Author: Amina Mohammed

The Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) has opened the gates of the National Assembly to allow lawmakers, staff and visitors access to the complex. The opening of the gates at about 1pm on Tuesday, June 4, followed the news that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) has suspended the strike for one week to allow for further negotiation with the Federal Government. PASAN had on Monday locked the gates in solidarity with the NLC and TUC which called the strike to push for a new minimum wage for workers in the country. The Secretary to…

On Tuesday, the Senator representing Bauchi North Senatorial District, Senator Abdul Ningi, returned to plenary sessions following a three-month suspension. The Senate had pardoned and recalled him, ending his suspension that began on March 12, 2024. Last week, Deputy Minority Leader Senator Abba Moro moved a motion for Ningi’s recall, expressing regret on his behalf and taking responsibility for his actions. The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, subsequently announced Ningi’s unconditional recall after pleas from some lawmakers. Ningi’s suspension stemmed from a controversial interview where he alleged discrepancies in the 2024 budget, claiming the National Assembly approved N25tn while the Presidency…

Former Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has publicly spoken for the first time since his unexpected departure from Chelsea. Mauricio Pochettino said Chelsea had shown a “big improvement” during his single season as manager in his first public comments since his Stamford Bridge exit. The Argentine left the club by mutual consent last month despite a strong end to a turbulent season in which they spent much of the campaign languishing in mid-table in the Premier League. The Blues won their final five games to finish sixth and earn a place in the UEFA Conference League, also reaching the final of…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has stated it is not fixated on a specific figure as negotiations with the Federal Government over a new national minimum wage proceed. On Monday, Organized Labour initiated a strike over the new minimum wage and the recent electricity tariff increase for Band A customers. Following the strike, an agreement was reached with the government to set a minimum wage above N60,000. The figure was revealed by the government after a meeting with the NLC and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. Benson Upah,…

The ruling Conservative party announced plans on Monday for new annual caps on work and family visas to cut immigration after the opposition laid out its plans for the key election issue. The plan laid out by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who is predicted to lose to Labour’s Keir Starmer in the July election, would involve a new cap on the number of visas that would be set by parliament each year. Immigration is a highly contentious topic this election with net migration levels soaring to 685,000 last year, a figure that both main political parties have said is too…

The social media was yesterday awash with reports of the suspension of the Senior Pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, City of David Parish, Region 20, Idowu Iluyomade, but Vanguard gathered that he was only transferred to another parish. Although the reports had insinuated Pastor Iluyomade was suspended for three months, a source said he was only transferred to another parish, Throne of Grace, Ebute Metta, Lagos, which serves as headquarters of the mission. The source within the church, said Iluyomade’s transfer was officially announced and confirmed Sunday, June 2, 2024, during the monthly thanksgiving service held…

Financial technology company, OPay, has reaffirmed its strict prohibition of cryptocurrency and virtual asset trading on its platform. The company said as a compliant organisation committed to upholding legal, constitutional, and regulatory duties, it prioritises the safety, strength, and integrity of the financial system. The Chief Executive Officer of OPay Nigeria, Mr. Gotring Wuritka Dauda, said the company does not permit trading in any form of cryptocurrency or virtual currency on its platform. The CEO promised that OPay’s accounts and wallets would not be used in connection with such activities. To ensure compliance with the directive, Dauda said OPay conducts…

Isaac Fayose, the younger brother of former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose, has commemorated the 12th anniversary of the tragic Dana Flight 123 crash. In a heartfelt Instagram post on Monday, Fayose revealed that he was a survivor of the ill-fated flight, which claimed the lives of all 153 passengers and crew members on June 3, 2012. Fayose recounted how unforeseen events made him miss the 2 pm flight. He expressed gratitude for his second chance at life and honoured the memory of the victims, including his uncle and friends. Fayose wrote, “On the 3rd of June, 2012, exactly 12…

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has suspended Pastor Idowu Iluyomade, the Senior Pastor of the City of David parish, amid a growing controversy. The suspension, which reportedly occurred over the weekend, has stirred discussions within the church community. According to ChurchTimes, the suspension was a decision made by the church’s governing council rather than by Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of RCCG. “It was not Pastor Adeboye that suspended him. The governing council decided to suspend him. I think it’s a decision in the right direction, though some believe it is coming late,” a senior pastor from…

Abuja-Kaduna Train Services (AKTS) did not operate on Monday, June 3, due to the ongoing strike action announced by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC). There was no train movement from either Idu (Abuja) or Rigasa (Kaduna). The chairman of Abuja Union of Abuja-Kaduna Train Services (AKTS), Comrade Yusuf Kazeem said no train moved in or out of Abuja today. Kazeem said: “There is total compliance throughout the system as there is no train movement. “Passengers were not stranded because we sent a message to inform them that there would be no train service. “Also, most…