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N30,000 national minimum wage unacceptable – Abdulsalami Abubakar
Abdulsalami Abubakar, the former Military Head of State, has expressed his dissatisfaction with the current N30,000 minimum wage, deeming it unacceptable in the current Nigerian context. He urged President Bola Tinubu to consider raising the minimum wage, asserting that N30,000 is insufficient for meaningful human development anywhere in the world. Speaking in Jalingo, the capital of Taraba State, during a speech at the inaugural Peace, Unity, and Reconciliation Summit organized by the Taraba Independent Peace Committee, Abdulsalami, represented by Rev Fr Atah Bakindo, the head of the secretariat of Kukah Centre and National Peace Committee, called on Nigerians to leverage…
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It’s wrong to say all Nigerians are corrupt – ICPC chairman, Owasanoye
Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), emphasized that it is inaccurate to categorize all Nigerians as corrupt, particularly in financial or other transactions. Addressing the audience at the Behaviour Change Conference and Exhibition 2023 in Abuja on Wednesday, November 15, Owasanoye shared that his experiences have taught him that not every Nigerian engages in corrupt practices. He said; “At one of the recent Policy Dialogues organised by the ICPC, two very vocal participants boisterously but erroneously maintained that Nigerians who are not corrupt are those who have not had the…
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I had a similar experience – Oshiomhole says as he recounts how DSS arrested him and dragged on tarmac when he was NLC chairman
Adams Oshiomhole, the senator representing Edo North and former Governor of Edo State, has recounted his encounter with the Department of State Services (DSS) from his time as the chairman of the Nigerian Labour Congress. Addressing the recent attack on NLC President Joe Ajaero during a Channels Television interview, Oshiomhole disclosed that he too had experienced assault by DSS operatives while serving as the NLC President from 1999 to 2007. He said; “I had a similar experience… I was on my way to Delta State and I went to the airport. The then director of SSS ordered that I should…
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Disclose what you inherited to the public to know where we are headed – Peter Obi replies Tinubu over inheriting liabilities
Peter Obi, the presidential nominee of the Labour Party for the 2023 elections, responded to assertions from the Federal Government about inheriting a financially troubled nation. In a statement issued on Thursday, November 16, Obi disputed the government’s claims, stating that they lacked a solid basis. He further contended that the government had not been transparent in revealing the complete scope of the country’s financial challenges. According to him, they failed to disclose what they inherited which has qualified the country as bankrupt. Obi said, “I just read yesterday, a widely publicised story from the present APC-led Federal Government saying…
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How CBN devalued Naira – Lamido Sanusi
The ex-Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi, has disclosed how the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) contributed to the devaluation of the naira. Sanusi explained that the CBN’s lending to the federal government during the tenure of former President Muhammadu Buhari, through means and ways, led to inflationary pressures in Nigeria, ultimately causing the depreciation of the Naira. During the MTN Capital Markets Day on Tuesday, Sanusi highlighted that the CBN employed forceful monetary tightening strategies, employing various liquidity control measures like open market operations, Open Buy Back (OBB), and maintaining high T-bills rates. He explained that these measures indicated the…
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The Federal Government will never condone such an act, we’ve made arrests – NSA, Ribadu begs Labour over strike
The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, announced the arrest of certain individuals suspected to be political thugs responsible for the assault on Joe Ajaero, the National President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). This incident occurred in Owerri, the capital of Imo State, on November 1, during a protest by state workers over unpaid salaries. Following the attack, the NLC and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) declared a nationwide strike, calling for the apprehension of the alleged thugs and those backing them. In a statement by the Head of Strategic Communications in the Office of the National Security Adviser, Zakari…
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We inherited serious liabilities, assets. we do not make any excuses – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has asserted that he inherited substantial liabilities and assets from his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari. Tinubu revealed this information during a meeting with the Vice-President (Country Programs) of the Islamic Development Bank, Mansur Muhtar, in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The statement, released by his spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale on Tuesday, emphasized Tinubu’s commitment to not making excuses despite the challenges posed by the inherited liabilities. He said: “We inherited serious liabilities, but also assets from our predecessors. We do not make any excuses. “There are several sectors replete with investment opportunities for smart investors. “Access to finance and guarantees can…
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Apostle accused of targeting 12 single mothers, admits having an affair with ONLY three
Founder of the Zimbabwean church, Living Waters Ministries, Apostle Christoper Mudavarima, has reacted to allegations of deceit, exploiting vulnerable women particularly single mothers within his church community. The controversy came to light when incriminating evidence, including pictures and chat transcripts, surfaced in a church WhatsApp group. One unidentified victim exposed Mudavarima’s alleged pattern of proposing marriage to numerous women within the church, soliciting financial contributions under the guise of Apostle Vutabwashe’s endorsement. Reacting to the allegation made by 12 women, the cleric admitted having an affair with three different women. Speaking to H-Metro, he said; “What they are saying are…
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(VIDEO)I caught Actor Duane Martin in D*ggy position with Will Smith red-handed – Ex-Assistant, Brother Bilaal shares explosive details
Duane Martin and Will Smith A former assistant to American actor, Will Smith has revealed that he walked in on the actor having an@l s3x with fellow actor Duane Martin. Brother Bilaal made the bombshell revelation during an explosive interview with controversial blogger, Tasha K. He said he was looking for Will Smith, only to find him engaging in “anal sex” with Martin in the latter’s dressing room. “I opened the door to Duane’s dressing room and that’s when I see Duane having anal sex with Will,” Brother Bilaal said. “There was a couch and Will was bent over the…
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(VIDEO) Any woman who comes to my house for a movie date “must pay one way or the other…something must happen after movie” – Jim Iyke
Jim Iyke has said that any woman he invites to his house for a movie date should expect that it would lead to something else. The actor said this during a chat with Toke Makinwa, Kate Henshaw, and Chidi Mokeme. During the chat, the guests were asked to choose between fine dining or a movie date. Jim Iyke leaned more towards the movie date and explained why. “Fine dining, I cannot do anything bros,” Jim Iyke said. He added that after the fine dinning, “she can run home.” However, when it is a movie date, he said the woman has…
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Kogi governorship election: “It was based on the mutilation results that Yahaya Bello’s stooge was declared winner” – Dino Melaye says, gives INEC 7 days to review his petitions
Dino Melaye, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the November 11 governorship election in Kogi State, has demanded that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) conduct a review of the recent election within seven days. During an appearance on Channels TV’s Politics Today, Melaye, who secured the third position in the election alleged instances of ballot mutilation, over-voting, and voter suppression during the electoral process. He insisted on the cancelation of the election. He said; “It was based on the mutilation results that Yahaya Bello’s stooge was declared winner. INEC is aware that some local government results were written…
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Diaspora Voting in consideration by the Senate – Senate Leader, Bamidele
The leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele, has revealed that the consideration of diaspora voting rights will be on the agenda this week as part of the ongoing constitutional review of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999. Bamidele made this announcement during a virtual diaspora dialogue over the weekend, which was organized by the Directorate of Diaspora and International Affairs in collaboration with Engage Diaspora Foundation and Nigeria Diaspora Foundation. He said; “Let me tell you some good news. Not that we are trying to bring the bill back, the bill is already on the floor of the 10th Senate.…
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