The ranks of the Labour Party has continued to deplete with latest defection of the Senator representing Imo East Senatorial District, Francis Ezenwa. Senator Ezenwa on Tuesday dumped the Labour Party for the All Progressives Congress. His defection was announced by the Senate Majority Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, during the plenary. In his defection letter, Onyewuchi cited the crisis within the LP as the reason for his defection. Senator Ezenwa after his defection was welcomed by APC lawmakers and was escorted to his new seat in the APC section of the Senate Chamber. Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma who is also…
Author: Michael Chibuzo
The senate has passed the new minimum wage bill that sought to enact N70,000 as the new national minimum wage among other provisions. The bill was sent to the national assembly by President Bola Tinubu after last week’s meeting with the organised labour where he announced N70,000 as the new national minimum wage. The bill was first read by the Senate President and passed first reading, which paved the way for the second reading where the lawmaker debated on the general principles of the bill. Thereafter the senators passed the bill to be read for the third time. Upon the…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has commiserated with the government and people of Vietnam over the death of an iconic political leader, Nguyen Phu Trong. This message of condolence is contained in a press release signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka. The APC said that until his passing, Nguyen Phu Trong was the Secretary General of the ruling Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and described him as a revolutionary leader who devoted his intellect and other resources to the cause of national liberation and reunification. Morka said, “Nguyen Phu Trong was pivotal to achieving independence for Vietnam.…
Recently, Senate President Akpabio has been falsely accused of gender bias, a narrative that could not be further from the truth. As a leader, Akpabio has consistently demonstrated a commitment to gender equality and the empowerment of women. Throughout his career, Akpabio has championed initiatives promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment. He has supported legislation and policies aimed at addressing gender-based violence, improving women’s access to education and healthcare, and promoting women’s participation in politics and the workforce. Contrary to the false narrative, Akpabio has consistently advocated for women’s rights and gender equality. His leadership has created opportunities for women…
The turmoil in Labour Party has continued to rage on following the suspension Nigerian actress-turned politician, Hilda Dokubo as a member of the Labour Party at her ward in Asari Toru local government area (LGA) of Rivers state. Hilda Dokubo, who until her suspension was the Labour Party’s chairperson in Rivers State, was suspended on Thursday after her ward executive committee held an emergency meeting where she was accused of various offences ranging from financial misconduct, abuse of office, as well as breach of party regulations. The suspension of the Labour Party Rivers State Chairperson was contained in a letter…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has reacted to the communique released by the Governors elected under the platform of the PDP at the end of their latest meeting in Enugu where they accused the APC of destroying the country’s economy and institutions built by the party during the 16 years it held sway at the center. The APC through its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, Esq. described the accusations of the PDP Governors Forum as a histrionic outburst and called them barefaced heirs of a legacy of sleaze and ruin who are morally and politically unfit to point fingers. “In…
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in Abuja increased the federal government’s offer on the national minimum wage from N62,000 to N70,000, with an assurance that it will be reviewed after three years, instead of five years. In a meeting with the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and that of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) at the Presidential Villa, President Tinubu said he had to intervene in the negotiations, knowing the economic challenges faced by many Nigerians, and the need to provide urgent succour. “I have heard all your presentations. You came here with the intention to get something…
President Bola Tinubu has approved N70,000 as the new minimum wage for Nigerian workers with promise to review the national minimum wage law every three years. According to a post by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, President Tinubu also promised to find ways to assist the private sector and the sub-nationals to pay the minimum wage. The President announced the decisions at the meeting held with leaders of TUC and NLC on Thursday in Abuja, the second time the parties are meeting in 7 days. The Labour leaders applauded President Tinubu for the fatherly…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, as Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, with effect from August 14, 2024. According to a State House press release signed by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, the incoming HoS, Mrs. Walson-Jack was first appointed as Federal Permanent Secretary in 2017 and has served in several Ministries. Mrs. Walson-Jack will take over from the incumbent Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, CFR, who is due to retire on August 13, 2024. According to Ngelale,…
President Bola Tinubu has officially flagged off the disbursement of student loans to beneficiaries. The President launched the loan disbursements to applicants on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. To signal the launch, President Bola Tinubu presented a cheque to the Vice Chancellor of Bayero University Kano, Prof Sagir Abbas and some students. This marks the commencement of a landmark policy, which was equally a major campaign promise of President Bola Tinubu. The Managing Director of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Akintunde Sawyer in an interview shortly after the formal launch stated that the student loan scheme will…