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The organised labour consisting of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) has maintained that its N250,000 demand and the N62,000 figure submitted by the tripartite committee for new minimum wage remain until after discussions with President Bola Tinubu. While labour insists on N250,000 as a new minimum wage, the committee had pegged it at N62,000. But during a Thursday meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, the organised labour led by the NLC President Joe Ajaero and his TUC counterpart Festus Osifo said nothing has changed about the demands. Ajaero said the meeting…

President Bola Tinubu has hailed the Supreme Court’s judgment affirming the constitutional rights of local governments, emphasizing its critical role in advancing effective governance at the grassroots level. In a statement released on Thursday, Tinubu highlighted the importance of the judgment, describing it as a reaffirmation of the Constitution. The statement was signed by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. He noted that ineffective local government administration has been a significant obstacle to national progress, with governance at the grassroots level nearly non-existent. Read also: Supreme Court ruling precludes AGF from releasing Funds to Transition Committees- Lawyer…

The Community Court of Justice, ECOWAS, Wednesday, ruled that the Federal Republic of Nigeria violated the human rights of Obianuju Udeh and two others. The court found Nigeria in breach of Articles 1, 4, 6, 9, 10, and 11 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights, specifically on the right to life, security of person, freedom of expression, assembly and association, prohibition of torture, the duty of the state to investigate, and the right to effective remedy. The applicants, Obianuju Udeh, Perpetual Kamsi and Dabiraoluwa Adeyinka, alleged that these violations occurred during the peaceful protests at the Lekki…

The Federal Government and crude oil producers in Nigeria have agreed to work toward a sustainable supply of crude oil to local refineries under a market-determined pricing system. The aim is to ensure that while the operators do business optimally, the refineries are not starved of feedstock. The producers under the umbrella of the Oil Producers Trade Section (OPTS) of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), at a meeting called by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), agreed to concede to a framework that would be mutually beneficial with the aim of ensuring that local refineries are…

A Nigerian legal practitioner, Ekemini Udim says that the judgement by Supreme Court precludes Accountant-General of the Federation from releasing monthly allocations to Caretaker or Transitions or any other contraption in the country. The Apex Court’s judgement led by Justice Emmanuel Agim on Thursday ruled that it is unconstitutional for state governors to tamper with the funds of the local government councils. Already, about 17 states in the country including Akwa Ibom State have reconstituted and inaugurated Caretaker, Transition Committees or Major. Reacting to the Supreme Court’s judgement of Thursday in a telephone interview with Straightnews publisher, Mr. Udim who…

By Agency Report The Supreme Court has upset the state governments’ apple cart, declaring that it is unconstitutional for state governors to hold onto funds meant for Local Government administration in the country. In a lead judgement, Justice Emmanuel Agim held that refusal of the state government on financial autonomy for local government councils has gone on for over two decades. The apex court observed that local governments have since stopped receiving the money meant for them from the state governors who act in their stead. Justice Agim noted that the 774 local government councils in the country should manage…

Ollie Watkins struck a stunning injury-time winner as England beat the Netherlands 2-1 on Wednesday to set up a Euro 2024 final showdown with Spain in Berlin. It was an incredible finish to an evening that began badly for England, as Xavi Simons gave the Netherlands an early lead in the semi-final in Dortmund. However, England were soon level through a Harry Kane penalty following a contentions VAR call by German referee Felix Zwayer, and the match looked set to drift towards extra time until Watkins struck. On for Harry Kane, Watkins received a pass from fellow substitute Cole Palmer…

The Chief Whip of the Senate, Ali Ndume, has expressed concern over the rising cost of living and food scarcity in Nigeria.  In an interview with BBC Hausa, Ndume said the federal government’s inability to address these issues is a major challenge, adding that some ministers are unable to meet with President Bola Tinubu to discuss the matter. “The major problem with this government is that its doors are closed, to the extent that even some ministers cannot see the President, not to mention members of the National Assembly, who do not have the opportunity to meet with him and…

A Nigerian Cambridge-trained lady, who travelled to 10 countries within three weeks, spent £3,000 (N6 million). Nkpouto Pius, said armed with her Nigerian passport, she took off from Lagos to the 10 countries. The adventurous lady, @MkpoutoPius, said she recently embarked on a solo trip to 10 countries in three weeks without the help of any travel agent. @MkpoutoPius said she used her Nigerian passport and the entire trip cost her £3,000 (N6 million). Also read: After marriage: 90% women don’t make headway with their career – scholar    @MkpoutoPius revealed she applied for a Schengen visa in Lagos herself,…

Two Nigerian sisters reportedly died after they were drowned while swimming at New York’s Coney Island Beach in Brooklyn. The sisters, Aisha Mohammed, 18, and Zainab Mohammed, 17, who lived in the Bronx, were reported missing on Friday night, July 5, in the area of Stillwell Avenue and Boardwalk West after they were seen entering the water and disappearing from view, the NYPD said. The funeral service for Zainab and Aisha Mohammad took place at 9:30 a.m on Tuesday, July 9, at the Yankasa Masjid Mosque. Read also: Son hacks Anglican Priest father to death in Delta Police say around…