By Sabiu Abdullahi President Bola Tinubu has directed the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, to submit a comprehensive plan for the new minimum wage within 48 hours. This directive was given on Tuesday at a meeting with the negotiation team at Aso Rock. According to Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation, the president
By Sabiu Abdullahi Senator Abdul Ningi, representing Bauchi North Senatorial District, returned to plenary sessions on Tuesday, marking the end of his three-month suspension. The Senate pardoned and recalled Ningi, effective immediately, following a motion moved by Deputy Minority Leader, Senator Abba Moro, last week. Moro expressed regret on Ningi’s behalf and took responsibility for
By Sabiu Abdullahi The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have suspended their industrial action for one week, following a joint extraordinary national executive council meeting held in Abuja on Tuesday. According to Festus Osifo, President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), “A joint NEC meeting of TUC/NLC has approved to
By Sabiu Abdullahi The nationwide strike action that began on June 3, 2024, has come to an end following a landmark agreement reached between the Federal Government and organised labour on the minimum wage. According to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, the government has agreed to pay a minimum wage
By Sabiu Abdullahi The UEFA Champions League Team of the Season has been officially revealed, with Vinicius Júnior being named Player of the Season. The young Brazilian forward had an impressive campaign, helping his team reach the final. Jude Bellingham, the talented English midfielder, was awarded Young Player of the Season. His outstanding performances earned
By Sabiu Abdullahi The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the banking licence of Heritage Bank Plc, effective immediately. This decision was made due to the bank’s failure to improve its financial performance, which posed a threat to financial stability. According to a statement released by the CBN, the bank’s management was unable
By Sabiu Abdullahi A 49-year-old man, Yusuf Umar, was apprehended by police authorities in Bauchi State for attempting to sell his 5-year-old daughter for N1.5 million. According to the police report, Umar, a staff of the Warji Local Government Council, had arranged to hand over the child to an unknown person, unaware that the potential
By Sabiu Abdullahi After spending 27 months in detention, suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police Abba Kyari was greeted with a heartwarming welcome from his loved ones on Friday upon his release from the Kuje Custodial Centre. Videos and images circulating on social media show Kyari surrounded by family members, with balloon decorations and a “Welcome
By Sabiu Abdullahi After spending 27 months in detention, suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police Abba Kyari has been released from the Kuje Custodial Centre in the Federal Capital Territory. Kyari’s release comes after he was granted bail by a Federal High Court in Abuja on May 22, 2024, to allow him to conclude the burial