Author: Akintayo Adams

European Giant, Manchester United have confirmed that they will knock down the famous Old Trafford and build a brand-new state of the art stadium. Discussions over the future of the ground have taken center-stage and Sir Jim Ratcliffe has been an advocate for the plans, which will now go ahead. A joint taskforce has been set up to consider options for regenerating the Old Trafford area of Manchester with the new stadium at the heart of the project. The taskforce is headed by Lord Sebastian Coe and includes former United defender Gary Neville. The plan is to build a world-leading…

The main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has lamented the prevailing situation in the country, saying that men charged with moving the country forward have failed so women should be given a chance. This was disclosed at the celebration and lecture organised by the office of the PDP Woman Leader. Acting National Chairman of the party, Ambassador Umar Damagum, said in the times of old, women were always the ones that settled differences. Represented by Senator Samuel Anyanwu, National Secretary of the party, he said, “if it is possible and I pray and I believe and hope that even if…

President Bola Tinubu has condemned the abduction of very vulnerable victims, internally-displaced persons in Borno State, and students in Kaduna State. In a release issued on Friday by his Media Adviser, Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu directed security and intelligence agencies to immediately rescue the victims and ensure that justice is served against the perpetrators of these abominable acts. According to President Tinubu: “I have received briefing from security chiefs on the two incidents, and I am confident that the victims will be rescued. Nothing else is acceptable to me and the waiting family members of these abducted citizens. Justice will be…

The Nigeria Customs Service has revealed that the agency is partnering with other Federal Government parastatals in the fight against hunger in the country. This was disclosed by the Comptroller General of the NCS, Mr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi in Kano on Friday He explained that the agency was working round-the-clock to ensure adequate management of the nation’s borders to safeguard industries as well as protect the agricultural sector. According to him, “We are not working in isolation, we are collaborating with other Federal Government ministries and parastatals to ensure adequate food security in the country. Speaking further, he revealed that…

The Northwest Chapter of the NLC has proposed ₦485,000 as new National Minimum Wage for workers in the country. This was as contained in a position paper presented on Thursday at North West Public hearing. The hearing was on the Tripartite Committee on National Minimum Wage held at the Coronation Hall, Government House, Kano. The presentation on behalf of the North West leadership was made by Kano State Chairman of the congress, Kabir Inuwa who said the proposal of ₦485,000 was necessary, considering the dynamics of the national economy. “It is imperative to propose anew minimum wage that reflects the…

Former British Prime Minister, Theresa May has announced her decision to end her 27-year career in the UK Parliament by not contesting in the next General Elections. This was revealed earlier today when she revealed that she would focus on championing causes including the fight against modern slavery instead of being Maidenhead MP. “Since stepping down as prime minister I have enjoyed being a backbencher again and having more time to work for my constituents and champion causes close to my heart including most recently launching a Global Commission on Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking,” she stated. “These causes have…

The ruling party, All Progressives Congress has responded to Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s claim that former President Muhammadu Buhari is responsible for the current economic challenges in the country. Earlier during the week, Mr. Mutfwang said the past administration traded the future of the Nigerian economy. He made the statement while swearing-in a new set of Special Advisers. Reacting to the accusation, during a session with the Punch, the APC National Director of Publicity, Bala Ibrahim, accused the governor of displaying ignorance on economic matters. “I will say the governor is probably displaying his ignorance of macro- and micro-economies.…

Akinwumi Adesina, The President of the Africa Development Bank (AfDB) has disclosed that the bank has invested $25 billion in Africa’s agricultural sector in a 10-year period. According to him, the best way to improve the way of life of many of those living in rural areas is to make agriculture a wealthy and attractive sector, as agriculture is the major occupation of inhabitants of rural areas. “When I got to the African Development Bank, the first thing I had to let central bank governors and ministers of finance understand is that, you know, it’s something where you got inflation, and…

The proposed new minimum pay for Nigerian workers is N709,000, according to the Nigeria Labour Congress’s FCT division. Dr. Stephen Knabayi, the Chairman of the NLC Federal Capital Territory, presented the proposal at the North Central Zonal Public Hearing on Thursday in Abuja, which was arranged by the Tripartite Committee on the National Minimum Wage. In his submission, Mr. Knabayi stated that the Congress arrived at the amount after taking into account the current state of the nation’s economy. He claims that the amount suggested will lessen Nigerians’ suffering and assist mitigate the effects of the country’s economic difficulties. “We…

The South-East chapters of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress, TUC, have tabled ₦540,000 and ₦447,000 respectively before the Government as new minimum wage for Nigerian workers. The duo made the proposal during the South-East Zonal Hearing organised by the Tripartite Committee on National Minimum Wage on Thursday in Enugu. Fabian Nwigbo, the Chairman, NLC Enugu State Chapter, noted that the value of ₦30,000 minimum wage of 2019 had been rendered useless by inflation. Speaking, he said, “if you consider what is going on in the country today, one won’t be talking about minimum wage anymore.…