Author: Akintayo Adams

Mubarak Abdullahi (18), has been arrested by Operatives of the Lagos Rapid Response Squad for removing LED road stud lights on the newly-renovated Third Mainland Bridge. This was made known in a statement shared via X on Friday. “Operatives of Lagos Rapid Response Squad (RRS) around 10am on Friday arrested a suspected vandal removing LED road stud light on the newly renovated Third Mainland Bridge,” the statement read. “The suspect, Mubarak Abdullahi (18), living in Makoko had, at the time of his arrest, removed 10 of the LED road stud light screwed to the road to enhance the visibility of…

Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has refuted reports of the organized labour demanding ₦105,000 as a new minimum wage from the Federal Government. He made this known at a press conference after the tripartite committee meeting on Thursday. “They have entered now, you can see them. They will come out later to present it to the general house for deliberation. “We are all praying that everything shall be okay by tomorrow (Friday). That’s a wish for all of us. Information on N105,000 is not before us, either officially or unofficially. We are still at our position…

Multichoice Nigeria has been ordered to give subscribers on the DStv and GOtv platforms one month of free subscription. Multichoice was also fined ₦150 million for challenging the jurisdiction of the court, which recently restrained it from increasing the prices of its DStv and GOtv packages. The ruling was issued by the Justice Thomas Okosu-led panel in Abuja on Friday. Multichoice, in May, hiked subscription rates for its DStv and GOtv packages. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google News online channel.

Comrade Timi Frank, a former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on the Organized Labour to reject any offer lesser than ₦250,000 as the minimum wage. In a statement issued on Friday in Abuja, Frank accused the President Bola Tinubu-led administration of double standards in the fixing of salaries, saying what is good for judicial office holders is good for Nigerian workers. He queried the passage of the bill increasing the salaries and allowances of the Judicial Officers within a short period of time, and why the same can not be done for the…

The Ademola Adeleke-led administration has announced free train ride for its citizens for the duration of the Eid-ul Adha celebrations. In a post on its official X handle, the Government made it known that it is exclusive to citizens coming from neigboring Western states of Oyo, Ogun and Lagos. ‘Osun State Government presents “Imole Free Train Service” to the people of Osun state from Lagos, Ogun and Oyo states in commemoration of year 2024 Eid-El-Kabir celebrations,’ the post read. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google News online channel.

The tripartite committee on the new national minimum wage has kicked off its meeting. It is currently holding behind closed doors at the Nicon Luxury Hotel in Abuja. It is the fifth meeting since the Organised Labour suspended its nationwide strike. Director General of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF); the Minister of Labour and Employment (State) Nkiruka Onyejeocha, the Governor of Imo State Hope Uzodimma; a representative of the Salaries, Income and Wages Commission; the Minister of Finance Wale Edun as well as the Minister of Budget and National Planning Atiku Bagudu are all in attendance. Hope Uzodinma, Governor of…

The autopsy conducted on the body of the late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad, has revealed the likely cause of his death. The result of the autopsy conducted at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) said there is a possibility of drug reactions in view of any significant post-mortem and toxicology findings. It further revealed samples of the gastric content, blood, bone marrow, liver, kidney, and lung of Mohbad were retrieved for a toxicology test. The report reads: “Anti-histamines are medicines used to treat symptoms of allergies. They are also used to treat a variety of other conditions such…

Princess Antonia, the mother of Ajayi Crowther student who was allegedly beaten to death by his colleagues is reportedly hospitalized in a coma. This was made known on X, formerly Twitter by an activist from Itsekiri in the Warri Kingdom, Delta State identified as ‘Lord Of Warri’. “Princess Antonia Emiko, mother of the late Prince Alex Timileyin, is in urgent need of your prayers. She lies hospitalized in a coma, overcome with unbearable pain and sorrow,” he wrote. “The bond between a mother and her child is unbreakable, and her only son’s tragic loss has left her shattered. “I also…

Nigerian Superstar D’banj has appreciated his colleague in the industry, Olamide, for his magnanimity. The legendary performer revealed via a post on his X handle that his latest song, ‘Koko’ was gifted to him by Olamide. D’banj wrote: “What does the Koko mean to you Since’04 and right now in 2024?“‘Koko’ from my upcoming album out now! “Big shoutout to my brother @Olamide Baddo LEE for blessing me with this jam and to the amazing producer @eskeezondbeat.” The song is the second lead single from his forthcoming album to celebrate his 20 years on stage. Get instant and latest news…

Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has bemoaned the rate at which Americans walk around with guns. Portable, who is currently in the United States, made the revelation in a viral video shared on his Instagram handle. He said, “People are using guns like phones here in America. It’s risky to argue with people out here. But don’t worry, my fans, I am safe.” Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google News online channel.