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Jun
17
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Why Labour Should Review Stance On Minimum Wage – Committee

Why Labour Should Review Stance On Minimum Wage – Committee

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Labour, News Flash
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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Jun
17
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Fathers’ Day: Nothing More Important Than Looking After Your Children, Gov Otti Advices Parents

Fathers’ Day: Nothing More Important Than Looking After Your Children, Gov Otti Advices Parents

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash
FATHERS' DAY: NOTHING MORE IMPORTANT THAN LOOKING AFTER YOUR CHILDREN, GOV OTTI ADVICES PARENTS Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has adviced parents to take care of their children, saying nothing they are doing is more important than this parental obligation. Governor Otti's admonition came as the world prepared to celebrate Father's Day, Sunday, June 16, when he was presented with three handsome boys of the same parents, who had been kidnapped but were later rescued from their abductors. Gideon, aged 8; Divine, 6; and Israel, 4; were abducted while returning home from school on May 10, 2024. Receiving…
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Jun
16
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
President Tinubu Sends Message To Nigerians On Eid-El-Kabir

President Tinubu Sends Message To Nigerians On Eid-El-Kabir

FGN, News Flash, Religion
President Tinubu Sends Message to Nigerians On Eid-el-kabir President has extended warm felicitations to the Muslim Ummah and all Nigerians as Muslims celebrate Eid-el-Kabir. He urged citizens to embrace sacrifice, duty, and collective purpose for nation-building. The President’s message was released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale. The statement reads in part: “President Tinubu enjoins Nigerians to reflect on the essence of the occasion, which bears strong meaning and significance for the nation. “The President emphasizes that sacrifice and duty are essential ingredients to nation-building, noting that it takes collective purpose, will, and action to…
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Jun
16
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Why Finidi George Resigned As Head Coach Of Super Eagles

Why Finidi George Resigned As Head Coach Of Super Eagles

Football, News Flash, Sports
Finidi George Resigns As Super Eagles Head Coach Finidi George, the head coach of the Super Eagles, has reportedly stepped down from his position. This was made known by sources in the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), marking the end of the former Enyimba coach’s tenure with the Nigerian national football team. George, a former Nigerian international and renowned winger, took on the role with high expectations but failed to win his first two matches. George is a celebrated figure in Nigerian football, having had a distinguished playing career that included stints at Ajax, Real Betis, and Ipswich Town. His appointment…
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Jun
16
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Unknown Gunmen Set Anambra LGA Headquarters On Fire, Burn 4 Vehicles

Unknown Gunmen Set Anambra LGA Headquarters On Fire, Burn 4 Vehicles

Crime, News Flash, Security, South East
Unknown Gunmen Set Anambra LGA Headquarters On Fire, Burn Four Vehicles Unknown gunmen on Saturday attacked the Ogbaru Local Government Secretariat in Anambra State, setting over four vehicles in the premises on fire. Sunday Vanguard gathered that the gunmen, who invaded the council headquarters secretariat early hours of Saturday in large number, set no fewer than six vehicles and patrol vehicles in the premises ablaze. No life was lost in the attack as at the time of filing this report, but sources in the area said the hoodlums shot indiscriminately into the air thereby sending panic to residents around the…
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Jun
16
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
‘My Pastor Said She’s Behind My Predicament ‘ – Daughter Sets 86-Year-Old Mom On Fire; Dies In Hospital

‘My Pastor Said She’s Behind My Predicament ‘ – Daughter Sets 86-Year-Old Mom On Fire; Dies In Hospital

Crime, News Flash, Religion
‘My Pastor Said She’s Behind My Predicament’ – Daughter Sets 86-Year-Old Mum On Fire; Dies In Hospital A 45-year-old housewife, identified as Abiodun, nicknamed Iya Sunday, has given the reason for setting her 86-year-old mother ablaze in Ondo town, Ondo State. The suspect said her pastor told her that her mother was behind her predicament. After the ugly incident, the victim reportedly sustained burns from head to toe and is currently on admission at an undisclosed hospital, in the town. Police said the aged woman later died in the hospital. An eyewitness account said that the suspect, who visited her…
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Jun
16
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Police Arrest Reverend Sister, Others Behind The 3 Rescued Abducted Ikwuano Children

Police Arrest Reverend Sister, Others Behind The 3 Rescued Abducted Ikwuano Children

Crime, Abia State, News Flash, Security
Police Rescue Three Abducted Children, Arrest Reverend Sister, Others Operatives of the Abia State Police Command have rescued three abducted children from their abductors in Anambra and Delta States. The command’s spokesperson, ASP Maureen Chinaka, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, adding that the rescue mission led to the arrest of five suspects, including a Reverend Sister. The statement read, “On May 10, 2024, the Abia State Police Command received a report that three male children, namely: Gideon Osinachi (eight years old), Obioma Divine Osinachi (six years old), and Israel Osinachi (four years old), were abducted by an unknown…
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Jun
16
2024
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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

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Kano, News Flash
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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Jun
16
2024
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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

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…
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