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Tinubu announces death of COAS, Lt.-Gen. Lagbaja. President Bola Tinubu regrets to announce the passing of Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, Chief of the Army Staff, at age 56. News 5 days ago.
Collapsed mining site kills 13 in Plateau — NEWSVERGE
2 days ago · No fewer than 13 persons have been killed in a collapsed mining site in Bassa Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau. Dr Joshua Riti, the Chairman of the LGA, confirmed this to newsmen on Monday in Jos. Riti, who expressed sadness over the number of deaths recorded, said that the incident occurred last Saturday. Newsverge […]
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Makinde approves N80,000 minimum wage for Oyo workers. Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved a minimum wage of N80,000 for those in the state workforce, an official said on Wednesday in Ibadan.
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BREAKING: FG, Labour agree on ₦70,000 minimum wage. Reports reaching NEWSVERGE indicate that the Federal Government and the leadership of the Organised Labour have agreed on ₦70,000 as the new minimum wage for Nigerian...
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Police nab 113 foreigners, 17 Nigerians over cybercrimes. 130 suspects, comprising 113 foreign nationals and 17 Nigerians, have been apprehended by the police over hacking and cyber-related crimes. CRIME 3 days ago.
Tinubu’s reforms are aimed at addressing past mistakes, says Idris
Aug 7, 2024 · Information Minister Mohammed Idris, has said that President Bola Tinubu’s administration’s primary goal is to rectify poor policies and dysfunctional choices that have historically hindered Nigeria’s progress. Idris made this known while briefing the Diplomatic Community on the nationwide protest on Wednesday in Abuja. Idris said: “Tinubu is addressing the poor policies and ...
Anambra 6th viable economy in Nigeria with lowest poverty …
Aug 28, 2024 · The governor said that 33 years after, Anambra remained on the right path and the top six most viable economies in Nigeria. “In poverty index, we rank the lowest, and have the largest urban cities with four major cities in the state. “We rank lowest in out-of-school-children in the country and this is indicative of the laurels we win. In ...
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Israeli PM vows retaliation against Iranian missile attack. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed that Israel would retaliate against Iran’s missile attack, during which 180 missiles were fired toward Israel.
Delta Assembly passes film/videos Censor’s Board bill
1 day ago · on. November 12, 2024. By. Mercy Neme. Delta House of Assembly on Tuesday passed the Film and Video Censor’s Board Bill to boost the economy of the state. The passage of the bill during plenary in Asaba followed the consideration of a report by the Chairman, House Committee on Arts, Culture and Tourism, Mr Bernard Odior.
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Reps urge NIWA to set standards for boat construction, licensing. The House of Representatives has urged National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) to set standards for boat construction, licensing boat builders and conducting annual inspections to ensure...