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President Tinubu signs new minimum wage bill into law
In a significant move to improve the living standards of Nigerian workers, President Bola Tinubu signed the new Minimum Wage Act into law on Monday. The ceremony took…
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Eagle Square public property, protest organisers dare Wike
The organisers of the planned hunger protest in Abuja have told the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, that there is nothing that would stop them…
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Hunger protest: US, UK, Canada issue security alerts to nationals in Nigeria
The United States, United Kingdom, and Canada have issued security alerts to their nationals in Nigeria, warning of potential violence during the planned #EndBadGovernance protest on August 1,…
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Planned protests: FG tightens security at nation’s borders
Ahead of the planned nationwide protests against bad governance, the Federal Government has tightened security at all the nation’s borders. Comptroller General of Immigration Service, Kemi Nandap, gave…
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Nationwide Protest: Gov Eno Sues For Calm
Ahead of the planned August 1, 2024 nationwide protest, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has sued for unity of purpose in tackling the prevailing economic hardship…
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Senator Ifeanyi Ubah Is Dead
Anambra South Senator, Ifeanyi Ubah has been reported dead in London, United Kingdom. The Owner of Capital Oil, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah‘s death was disclosed on the senators’ WhatsApp…
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Witches, wizards delayed my birth: Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says his mother carried his pregnancy for 12 months due to the influence of witches and wizards. He made the revelation during a drama…
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Planned Protests: Arewa youths opt out
Arewa youths, under the Aegis of Amalgamation of Northern Youth Organizations, ANYO, has announced that it will not participate in the planned protests against the government, citing concerns…
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Ohanaeze President General, Iwuanyanwu, dies at 82
The President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, is dead. His death was confirmed in a statement on Thursday by his son, Jide. The statement read, “The…
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N70,000 new minimum wage applies to domestic workers — Akpabio
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has announced that the newly approved minimum wage applies to all workers across both public and private sectors, including maids and other domestic staff.…