EFCC

News Flash, North Central, Security

Yahaya Bello Arrested In Midnight Sting Operation, Didn’t Surrender – EFCC Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello is currently in custody at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) headquarters in Abuja. According to reliable sources at the Commission’s headquarters, Bello was arrested in a midnight sting operation. A source familiar with the development stated that Bello, who had initially claimed to have voluntarily honoured the commission’s invitation, was trailed and arrested by EFCC operatives in Lokoja at midnight. “Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, is currently at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in Abuja.…

Sep

2024

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“You’re Clearing The Mess Of The Past With So Much Ease” – De General Heralds Gov. Otti For Payment Of Salary Backlogs

Abia State, Good Governance, Politics

“You’re Clearing The Mess Of The Past With So Much Ease” ~ De General Heralds Gov. Otti for Payment Of Salary Backlogs The Chairmanship aspirant of Obingwa LGA Mr. Ikeokwu Ogadinma Ihesiulo, has applauded Gov.Otti for clearing the backlog of salary arrears owed by the past administration. The Governor had earlier promised to clear the remaining backlog of salary arrears owed Abia workers which he promised to clear in tranches, due to the humongous amount to be paid, the debt was splitted into three sections and the first tranch was paid few days ago amounting to wide jubilation and a…

Sep

2024

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NNPCL/Dangote: Fresh Dispute Emerges Over Supply Volume

Business, Economy, News Flash, Oil & Gas

NNPCL/Dangote: Fresh Dispute Emerges Over Supply Volume More controversy has emerged in the execution of a sale-purchase deal on premium motor spirit, otherwise known as petrol, between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, and Dangote Refinery. Findings by Vanguard yesterday indicated that while the NNPCL believes Dangote cannot supply an adequate quantity of the product, Dangote told Vanguard it had already delivered 111 million litres of the product within three days (last Sunday to yesterday), adding that loading was still ongoing steadily.NNPCL last weekend said Dangote could only deliver 16.8 million litres out of the 25 million litres it…

Sep

2024

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CP Danladi Nda Assumes Duty As New Commissioner Of Police, ABIA State

Abia State, News Flash, Security

Press Release 18/09/2024 CP DANLADI NDA ASSUMES DUTY AS NEW COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, ABIA STATE COMMAND CP Danladi Nda has assumed duty as the 34th Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command. He succeeds AIG Kenechukwu Onwuemelia psc, fwc, MNIM, fdc, who has been promoted and redeployed to zone 13 Maiduguri. CP Isa hails from Oganenigu, Dekina LGA, Kogi State. He holds a B.Sc in Chemistry from Ahmadu Bello University and an MBA from Imo State University. He joined the Nigeria Police Force as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) in 1992 and has undergone extensive training in policing and…

Sep

2024

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75 Die In Kaduna Accident, Zamfara Boat Mishap

Mishap, News Flash, Northern Nigeria

75 D¡e In Kaduna Accident, Zamfara Boat Mishap Over 35 Muslims on their way to Samunaka in Kaduna State, to celebrate Maulud, died in a ghastly motor accident when the J5 bus conveying them had a head-on collision with an articulated vehicle near Samunaka, in Lere Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Although the authorities were yet to react to the incident, one of the organisers of the Maulud celebration, Malam Abdullahi told journalists in an interview, yesterday, that the accident had disorganised their plans to celebrate the Maulud. He said they had moved 35 other victims to a medical…

Sep

2024

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Stop Parading Yourself As LP Chairman, INEC Tells Abure

News Flash, Politics

Stop Parading Yourself As LP Chairman, INEC Tells Abure The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has directed Julius Abure to cease parading himself as the National Chairman of the Labour Party. This stance was outlined in a counter-affidavit filed by Ayuba Mohammed, an Executive Officer in INEC’s Litigation and Prosecution Department in suit NO. FHC/ABJ/CS/1271/2024, in response to a suit brought by the Labour Party challenging its exclusion from the commission’s refresher training for uploading party agents ahead of the Edo and Ondo governorship elections. This development follows the expiration of Abure’s tenure on June 9, 2024, as confirmed by…