Author: Akintayo Adams

There are some countries, out of the 54 in Africa where workers, particularly salaried employees, are well paid. According to recent statistics, Morocco leads with an average monthly salary of around $2,031, followed closely by South Africa with approximately $2,026. Tunisia ranks third with an average of $1,348 per month. Kenya and Algeria round out the top five, with average salaries of $1,291 and $1,273 respectively. Here are the top 10 African countries where workers, particularly salaried employees, earn the best salaries due to favorable economic conditions and a high demand for skilled labor: Morocco Morocco tops the list with…

Barcelona have confirmed that they will not return to Camp Nou until the second half of the 2024/25 season, extending their temporary stay at Estadi Olimpic. The club had initially planned to move back in December 2024 but has now delayed this due to ongoing redevelopment work. Since leaving Camp Nou at the end of the 2022/23 season, Barcelona have been playing at the smaller Estadi Olimpic, which has a capacity of 55,926, significantly down from Camp Nou’s 99,000. Upon completion, the renovated Camp Nou will host around 105,000 spectators, making it the largest stadium in Europe. The delay has…

Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz has announced that United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is banned from entering Israel due to his perceived failure to condemn Iran’s missile attack on the country. This action follows the death of key figures from Hezbollah, Hamas, and Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), after which Iran retaliated against Israel. Katz’s statement criticizes Guterres for not only failing to condemn Iran but also for not denouncing Hamas’ attacks on Israel on October 7. Katz also condemned Guterres for not moving forward with officially labeling Hamas as a terrorist organization, further accusing him of sympathizing with…

Abdulmumuni Abiola, one of the sons of the late Moshood Kasimawo Olawale Abiola, has declared that he will never forgive his elder brother, Kola Abiola, due to unresolved issues surrounding the family inheritance. In a recent appearance on the Mic On Podcast hosted by Seun Okinbaloye, Abdulmumuni accused Kola of withholding funds and assets willed to Abiola’s children, despite the completion of necessary procedures, including blood tests to determine the rightful heirs. Abdulmumuni explained that their father had willed £650,000 to his first four wives, with £150,000 allocated to his late mother, Kudirat Olayinka Abiola. “We did blood tests so…

The newly crowned Asagba of Asaba, His Royal Majesty, Obi (Prof) Epiphany Azinge, SAN, has firmly declared that while he welcomes advice and constructive criticism, he will not tolerate palace gossip in any form. The monarch made this clear during his coronation ceremony on Saturday, where the Ochendo Asagba (Regent), Engr. Louis Edozien, transferred the staff of office, symbolizing leadership, through the Onihe of Asaba, Chief Ubaka Atu. Obi Azinge paid homage to his predecessor, the late Asagba, Obi Prof. Chike Edozien, acknowledging the unmatched vision and foundation laid by the former leader. He vowed to continue building on this…

The Action Peoples Party (APP) has won 22 out of 23 chairmanship positions in the recently concluded local government elections in Rivers State. Retired Justice Adolphus Enebeli, the Chief Election Officer of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), made the announcement on Saturday in Port Harcourt. Enebeli stated that the results for Etche Local Government Area have been delayed due to ongoing collation. Additionally, the 319 councillorship seats’ results, including that of Etche LGA, will be announced at a later date. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.

Minister of Finance Wale Edun has announced that the Nigerian government officially commenced the Naira-for-crude sale deal with Dangote Refinery on October 1, 2024. The announcement was made in a statement released on the Ministry of Finance’s official X account on Saturday, confirming that the move aligns with the Federal Executive Council’s (FEC) directive. Edun noted that stakeholders met on October 3, 2024 to review the implementation of this initiative, which aims to stabilize the price of petrol and manage the local currency’s role in the petroleum market. Present at the meeting were key government and industry figures, including representatives…

The local government elections in Rivers State have escalated into violence, with reports of heavy gunfire in the Rumuepirikom community, the home of Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike. According to Vanguard, unidentified individuals entered the community ahead of the election and warned residents not to leave their homes. When electoral officers were about to arrive at a ward in the Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, armed men, suspected to be political thugs, stormed the area, firing shots and causing panic. The attackers took control of the community, discouraging residents from participating in the election. Reports indicate that…

The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has been appointed co-chair of the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) advisory body on submarine cable resilience. This body will tackle the growing concerns regarding the vulnerability of global submarine cables, which are responsible for carrying more than 99% of international data, crucial to global communication and economic activities. Tijani, who shared the news via his X account, emphasized that the advisory group will serve as a platform for international collaboration, bringing together governments, regulators, and industry leaders to enhance the protection, safety, and redundancy of submarine cables. He will co-chair…

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has appointed his daughter, Helen Eno-Obareki, as the Acting First Lady following the passing of his wife, Pastor Patience Eno. The announcement came during a condolence visit by Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, and other dignitaries in Uyo. Governor Eno stated that his daughter would take over the responsibilities of the First Lady to ensure the continuation of the office’s functions, particularly the initiatives started by his late wife, such as the Golden Initiative For All. Helen will work closely with the Deputy Governor and the Commissioner for Women’s Affairs and Social Welfare…