Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni has approved the constitution of a 10-member committee on the new National minimum wage recently approved by the federal government. This is contained in a statement signed by the Head of Civil Service, Hamidu M. Alhaji on Thursday. According to the statement, the Secretary to the State Government, Baba Malam Wali is the Committee’s Chairman, while the Head of the Civil Service is the Co-Chairman. It named the Permanent Secretary, Establishment, Shuaibu Ibrahim Amshi and the Permanent Secretary of Public Service Office of the Head of Service, Alh Dr. Bukar Kilo as the committee’s…
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Nigerian champions, Edo Queens will discover their CAF Women’s Champions League opponents on Friday (today). According to information on CAF’s official website, the draw ceremony will hold at the Complex Mohamed VI in Salé, Morocco. Edo Queens will be making their maiden appearance in the competition. Moses Aduku’s side secured qualification to the annual competition after winning the WAFU B Women’s title in August. Aigles de la Medina (Senegal), University of the Western Cape (South Africa), Tutankhamun (Egypt), and CBE FC (Ethiopia) will also be featuring in the annual tournament for the first time. Holders Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa,…
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the House of Representatives has created a Website to enhance public awareness and interaction on the Independent Candidacy Bill. Addressing newsmen on Thursday in Abuja, the Spokesperson of the house, Rep. Akin Rotimi (APC-Ekiti state), said that the primary aim of the bill is to deepen political participation as much as possible. He said that the country had witnessed seven electoral circles since the commencement of the fourth republic and that it was important to improve the system as the nation looks forward to the eighth electoral circle. “Because it is a crucial bill,…
Former Arsenal defender, Lee Dixon has urged his old club to sign Angel Gomes from Lille next year. Dixon believes Gomes can play alongside Declan Rice in Arsenal’s midfield. According to him, the former Manchester United player would be a ‘superb’ signing for the Gunners under manager Mikel Arteta. “I think Angel Gomes would fit in at Arsenal superbly,” Dixon was quoted by Metro UK as telling plejmo.com “His qualities are clear to see. He is a very good link-up player and we have seen that he can play alongside Declan Rice. “He has got a lot of potential. I…
Samuel Chukwueze has returned to training at Serie A club, AC Milan, DAILY POST reports. Chukwueze sustained injury on international duty with Nigeria last week and was released early. According to Milannews, Chukwueze did part of the training session with the rest of the squad on Thursday. The 25-year-old is now available to face Udinese this weekend after medical tests ruled out further problems. The talented winger has made seven league appearances for AC Milan this season. The Rooseneri will welcome Udinese to the San Siro on Saturday. Serie A: Chukwueze boost for AC Milan ahead Udinese clash
Embattled former Chairman of the Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Tony Okocha, has said Governor Sim Fubara is creating problems for himself. Okocha explained that Fubara would be de-marketed ahead of the 2027 governorship election in the state. Wike and Fubara have been engaged in a protracted fight that has defied interventions from President Bola Tinubu and other political stakeholders. The Minister, however, expressed readiness for a peaceful resolution if Fubara adhered to the rule of law. But addressing journalists in Abuja, Okocha said: “Wike made it possible for Fubara to emerge as governor. Fubara was…
Manchester City goalkeeper, Ederson, has insisted that the club have already picked manager, Pep Guardiola’s potential replacement at the Etihad. Guardiola’s future at Man City remains uncertain. The Spanaird’s current contract will expire at the end of the season. However, Ederson believes the Premier League champions have plans in place if Guardiola decided to leave the club next year. “City is a very well-structured club, well-managed, great directors, great CEO,” Ederson told TNT Sports Brazil. “I believe the club already has the next manager in mind… the day Pep decides to leave, they will try to follow the same line…
Three, out of the eight corps members from Akwa Ibom State, who were kidnapped in Zamfara State on their way for the mandatory one year national service have recounted their harrowing experiences in their kidnappers’ den. The victims, before regaining their freedom, stayed between two months and one year in captivity. Speaking with our correspondent in Akwa Ibom in an interview facilitated by the Founder, Open Forum Care for Humanity Foundation, Matthew Koffi Okono on Thursday, the freed corps members (one female and two males) narrated how they were tortured, fed with grasses and drank flood water. They thanked governments…
Barcelona director, Deco, has confirmed that Lamine Yamal can be the face and reference of the club for many years. The Portuguese, however, refused to compare Yamal with the club’s legend, Lionel Messi. Messi was the face of Barcelona for many years before he left the Blaugrana for Paris Saint-Germain a few years ago. Speaking about Yamal’s future, Deco told Rac1: “For sure Lamine can be a main face and reference for this club for several years. “I’m not gonna compare him with Messi or others… we love to have Lamine at our club, take care of him and appreciate…
The Kenyan Senate has impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. The legislators voted Thursday evening regardless of a plea from Gachagua’s lawyer, Paul Muite, to postpone the proceedings. Muite said Gachagua was hospitalised after falling very sick hours before the vote was set to hold. The senate speaker, Amason Kingi, stated that Gachagua had until 5pm local time to show up. The lawmakers impeached the vice president after his health kept him away from the hearing. The 59-year-old becomes the first deputy president to be impeached in Kenya’s history. At least 53 senators voted to uphold the first charge. Gachagua, who…