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MURIC insists there is a plot to overthrow the Sultan of Sokoto, the governor warns

Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), insists that there is a plan to overthrow the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, although the state government rejects the plan. MURIC, in a statement by its Executive Director, Prof. Ishaq Akintola, on Monday, had sounded the alarm that the Sokoto State government was hatching secret plans to overthrow the Sultan and warned …

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Top 10 news stories from all Nigerian Newspapers, Thursday, June 27, 2024

Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country. 1. Court sets date to hear demands for Ganduje’s removal as APC Chairman The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, adjourned the hearing of a lawsuit aimed at removing All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje from office until July 5.Read more 2. El’Rufai sued the Kaduna Assembly …

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Investors gained N94 billion as Nigerian equity market reversed downward trend

The Nigerian equity market recovered from its negative move with investors earning N94 billion at the close of trading on Wednesday. This follows the growth in share prices of FTN COCOA, OANDO, CWG, and others on the stock exchange floor today. After five hours of trading on the capital market, equity capitalization increased to N56.2 trillion from N56.1 trillion recorded …

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MINIMUM WAGE: Anything above N62,000 will create a crisis, NECA boss warns workers

The Director General of the Nigerian Employers Consultative Association (NECA), Adewale Oyerinde, on Tuesday warned that any approval of a new national minimum wage of above N62,000 would lead to an industrial crisis with a high risk of job losses. Oyerinde issued the warning when he spoke to Journalists on the sidelines of the Third Nigerian Entrepreneurs Summit on ‘Economic …

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The governors called an emergency meeting to resolve the minimum wage impasse

In a bid to resolve the impasse over a proposed new minimum wage, governors in Nigeria’s 36 states have scheduled emergency meetings for Wednesday. This development comes after the Federal Executive Council’s (FEC) decision to withdraw the minimum wage memo on Tuesday. Governors had previously rejected the federal government’s proposed minimum wage of N62,000, citing concerns that some states would …

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Tinubu will engage government and private sector before proposing minimum wage figure —Minister of Information, Idris

In a bid to ensure a comprehensive approach in determining the new national minimum wage, President Bola Tinubu has announced plans to consult with 36 state governors and members of the organized private sector. This decision was revealed by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, after a meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) at the Presidential …

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EMIR, SULTAN: Atiku calls for constitutional reform to protect traditional rulers

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, on Tuesday, expressed concern over the increasing trend of state government interference in the traditional coronation process. He made this call through a statement issued on his X handle, emphasizing the importance of protecting traditional institutions from the arbitrariness of state governments, ensuring their stability and recognizing their role in maintaining peace, security and economic …

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FACT CHECK: Is Senator Akpabio saying President Tinubu’s life is ‘more important than an ordinary citizen’?

Claiming:BREAKING NEWS: “We know Nigerians are hungry, but that will not stop us from approving a private jet for Mr President. His life is now more important than that of ordinary citizens. We must do it as quickly as possible” — God willing, Akpabio. Indictment: Misleading. There is no evidence to support the claims circulating on social media platforms. Full …

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Top 10 news stories from all Nigerian Newspapers, Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country. 1. Tinubu blames persistent insecurity in Nigeria on inherited security compromises and historical injustices President Bola Tinubu attributes the persistent insecurity in Nigeria, particularly in the North West region, to the result of inherited security compromises and historical injustices inflicted on victims of conflict.Read more 2. Minister Tinubu accused …

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