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Jun

2024

Eid-El-Kabir: Ado Bayero Sends Message To Tinubu, Kano Governor

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Kano, News Flash, Presidency, Religion

[Eid-El-Kabir] – Ado Bayero Sends Message To Tinubu, Kano Governor The 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, on Saturday, felicitated with President Bola Tinubu and the Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, on the occasion of Sallah festivities.Bayero announced that the durbar ceremonies earlier scheduled were halted following recommendations for security and peace to continue to reign in the state. The Emir made the remarks while delivering a broadcast at the Nassarawa mini palace on Saturday. He said, “On this day when all Muslim faithful are observing the day of Arafat, we felicitate with all during this important…

Jun

2024

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You Don’t Have The Right To Ban Celebration Of Sallah Festivities, Kano Govt Replies Police

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Security

You don’t have the right to ban celebration of Sallah festivities, Kano State Government replies Commissioner of Police The Kano State government has stated that the Kano police commissioner lacks the authority to ban the celebration of Sallah festivities in Kano. In a statement released by Kano State Commissioner of Justice. The commissioner pointed out that the Commissioner of Police has repeatedly failed to follow the Governor’s lawful directives as the Chief Security Officer, claiming to be acting on higher authority. He said, “I am compelled to ask the question: who is usurping the authority of the Commander-In-Chief. Because some…

Jun

2024

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Think About This: The Clock Ticks For EveryMan And His Vanities – Shehu Sani

Environment, Columns/Opinions/Letters, People Reorientation

The Clock Ticks For EveryMan And His Vanities - Shehu Sani I have visited the expensive Homes of many of my Big friends and these are my few findings They have well stocked library but no time and composure to read. They have a Standard swimming pool but no time to swim. They have many cars but always driven in the bullet proof one. They have home Gardens but no time for home picnic. They have all kinds of food on the table,but can only eat the one recommended by their Doctors. They have the most expensive phones but the…

Jun

2024

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Minimum Wage: FG Warns Of Mass Sacking As Labour Disowns Agreement

Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, Labour, News Flash

Minimum wage: FG warns of mass sacking as Labour disowns agreement The Federal Government on Wednesday admonished organised Labour to consider the broader economic implications of its push for an unrealistic higher national minimum wage. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, who handed down the admonition, hinted that the N250,000 minimum wage demanded by labour could undermine the economy, lead to mass retrenchment of workers and jeopardise the welfare of Nigerians. However, the labour unions refuted President Bola Tinubu’s claims during his Democracy Day broadcast on Wednesday that an agreement had been reached on the new national…

Jun

2024

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Nigeria Is Poor, Elected Officials Should Earn Minimum Wage – Soludo

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, News Flash

Nigeria Is Poor, Elected Officials Should Earn Minimum Wage – Soludo Governor of Anambra state, Charles Soludo has called for elected officials to start earning minimum wage, highlighting the urgent financial crisis facing Nigeria. Speaking on Wednesday at a special edition of The Platform, an event organized by The Covenant Nation to promote national development, Soludo emphasised that Nigeria is financially strained. The event coincided with the celebration of Nigeria’s 25 years of uninterrupted democracy. Soludo pointed out that Nigeria’s economic woes are exacerbated by the extravagant lifestyles of government officials, which are sustained at the expense of the nation’s…

Jun

2024

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Nigeria Need True Democracy – Peter Obi Speaks On June 12

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Nigeria Need True Democracy – Peter Obi Speaks On June 12 Peter Obi has voiced strong concerns about Nigeria’s democratic progress, claiming that the country has deteriorated into a state of “classical state capture.” The Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, stated this in a statement to mark Nigeria’s Democracy Day Celebration Reflecting on the nation’s 25-year journey towards democracy, Obi questioned whether Nigeria has truly upheld democratic principles. According to him, while the transition in 1999 seemed promising, the country has since shifted into a system where governance benefits a select few, leading to widespread deprivation.…

Jun

2024

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NLC Denies Reaching Minimum Wage Agreement With Tinubu

Abuja, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Labour, News Flash

NLC Denies Reaching Minimum Wage Agreement With Tinubu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has denied reaching any agreement with President Bola Tinubu on a new national minimum wage. During his Democracy Day address, President Tinubu alleged that a consensus had been reached on the long-debated new minimum wage between the Federal Government and organised labour. Tinubu revealed that an executive bill will soon be sent to the National Assembly to formalise the new minimum wage agreement. But, in a swift response, the acting NLC President Prince Adewale Adeyanju, said there was no agreement reached by the Tripartite Committee on the…

Jun

2024

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Tinubu, Biden, Other World Leaders Who Have Slipped On Occasions

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Tinubu, Biden, Other World Leaders Who Have Slipped On Occasions President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, slipped while boarding the parade vehicle at the venue of the 2024 Democracy Day celebration. The President had approached the vehicle shortly after he arrived at the Eagle Square, Abuja venue of the programme. It was observed that the President lost his footing momentarily as he was about to step into the vehicle and slipped while he was quickly attended to by his security personnel. The highlights below shows other world leaders aside from Tinubu, who had had clumsy moments and were caught on camera…

Jun

2024

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I Did My ‘Idobale’ For Democracy – President Tinubu Shrugs Off Slip

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I Did My ‘Idobale’ For Democracy – President Tinubu Shrugs Off Slip President Bola Tinubu has responded to the viral video of him slipping while boarding the presidential vehicle at Eagles Square in Abuja. Tinubu jokingly referred to the fall as a “swagger” and explained that as a traditional Yoruba boy, he was performing a customary greeting called “dobale” to mark Democracy Day Tinubu made this known during the state Banquet Dinner at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, to mark this year’s Democracy Day. With a dash of humour, Tinubu said, “Early this morning, I had a swagger and it’s on…

Jun

2024

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Peter Obi Reacts To Tinubu’s Fall At Eagles Square Parade Ground

Abuja, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Gossips, News Flash, Presidency

Peter Obi Reacts To Tinubu’s Fall At Eagles Square Parade Ground A former presidential candidate, Peter Obi has reacted to President Bola Tinubu’s slip while boarding the parade vehicle at the venue of the 2024 Democracy Day on Wednesday. President lost his footing momentarily as he was about to step into the vehicle and was quickly held by his aides. Reacting to this on is X handle on Wednesday, Obi said he was saddened to learn about the unfortunate incident and wished him well. “I was saddened to learn of President Tinubu’s unfortunate fall today. I wish him well. We…