FG warns Labour on the implications of the new minimum wage demand
The Federal Government has warned the organized labour against negotiating a new minimum wage that would lead to mass retrenchment of workers or endanger the welfare of about 200 million Nigerians. Speaking yesterday at the opening of the 2024 Synod of the Charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeria in Abuja, the Minister of Information and National […]
INEC unveils candidates list for Ondo State election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the final list of candidates and their running mates for Nov. 16 Ondo State governorship election. Its National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mr Sam Olumekun, in a statement yesterday said personal particulars of the candidates and their running mates have been published at […]
Asake Announces “Lungu Boy World Tour”
Fans of Asake are in for a great time in the coming months as the superstar has announced a world tour titled “Lungu Boy World Tour.” kicking off on June 26th at Afro Nation Portugal. But wait, there’s more! Asake also teased a new album, writing “New Album OTW ” on his Instagram page. The world tour, produced […]
Yemi Alade drops a new single
Yemi Alade will today, drops a new single titled: TOMORROW. The Mama Africa announced this on her Instagram page along with a video of Nollywood veteran, Kate Henshaw, dancing to the tune. Read another recent post here:https://thebeat97.fm/malawi-announces-21-days-of-mourning-for-vice-president/
Malawi announces 21 days of mourning for vice president
The Malawi government has announced that Vice President Saulos Chilima will be honored with a state funeral after he died in a plane crash along with eight other people. President Lazarus Chakwera had already announced 21 days of national mourning yesterday, and appointed a ministerial committee to oversee preparations for Chilima’s state funeral, although no […]
NLC insists on ₦250,000 New Minimum Wage
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says its demand for the new National Minimum Wage remains N250,000. Its Acting President, Mr Adewale Adeyanju, who stated this in a statement, while reacting to President Bola Tinubu Democracy Day speech yesterday, clarified that the President may have been misled into believing that there was an agreement with organized […]
Ayra Starr makes history as she grace U.S. Billboard 200 Album chart
Ayra Starr has made history as the first Nigerian female artist to grace the U.S. Billboard 200 Album chart. The singer achieved the feat with her sophomore album, ‘The Year I Turned 21’ which debuted at No. 195 on Monday. The album is also the first project by a female Nigerian artist to debut on […]
Nigeria Premier Football League fines Enyimba and Rangers
The Nigeria Premier Football League has handed down a N5 million fine to Rangers International FC for multiple infractions during the Match Day 35 fixture against Enyimba International FC, held at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu on Sunday, June 9. In a letter dated June 10, and issued to Rangers by the NPFL Chief […]
A missing plane carrying Malawi’s vice President is found with no survivors
Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera has confirmed the wreck of a plane carrying his vice-president Saulos Chilima has been found with no survivors. In a news briefing today, President Chakwera said the Malawi Defence Force commander informed him that the search and rescue operation has been completed and the completely destroyed plane was found with no […]
The Federal Government to train Nigerians in data protection
The Federal Government will train and certify 1,000 Nigerians and 10,000 public servants in data protection next month to enhance the nation’s capacity in data management and privacy. Commissioner of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr. Vincent Olatunji, who told this to newsmen yesterday in Abuja, noted that while this training typically costs around […]