Author: Samuel Akpenpuun

The governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, says the Tripartite Committee on the minimum wage is close to agreeing a new national minimum wage. He disclosed this after emerging from the meeting of the committee on Friday which lasted for over 12 hours. “We had a very fruitful deliberation and of course you know it is a technical subcommittee of a committee. “And at the level of the committee, we have reached near consensus and by the time we go to the plenary we will have a complete agreement and maybe from there the media can start their job. As…

Olumide Osaigbovo Akpata, the governorship candidate of the Labour Party has raised the alarm over alleged destruction of his billboards across the state, particularly in Benin city, by suspected agents of the Edo state government. Akpata who raised the alarm at a press conference in Benin described the action, as a coordinated, premeditated, and insidious assault on his constitutionally guaranteed rights to free speech, political expression, and the fundamental tenets of democracy itself. Akpata, who titled his address, “Pulling Down of My Billboards by Agents of Governor Obaseki: The Clouds Are Gathering” said, “this is a desperate, undemocratic, and fascistic…

His Eminence, the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar III, has pledged his continued support to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in its fight against corruption. The Sultan made the promise when the Sokoto Zonal Acting Commander of the EFCC, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, ACE 1 Nwanneka Nwokike, paid him a courtesy visit at his palace in Sokoto. The visit was part of the EFCC’s efforts to strengthen partnerships with key stakeholders in the fight against corruption. “I will keep supporting your fight against graft,” the Sultan told the EFCC team, reaffirming his commitment to the anti-corruption crusade.…

Big Brother Naija Reality TV star and chef, Uriel Oputa, popularly known as Uriel says critics questioning her single status should back-off as marriage is not for everyone. Uriel who is also an entrepreneur and chef, took to her Instagram @urielmusicstar to address the issue said, marriage is not an achievement, the reason why she does not feel any pressure from the family or the public. According to her, she does not need validation from social media to prove that she is married or not. She added that posting her partner or relationship status on social media was a prohibition…

A bill aimed at establishing the Southeast Erosion Control Commission has passed its first reading in the House of Representatives. The bill, sponsored by Hon. Emeka Martins Chinedu, seeks to address the critical issue of erosion affecting the South East region of Nigeria. Hon. Chinedu, representing the Ahiazu Mbaise/Ezinihitte federal constituency, introduced the bill to develop and implement comprehensive strategies to combat the severe erosion problems that have devastated farmlands, homes, and infrastructure in the region. The lawmaker said the proposed commission is designed to provide an institutional framework to effectively manage and mitigate erosion, ensuring the protection of the…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Friday, June 7, arraigned three suspects before the Federal High Court sitting in Kano, for manufacturing and selling falsified medicines for children. The suspects/respondents are Amao Gideon, Alumona Godwin Okwiludili, Hillary Onah Paul Chigozie, and Giddyson Healthcare Limited. When the case came out at the court on Friday, prosecution counsel, Oche Matthias Abutu, standing in for the federal government on behalf of the attorney general of the federation, slammed them with a five-count charge, including manufacturing of fake medicines, being in possession, distribution, and sale of falsified medicines.…

The Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Tawfiq Al-Rabiah, has announced the arrival of approximately 1.2 million pilgrims from around the globe. At a government press conference in Riyadh, he affirmed that the pilgrims’ journeys had gone smoothly, and that they were in excellent health. Al-Rabiah highlighted Saudi Arabia’s enduring commitment to serving the “guests of God.” He noted the significant efforts by the country’s leadership, to facilitate the arrival of pilgrims to the two holy mosques and other holy sites. “We ensure that pilgrims can perform their rituals with ease and reassurance while receiving the highest levels of care…

The president of Ijaw National Congress (INC), Prof. Benjamin Okaba, has lamented the rift between Rivers state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and his predecessor and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Okaba also said the INC is only committed to ensuring peace, unity, and development in the entire Ijaw nation including Rivers. The INC boss spoke yesterday when Rivers Ijaw People’s Congress (RIPCO) led a delegation of its leaders to hold a crucial meeting with the INC leadership at Ijaw House in Yenagoa, Bayelsa state. The crucial meeting on the political developments in Rivers also had in attendance…

The Police Service Commission (PSC) on Friday approved the appointment of Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), Yahaya Sahabo Abubakar as Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG). Abubakar was until his appointment the AIG in charge of Zone 14 Katsina. The police said he will represent the North East in the Police Management Team, replacing DIG Habu Sani who recently retired as DIG Force Intelligence Bureau and representing the Zone. The Commission also approved the promotion of 122 other senior Police Officers; 10 Commissioners of Police to the next rank of AIGs; 15 Deputy Commissioners of Police to substantive Commissioners…

Donald Trump said Thursday he would reverse US President Joe Biden’s order clamping down on illegal border crossings, in his first campaign event since becoming a convicted felon. The expected Republican Party nominee also threatened to impose tariffs on countries that do not stem the flow of migrants into the United States, as he seeks to make electoral capital on an issue polls show resonates with voters. Asked by an audience member at an event in the must-win state of Arizona what he would do to shut off the flow of people entering the US via the southern border —…