FG commits to minimum wage above ₦60,000
Federal Government says President Bola Tinubu is committed to a national minimum wage above ₦60,000, as the nationwide strike by the Organised Labour over a new minimum wage for workers paralyse economic activities in Nigeria. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, who announced this after a marathon meeting with labour leaders […]
Offshoot set to premiere in cinemas on June 14
A thrilling new film, titled “Offshoot”, is set to premiere in cinemas nationwide on June 14th. Produced by Oluwatoyin Adewumi and Benjamin Abejide Adeniran, and directed by a Ugandan filmmaker Ayeny Steve, the Offshoot film opens with Modesire Mbakwe, affectionately known as Dee, celebrating her 40th birthday following her recent appointment as the Acting Head […]
Mbappe signs contract to join Real Madrid
Kylian Mbappe has signed a contract to join Real Madrid on a free transfer when his Paris St-Germain deal expires on June 30. The 25-year-old France striker verbally agreed to move to the Bernabeu in February and then announced in May he would leave PSG at the end of the season. Mbappe, has now signed […]
The IATA debt list excludes Nigeria
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has declared Nigeria free from the list of indebted countries with trapped funds to foreign airlines. According to IATA, Nigeria has paid 98 percent of the trapped funds to foreign airlines, adding that remaining $19 million is due to the Central Bank’s ongoing verification of outstanding forward claims filed […]
President Tinubu condemns killing of Soldiers in Abia
President Bola Tinubu has condemned, the killing of five Soldiers and six civilians in Abia state last Thursday, by suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra. President Tinubu, in a statement he signed, assured that the federal government will come down heavily against those who have made it a habit to needlessly attack the […]
WAEC appeals to Organised Labour to consider students writing WASSCE
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has appealed to organised labour to consider students sitting for the West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination, as it plans an indefinite strike from today Monday, June 3. The Head of National Office of WAEC, Dr Amos Dangut, who made the appeal yesterday said that the council shared in […]
Organized Labour insist on Planned Nationwide Strike
The leadership of the National Assembly and representatives of the Federal Government on Sunday evening, met with the leadership of the organised labour to avert the planned nationwide strike scheduled for today Monday, June 3. At the meeting, Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, who said the demands of labour are justifiable, however, appealed to Organised Labour […]
French Open places alcohol ban in stands to stop unruly fans
The French Open has stopped fans drinking alcohol in the stands in a bid to end unruly behaviour, after Belgium’s David Goffin had chewing gum spat at him during a match against France’s Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard. The tournament’s director Amelie Mauresmo, announced that while alcohol will be banned in the stands, it will continue to […]
Donald Trump found guilty in historic trial
Former US President, Donald Trump has been convicted on all 34 counts of falsifying business records, in his historic criminal trial in New York. It is the first time a former or serving US president has been convicted of a crime. He will be sentenced on July 11 and could face prison, but legal experts […]
Tripartite committee on new minimum wage to meets today
The Tripartite Committee meeting on the new minimum wage will reconvene today, May 31, 2024, as the Federal Government has extended an invitation to Organised Labour for the continuation of negotiations. A letter signed by the Secretary of the Committee, Ekpo Nta, was sent to the Presidents of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the […]
