The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has strongly criticized the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, urging them to cease their “insincere” policy advisories that are suffocating Nigerians. This statement follows remarks made by Abebe Selassie, the IMF’s African Region Director, during a press conference at the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington, DC. Selassie characterized the Nigerian government’s decision to eliminate the fuel subsidy as a domestic matter, distancing the IMF from the resulting hardships that Nigerians are experiencing. The NLC responded with skepticism to the…
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Courts May Nullify LG Elections Conducted By State Governors – Fagbemi
Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has cautioned that courts may nullify local government elections conducted by state governors if they failed to comply with legal requirements following the Supreme Court’s ruling on local government autonomy. Speaking at the 12th convocation of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, on Tuesday, Fagbemi emphasized that there is no truth to reports suggesting that state governors had been granted a three-month moratorium to delay the implementation of the court’s decision. The ruling ensures the financial autonomy of all 774 local…
Read MoreNigerians Suffering More Than Civil War Times- Ugorji
…Inaugurates St Mary’s Parish Amakaohia Ubi. A lot of the bizarre happenings in Nigeria’s security sector, has been linked to the excessive consumption of hard drugs by youths. This formed the central message of the Catholic Archbishop of Owerri, Most Rev. Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, in a homily he delivered weekend, during the inauguration of St. Mary’s Catholic Parish, Amakohia-Ubi, Owerri West local council area of Imo State. His words: “It is true that there is a lot of suffering and hardship in the land. It appears that we are suffering…
Read MoreI Spent Three-and-half years In My Mother’s Womb
bikunle Amosun A former governor of Ogun State, Sen Ibikunle Amosun, revealed on Sunday, said his late mother, Rafatu Sanusi-Amosun, carried him in her womb for three-and-half years before he was born. Amosun said his birth was nothing short of a miracle and many people couldn’t believe he was a human being at birth, having stayed for such a long period before birth. The former governor gave the startling revelation at the 25th remembrance prayer for his late mother, Rafatu Sanusi-Amosun, held at the Amosun family residence in Abeokuta, the…
Read MoreAbia Lawmaker apologizes for assaulting cab driver
A member of the House of Representatives, Alex Ikwechegh, who assaulted an e-hailing (Bolt) driver who went to deliver a package to him has tendered a public apology. Ikwechegh admitted that his behaviour did not meet the standards expected of a public official. He issued the public apology on Monday, saying, “As a public servant, I recognise the trust placed in me by my constituents and the Nigerian people. My behaviour fell short of the standards expected of me, and for that, I am truly sorry.” He said he regretted…
Read MoreGovernor Nwifuru Approves New Minimum Wage for Ebonyi Workers
Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 5 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international events Abakaliki, Ebonyi state Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has approved the payment of N75,000 new minimum wage to civil servants in the state. Nwifuru made this known shortly after a Holy Mass at Government House Chapel, Abakaliki on Sunday, October 27. He also disclosed that implementation of the new minimum wage for civil servants in the state would commence on Monday, October 28, 2024. The governor said the decision to increase the minimum wage followed a…
Read MoreSoludo Makes History As First To Implement Minimum Wage Policy In Anambra
The era of abandonment and neglect for workers’ welfare in Anambra has officially ended. Under Governor Soludo, significant strides have been made to address long-standing issues related to workers’ welfare. Notably, Soludo has distinguished himself as the first governor in the history of Anambra State to implement a new minimum wage. In January of last year, Soludo took a bold step by implementing a 10% salary increase for all levels of state workers and pensioners. He cares deeply for the welfare of those dedicated to serving the state. Furthermore, from…
Read MoreActivist-NJoku Urges Imo Govt To Release Nonsonkwa, Drop Charges Against Him.
The continued detention of a Radio Presenter/Activist, Chinonso Uba popularly known as Nonsonkwa is still generating reactions from members of the public ,demanding the unconditional release of the On Air Personality,OAP. The Convener of a Human rights association under the aegis of Activists For Cognitive Justice And Acountability ,ACJA’, Comrade Paul Ikechukwu Njoku, has added his voice in urging the Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma to release the presenter and drop all the charges which he described as obnoxious and ambiguous that were levelled against him. Njoku made the call…
Read MoreCaregivers Training/ Intensive Institute, Imo State, Holds Graduation Ceremony
By Nkechi Ojukwu In accordance with the school’s curriculum and a caterer to be certified as a student of the school, CAREGIVERS TRAINING/INTENSIVE INSTITUTE has graduated it’s second batch of students last weekend in Owerri, Capital of Imo State. Chatting with Journalists after the graduation ceremony, the Rector of the Institute, His Lordship, Bishop Athan Azubike , reaffirmed that, the Institute is thea first of it’s kind in the entire South East of Nigeria. He explained that as the school stands out because of it’s policy of giving one…
Read MoreI Said It 2 weeks Ago The Next Plan Is To Seize Rivers Revenue, Remove Fubara- Ugochinyere
According to a report from Symfoni TV. Ikenga Ugochinyere, a federal lawmaker, has voiced serious concerns following the Federal High Court in Abuja’s decision to reserve judgment in a contentious lawsuit brought forth by a faction of the Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Martin Amaewhule. This faction is seeking to halt the allocation of state funds, raising fears of significant repercussions for the local government and its citizens. In a live broadcast on Symfoni TV, Ugochinyere emphasized that he had previously alerted the public about an alleged plan…
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