The Presidency has ordered the Head of Service of the Federation, HoSF, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, and the heads of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, MDAs, to comply with Senate invitations. It also stressed the importance of cooperation between government bodies and the National Assembly. The Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, Senator Basheer Lado, while addressing newsmen in Abuja on Monday, criticized some agencies for failing to respond to Senate summons. Lado emphasized that engaging with Senate committees is crucial for demonstrating public service dedication and reinforcing confidence in the government. He said honoring Senate invitations aligns with…
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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved the sum of N77,000 as the minimum wage for the lowest worker in the state, and the payment takes immediate effect. The decision was revealed after a meeting between Governor Abiodun, represented by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mr. Tokunbo Talabi, and the leadership of the Organized Labour in Ogun State, comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), and the Joint Negotiating Council (JNC), to discuss the implementation of the new minimum wage. The governor, who spoke through the SSG, said that no worker in the state…
The Ijaw National Congress (INC) worldwide has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to call the FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike, to order over lingering crises in Rivers. Prof Benjamin Okaba, President, INC, made the appeal at a news conference on Tuesday in Abuja. Wike and Gov. Siminialayi Fubara are at loggerheads over the control of political machinery in the oil-rich state. Okaba said INC was concerned that if left unchecked the political crisis could affect other parts of the country. ‘’Mr President, sir, as the father of the nation, the alter ego of Nigeria, we are fervently appealing to you…
A 45-year-old man, identified as Kazeem, has drowned in a river at Odo Tente, a boundary community between Lagos and Ogun states. Kazeem allegedly had consumed a substance suspected to be a hard drug known as Colorado before the incident occurred. The substance reportedly made him act irrationally, after which he ran uncontrollably and jumped into the river. The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident in a statement on Monday. “On 11/10/2024, about 11 am, a complainant reported at the Alagbado Division that one Kazeem, ‘M’, aged 45, under the influence of a hard drug…
The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ogun State chapter, Abayomi Tella, has said that the state governor, Dapo Abiodun, still breathes and works on the blueprint of the PDP. Tella stated this on Monday while speaking to newsmen shortly after his inauguration as the party’s chairman. He alleged that the Cargo Airport built by the APC’s Abiodun was an initiative of the PDP. DAILY POST reports that Abiodun joined the PDP in 1999 as a founding member and contested the primaries for the governorship ticket in Ogun in 2002. Also, the APC’s Gbenga Daniel served as a PDP…
Al-Hilal forward, Neymar, is backing his compatriot and Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior to win the 2024 Ballon d’Or. The winner will be announced at an event on October 28, with Vinicius considered one of the frontrunners for the prize. Others include Rodri (Manchester City), Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) and Kylian Mbappe (PSG/Real Madrid). Speaking with Mundo Deportivo, Neymar has said Vinicius will “definitely” take the award home. He said: “He had a great season, he played a lot of games and I will be supporting him because he will definitely win the Ballon d’Or. “I hope he returns to…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has said M-Pox has spread to 25 states and the Federal Capital Territory across 63 local government areas in the country. NCDC said 94 confirmed cases have been reported out of the 1,297 suspected cases recorded so far from January 1 to October 6, 2024. The agency noted that 47 new suspected cases were reported in Epidemiology week 40, 2024, compared with 67 cases reported in week 39. It, however, explained that six confirmed cases were reported in week 40 compared with 10 confirmed cases reported in week 39, 2024. “Twenty-five states and…
The Federal Government has been advised to sustain the ongoing reforms despite the hardship on Nigerians. The World Bank Vice President and Chief Economist, Mr Indermit Gill, who gave this advice, also hailed the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, for the unification of the exchange rates. Speaking at the opening session of the #NES30# in Abuja, Gill admitted that the reforms of the present administration had brought hardship to Nigerians, especially the vulnerable poor, assuring that it was the only way out for the economy. He called on the federal government to provide cost-effective safety nets to protect the most…
Rivers United technical adviser, Finidi George, has revealed that his team will adopt the right tactics for their next game against Shooting Stars. Finidi said that the players require a proper rest following their long trip to Katsina. He added that the coaching crew will ensure the players are ready for the encounter. Rivers United will square up with Shooting Stars in a midweek fixture at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt on Thursday. “We’ll plan carefully to ensure the boys recover properly after the two-day journey,” Finidi told Rivers United’s media. “It’s not easy been on the road, but…
Most traders in Anambra State, particularly in Onitsha, the commercial hub of the state flouted Governor Charles Soludo’s directive to open their shops on Monday, despite the governor’s warning that businesses would be closed down for non-compliance. Although residents were seen moving about the streets, most shops in Onitsha remained closed. It was gathered that all major markets, including Onitsha Main Market, Ochanja Market, Head Bridge Market, and the Building Materials Market, were shut down. Security operatives, particularly police patrols, were said to be seen across the city, ensuring law and order. Some traders admitted that they were hesitant to…