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The Forces That Completely ‘Rubbished’ Finidi George

The Forces That Completely ‘Rubbished’ Finidi George

The forces that completely ‘Rubbished' Finidi George Finidi George’s widely reported resignation as head coach of the Super Eagles yesterday afternoon didn’t come to many as a surprise because the handwriting on the wall was clear enough for even a Steve Wonder to read. Apart from the recent poor results by the Super Eagles under Finidi, the move by his employer, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to go for a foreign Technical Adviser was a vote of no confidence on the former international which was enough to trigger his resignation. Of course, many would say his resignation is good riddance…
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Presidency Knocks New York Times Over Jaundiced Report On Nigeria’s Economic Situation

Presidency Knocks New York Times Over Jaundiced Report On Nigeria’s Economic Situation

Presidency Knocks New York Times’ Over Jaundiced Report On Nigeria’s Economic Situation The Presidency has reacted to a report published in the New York Times criticising the Nigerian economy as facing the worst trajectory in a generation. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday, reacted to the report credited to Ruth Maclean and Ismail Auwal’s. According to the Presidency, the feature story with the title, ‘Nigeria Confronts Its Worst Economic Crisis in a Generation’, published on June 11, reflected the typical predetermined, reductionist, derogatory and denigrating way foreign media establishments reported African countries for…
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Why Labour Should Review Stance On Minimum Wage – Committee

Why Labour Should Review Stance On Minimum Wage – Committee

Why Labour Should Review Stance On Minimum Wage — Committee The Tripartite Committee on National Minimum Wage has given reasons why organised labour should rethink the amount it demands as minimum wage. The chairman of the committee, Goni Aji, in Abuja on Sunday said that the labour should reconsider its stance based on economic considerations and non-monetary incentives which the Federal Government had so far provided for workers. He listed such incentives to include the N35,000 wage award for all treasury-paid federal workers, N100 billion for the procurement of gas-fuelled busses and conversion to gas kits. Others include the N125…
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I Can Die Tomorrow – Sanusi Says, Revealing Why Bayero Is In Pains As Their Tussle Worsens

I Can Die Tomorrow – Sanusi Says, Revealing Why Bayero Is In Pains As Their Tussle Worsens

I Can Die Tomorrow- Emir Sanusi Says, Reveals Why Bayero Is In Pains As Their Tussle Worsens Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, the 16th Emir of Kano, has addressed the ongoing dispute involving him and the ousted Emir, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero. Both men are asserting their rights to the throne, with Sanusi reinstated by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, while Bayero is legally challenging his removal thereby causing lingering tension in the state. Governor Yusuf recently deposed Bayero and four other Emirs, ordering them to relinquish power within 48 hours. Bayero, who was out of town at the time, returned and…
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Eid-El-Kabir: Ado Bayero Sends Message To Tinubu, Kano Governor

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
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Nigeria Need True Democracy – Peter Obi Speaks On June 12

Nigeria Need True Democracy – Peter Obi Speaks On June 12

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.…
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