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2Jun

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NASS Takes Action to Prevent Strike, Will Mediate Between Nigerian Government and Labour

In order to avoid the upcoming industrial action set to begin on Monday, the National Assembly has announced its plan to engage with organised labour. All stakeholders are urged to remain patient and cooperative as efforts are made to reach a mutually acceptable resolution that serves the best interests of the country. The legislative body has decided to intervene following the deadlock in negotiations between the Federal Government and labour unions regarding the new national minimum wage and the recent increase in electricity tariffs. A statement released jointly by the Senate spokesperson, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, and the House of Representatives spokesperson, Akin Rotimi, stated that the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajud...

Fubara Reflects on Overcoming Challenges to Celebrate First Year in Office

2Jun

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Fubara Reflects on Overcoming Challenges to Celebrate First Year in Office

Reported by Dennis Naku, Port Harcourt During a special thanksgiving service at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Port Harcourt, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara expressed gratitude for the strength to navigate political crises, ensure stable governance, and mark his first year in office. Fubara acknowledged the support and contributions of the people of Rivers State that have been instrumental in the government's achievements amidst efforts to disrupt its functioning. He revealed that there were deliberate attempts to undermine his administration, but through God's grace, they were able to overcome these obstacles. In a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Nels...

70-Year-Old Grandfather Arrested by NDLEA for Drug Trafficking – See Photos

2Jun

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70-Year-Old Grandfather Arrested by NDLEA for Drug Trafficking – See Photos

Authorities from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have apprehended a 70-year-old grandfather named Muhammadu Ibrahim in Lafia, Nasarawa State, with 57.2kg of cannabis. Several other arrests were made by the agency as part of their ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking within Nigeria. Recently, the NDLEA announced the capture of codeine-based syrup and 'Loud', a powerful synthetic cannabis strain, with a total value exceeding N2.1 billion at both the Port Harcourt seaports and Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. In an official statement released by the agency's Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, the NDLEA disclosed a series of successful operations. According to the statement, in collaboration with other security agencies, operatives interc...

Labour’s strike declaration deemed “premature and illegal”

2Jun

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Labour’s strike declaration deemed “premature and illegal”

The call for industrial action by organised labour has been denounced by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi SAN. He labeled it as “premature, ineffectual, and illegal.” The leadership of the Nigerian Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress announced on May 31, 2024, an indefinite nationwide strike action starting from June 3, 2024. In response, Fagbemi criticized the premature nature of this declaration. He pointed out that negotiations on setting a new national minimum wage were still ongoing. Fagbemi stressed the need to take into account the interests and capacities of all employers, including the organised private sector, for the benefit of the entire working population. Citing Sections 41(1) and 42(1) of the Trade Disputes Act 20...

Former President Donald Trump Joins TikTok and Amasses 32 Million Views

2Jun

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Former President Donald Trump Joins TikTok and Amasses 32 Million Views

It's official, Donald Trump, the former President, has made his grand entrance into the world of TikTok, quickly making waves within just hours of his arrival. His debut video, filmed at the Ultimate Fighting Championship 302 in New Jersey, swiftly garnered an impressive 32 million views and amassed 1.8 million followers by Sunday night. The video, shared on his verified account #realDonaldTrump, captures Trump's interaction with fans at the event. UFC President Dana White was the one to announce Trump's TikTok debut, to which the former president graciously responded with, "It's my honor." In just four hours, the clip surged to over 2.7 million views and acquired 500,000 likes. Trum...

2Jun

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19-Year-Old Boy Apprehended by Police for Kidnapping Minor and Extorting N700,000 as Ransom

Edo State Police Command has taken into custody a 19-year-old individual named Godstime Abhulime on suspicions of abducting a four-year-old child and obtaining N300,000 as ransom. A report by NewsNow reveals that the State Commissioner of Police, Funsho Adegboye, verified the incident, mentioning that the accused kidnapped the young child, a student at Emaudo in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State. Adegboye further stated that the accused will soon face prosecution in court. Reports indicate that the accused person, who had a relationship with the victim, enticed the child out of the residence and took her away on a motorcycle to an undisclosed location. An undisclosed source close to the victim's family, speaking to the press, elaborated that the accused and his partn...

Confusion in Ondo Community Following the Murder of a Middle-Aged Man

2Jun

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Confusion in Ondo Community Following the Murder of a Middle-Aged Man

An investigation has been launched by the Ondo State police command into the murder of a middle-aged man in the state. Residents of Akungba-Akoko, in the Akoko Southwest local government area where the incident occurred, have identified the spouse of the deceased, Oluwakemi Omolara, as the prime suspect in the killing. Allegations suggest that Omolara used a pestle to strike Jaimu on his neck during a dispute over the deceased's infidelity. However, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Olufunmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya, revealed that it was the deceased's wife who reported the death of her husband to the police. Odunlami mentioned that the wife reported that unknown persons had killed her husband at midnight on Saturday. While Odunlami could not confirm the accusation agains...

Call to Action: Consider alternative strategies for reaching an acceptable minimum wage – Hayab advises workers

2Jun

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Call to Action: Consider alternative strategies for reaching an acceptable minimum wage – Hayab advises workers

Workers in Nigeria are urged to explore every possible avenue for engaging in dialogue with the Federal Government in order to reach a mutually beneficial solution regarding the minimum wage for the country’s labor force. Rev. John Joseph Hayab, former chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Kaduna State, emphasized the importance of considering the prevailing hardships in the country. He suggested that both parties should strive to reach a consensus on a minimum wage that would be acceptable to all. Expressing his views as the Country Director of the Global Peace Foundation Nigeria, Hayab highlighted the need for labor unions to avoid making threats of strikes appear trivial in the eyes of the government. He likened it to a situation where a husband constantly threat...

Lagos puts an end to the 25% discount on bus, ferry, and train fares

2Jun

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Lagos puts an end to the 25% discount on bus, ferry, and train fares

Ending a period of discounted fares for regulated public bus, ferry, and train services, the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority has announced that the 25% rebate will no longer be applicable starting from Sunday. This information was shared through the official X handle of LAMATA. Effective from June 3, all regulated transport services in the state will revert back to their original 100% fares It is worth noting that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu had declared a 25% fare reduction on February 23 in response to the removal of petrol subsidy, aimed at easing the financial burden on Lagos residents. (NAN)

Police in Lafia arrest four suspected burglars and recover stolen items

2Jun

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Police in Lafia arrest four suspected burglars and recover stolen items

Four suspects connected to the burglary of an electronics store in the Rimi Uku area of Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital, have been apprehended by the Nasarawa State Police Command. The arrests, which occurred on a Sunday morning, followed a complaint filed at the ‘A’ Division of the Nigeria Police. State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ramhan Nansel, revealed in a statement that the suspects were found in possession of four Kapital solar batteries and two 32-inch LG television sets, confirmed to be stolen items. Identified as Sa’ad Kashina (24), Bawa Saidu (30), Sagir Mohammed (28), and Isiaka Mohammed (20), all residents of Doma and Lafia, the arrested suspects admitted to selling four laptops, part of the stolen items, in Makurdi, Benue State for Thirty Thousand Naira. Additi...