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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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Cleaner sentenced to life in prison for sexually assaulting sleeping child in church – TrendyNewsReporters

Cleaner sentenced to life in prison for sexually assaulting sleeping child in church The Ikeja Sexual Offenses and Domestic Violence Court on Monday, June 24, sentenced a 27-year-old cleaner, Savior Udoh, to life imprisonment for sexually assaulting a five-year-old girl on church premises. Justice Ramon Oshodi found that the prosecution was able to prove without reasonable doubt the crime of …

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Funke Akindele talks about her early struggles as an actress

Popular Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, has opened up on her initial struggles as an actress and how not getting roles in English language films frustrated her. The talented performer opened up in an interview with Arise News stating that he was frustrated when he didn’t get any English films. She said that her frustration made her open up to Ayo …

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Senate reassures Nigerians, says investigation into Emefiele’s N30trn loan is still ongoing

The Nigerian Senate has taken action to dispel rumors surrounding the alleged abandonment of investigations into the N30 trillion Ways and Means loan guaranteed by the Federal Government from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) under the leadership of Governor Godwin Emefiele. Senator Isah Jibrin, Chairman of the investigative committee, on Monday, issued a statement refuting the claims. He stressed …

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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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Otedola increased his stake in FBN Holdings to 11.64% with 797 million new shares

Days after Femi Otedola acquired 863 million shares of FBN Holdings to become the largest single shareholder in the financial services giant, the billionaire businessman has consolidated his position with an additional 797 million shares to increase his stake in the company to 11.64%. This development was contained in a notice to the Nigerian Xchange Group (NGX) by Adewale Arogundade, …

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