The Bayelsa State Government has officially approved a minimum wage of ₦80,000 for local government staff, following sustained pressure from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC). The government further assured workers that any outstanding pay differentials from November’s payment would be added to their December salaries. This development was announced … Read more
The Okuama community is in turmoil after 81-year-old treasurer Dennis Okugbaye died in military detentionProtests have escalated in Okuama, with residents demanding the release of detained leaders and the return of Oghoroko’s bodyHuman rights groups have condemned the prolonged detention of Okuama leaders without trial, calling it a violation of their rights Okuoma, Delta state … Read more
Health sector unions in Lagos State have commenced a three-day warning strike, citing the government’s failure to implement adjustments to the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS). The strike, which began on December 11, involves major unions such as the Nigeria Union of Allied Health Professionals (NUAHP), the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), … Read more
South Korean police announced on Wednesday that they raided President Yoon Sook Yeol’s office, as the investigation into his declaration of martial law gained ground. “The Special Investigation Team has conducted a raid on the presidential office, the National Police Agency, the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, and the National Assembly Security Service,” the unit stated … Read more
Former Nigerian bread seller-turned-model Olajumoke Orisaguna has returned to catwalking on the runwayA video of her strutting on the runway at a fashion show after her long break from the spotlight trended on social mediaOlajumoke’s walking steps raised mixed reactions from netizens, with several of them taunting her Nigerian former bread seller-turned-model Olajumoke Orisagunna has … Read more
Former UFC title challenger, Colby Covington, has expressed concerns regarding the conduct of Nigerian mixed martial artist, Kamaru Usman during their previous encounters as he prepares for his return to the octagon this Saturday. Colby Covington, who is set to face Joaquin Buckley in the main event of UFC Tampa, shared his thoughts during a … Read more
Soldiers from the 117 Guards’ Battalion of the Nigerian Army in Keffi, Nasarawa State, have arrested Bello Badejo, President of the Fulani socio-cultural organization Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore. Badejo was reportedly detained on Monday after an altercation between a retired soldier and Fulani pastoralists escalated, leaving the retired soldier with injuries. An official of … Read more
Education experts have called for the establishment of schools of invention and innovation across Nigeria to nurture young inventors and address the country’s economic challenges. This was the central message at the annual lecture and induction ceremony of the King’s College British and American Institutions in Abuja. The event, “The Hidden and Latent Key to … Read more
Davido has seemingly responded to a cryptic post by a celebrity policeman and Wizkid’s associate, Yomi SarsHenzodaily.ng recalls reporting that Yomi Sars’ cryptic post was considered a subtle jab amid Wizkid and Davido’s ongoing feudDavido’s response has further stirred up reactions, with some fans urging the DMW label boss to take action Nigerian music star … Read more
The President-elect of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, has condemned post-election attacks on state institutions by some youths. The former President said attacks on public infrastructure would affect the citizens and the effectiveness of state institutions. In a statement on Tuesday, on his X handle, Mahama stated that Saturday’s election should be a unifying factor for … Read more