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Minimum Wage: Matter Arising

June 2, 2024June 2, 2024 Admin

By Tobi Dafe, The Issue of the minimum wage has been ongoing for quite some time now, as labour unions and the Government are trying to have a common ground in terms of figures. There is a theory that suggests that if you want to solve a problem, you must first identify the cause accurately. Now let us for once be realistic on the subject matter. While talks are ongoing on the amount to pay have we also considered the effects of the increment? Before the government and Labour…

Breaking News : Isire Inaugurated as NSITF Chairman In Aso Rock

May 13, 2019May 13, 2019 Admin

ABUJA – The Federal Government has inaugurated the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) Board in the Ministry Of Labour and Productivity, with Prince Austin Enajemo-Isire as Chairman and Mrs Ijeoma Okoronkwo as Secretary. It would be recalled that the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has threatened to attack the Labour Minister, Dr Chris Ngige if he fails to Swear in Chief Frank Ovie Kokori as the chairman of the Board NLC, it was gathered had barricades entrance to the the private resident of the Minister to driver out their anger…

NSITF: NLC Cannot Intimidate Me, As Ngige Vows To Remain Unshakable

May 7, 2019May 7, 2019 Admin

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige has vowed to remain unshakable over the purported press briefing held by the Nigeria Labour Congress,NLC, in Abuja over the saga rocking the chairmanship position of NSITF board. Ngige who has vowed to follow the law described the Nigeria Labour Congress press briefing led by Comrade Ayuba Waba as a feeble attempt to wriggle out of shame and illegality. In a statement released and signed by Nwachukwu Obidiwe Special Assistant to the Minister on media, reads, “ The NLC can go…

Oborevwori Congratulates Admiral Mike Onah On Birth Anniversary November 1, 2024
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated elder statesman and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Admiral Mike Onah, OON (retd) on his birth anniversary. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba on Friday, the Governor described the former Chief of Naval Accounts and Ex-Chairman […]
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PAP Launches Maritime Training For 98 Niger Delta Cadets November 1, 2024
Elizabeth Vincent, Yenagoa On Wednesday, the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) deployed 98 delegates for a boot camp and refresher course in maritime skills as part of its manpower development initiative for the Niger Delta region. Addressing the cadets during the ceremony at Joe marine Institute of Nautical Studies and Research in Otomewo, Delta state, […]
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Taleb Tebite Family, Appreciates Nigerians For Support At Burial November 1, 2024

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Do You Know Who The Fuck I Am? October 31, 2024
By Sunny Awhefeada The vulgar title of this piece owes its shocking essence to the vulgarity of a lawbreaker who masquerades as a lawmaker. I have resolved not to mention his name throughout this intervention in order not to dignify him and reduce this column to the base degree of his character. The […]
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Delta Teachers Cries Out Over Bribery Demands, Delayed Promotions, And Unpaid Salaries October 30, 2024
Teachers across Delta State are calling out the Ministry of Education’s accounts department for alleged corruption, claiming that officials demand hefty bribes to process overdue promotions and salary arrears. Despite submitting their documents for promotion and payment implementation nearly a year ago, well beyond the official processing period of one to three months, […]
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Crisis Looms Between Local Welders, Oil Coys Over Non Engagement In Eriemu Field October 28, 2024
Tension is currently high between local welders and the oil companies operating at the Eriemu oil field over their refusal to engage them and filters in the ongoing drilling project at Well 9, in Agbarha community, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. It was learned that the if not properly managed, the two […]
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BEFORE YOU CHEER TINUBU ON REDUCING GOVERNANCE COST October 28, 2024
By Zik Gbemre Is President Bola Tinubu honestly reducing cost of governance? What is he going to do with 20 persons on foreign trips? What are the roles of the Nigerian Ambassadors and Diplomats? Are his frequent foreign trips necessary? No. The Ambassadors could represent the President in these foreign trips to deliver speech if […]
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One Severely injured In A Cult Clash In Delta Community October 27, 2024
A yet to be identified male victim is currently receiving treatment in a battle to save his life after sustaining a severe injury during a clash between two rival cult groups, in Ughelli, Ughelli North Local Government Area, Delta State. It was learned that the victim was injured at Oteri community in clash alleging a […]
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Opinion: Senate’s Decision to Compel States To Fund Regional Commissions Violates State Autonomy October 25, 2024
By Oghenekaro Awodeha On Thursday 24th, 2024, The Senate approved a 15 percent deduction from member states’ statutory allocations to fund newly established regional development commissions. The Senate’s decision to fund these newly created regional development commissions by mandating a 15 percent deduction from state allocations represents a serious violation of state autonomy. […]
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For The Good Of Our Future By Sunny Awhefeada October 24, 2024
By Sunny Awhefeada, I have in the last sixteen years been a willing pupil, or better put student, to my children, their friends, playmates and schoolmates. The experience has been a big learning curve that has been more rewarding than all the formal education I have acquired. Bringing up children is beyond being an […]
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