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Ebonyi State Government increases minimum wage to 90,000
The Ebonyi State Government has increased the minimum wage for its civil servants from N70,000 to N90,000. According to the State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Ikeuwa Omebe, the decision was made during a recent State Executive Council meeting to improve the welfare of workers. He added that the new wage takes effect immediately and applies to all civil servants in the state following the Imo state governor increase. We want to state categorically that this is not a political statement as this government does not toy with workers’ welfare.“The government has offset the pensions and gratuities of state retirees…
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Nigerian Government never signed any agreement with ASUU – Min. Of Education Alausa
The Nigerian Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has urged Nigerians to pressure the federal government to address the demands of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to prevent a nationwide strike. Alausa clarified that the documents ASUU often cites as binding agreements, specifically from 2009 and 2011, were never signed and were merely proposals discussed during negotiations. “The documents ASUU has been referring to as agreements were just proposals that were never signed,” Alausa stated. He emphasized that the current administration under President Bola Tinubu is committed to resolving the ongoing issues with the union. The minister also denied…
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I am under attack – NNPCL GCEO Ojulari claims
The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bayo Ojulari, has stated that his life and the lives of other management staff are under threat. Ojulari believes the threats are a result of the reforms he has implemented in the oil and gas sector. He claims these reforms, which are aimed at revitalizing the country’s refineries, have angered powerful individuals who are now plotting to have him removed from his position. He made this known during a meeting with a delegation from the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) at the…
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Nigeria Immigration Service Increases Passport Fees, Effective September 1
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced a significant hike in the cost of Nigerian international passports. According to the agency, the 32-page passport with a 5-year validity will now cost N100,000, up from N26,000. Meanwhile, the 64-page passport with a 10-year validity will be priced at N200,000. The new fees will take effect from September 1, 2025, the NIS said in a statement, adding that the adjustment is part of ongoing efforts to improve passport services and enhance operational efficiency. Applicants are advised to plan ahead for the revised charges ahead of the September implementation.
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‘Police, FRSC have no right to check your car particulars’ — Nigerian man shares advice from his lawyer
A Nigerian man recently took to social media to share advice he received from his lawyer regarding car documents. He explained that his lawyer clarified police officers in Nigeria have no legal authority to request vehicle particulars from drivers. Only Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIO), identifiable by their white uniforms, are authorized to inspect such documents. The man added that even officers of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) are not entitled to see car particulars, citing a court ruling that supports this. He also noted his lawyer’s point that many police officers rely on intimidating drivers, taking advantage of the…
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2027 presidency: I am contesting, not stepping down for anyone – Amaechi
Former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi has affirmed his determination to run for the presidency in 2027 under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), stating there is “no retreat, no surrender.” Speaking to journalists in Kano after meeting with a coalition of traders, Amaechi emphasized that the ADC primary must be open and declared he will not step aside for any aspirant. “I will contest the ADC presidential primary, and by God’s grace, I hope to win so that I can face Tinubu in 2027. I am not stepping down for anyone. Let the people decide who they want to lead,”…
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Media personality, Toke Makinwa announces birth of her daughter.
Media personality Toke Makinwa has joyfully announced the birth of her daughter, putting speculation to rest. In an emotional post, Toke introduced her baby girl, Yakira Eliana Olakitan Iyanuolu, calling her a “miracle” and proof that God answers prayers. She expressed immense gratitude, saying, “My miracle is here. My purpose, my reason, my evidence… God heard, God answered.”
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Dangote must keep to their words – Phyna cries out
Based on the information you provided, here is a rephrased version of the text:Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Phyna (Ijeoma Joesphina Otabor), has publicly accused the Dangote Group of failing to honor a promise to send her younger sister, Ruth, abroad for medical treatment. According to the reports, Ruth was severely injured in an accident on August 13, 2025, near Auchi Polytechnic in Edo State, when she was allegedly hit by a Dangote truck driven by an unlicensed, underage driver. The accident, which happened just six days after Ruth’s graduation, resulted in the amputation of her left leg, with…
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Imo state Governor, Hope Uzodinma approves minimum wage of N104,000
Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has approved a new minimum wage of N104,000 for civil servants, up from N76,000, in response to current economic challenges. He announced the increment during a meeting with labour union leaders in Owerri, stressing the importance of maintaining a cordial relationship with organised labour. Other wage adjustments include an increase for doctors from N215,000 to N503,000 and for tertiary institution teachers from N119,000 to N222,000. The governor noted that improved wages would boost productivity, strengthen families, and grow the local economy. Uzodimma highlighted progress made under his administration, including raising Internally Generated Revenue from…
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PDP’s Zoning Presidential Ticket to South is a done deal for Tinubu’s re-election – Dele Momodu
Former presidential candidate, Dele Momodu, has strongly criticized the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) decision to zone its presidential ticket to the South, calling it a “done deal” for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election. In a post on his Instagram handle, Momodu described the move as the most reckless decision in the history of Nigeria’s nascent democracy. Momodu’s comments suggest that he views the PDP’s decision as a strategic blunder that will weaken the opposition and inadvertently pave the way for the APC’s victory in the 2027 elections. This comes amidst a backdrop of political maneuvering, with Momodu himself recently having left…
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If I were him, I will be extremely suspicious – Adibe warns Peter Obi on coalition
Political science professor Jideofor Adibe advised Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, to be cautious about the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition as he prepares for the 2027 elections. Adibe’s advice came a day after the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) announced that its 2027 presidential ticket would be zoned to the South. The political scientist described Obi as a careful decision-maker, and he emphasized that every political move requires careful thought. He stated that it is Obi’s responsibility to consider the advice of his political strategists and weigh the various scenarios that arise from major political announcements. Recent…
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”Presence speaks louder than words” – Nigerian woman addresses people saying her son will look for his absent father when he grows up
Nigerian woman, Ugochukwu Precious Uzoma, has dismissed claims that children will eventually seek out absent fathers, saying today’s generation knows better. In a Facebook post on Monday, August 25, Uzoma addressed those suggesting her son would look for his father if she doesn’t reconcile with him. She stressed that her son will not, as her presence, love, and daily sacrifices are all that matter. “Children don’t search for those who abandoned them; they grow with the love of the ones who stayed,” she wrote, adding that her son knows who wipes his tears, comforts him, and sacrifices for his happiness.…
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