BREAKING: Tinubu approves N70,000 minimum wage
President Bola Tinubu has approved a minimum wage of N70,000 for Nigerian workers, with a commitment to review and potentially adjust the national minimum wage law every three years. This decision was announced during a meeting with leaders from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) at the Presidential Villa in […]
House of Rep members to reduce 50% salaries amidst nationwide hunger
The Nigerian House of Representatives has agreed to reduce their salaries by 50% for a six-month period. This decision aims to demonstrate their commitment to sharing the burden of the current economic challenges faced by the country. The motion, which was introduced by Representative Isiaka Ayokunle, sought to encourage dialogue instead of protests. The salary […]
JUST IN: JAMB makes U-turn, withdraws under 18 admission ban
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has decided not to enforce its recently announced rule that would have prevented students under 18 from being admitted to universities this year. This decision came after many people strongly objected to the new rule. At a meeting about university admissions for 2024, there was a heated discussion […]
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang leaves Marseille to join Saudi side Al-Qadsiah
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (35) has officially left Ligue 1 side Olympique de Marseille and signed for Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Qadsiah, both clubs have announced. The 35-year-old Gabonese international was heavily linked to a move to Saudi Arabia on the back of a remarkable debut season with Les Phocéens. The former Arsenal striker scored 30 goals […]
US President, Joe Biden, tests positive for Covid
Joe Biden has tested positive for Covid-19 and is suffering mild symptoms, the White House has said. Karine Jean-Pierre, his press secretary, said the US president is vaccinated and boosted. He has tested positive for Covid twice before. Mr Biden, 81, was seen earlier on Wednesday visiting supporters in Las Vegas and speaking at an […]
JUST IN: Ndume removed as Senate chief whip
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has asked Senator Ali Ndume to step down as Chief Whip of the Senate and leave the party. The request was made in a letter to Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The APC nominated Senator Tahir Monguno to replace Ndume. The party’s request comes after Ndume made comments critical of President […]
Leny Yoro travels for Manchester United medical and to finalise terms
Leny Yoro is flying to the UK to undergo a medical and finalise personal terms as Manchester United push to secure a huge coup by signing the coveted centre-back from Lille. An agreement between the clubs on an initial €62million (£52m; $67.9m) fee was reached last week — however Yoro still needed to accept the […]
Sanwo-Olu reveals special portrait of Wole Soyinka
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday unveiled a special portrait of Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka to celebrate his 90th birthday Soyinka, who was at the dinner held in his honour by the governor was treated to an evening of joy and memories. He wrote: “This evening, we had the honour of celebrating the […]
Enzo Fernandez apologizes for his alleged racist chant against France
Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez found himself in trouble after being accused of using offensive words against French players while celebrating Argentina’s Copa America victory La Albiceleste were crowned South American champions for the second time in a row after defeating Colombia 1-0 in the 2024 edition’s final in the USA. An extra-time goal from Inter […]
France take legal action against Argentina after Enzo Fernandez posts video of racist chant
The French Football Federation intends to take legal action against Argentina after Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez posted a video of the national team players appearing to sing a “racist and discriminatory” chant. Fernandez is at the centre of a racism and homophobia storm after live streaming Argentina’s players during their Copa America celebrations on their […]