“The truck involved in the accident in Anambra State on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, is not in any way a BUA Cement truck,” the statement clarified.
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The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, on Wednesday, swore in 22 justices for the Court of Appeal at the Main Courtroom of the Supreme Court of Nigeria in Abuja. Speaking at the occasion, the CJN also disclosed that the National Judicial Council (NJC) has activated the process of making errant judges, who give misleading and conflicting judgements, be made to face the consequence of their “despicable and odious conduct”. He described their conduct as an embarrassment to the judiciary and would not be handled likely. He urged the new justices to be upright, not to falter and…
President Bola Tinubu will meet with the Organised Labour in Abuja on Thursday to further discussions on a new minimum wage for workers in Nigeria. A top labour source told Channels Television that the President invited the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) to the meeting expected to be held at the Aso Villa in the nation’s capital city. The President is expected to decide on the ₦62,000 proposal of the government and private sector side and the ₦250,000 demand of the Organised Labour. The Thursday meeting is coming about a month after the President said…
Senator Karimi highlighted that in recent months, the prices of goods and household consumables in Nigeria have surged to an all-time high. This escalation has led to a high rate of inflation, weakened purchasing power, and adversely affected the living conditions of a vast majority of Nigerians.
“The continued targeted kidnappings of journalists, such as the harrowing abduction of Abdulgafar Alabelewe of The Nation Newspaper, his wife, two children, and Abdulraheem Aodu of Blueprint Newspaper, are not only disheartening but also deeply worrisome.
Among the stockbroking firms in Nigeria, Stanbic IBTC Stockbrokers, Cardinal Stone Securities and Apt Securities emerged as the top performers, collectively accounting for N727.078 billion in value and representing 50.42% of the total value of transactions conducted in the first half of the year.
“From here, I will appeal to everyone to remove every iota of partisan politics from this. I will assume the chairmanship of the committee as President and appoint Professor Attahiru Jega as my deputy or co-chair.
“The NSCIA is strongly advising government and political leaders at all levels to continue to accord the traditional institution and its holders the due respect that they deserve, especially where such is combined with Islamic leadership.
The Federal Government has pledged to pay the 36-month salary arrears owed some teachers of Unity Colleges. The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman pledged on the sidelines of a three-day EdTech Conference organised by Mastercard Foundation in Abuja on Tuesday. Recall that 1,800 teachers of Unity Colleges are being owed salary arrears and other allowances for three years. Mamman said the files of the affected teachers were already with the Ministry of Finance while assuring that the teachers would be paid soon. “The issue of the teachers’ salary is already with the Budget Office and the Ministry of Finance.…
President Bola Tinubu has announced the creation of the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development. ALSO READ [VIEWPOINT] Breaking the Cycle of Hunger: From Empty Stomachs to Sustainable Growth ALSO READ Economic team: Tinubu enlists Dangote, Elumelu, Rewane, others [FULL NAMES] The President disclosed this on Tuesday when he inaugurated the Presidential Committee on Livestock Reforms at the Council Chamber in the State House in Abuja. ALSO READ Gynaecologists harp on exclusive breastfeeding for children’s brain development ALSO READ Meta: Content creators in Nigeria, Ghana can earn money on Facebook [CHECK CRITERIA] The Committee is to be chaired by the President, with…