The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has frowned over the non implementation of the new minimum wage and the Consequential Adjustments by some state governors. Mr Joe Ajaero, NLC President, said this at the 6th National Gender Conference organised by the NLC National Women Commission on Tuesday in Abuja. The conference was with the theme,”Accelerate Action…
The Federal Government on Tuesday condemned the terrorist attack in India. Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Kimiebi Ebienfa, quoted the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar as saying this on Tuesday in Abuja The minister described the attack as unfortunate incident that resulted in the tragic loss of 26 innocent lives, mostly…
The Directorate of Road Traffic Services (DRTS), Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Tuesday, crushed 601 impounded motorcycles. Dr Elechi Chinedum, Mandate Secretary, Transportation Secretariat, FCTA, told journalists after the exercise that the motorcycles were impounded for violating traffic rules. Chinedum explained that the crushing exercise was backed by a regulation of the FCT Administration,…
The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has announced plans to establish a centralised system for the authentication and verification of all travel documents in Nigeria. He made this known during a meeting in Abuja on Tuesday with the United Kingdom (UK’s) Minister of State, David Hanson. In the company of Hanson were delegates from…
The Management of Ibom Air says it will resume flights to Enugu on May 4 following the reopening of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport. This is contained in a statement by Mrs Aniekan Essienette, Group Manager, Marketing and Communication of Ibom Air in Uyo on Tuesday. Essienette said Ibom Air appreciated the patience and understanding…
About 22 people died and three injured in a restaurant fire in the north-eastern Chinese City of Liaoyang on Tuesday, local media reported. The cause of the blaze, which broke out around midday, has not yet been determined. Fires in public buildings are a recurring issue in China, often linked to poor enforcement of safety…
The Assistant General Secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association,(NBA), Mr Ehi Barnabas-Henry, has said Jos, the Capital of Plateau is a place rich in culture, warmth, peace and not a war zone. Barnabas-Henry made the assertion on Tuesday in Abuja following the successful hosting of the NBA Section on Legal Practice (NBA-SLP) Conference in Jos….
The Italian cardinal at the heart of the Vatican’s “trial of the century” announced on Tuesday he was withdrawing from participating in the upcoming conclave to elect a new pope for the good of the Church. Cardinal Angelo Becciu’ s status has dominated discussions in the days after Pope Francis’ death amid questions about whether…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday, granted a n application by the Federal Government to shield identities of witnesses billed to testify against the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu. Justice James Omotosho granted the application after federal government’s counsel, Chief Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN, moved an exparte motion…
Dr Mohammed Shehu, the Chairman, Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), has charged newly appointed members of the commission to exude diligence and patriotism in the discharge of their duties. Shehu made the call on Tuesday at the ongoing three-day retreat for new members of the commission holding in Uyo. He urged the new…
