Emmanuel Fashe
20 Aug
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has approved payment of the N70,000 national minimum wage to workers in Adamawa State. The State Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Chairman, Emmanuel Fashe, announced yesterday in an interview ..
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The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has said it has made possible the return of over 40,000 migrants to Nigeria since 2017. The chief mission of the IOM, Paola Pace, disclosed this during the official handover of vital materials for migrant support to the Edo State Migration Agency (ESMA) in Benin City. Pace said that…
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President Bola Tinubu will on Monday leave France for Cape Town, South Africa, to co-chair the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission alongside President Cyril Ramaphosa. Before the presidential BNC, scheduled for Tuesday, a ministerial meeting will be held on Monday at the South African Parliament Building in Cape Town. This was disclosed…
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The 36th edition of the National Festival for Art and Culture, affectionately known as NAFEST, has concluded with Bayelsa State claiming the prestigious title of the overall winner. This highly anticipated week-long celebration of Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage brought together participants from various states, showcasing an impressive variety of talent and creativity. The festival was…
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Lucky Aiyedatiwa has pledged to run an inclusive government, prioritising welfare, economic growth, and collective progress for Ondo citizens, but it remains to be seen how the returnee governor intends to avoid some of the pitfalls of his predecessors, writes David Meshioye. As the dust finally settled on Ondo State gubernatorial election that was characterised…
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Plantain is a favourite in many Nigerian households, but did you know there are creative new ways to enjoy this golden staple? You’ve probably heard of plantain frittata, but have you ever tried a plantain burger? We got in touch with food blogger Omoye Cooks to share her unique recipe with us. Ingredients: Vegetable oil…
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As agitation for the restructuring of the country heightens, ethnic nationalities from the six geopolitical zones and other groups have proposed an eight-regional structure for the nation to promote development and growth. Participants at a two-day symposium in Kaduna, held over the weekend, insisted that the time has come for Nigeria to restructure into reorganised…
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The number of accidents recorded on the Third Mainland Bridge since its repair is unprecedented and caused by impatience and indiscipline. The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Mrs. Olukorede Kesha, expressed her concerns in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos. Kesha urged motorists to exercise caution…
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The African Youth Growth Foundation (AYGF) has disclosed plans to scale up the enrolment of two million out-of-school children back to school over the next five years. The Executive Director of AYGF, Dr. Arome Salifu, disclosed this during the 20th Anniversary dinner of the organization and the rollout of its five-year strategic plan at the…
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Governor Umar Namadi has launched the drilling of 47 solar-powered boreholes under the World Bank-Assisted Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project in Birnin-Kudu, reiterating the state’s dedication to achieving universal access to clean water and sanitation, aligning with Sustainable Development Goal 6. He called on community members to take ownership of the projects, ensuring…
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Innocent Ogbu, Deputy Superintendent of Corrections (DSC) at the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), has regained freedom after being held captive for six days. Rabiu Shuaibu, spokesperson for the NCoS in Niger State, confirmed the development in a statement on Sunday. Ogbu, who was abducted on November 23 alongside 15 other passengers while traveling to Enugu…