By Ken Chiwendu The Tripartite committee on the new minimum wage has proposed N62,000 per month minimum wage for Nigerian workers. In a statement on Saturday,the committee said“Having critically examined the National Minimum Wage using all necessary parameters, and having applied the social, economic and political considerations, as well as […]
Month: June 2024
Inmate Sentenced For Murder Escapes From Delta Prison.
… Authorities launch probe.. By Lydia Tom The Delta State Correctional Command has confirmed the escape of an inmate sentenced to death from the state correctional centre. The inmate,Paul Michael, reportedly escaped twenty a day after the new Controller of the correctional centre, Raymond Neagu assumed duties. The suspect was […]
Woman Who Specialises in Trafficking Young Nigerian Girls To Ghana For Prostitution Arrested – NIDCOM.
By Ken Chiwendu The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NIDCOM, says the Woman who traffic Underage girls to Ghana has been arrested. According to an online report, the Nigerian Lady named Chioma Sabina Abaraonye is accused of trafficking young Nigerian women to Ghana under the guise of offering them jobs as […]
Five Confirmed Dead in Abia 3 – Story Building Collapse.
By John Obi Five people have been confirmed dead in a building collapse on Friday night at Ubingwa Asa in Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia state. Seven persons were said to be working at the site of the Ill-fated three – story building which has reached the roofing […]
RSG APPROVES N74.9BN FOR ASSEMBLY, HOSPITALS, ROAD CONTRACTS.
Rivers State Executive Council has deliberated and approved N74.9billion contracts for the reconstruction of the State House of Assembly Auditorium, construction of Kalaibiama/Epellema Road, and completion of four zonal hospitals across the State. Also approved is the renovation of Bonny General Hospital; renovation and upgrade of Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Rumuigbo; as […]
Man Arrested While Stealing LED stud Lights on Lagos Third Mainland Bridge.
By John Obi Operatives of the Lagos Rapid Response Squad( RSS )have arrested one Mubarak Abdullahi for stealing LED stud Lights fitted on the recently refurbished third mainland bridge in Lagos The suspect was arrested around 10 am on Friday while removing 10 of the LED stud light screwed to […]
Tariff Hike:MultiChoice Loses As Court Slams N150m fine,Orders free Subscriptions for Nigerians.
By Ijeoma Wilfred For disregarding an order of court halting an increase in prices of subscription packages,the Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal (CCPT) in Abuja has fined Multichoice Nigeria Ltd. N150 million. The three-member tribunal led by Thomas Okosun found Multichoice guilty of contempt for proceeding with the tariff hike […]
EFCC Nabs 11 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Port Harcourt.
By Ken Chiwendu Operatives of the Port Harcourt Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 11 suspected internet fraudsters. They were arrested in a sting operation carried out at Whimpey, Ada George area of Port Harcourt, Rivers State. A statement by the commission said on […]
PSC Appoints DIG, Promotes More Senior Officers.
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the appointment of Assistant Inspector General of Police, Yahaya Abubakar, as a Deputy Inspector General of Police. This is contained in a statement by the Head of Press and Public Relations of the Commission, Ikechukwu Ani Ani said, Abubakar who until his appointment […]
Breaking: N105,000 Minimum wage proposal false – Presidency.
By Ken Chiwendu The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy,Mr Bayo Onanuga says reports on N105,000 minimum wage proposal to President Bola Tinubu is false. Taking to his verified X handle on Thursday, he wrote ” The Honourable Minister of Finance and coordinating minister of the economy,Wale […]