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The Organised Labour has given the Federal Government till May ending to finalise the process of implementing the new national minimum wage for workers. The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Mr Joe Ajaero, made the demand today in Abuja at the 2024 edition of the International Workers Day. The labour leader warned that if the negotiation is not concluded by the end of this month, there may not be industrial peace in Nigeria. Ajaero said the process of fixing a new national minimum wage was still ongoing and had witnessed robust engagements. Ajaero also said labour had placed…

The proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has issued a cautionary statement to the Governor of Anambra State, Charles Soludo, over alleged activities of Fulani herdsmen in the state. The Biafra agitators urged Soludo to refrain from playing politics and prioritize the security matters in the state. According to IPOB, Soludo’s alleged desperation for a second term has led him to yield to pressure from the ‘Fulani hegemony’. IPOB expressed concern over the alarming activities of Fulani terrorists posing as herdsmen in various local government areas of Anambra State, particularly in Dunukofia, Awka North, South, Orumba North, and South. IPOB called…

The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi alleging that Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, is inciting people of the southeast against the government. He made the statement today while speaking during an event to compensate property owners affected by the Lagos- Calabar coastal road prospect. You will recall that Obi has repeatedly slammed President Bola Tinubu’s administration for going on with the controversial Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project in defiance of public outcry. The presidential candidate expressed displeasure that the government is embarking on a job-losing project at a time of rampant unemployment. Obi said it was…

The International Court of Justice has ruled against issuing emergency orders to stop Germany’s arms sales to Israel. Nicaragua brought the case, arguing that Germany had breached the UN genocide convention by sending military hardware to Israel. The German government said the lawsuit was unjustified. Berlin is a staunch ally of Israel and the second largest supplier of arms to the country after the US. A final ruling could take years. Today’s decision was over emergency measures to be implemented swiftly. Nicaragua said Germany’s arms sales to Israel made it complicit in Israel’s alleged war crimes. Israel has rejected accusations…

The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, May 1, 2024, as a public holiday in commemoration of Workers’ Day. This was announced in a press statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Aishetu Ndayako, today. According to the statement, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, conveyed the declaration, emphasising the importance of excellence, efficiency, and fairness in labour. Tunji-Ojo reiterated President Bola Tinubu’s administration’s dedication to fostering innovation, productivity, and inclusivity in workplaces. The 2024 Workers Day is particularly being looked forward to as it is expected that President Bola Tinubu may unveil the newly proposed minimum wage for…

In Imo state, Governor Hope Uzodimma has appointed himself as the commissioner for lands. The governor made the announcement today, during the inauguration of 24 newly appointed commissioners at the Government House in Owerri. According to him, the self-appointment is a measure to prevent a repeat of past incidents. He cited the example of a previous commissioner who was embroiled in controversial land deals towards the end of his first tenure

There were rowdy scenes at the Senate today as three senators engaged in a heated debate over seating arrangements. Two senators – Danjuma Goje, Gombe Central, and Sahabi Yau, Zamfara North – had expressed displeasure over the seats assigned to them, and complained to Opeyemi Bamidele, the Senate Majority Leader. The Senate’s standing rules stipulate that senators should sit in order of rank. The heated argument among the three senators began while the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, read his welcome address. Goje and Yau, who were sitting on the second row on the right side of the aisle, signalled they…

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has declared its intention to organize a nationwide protest on May 7, 2024, to address the prolonged issues of fuel scarcity and the electricity crisis plaguing the country. VOP News gathered that the decision, prompted by the government’s failure to tackle these pressing concerns effectively, aims to voice the frustrations of the student community across Nigeria. In a statement released to the press by the Senate President of NANS, Akinteye Babatunde, the association expressed its disappointment over the continued hardships imposed on students due to the ongoing energy crises. NANS has specifically targeted…