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FG warns of massive layoffs as labor disagrees on N62,000 minimum wage

The Federal Government has asked organized labor to take into account the far-reaching economic consequences of its demand for a national minimum wage...

CNG now available for purchase for cars, trucks, says Soneye

Barely a month after deploying Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) delivery installations in all its filling stations across the country, the Nigerian National Petroleum...

Soludo cautions Pres. Tinubu against unsustainable minimum wage

The Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has cautioned President Bola Tinubu against implementing a minimum wage that may be economically unsustainable for...

Democracy Day: I didn’t fall, I prostrated for our country attaining Silver Jubilee—Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has downplayed the momentary slip during the presidential parade on 2024 Democracy Day, describing it as his way to prostrate...

Power supply: Ogun set to acquire abandoned River Basin Development Authority’s hydro power plant

Ogun Gov. Dapo Abiodun has expressed interest in acquiring the abandoned hydro power plant located at the Ogun-Osun River Basin Authority to boost...

June 12: Ogun Gov. Abiodun pays homage to Abiola’s family, urges national perseverance

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has urged Nigerians to remain committed to the democratic process and have faith in its ability to...

Democracy Day: Give Nigerian workers living wage, group urges Tinubu

As Nigerians commemorate 25 years of unbroken democracy, a socio-political group, the Collective Movement, has urged President Bola Tinubu to enhance the welfare...

Presidential aide shrugs off Tinubu’s slip at Eagles Square as minor mishap

President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Social Media, Mr. Dada Olusegun, has downplayed concerns about the president’s momentary loss of footing while boarding...

Pres. Tinubu lauds, acknowledges Nigerian media’s contributions to democracy

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has acknowledged the significant contributions of the media in standing up against military rule and facilitating its eventual return...

Democracy Day: Tinubu promises swift action on minimum wage legislation, hails heroes, heroines of June 12

…pays glowing tributes to MKO Abiola, Kudirat Abiola, Yar’Adua, Rewane, and other heroes and heroines of the June 12 struggle. President Bola Tinubu...

Democracy Day: Pres.Tinubu to address Nigerians on Wednesday

President Bola Tinubu will deliver a special Democracy Day address to the nation on Wednesday, June 12. Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to...

Nigeria’s 25 years of democracy: Ex. Pres. Jonathan calls for inclusive democracy, national unity

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has urged Nigerians to adopt democratic practices that foster inclusivity and national unity. Jonathan said that for democracy to...

Court didn’t declare Amaewhule, 26 defected assemblymen PDP members, Rivers AG clarifies

The Rivers State Government has clarified that the State High Court did not declare that Martin Amaewhule and 26 other pro-Wike lawmakers are...

Just in: FG declares June 12 public holiday to commemorate Democracy Day

The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, June 12, a national holiday to celebrate Nigeria’s Democracy Day. The Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry...

Updated: Malawi VP’s plane found with no survivors, presidency says

The wreck of a plane carrying Malawi’s Vice-President has been found with no survivors, President Lazarus Chakwera has said. Persecondnews recalls that Mr....

Military aircraft with Malawi Vice President and nine others onboard goes missing

A military plane carrying Malawi’s Vice President Saulos Chilima and nine other people has gone missing after it failed to make a scheduled...