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Labour: Federal government must discuss VAT hike with stakeholders
President of United Labour Congress (ULC), Mr. Joe Ajaero, has said any increase in Value Added Tax (VAT) to pay the N30,000 new minimum wage would not be accepted except it is discussed with stakeholders in the Labour market.
Gombe NLC applauds National Assembly’s approval of N30,000 new minimum wage
The Nigeria Labour Congress ( NLC ), Gombe State Council, has applauded the National Assembly’s speedy passage the bill proposing N30,000 as new national minimum wage.
China says working with US on trade deal
China and the U.S. are still working to achieve a trade deal that matches the interests of both sides and the hopes of the world, including eliminating tit-for-tat tariffs, an official said on Saturday.
The rise and fall of Saraki dynasty
The leader of Kwara’s crumbling dynasty has reportedly conceded defeat even as he urged his party to fight to the finish, apparently hoping for a political miracle in the gubernatorial and state assembly elections this Saturday.
Governor Amosun threatens to ‘disgrace’ labour leaders planing protest
The Ogun State governor, Ibikunle Amosun, has threatened to disgrace the leadership of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) if the congress insists on embarking a protest scheduled to take place next Tuesday in the state.
Governor Umahi advises Ebonyi residents not to abandon farms for politics
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi has advised the people not to abandon their farm work and other agricultural ventures because of the general elections.
Election: NLC urges candidates to adhere to peace accord earlier signed
Leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari on his re-election, saying he will go down history as the second person to be re-elected since the return to civilian rule 20 years ago.
Ekiti APC lauds INEC for peaceful elections
The Ekiti State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the peaceful conduct of the Presidential and National Assembly elections in the state and the country.
Saudi crown prince orders 2,100 Pakistani prisoners released
More than 2,000 Pakistani workers languishing in Saudi jails will be released, Pakistan information minister announced on Monday during Saudi Arabian Crown Prince's high-profile visit to Islamabad.
14 Tunisian workers kidnapped in Libya
Militiamen have kidnapped a group of Tunisian workers near the Libyan capital and are demanding the release of a comrade held in Tunisia, a rights activist said on Saturday.
Elections: Edo government declares Friday half work day
As part of activities to afford workers in the state the opportunity to exercise their franchise in the general elections, the Edo State Government has declared Friday, February 15, 2019, half work day.
Election: My husband is compassionate, lovely – Aisha Buhari tells NURTW
The wife of President Muhammadu Buhari, Aisha, says her husband is a compassionate and loving person with the interest of the ordinary masses at heart despite looking tough and hard.
President Buhari: Our economic policies making desired impact
President Muhammadu Buhari, who was on campaign trail to Lagos on Saturday, said his administration’s economic policies have been making the desired impact as evidenced by steady growth in the economy in the last three years.
Nigeria Airways ex-workers to stage rally for President Buhari February 8
Ex-workers of Nigeria Airways Limited will on Feb. 8 stage a mega rally in Lagos to declare their support for President Muhammadu Buhari’s candidacy in the Feb. 16 presidential election.
General Motors sacks 4000 workers
General Motors Co on Monday said it has started the sack of about 4,000 salaried workers in the latest round of a restructuring announced in late November.
Ex-TUC president urges managements to improve workers’ conditions of service
Mrs Peace Obiajulu, former President of Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporations and Government Owned Companies (SSASCGOC), has urged managements of organisations to improve on workers’ conditions of service for increased productivity.
Governor Ajimobi: Adebayo Adelabu has support of royal fathers, others
Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has said that the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, for the state, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, enjoys the support of a wide spectrum of stakeholders across the state.
President Buhari salutes Obong of Calabar
President Muhammadu Buhari has appreciated the Obong of Calabar, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi-Otu, for his honesty and maturity in identifying major positive changes in the nation’s polity, especially in infrastructure in the last three years.
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Supplementary polls: Nigerian Army warns against violence in Sokoto
Ahead of Saturday’s supplementary polls to conclude the governorship elections in Sokoto state, the Nigerian Army on Thursday, expressed readiness to check all forms of lawlessness during the exercise.
FIFA bans ex-football chief for life
FIFA on Thursday slapped a lifetime ban on the disgraced former head of Ecuador’s football federation, Luis Chiriboga, after finding him guilty of taking bribes.
NOUN denies paying ex-President Obasanjo as facilitator
The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) says it has never made any payment to former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, for services he renders to the institution as one of its facilitators.
Murder: Lawyer asks court to reject her confessional statement
Justice Adedayo Akintoye will on April 11 rule whether or not to conduct a trial-within-trial on the confessional statement made by a female lawyer, Udeme Otike-Odibi, standing trial for the murder of her lawyer-husband, Symphorosa Odibi.
Police launch manhunt for killers of NYSC members in Bayelsa
The Police in Bayelsa has launched a manhunt for the killers of two National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members in the state.
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NSCIA condemns Christchurch terror attack
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has condemned the Friday terrorist attack on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, by Australian citizen, Brenton Tarrant.
Kano elections: Governor Ganduje says his govt will not tolerate breach of peace
Ahead of the supplementary elections in Kano on Saturday, Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano state says that his government will not tolerate any breach of peace by any group or person in the state.
Osun governorship tribunal delivers judgment on PDP’s petition Friday
The Osun State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Abuja, is to deliver judgment on the complaints lodged against the outcome of the September 2018 election in the state by the Peoples Democratic Party and its candidate in the poll, Senator Ademola Adeleke.
Tribunal grants Senator Shehu Sani’s request to inspect INEC materials
Reprieve came the way of the Senator representing Kaduna Central Senatorial district, Shehu Sani, on Thursday as the Tribunal Chairman, Justice A. H. Suleiman, granted his request to inspect the INEC collation result sheets for Kaduna Central Senatorial district which Uba Sani of the All Progressives Congress, APC, won.
Victim of Rivers political violence dies seven days after gunshot
Dr. Ferry Gberegbe, who was shot at the collation centre in Bori, Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, during the governorship and state assembly elections has died.