Author: Akintayo Adams

The meeting called by President Bola Tinubu to discuss the minimum wage issue ended in an inconclusive note on Thursday. But it afforded parties to the discussions, notably the President and Organised Labour, comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress, an opportunity for a heart-to-heart talk. The meeting, which lasted about one and a half hours, mainly focused on examining the issues that should necessitate an increase in the current minimum wage, highlighting contemporary economic realities. The meeting was, however, adjourned till next week to allow for more consultations from both the government and labour sides. Emerging from…

Kenyan President William Ruto announced the dismissal of almost his entire cabinet and began consultations to form a “broad-based government” following widespread anti-government protests. He stated that the move affects all ministers, including the attorney-general, but excludes Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Ruto explained that he decided on the dismissals “upon reflection, listening keenly to what the people of Kenya have said and after a holistic appraisal of the performance of my cabinet and its achievements and challenges.” The action follows largely peaceful protests led by young Gen-Z Kenyans that have expanded…

The Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Lt. Col. Nurudeen Yusuf, is poised to be appointed as the next Elemona of Ilemona in Oyun Local Government Area of Kwara State. Yusuf, upon appointment, will succeed his late father and monarch, Oba Yusuf Omokanye Oyekanmi, who passed away in May at the age of 95. A former chairman of the council who preferred anonymity because he was not officially designated to speak on the issue said “Yes, it is true but nothing is official yet. Yusuf recently has transformed the community. His interventions in Ilemona is almost on a daily…

A delegation of Organised Labour, comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC), has arrived at the State House for a meeting with President Bola Tinubu. The President is expected to decide between the ₦62,000 proposal from the government and private sector and the ₦250,000 demand from the Organised Labour. The Thursday meeting comes about a month after the President announced in his Democracy Day speech on June 12, 2024, that an executive bill on the new national minimum wage for workers would soon be sent to the National Assembly for passage. However, there are strong indications that the minimum wage…

The arraignment of Mr Saleh Mamman, former Minister of Power under the leadership of Former President Muhammadu Buhari, was, on Thursday, stalled after he collapsed outside the courtroom of the Federal High Court, Abuja. Mamman, whose plea was scheduled for Thursday morning, collapsed before the case was called. NAN reports that the former minister’s counsel, Femi Ate, SAN, informed Justice James Omotosho of the situation when the matter was called for Mamman to take his plea. Upon resumption, the ex-minister walked into the courtroom and stepped into the dock with part of his clothes drenched. Justice Omotosho asked why Mamman…

King Charles III has congratulated the England football team on reaching the final of Euro 2024 and humorously urged them to win the tournament without any last-minute drama. Britain’s head of state sent the team his “warmest congratulations” after their 2-1 win against the Netherlands on Wednesday evening and his “very best wishes” for Sunday’s final against Spain. But he urged them to play with the nation’s blood pressure in mind after fans endured the suspense of a last-gasp equaliser in the second round against Slovakia, a penalty triumph against Switzerland in the quarter-final, and Ollie Watkins’ 90th-minute winner to…

João Palhinha has left Fulham to join Bayern Munich in a permanent transfer. Bayern will pay Fulham £47.16m (€56m) plus add-ons for the 29-year-old, according to Sky in Germany. This would see this deal become the most expensive sale in the Fulham’s history, surpassing that of Aleksandar Mitrovic to Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal last summer. Fulham owner Tony Khan said: “We’ve reached an agreement today that could result in the highest transfer negotiation in club history, with these resources coming in at an essential time in our summer squad planning for the season ahead and our long-term future.” Palhinha…

Farooq Oreagba, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NG Clearing, who stole the show at the 2024 Ojude Oba Festival has been named by the National Council for Arts and Culture as the Honorary Ambassador. The Director General of NCAC, Obi Asika, announced the recognition on Instagram, displaying the Certificate of Recognition awarded to Oreagba. “I could not be happier to announce him as an Hon Ambassador for the National Council for Arts and Culture @ncac_nigeria and celebrate him and his boundless energy and spirit,” he wrote. “He is now the King of Steeze and brought global attention to…

Chief Whip of the Nigerian Senate, Ali Ndume, has said that President Bola Tinubu is not aware that Nigerians are angry and going through severe hunger. The Senators made this known while speaking with newsmen at the National Assembly complex in Abuja on Wednesday. “Mr President is not in the picture of what is happening outside the villa. He has been fenced off and caged. So many of us won’t go through the backdoor to engage him. “Now, they have stopped him from talking and he doesn’t have any public affairs managers, except for his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, who writes…

The Supreme Court, Federal Republic of Nigeria, has declared that it is unconstitutional for state governors to hold onto funds meant for Local Government (LG) administrations. Justice Emmanuel Agim, in the lead judgment said the apex court observed that the refusal of state governments to grant financial autonomy to local governments has persisted for over two decades. He stated that local governments have ceased receiving the funds allocated to them, with state governors acting on their behalf instead. Justice Agim emphasized that the 774 local government councils in the country should manage their funds independently. He dismissed the preliminary objections…