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TINUBU: WE SHOULD CUT OUR COAT

President Bola Tinubu has said that a new minimum wage will be fixed after reviewing the “structure” of the wage bill. Tinubu said this on Thursday while addressing the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) during a meeting at the State House, Abuja. Tinubu told the labour leaders that…

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REPS CONDEMN ARREST OF JOURNALISTS

Lawmakers in the House of Representatives has condemned the incessant arrest and detention of journalists in the country while carrying out their constitutionally assigned role. Coming under a motion of urgent public importance titled “Need to curtail the incessant and unlawful arrest and detention of journalists by law enforcement agencies,” sponsor of the motion and…

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ATIKU BACKS LG AUTONOMY

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has described Thursday’s judgement of the the Supreme Court affirming fiscal autonomy to local government councils in the country as a win for Nigerians. Atiku, who said this in a statement posted on his X handle also described the ruling by the apex court as a step in the right…

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LG CHAIRMAN APPOINTS 100 AIDES

Caretaker Chairman of Obio-Akpor local government area of Rivers State, Chijioke Ihunwo has appointed 100 special assistants to form part of his administration. The caretaker chairman announced this in a post he on his X handle, saying the appointment takes immediate effect on Wednesday. Ihunwo is one of the caretaker chairpersons appointed by Governor Siminalayi…

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BILL SEEKS DIASPORA VOTING

A bill seeking to introduce diaspora voting passed second reading in the house of representatives on Tuesday. Sponsored by Tajudeen Abass, speaker of the house; and Sadiq Abdullahi, lawmaker from Kano state; the proposed legislation seeks to enable qualified citizens residing outside the country’s shores to vote in elections conducted by the Independent National Electoral…

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