Author: Lekan Shobo Shobowale

AKETI Eternal: Family Announces Oluwarotimi Akeredolu Scholarship Fund for Lawyers …As NBA Ibadan commissions Bar centre to immortalise him …He deserves the honour – CJN In recognition of the ineffaceable legacies imprinted on the surface of the earth by the immediate past governor of Ondo State, Late Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, CON, the Nigerian Bar Association Ibadan branch, on Wednesday commissioned a Bar centre annex, to memorialize him. This was as the late Governor’s family announced the establishment of an annual law Scholarship in his memory, named Oluwarotimi Akeredolu Scholarship Fund for Lawyers, aimed at supporting aspiring students in the…

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Committee Recommends Probe Of Malam El-Rufai For Abuse Of Office, Money Laundering. The ad hoc committee set up by the Kaduna State House of Assembly to investigate all finances, loans and contracts awarded under the former governor, *Nasir El-Rufai* has submitted its report to the House. Presenting the report during plenary on Wednesday, the chairman of the ad hoc committee, Henry Zacharia, said that most of the loans obtained under the El-Rufai’s administration were not used for the purpose for which they were obtained, while in some cases, due process was not followed in securing the loans. Receiving the report,…

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FG, NLC To Meet For One Week Over New Minimum Wage ..to suspend strike action today After six hours of meeting on Monday, the Nigerian government signed an agreement with the Organised Labour after the government promised that President Bola Tinubu is committed to a national minimum wage above N60,000. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, announced this after the meeting with the labour leaders in Abuja which started 5pm and ended few minutes to 11pm. He said the President is “committed to a national minimum wage that is higher than N60,000”. The organised Labour comprising…

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Soldiers presently Surround Venue Of Our Meeting – NLC The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has raised an alarm that soldiers have surrounded the venue of its meeting with the federal government over minimum wage negotiation. Soldiers are presently surrounding the venue of the meeting between Labour and Government at the premises of the SGF,” NLC wrote on X. In a post on its official X handle on Monday, NLC had earlier warned against any attempt to intimidate, provoke or blackmail its leaders at the negotiation table, which would worsen issues. The union maintained that such development could further prolong its…

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Labours’ N494,000 Minimum Wage Demand Amounts To N9.5 Trillion Yearly, But Unsustainable – FG The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said the sum of N494,000 national minimum wage being demanded by organized labour, which cumulatively amounts to the sum of N9.5 trillion bill, is capable of destabilizing the economy and jeopardizing the welfare of over 200 million Nigerians. Idris stated this at a news conference in Abuja in response to the threat by the organized labor to embark on strike if their demands were not met. He said the offer of N60,000 minimum wage by the…

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Ogun To Join Oil Producing States, As Exploration Commences The quest of Ogun State to be an oil producing State would soon materialize as the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), sets to begin oil and gas exploration in the Gateway State. Stakeholders in the oil industry, including the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, Managing Director, SHELL Petroleum Development Company Ltd, Mr. Osagie Okubor; Chief Executive, Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, Engr. Gbenga Komolafe and the Group Chief Executive Officer, NNPC Ltd, Mr Mele Kyari, stormed Ogun State on Friday on plans by the Federal Government…

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Children’s Day: Oyo 2023 Governorship Candidate Counsels On Genuine Commitment and Safe environment For Children 2023 Oyo state governorship candidate Mogaji Joshua Popoola Olukayode Joshua popularly known as POJ has counselled government at all levels to be more committed to providing a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for Nigerian Children. Mogaji Popoola stated this at a special children’s party marking 2024 children’s day held at Omo Ajorosun club house, Total Garden, Ibadan. POJ said this will enable every child in the country to thrive and fulfil their dreams and their potentials with less difficulties and obstacles. Commenting on the theme,…

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FG, Labour To Resume Talks Friday On Minimum Wage President Bola Tinubu-led government, on Wednesday, reached out to the Organised Labour consisting the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) for the continuation of minimum wage negotiations. According to Punch, a source familiar with the matter disclosed the development in Abuja. The source noted that Labour would honour the invitation. The source said, “A letter has been addressed to Labour by the committee chairman and signed by the NSIWC chairman. The meeting is scheduled for Friday. “Of course, Labour will attend. If they present a better offer on…

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POF Launches Intiative For Community Development ..inaugurates egbeda local government executive An Ibadan based non governmental Organization, Peter Olaoluwa Foundation (POF) has hit the philanthropy landscape with an effort aimed at promoting community development and other aspects of giving back to society across Oyo state. Speaking shortly before the inauguration of the caretaker committee for the Egbeda local government chapter of the foundation, the founder, Mr Peter Olaoluwa popularly called PAO by his supporters stated that the Foundation, is a philanthropic initiative established to address critical societal needs and create a lasting impact. Olaoluwa who spoke through the secretary of…

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Peter Abidemi Olaoluwa: An Icon Of Philanthropy In The Art Of Politics (Part 1) Philanthropy “derives from the ancient Greek phrase ‘phylantropia,’ meaning ‘to love people’. Today, the concept of philanthropy includes the act of voluntary giving to promote the common good. It is noteworthy to know that some levels of giving is seen as charity and there is a good number of people everywhere that give a lot of charity to a huge of people around them. In recent times across the world, many have come to the conclusion that Microsoft’s Bill Gates was number one on the list…

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