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Workers at South Korean tech giant Samsung began a three-day general strike over pay and benefits on Monday. According to AFP, the head of a union representing tens of thousands of employees said the action could impact memory chip production. Wearing rain jackets and ribbons saying “fight with solidarity”, thousands of workers gathered outside the company’s foundry and semiconductor factory in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi, an hour south of Seoul. Samsung management has been engaged in negotiations with the union since January. However, the discussions have stalled due to unresolved issues regarding benefits and the union’s rejection of a 5.1% pay raise…

Governor Sèyí Mákindé of Oyo State has enjoined Nigerians to use the period of Hijrah 1446 to pray for the unity and peace of the country. This was contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Sulaiman Olanrewaju. “As we commence Hijrah 1446, I urge Muslims and all citizens of Oyo State to imbibe the lessons of hard work, determination, perseverance, love, harmony, positivity and spreading goodness, which the migration of Prophet Muhammad from Makkah to Madinah symbolizes. “These are values and virtues which, if imbibed by every one of us, irrespective of our station in life,…

In the first quarter of 2024, Nigeria’s expenditure on servicing the debt incurred for building its railways far exceeded the revenue generated by its railway system. This is according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics which explained that the country spent 2,470% more on servicing railway debt than it earned from railway services revenue. Specifically, total revenue from rail services amounted to ₦2 billion in Q1 2024. Passenger revenue contributed ₦1,420,923,315 billion, while ₦607,315,323 million was derived from goods/cargo services. This contrasts with total revenue of ₦6.07 billion in 2023. Within the period, the Nigerian government spent a…

July 8 is the 189th day of the year (190th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, leaving 177 days until the year’s end. In this post, we revisit historical events reflecting the day’s rich and diverse impact on history and society. July 8, 2011: Angola’s TAAG Angolan Airlines sets a record for transporting bulk cargo by air. TAAG flies 210 tonnes of project cargo to Brazil. 32 tonnes are flown per flight on Boeing 777 aircraft. July 8, 2011: The orbiter Atlantis was launched on the final space shuttle mission. July 8, 2003: Sudan’s deadliest aviation disaster occurs when…

President Bola Tinubu has been reelected as the Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Tinubu was re-elected at the 65th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Sunday. Speaking at the event, he emphasized that to address insecurity and stabilize the region, recommendations from the ministers of defence must be implemented. “As we move to operationalise the ECOWAS Standby Force (ESF) in combating terrorism, I must emphasise that the success of this plan requires not only strong political will but also substantial financial…

Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, has clarified rumours that he has stepped aside from international duty. Musa did not play in any of Nigeria’s seven matches at this year’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), where the team finished as runners-up. The former CSKA Moscow winger last started a game for the national team in 2021 during a World Cup qualifier against Cape Verde. But speaking with reporters after a friendly match he organized, Musa explained: “I only took a little break from the national team. “But I didn’t exit the team.” Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google…

Lawmaker Abdulmalik Zubairu, representing Maru/Bungudu Federal Constituency in Zamfara State, sponsored the mass wedding of 105 orphans whose parents were killed by armed bandits in the state. The event, held in Bungudu town, was attended by notable figures from within and outside Zamfara. Despite recent criticisms of the tradition of mass weddings in Northern Nigeria, which aim to assist families facing economic challenges, Zubairu supported the initiative for the orphans. Both the brides and the grooms were gorgeously dressed during the event which attracted the attention of thousands of people. Speaking during the occasion, Hon Zubairu said he was aware…

The Nigerian Government has stated that its agreement with the Organisation of the African, Caribbean, and Pacific States (OACPS) will significantly benefit the country. The agreement was signed at the OACPS Secretariat in Brussels, Belgium, on June 28, 2024. During a press conference on Saturday, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, and the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Atiku Bagudu, dismissed claims that the agreement would promote LGBTQ issues. A copy of the document provided to journalists during the briefing indicated that it focuses on political partnership for mutual benefit among members. Article 1 of the…

The Authority of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS is meeting at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja for the 63rd Ordinary Summit. President Bola Tinubu, whose tenure as Chairman ends on July 9, opened the 63rd Ordinary Summit at around 1 p.m. with an address. He thanked the West African leaders for their support over the past year. Tinubu also welcomed Senegal’s President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, attending for the first time since his April inauguration. A new leader is expected to be chosen to steer ECOWAS for the next year. Get instant and latest news updates via…

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says national grid has been restored. It was restored at about 9.57 p.m. on Saturday after a partial collapse. TCN’s General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, reported on Sunday that a partial grid disturbance occurred at 3:09 p.m. on Saturday. Restoration efforts began immediately, and by 9:57 p.m., the affected grid section was successfully restored. “The system disturbance, which brings to three, the partial grid disturbances, with one total disturbance in 2024, is suspected to have been triggered by the unexpected tripping of three units of a power generating station. “It suddenly removed 313…