The move comes following a staged protest by the civilian staff of the Ministry of Defence under the umbrella of the Joint Executive Council, over an alleged brutalisation of their members by soldiers. The President of the Council, Didam Joel, said a civilian staff of the ministry has been under detention for a month by…
Updating the Nigerian Exchange Group of recent development within the bank, Diageo’s Company’s Secretary, Abidemi Ademola, said the terms of an agreement for the acquisition of the shares by Tolaram was signed today, June 11, 2024. “Tolaram will acquire Diageo’s 58.02% shareholding in Guinness Nigeria, and enter into long-term license and royalty agreements for the…
Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha, a renowned Nollywood actress and proud ambassador of Terra Cube, has achieved yet another milestone in her illustrious career. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) recently appointed her the Goodwill Ambassador for Nutrition in Nigeria. Terra Cube’s discerning approach to selecting ambassadors has been validated by Chioma’s appointment. Her deep-rooted…
Ajaero ruled out any industrial action till the President made his stance known on the two proposals presented to him on the new minimum wage for workers in the country. While Labour insisted on ₦250,000 as a feasible living wage for workers, the other side – the federal and state governments as well as the…
The June 12 Pro-Democracy Movement of Nigeria says President Bola Tinubu must facilitate a process of national dialogue and consultation that will give birth to a democratic people’s constitution. The convener of the movement, Mr Wale Okunniyi, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday, ahead of the commemoration of…
Former Niger Delta militant leader and founder of the Federal Government contracted private pipeline security organisation, Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has charged Nigerian youths to partner with President Bola Tinubu in his efforts to salvage the country from “socioeconomic saboteurs.” Envoys from the All Progressives Congress Youth Wing…
Some residents of Bauchi, Bauchi State, have expressed concern over a hike in ram and sheep prices ahead of the Eid el-Adha celebration. Celebrated by Muslims as a major holiday, Eid el-Adha, also known as Eid el-Kabir or the “Fest of Sacrifice,” honors the devotion of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to God. It is being observed…
Chris Onyeka, an Assistant General Secretary of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), stated this on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief show on Monday. He insisted on ₦250,000, labour’s latest demand at the last meeting of the Tripartite Committee on Minimum Wage on Friday, as the living wage for an average Nigerian worker. He said labour…
“In my interview with Il Giornale, my words about the FIFA Club World Cup have not been interpreted in the way I intended,” Ancelotti posted on X. “Nothing could be further from my interest than to reject the possibility of playing in a tournament that I consider to be a great opportunity to continue fighting…
