Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has approved the sum of ₦80,000 as the new minimum wage for workers in the state’s civil service with effect from November 1, 2024. Governor Diri also approved an increase in the monthly pension of retired workers as well as ₦7 billion to reduce outstanding gratuity liabilities. His … [Read more…]
The Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) has declared candidates of the New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP) as winners of Saturday’s elections in all 44 local government areas and 484 wards. Sani Malumfashi, KANSIEC chairman, disclosed this on Saturday in Kano while briefing journalists on the outcome of the elections. Mr Malumfashi said, “Based on … [Read more…]
Enugu State governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has described the former President-General of Ohanaeze Ndi-Igbo, Late Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, as an irreplaceable iroko who championed national unity, built bridges and stretched his arms of friendship across different communities in Nigeria regardless of creed and belief, particularly in troubled times. Governor Mbah, who poured encomiums on the … [Read more…]
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has mourned the untimely death of Ogene musician, Chikezie Mba, popularly known as Igbo-Jah, ordering a thorough investigation into the sad development. The youthful musician was reportedly shot by a police officer on his departure from the Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad after what the police described as a “friendly … [Read more…]
Israel says it has conducted air strikes against Iran, with its military saying it hit sites in several areas of the country early on Saturday. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said Israeli aircraft struck military facilities including air defence batteries and missile manufacturing facilities used to produce weapons, adding that the strikes would provide the … [Read more…]
…CP Kanayo orders full-scale investigation and disciplinary action against the police officer …consoles and assures all connected to the musician that the police officer and anyone else found culpable will be appropriately sanctioned to serve as a deterrent A male Police Inspector serving in the Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad of the Enugu State Police Command has … [Read more…]
The Central Bank of Nigeria has debunked reports claiming that the old series of N200, N500, and N1,000 banknotes will cease to exist as legal tender by December 31, 2024. In a statement released on Thursday by the acting Director of Corporate Communications, Sidi Hakama, the CBN noted that the order of the Supreme Court … [Read more…]
Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu The Nkanu West Local Government Council of Enugu State led by Hon. John Chukwuma Ogbodo, in collaboration with the Nkanu West Traditional Rulers Council led by HRH Eze-Igwe Barr. Igwesi Obiora Igwesi has announced the postponement of the earlier announced New Yam Festival celebration, ‘Iri Ji Ofuu’. The announcement of the postponement … [Read more…]
….Unveils SHEEEMS Pillars With the unveiling of INEC timetable and gradual gathering of steam for the race to occupy the Awka government house of Anambra State, an Nnewi born businessman, economist and techprenuer, Mr. John Nwosu has declared his interest to run for Governor of Anambra State. Revealing this in a press release sighted titled … [Read more…]
The Executive Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah has approved a minimum wage of N80,000 for civil servants in the state. In a terse post on his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle @PNMbah, the governor expressed his appreciation to the workers of the state. The post reads: “I have just approved a minimum wage … [Read more…]
Months after growing calls for President Bola Tinubu to rejig his cabinet, the former Lagos State governor on Wednesday sacked five of his ministers. He also re-assigned 10 ministers to new ministerial portfolios and appointed seven new ministers for Senate confirmation. Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, appointed 48 ministers in August 2023, three … [Read more…]
…To Inaugurate State Inter-Labour Committee Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has unveiled plans to inaugurate a State Inter- Labour Committee, to complement the vision and effort of the ARISE Youth Employment Portal. He noted that the State Inter-Labour committee will ensure that all companies operating in the state engage indigenous human resources as … [Read more…]