Popular Nigerian songstress, Tiwa Savage is among the A-list artistes billed to perform at the coronation of the British monarch, King Charles III. King Charles III, who is ascending the throne following the passing of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, last year, will officially be coronated alongside Queen Consort, Camilla, on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Westminster Abbey. The coronation concert and Big Lunch will take place on Sunday, May 7, 2023. Tiwa Savage will join celebrities such as Steve Winwood, DJ Pete Tong, Lang Lang and Lucy, Paloma Faith and Olly Murs, to thrill guests at the coronation concert.…
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Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has assured workers in the state of his administration’s continued commitment to their welfare. Sanwo-Olu gave the assurance at a May Day celebration in commemoration of the 2023 Workers Day. Workers Day also known as May Day is celebrated annually on May 1. The 2023 edition has the theme: ‘’Workers Rights and Socio-Economic Justice’’. The governor, represented by his deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, pledged to continue to provide basic needs of citizens and the right kind of leadership anchored on transparency and accountability. He said: “We will continue to prioritise the payment of workers salaries…
Federal Government has allayed fears of health workers, lecturers and other federal workers following a 40 per cent pay rise for core civil servants in the country. The Minister of Labour and Employment Chris Ngige said pay rise for doctors, health workers, lecturers and others who are not on the Consolidated Public Service Salary Structure (CONPSS), have been captured in the 2023 budget. Ngige spoke during this year’s International Workers Day in Abuja with the theme: ‘Workers Rights and Socio-Economic Justice.’ The implementation of a 40 per cent pay rise for civil servants on CONPSS and payment of a “peculiar…
Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has made a call for a review of civil servants’ retirement age and years of service in the entire public service to 65. President, Joe Ajaero, made the call while marking the 2023 Workers’ Day celebrations on Monday in Abuja. Ajaero also called for general review of core civil servants’ salaries to narrow the gap in other civil servants’ emoluments and those in other segments of the public service. According to him, extension of years of service should go round, as it had been done in other sectors of the public service in the country. “Only…
President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has pledged to give Nigerian workers a ‘living wage’ to afford them a decent life. Tinubu made the vow in a statement to commemorate the occasion of this year’s Workers’ Day celebration. “In the Nigeria I shall have the honour and privilege to lead from May 29, workers will have more than a minimum wage. You will have a living wage to have a decent life and provide for your families,” he stated. He continued: “Since 1945 when the railway workers and 16 other public service unions led the first general strike to demand for better…
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has tasked labour unions across the country to work towards seamless transition of governments following the just concluded general elections in the country. The governor also charged the unions to give full support to the president-elect, Ahmed Bola Tinubu and the state government. In his remarks during the May Day celebration on Monday, in the state, Governor Abdulrazaq said his administration will continue to prioritise the welfare of workers and protect the interest of labour unions, acknowledging their support before and during the last general elections. He congratulated the Nigerian workers and labour leaders on…
The Commandant General (CG) of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, (NSCDC), Dr Ahmed Audi, has pledged to continue to initiate policies and programmes that will improve condition of service and make life more meaningful for the officers across board. Audi in his May Day message made available to newsmen on Monday in Abuja by the Director of Public Relations, Mr Olusola Odumosu, commended all officers and men of the Corps on the 2023 edition of the annual celebration of workers. He appreciated all his personnel for contributing immensely to peace, safety, and national security, as well as the…
MAVIN singer Ayra Starr, will miss some of her shows in United States owing to ill-health. In a statement on her Instagram story on Sunday night, the singer stated that her doctor had placed her on immediate bed rest. She also apologised to her fans over her inability to attend her much-anticipated show. The statement reads; “DC, VA & Houston your girl is going through it. My doctor has advised I slow down, hence I’m on immediate bed rest. “So sorry I couldn’t meet every one of you as planned. I’m also sorry you feel let down but I promise…
Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets kick-started their campaign at the African U-17 Championship in Algeria on a winning note after seeing off Zambia 1-0 in their opening match. Despite a late penalty miss by Light Eke, the Golden Eaglets managed to come out with all three points to move top of Group B. Abubakar Abdullahi thought he had scored the opener after 13 minutes but he was flagged offside, while Tochukwu Ogbabido had a rasping shot from the edge of the box go inches over Six minutes to the break, the Nigerians had a glorious chance when Hope Linus sent skipper Precious…
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN has indicated that more newly redesigned banknotes will be in circulation soon. Nigerians have been concerned over the scarcity of redesigned banknotes of N200, N500 and N1,000 especially after the Supreme Court judgement reinstating the use of the old notes. The CBN, in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, said it is “taking delivery of a good quantity of the redesigned bank notes from the Nigerian Security Printing and Minting Company (NSPMC) Limited”. Ag. Director, Corporate Communications of the CBN, Isa AbdulMumim PhD, denied allegations that the redesigned banknotes were to be phased out.…