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Mar

01

2024

President Tinubu Honors Pastor Adeboye on Birthday

Lifestyle, NewsBirthday, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Enoch Adeboye, Metro, Personality

President Bola Tinubu extends warm wishes to Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), as he celebrates his birthday on March 2, 2024. Acknowledging Pastor Adeboye's impactful leadership and spiritual guidance, President Tinubu joins in celebrating the milestones achieved by the revered religious leader. Expressing gratitude for Pastor Adeboye's consistent prayers and wise counsel for Nigeria, President Tinubu highlights his unwavering dedication to the nation's well-being and success. President Tinubu underscores Pastor Adeboye's profound influence beyond borders, noting his significant contributions to the global Christian community. Offering prayers for Pastor Adeboye's continued health and…

Mar

01

2024

By David Okoye

Governor Aiyedatiwa Swears In New Cabinet Members

News, PoliticsAiyedatiwa, Ondo State, Politics

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of [State Name] has inaugurated six commissioners, eight special advisers, and the new head of service, Bayo Philip, in a ceremony held on Friday. During the swearing-in ceremony, Governor Aiyedatiwa urged the newly appointed officials to view their positions as a call to serve the people diligently. He emphasized the importance of good governance and urged them to prioritize policies aimed at alleviating the hardships faced by the citizens. The governor reminded the appointees of the critical nature of the current period, urging them to demonstrate leadership by example and avoid extravagant lifestyles. He also appealed to…

Mar

01

2024

By David Okoye

INEC Sets Procedures for Edo Gubernatorial Candidate Nomination

News, Politics2024, Edo State, INEC, Politics

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced plans to open its online portal for political parties to upload the details of their nominated candidates for the Edo governorship election on March 4. According to Sam Olumekun, INEC's national commissioner, the portal will be open from March 4 to March 24 for parties to upload the personal particulars and names of their nominated candidates. Following the February 24 deadline for primaries, political parties will have 20 days to complete the uploading process, with access codes for the portal available from March 1. Olumekun emphasized that the 20-day window is sufficient…

Mar

01

2024

By David Okoye

National Minimum Wage Committee Calls for Stakeholder Participation

Economy, Lifestyle, Metro, News, OpinionNext Level

The tripartite committee overseeing the proposal of a new national minimum wage for Nigerian workers has announced a public hearing scheduled for March 7. Chaired by Bukar Aji and inaugurated by Vice President Kashim Shettima, the committee aims to consult with all stakeholders across the country. Led by Ekpo Nta, Chairman of the National Salaries, Incomes, and Wages Commission (NSIWC), the committee's mandate is to recommend a realistic and practical minimum wage in consideration of the nation's economic dynamics. Public hearings are set to take place simultaneously across the six geo-political zones, starting at 10:00 a.m. Stakeholders including state and…

Mar

01

2024

By David Okoye

Operation Safe Haven Arrests 271 Suspects, Rescues 79 Kidnap Victims in Plateau and Surrounding States

Lifestyle, Metro, NewsArmy, Bandits, Boko Haram, Insecurity, Metro, Security

Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have conducted a successful operation resulting in the arrest of 271 suspects across Plateau, Bauchi, and Kaduna States. The deputy commander of OPSH, DCP Terzungwe Iyela, reported the significant achievements made by the task force. During the operation, which focused on maintaining peace and security in the region, 79 kidnap victims were rescued from the clutches of criminals. Additionally, a total of 1,161 ammunition were seized from the suspects, along with the recovery of 554 cattle from rustlers. The suspects were apprehended for various offenses including kidnapping, armed robbery, banditry, gun running, farm destruction,…