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The Abia State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC has shed light on the delay in implementing the N70,000 minimum wage agreed upon by organized labour and the Federal government, saying that NLC did not accept the Abia State government’s offer which he said was below N70,000. While speaking to Journalists at Government House on Friday, Governor Alex Otti explained that a team set up by his administration on minimum wage is still waiting for NLC while NLC said they were waiting for a directive from the NLC national council. But explaining, speaking on Labour’s “True Position”, the Chairman…

The Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam, has charged the newly commissioned 462 cadets to be dedicated, effective, and professional in discharging their duty to the nation to enhance efficient police service delivery to the citizens. He made the statement on the sidelines of the passing out parade ceremony of the 6th Regular Course 6 2018 Cadets (462), reviewed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, at the Academy Parade Ground, Police College, Wudil, Kano State. The minister said that after completing five years of rigorous academy and professional training from the college, Nigerians expected…

The Ogun State government has shut down three industries for environmental infractions and two unregistered companies for operating illegally in the Ogere axis of the Lagos -Ibadan Expressway. The companies are Nixim Paper Limited, and Long Xiang Aluminum both at the Sagamu axis of the Lagos -Ibadan Expressway and New Shidai Manufacturing Limited, Mowe in the Obafemi Owode local government area of the state. Chairman of the Ogun State Taskforce on Environmental Compliance and Enforcement, Farook Akintunde who led the enforcement team during the week said they were shut down after the Environmental Protection Agency received complaints from the surrounding…

A yam farmer in the Obeledu town, Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State, Mr Kenneth Ifeakandu has won five hundred thousand Naira for harvesting 95kg yam in the community. Ifeakandu from Okofia village, entered the competition to showcase his harvest in the 2024 edition of the Obeledu new yam festival. Speaking to reporters in the community, the elated farmer said the prize money he won for producing the heaviest yam would be invested in his farm for greater yield next year. He said, “The prize money is a morale booster to invest more into agriculture, I will expand my…

The governorship candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, in the forthcoming governorship election in Ondo State at the weekend, described the appointment of 344 Special Assistants, SAs and Senior Special Assistants, SSAs, by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, as misguided. While emphasising that Aiyedatiwa’s action was insensitive, Edema stated that making such appointments amid the current economic downturn bore signs of misdirection on the part of the APC-led administration in the state. Aiyedatiwa had on Friday disclosed that the appointments were spread across the 18 local government areas, 33 local council development areas, LCDAs, and 203 political wards in the…

Less than two weeks before the governorship election in Edo State, four aides to the State Governor, Godwin Obaseki have resigned their appointments. DAILY POST reports that the former Senior Special Assistants, SSAs, to the Governor also resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Dr Pamela Archer also resigned as Special Adviser to Owan East Local Government Council. The resignation letters dated September 4 and September 6, 202,4 were addressed to the chairman of the council and chairmen of their various wards. The former aides to the governor are Osayande Emenya, Ward 6, Henry Osaheni Ukato, Ward 6, Efosa Edo-OsagieWardd…

A 32-year-old man identified as Bashir Umar, has been arrested for allegedly luring an eight-year-old girl into a restroom, torturing and sexually assaulting her. The Police Command spokesman, DSP Lawan Adam, who confirmed the incident in a statement on Sunday, explained that Umar is from Galamawa town, Dutse Local Government Area of the state. According to Adam, the suspect subjected the girl to unimaginable torture before sexually assaulting her in most heartless circumstances, saying that Umar inserted scissors and a spoon into the innocent girl’s private parts. He added that the suspect injected some undisclosed substance into the private part…

Troops of the Nigerian Army have captured a suspected female kidnappers’ informant in Taraba State. Captain Oni Olubodunde, Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, 6 Brigade, Jalingo, explained that the suspect was arrested on 6th September 2024 by the troops at Sondi village in Wukari LGA of the state. According to him, the suspect, identified as Miss Markus Grace, is said to be a girlfriend to a notorious kidnapper named ‘Chen’ who was reported to be terrorising residents of the area. The suspect is currently in custody and undergoing further investigation to reveal the extent of her involvement in…

Nigerian singer, Sina Rambo and wife, Heidi Korth are expecting their third child together amid their marital crisis. DAILY POST recalls that Korth had, in a viral video on her Instagram story in August 2023, announced that she will be giving her diamond wedding ring to any couple that is planning to get married. She made the announcement while confirming her separation from the singer, accusing him of domestic violence and being a deadbeat father to their children. However in a new development on Saturday, Korth shared new photos of her two daughters and Rambo, while revealing her baby bump.…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, is investigating the miracle water and soap being sold at Christ Mercy Land Deliverance Ministries, led by Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin. In a statement on Sunday, NAFDAC accused the church of using its name to mislead and deceive the public. In the statement signed by Director General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, NAFDAC said none of the products being advertised and sold by the church are registered with the agency. The statement read, “NAFDAC wishes to alert the public on the activities of a faith-based organization – Christ Mercy Land Delivery Ministries…