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By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Good tidings came for employees of the Oyo State government as they will begin to enjoy ₦80,000 minimum wage from January, 2025. The national minimum wage is N70,000 monthly. A statement from the state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, on Tuesday, disclosed that the state government had reached an agreement with organised labour on the implementation of the minimum wage and consequential adjustments. The statement said: "Reaching the agreement, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Professor Olanike Adeyemo; and the Head of Service (HoS), Mrs. Olubunmi Oni, led others in signing for…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Enugu State Commissioner of Police (CP), Kanayo Uzuegbu, has reaffirmed the ban on the sale and unauthorized use of fireworks, commonly known as 'knockouts', 'bangers', or 'crackers', during this festive season. This was disclosed in a press statement by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Enugu State Command, Daniel Ndukwe. The statement noted that the prohibition is designed to prevent criminals from exploiting fireworks to commit crimes, reduce public panic, and mitigate risks to lives and property. Consequently, CP Uzuegbu warned businesses and individuals engaged in the sale and use of fireworks to desist immediately. He…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu Enugu In a major move to sanitise and modernise land administration and management in Enugu State, South-East Nigeria, the state governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, on Monday, inaugurated the Enugu State Geographic Information System (ENGIS), describing it as a major win for the people. Recall that Mbah had in March this year signed into law the Enugu State Geographic Information System Service Bill initiated by his government and passed by the State House of Assembly, stressing that it was in line with his administration’s campaign promise to automate governance process, starting with simplification and sanitisation of land administration…

A lawsuit seeking President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's removal from office has been dismissed by the Supreme Court of Nigeria, which said it was frivolous. The suit, filed by Hope Democratic Party (HDP)'s presidential candidate, Ambrose Owuru, alleged American Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and drug involvement in the President's candidacy matter. However, the apex court, in throwing out the matter, imposed a N5 million fine on Owuru. The HDP flag bearer had petitioned the Supreme Court to sack President Tinubu from office. He alleged that Tinubu's alleged affiliation with the CIA rendered him unfit for the presidency. Owuru also pointed to…

There are strong indications that tomorrow's scheduled 2025 budget presentation by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to a joint session of the National Assembly (NASS) has been shifted. A top source told PeopleandPolitics that the event will now hold on Wednesday, December 18,2024. It was also gathered that an official announcement on the postponement will be done within hours today. The proposed 2025 budget stands at N47.9trillion.

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA) has launched a series of raids against traders illegally selling items along roads within Ibadan metropolis,the state capital. The operation, led by the agency’s Chairman, Major Adekoya Adesagba (rtd.), targeted Oritamerin, Gege, Agbeni and Ogunpa areas, notorious for the menace. According to Adesagba, who was accompanied by the agency's General Manager, Commander Ayoade Adekola, the move aimed at tackling the issues of blocked roads and gridlock in the affected sections of the capital. He accused traders in the areas of converting the roads into makeshift markets, leading to severe…

By Stephen Gbadamosi,Ibadan The Renewed Hope Global Virtual Town Hall Conference, a pro-President Bola Tinubu group, is set to hold a special Christmas edition of its activities. According to a statement signed by its Chief Host, Chief Joseph Kolawole Adebola, at the weekend, the event will hold on Saturday, December 21, 2024. Chief Adebola stated that the conference will dwell on developments in Federal Government's student loans scheme. The theme of the meeting, he disclosed, is 'NELFUND: Why, What, and How?' Adebola said the Special Guest at the event would be the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO) of Nigerian Education…

By Shafa'atu Suleiman, Sokoto The milk of human kindness flowed freely from private school owners in Sokoto State as they pledged scholarships to children of Sokoto Orphanage Home. State Chairman, National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS), Malam Ahmad S. Fada, disclosed their position during the NAPPS Award Night which held in Sokoto, the state capital, on Saturday. Malam Fada said the gesture is in line with the association's commitment to giving back to the community and promoting social responsibility. He said that NAPPS is committed to promoting excellence in the education sector and providing support to the community.…