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Workers, Monday, booed the chairman of Nigerian Governors Forum, NGF, Abdulazez Yari of Zamfara, and the Minister of Labour and Productivity, Dr Chris Ngige, while making their submissions at the House of Representatives ad-hoc committee public hearing on the new minimum wage. The general consensus by critical stakeholders at the hearing was that N30,000 was affordable and that the issue of revenue formula review was long overdue. This is even as Yakubu Dogara, speaker of the House of Representatives, declared in his welcome address that the N30,000 being proposed was not even enough, saying Nigerian workers deserved a living wage.…

The Federal Government, Monday, flayed the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and its sympathisers for using the suspension of the CJN to celebrate corruption and attempting to make a mockery of the effort of Buhari’s administration to sanitise the polity. This is as the government dismissed the groundswell of opposition to its suspension of embattled Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen, over his non-declaration of assets, insisting that no amount of mass protests would change the course of justice. The Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, who spoke at a world press conference on the matter in Abuja, declared: “The opposition,…

World number one Justin Rose held off the challenge of Adam Scott to win the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines by two shots from the Australian. The Englishman had three bogeys in his opening five holes but played the last 12 in five under to card a three-under 69 and win on 21 under. Scott birdied the last four holes to shoot a 68 and finish second. Rory McIlroy (69) finished seven shots off the lead in a tie for fifth while Tiger Woods (67) was four further back. American Woods, who has won this event in San Diego…

The Code of Conduct Tribunal has adjourned hearing in the case of false assets declaration filed against the suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, indefinitely. The CCT Chairman, Danladi Umar, who announced the adjournment on Monday said it was in obedience to the interim order granted by the Court of Appeal, Abuja. The appellate had on Thursday ordered the tribunal to stay proceedings pending ruling on an application to stay proceedings filed by Onnoghen. BREAKING: #CCT adjourns #Onnoghen’s trial indefinitely bit.ly/2sTAzow via @thecableng #OnnoghenCCTTrial. Meanwhile, the police in the early hours of Monday sealed off the office of…

The importance of getting a good night’s sleep–normally between six to eight hours–should never be underestimated. Sleep is essential, as it affects how we feel, look, and perform on a daily basis. While we sleep, the body is conducting a number of activities, including growth, cell repair, and boosting the immune system. Not to mention, sleep restores energy and impacts our overall quality of life. If you think lack of sleep isn’t a serious matter, you might want to think again. A lack of sleep can cause a wide array of severe issues and cause people to feel cranky, be less…

Akwa Ibom government plans to establish Aviation Kerosene Tank Farm in Mbo local government area in the state to bolster the petroleum sector of the economy. Governor Udom Emmanuel announced this Saturday at Methodist Primary School, Enwang, in Mbo during his visit to canvass for votes on his second term bid. Emmanuel said the farm would boost Mbo economy and related businesses in the area, adding, “That alone will spring up more facilities and development in Mbo because people will be loading from Mbo.” He told the people that his administration is constructing a coastal road traversing the proposed industrial…

In a dramtic turn of events, 15 Justices of the Supreme Court, Saturday, boycotted the first official assignment of Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Ibrahim Tanko Mohammad, as he swore in chairmen and members of election petition tribunals for the forthcoming general elections. Only Justice Sidi Bage was in attendance when the acting CJN swore in the 250 members on the 2019 election panels inside the chambers of the Supreme Court Headquarters in Abuja. The maiden official assignment was coming less than 24 hours after Justice Mohammad was sworn in as acting CJN. He was sworn in on…

The Federal Government, Saturday night, strongly condemned the comments of the United States of America and her United Kingdom counterpart on the suspension of the country’s Chief Justice, Walter Onnoghen. Reacting to the position of foreign countries on the suspension of the CJN, the government insisted that as a sovereign country, Nigeria deserves respect and honour. Following the controversies generated by the suspension of Mr. Onnoghen by President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday and the appointment of a successor in acting capacity, the United States, United Kingdom and other foreign institutions issued statements advising the government to retrace its steps. Before…

Novak Djokovic won a record seventh Australian Open title and a third successive Grand Slam as he swept aside Rafael Nadal in Melbourne. The Serb, rarely troubled on his serve, won 6-3 6-2 6-3 for his biggest victory in a major final over his great rival. Spanish second seed Nadal, 32, looked rattled by the world number one’s intensity and made 28 unforced errors. Djokovic, 31, won in two hours and four minutes to move clear of six-time men’s winners Roy Emerson and Roger Federer. A forehand winner down the line brought up two championship points, Djokovic taking the second…

Eight-time Olympic champion, Usain Bolt has declared his “sports life is over”, frustrated in his bid to begin a post-athletics career in football. The Jamaican, 32, spent two months training with Australian side Central Coast Mariners, but left in November after the club failed to find financial backing for a professional deal. “It was fun while it lasted,” said the 100m and 200m world record holder. “I don’t want to say it wasn’t dealt with properly, but I think we went about it not the way we should.” But he added: “You live and you learn. It was a good…