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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has reaffirmed its commitment to a ₦250,000 minimum wage, ahead of its meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the State House, Abuja, today. The meeting, scheduled for Thursday, is part of the President’s promise to engage stakeholders on the minimum wage. According to Benson Upah, Head of Public Affairs, NLC, “We are going to the table with our demand of ₦250,000, even as the cost of living has since moved up. We have been very reasonable and patriotic.” This stance comes despite the Tripartite Committee on Minimum Wage recommending ₦62,000, based on submissions by federal…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Working Committee (NWC) has suspended its National Vice Chairman (South-South), Dan Orbih, for allegedly undermining the party’s efforts in Edo State. This decision comes amidst internal conflicts within the Edo State Chapter, which have been ongoing since the governorship primary election on February 22, 2024. The PDP NWC condemned Orbih’s actions and comments regarding the Edo State Governorship Primary Election, deeming them inconsistent with the party’s constitution. A six-member committee, led by Deputy National Chairman (South) Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja, has been established to investigate Orbih. The suspension takes effect immediately, and Orbih will not…

In a ruling handed down on Wednesday, two convicted robbers have been sentenced to death by an Iranian court for “enmity against God”, a capital offence under the country’s laws. According to the judiciary’s Mizan Online website, the two defendants were found guilty of using cold weapons to commit a robbery on a north Tehran highway on April 8, with the intention of creating insecurity and taking people’s property. A third defendant involved in the robbery was sentenced to 25 years in prison. All three convicts have the option to appeal the ruling to Iran’s Supreme Court. The sentences come…

Lionel Messi ended his Copa America goal drought in style, scoring a crucial second-half goal to propel Argentina into the tournament final with a convincing 2-0 win over Canada at MetLife Stadium on Tuesday night. Argentina dominated the match, with Messi and Julian Alvarez leading the charge. Alvarez opened the scoring in the 23rd minute, capitalizing on Rodrigo de Paul’s pass to beat the keeper. Messi had earlier missed a chance, firing wide from outside the box. He made amends in the 51st minute, deflecting Enzo Fernandez’s strike into the net to double Argentina’s lead. Canada fought hard in the…

Elon Musk, CEO of X (formerly Twitter) and founder of SpaceX and Tesla, has expressed his disapproval of mail-in voting for the upcoming November election in the United States. Musk advocated for manual paper ballots and in-person voting, stating that electronic voting machines and mail-in ballots are too risky. According to Musk, “Electronic voting machines and anything mailed in is too risky. We should mandate paper ballots and in-person voting only. Mail-in and drop box ballots should not be allowed, as cameras on the in-person voting stations would at least prevent large-scale fraud by counting how many people showed up…

In response to mounting speculation and media reports, President Joe Biden’s personal physician, Kevin O’Connor, has clarified that the president has not consulted a neurologist outside of his annual physical examinations. This statement comes after reports emerged of a Parkinson’s specialist, Dr. Cannard, visiting the White House multiple times. According to O’Connor, Dr. Cannard has been conducting neurological examinations on President Biden as part of his annual physicals, and the results have consistently shown no indications of strokes or Parkinson’s disease. The most recent examination in February revealed no tremors or signs of cognitive decline. The White House has faced…

Despite the current economic challenges facing the country, the All Progressives Congress (APC) is optimistic that President Bola Tinubu will be re-elected in 2027. The party’s Deputy National Organising Secretary, Nze Chidi Duru, expressed this confidence in an interview with Sunday PUNCH. Duru acknowledged the economic hardship caused by ongoing reforms but stated that they were necessary to stabilize the economy. He said, “Our party has always recognised the fact that the current challenging economic environment has not in any way got better… What gives confidence is that Mr President is very much aware of the expectations of the person…

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has reaffirmed the suspension of Kano State Governor, Abbah Yusuf, till December, and the expulsion of its Presidential Candidate in the 2023 general election, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Elder Buba Galadima, and the entire national working committee led by Dr. Ahmed Ajuji. In a statement by the Party’s National Secretary, Mr. Oginni Olaposi Sunday, in Abuja, the party announced a strategic stakeholders meeting in Abuja later this month to address pressing internal matters and reinforce the expulsions. The meeting, according to Sunday, is crucial for the advancement of democracy and development of the party ahead of…

The Federal Government has generated N78.95 billion from the N50 levy on electronic bank transfers in the first five months of 2024, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. The revenue was shared among the three tiers of government, with the Federal Government receiving N15.9 billion, state governments getting N31.84 billion, and local governments receiving N35.2 billion. The Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) was introduced in the Finance Act 2020 to tap into the growth of electronic funds transfers in the country. The levy is imposed as a singular and one-off charge of N50 on electronic receipt or transfer of…

Veteran journalist and publisher of Ovation magazine, Dele Momodu, has shared his thoughts on the ongoing custody battle between his niece, Sophia Momodu, and her ex-partner, Davido. In a series of posts on his verified X handle, Momodu expressed surprise at Davido’s affidavit seeking joint custody of their daughter, stating that their previous conversations focused on his wedding and reconnecting with his daughter. Momodu revealed that Davido and his family have always had access to the child and that Sophia’s requests for financial support, including school fees and accommodation, were the main issues. He noted that Davido’s father, Deji Adeleke,…