Senator Shuaibu Lau’s Wife Orders Arrest of Skit Maker Over Video on Poor Taraba Roads
Police in Taraba State detained skit maker Nafiu Hassan for several days following the alleged orders of Hajia Fatima Lau, wife of Senator Shuaibu Isa Lau of Taraba North, after he highlighted poor road conditions in the district through a skit. Witnesses claim Mrs. Lau accused Hassan of “cyberstalking and character assassination” and ordered his […]
Senator Monday Okpebholo Appoints Fred Itua as Chief Press Secretary: ‘A Seasoned Media Expert Ready to Lead’
Edo State Governor-elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has appointed Fred Itua as his Chief Press Secretary ahead of his inauguration. This marks the first appointment of Okpebholo’s incoming administration. Itua, a seasoned journalist with experience at Leadership and The Sun newspapers, will head the Governor’s media team. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in English, a Master’s […]
NLC to States: ‘Implement New Minimum Wage by December 1st or Face Strikes’
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a December 1, 2024, deadline for state governments to implement the new minimum wage of N70,000. In a statement following its National Executive Council meeting, the NLC criticized fuel marketers for inflating petrol prices, resulting in undue hardship for Nigerians. It also condemned what it termed “anti-people” policies […]
ONDO 2024: “Only Federal Security Will Guard Ondo Election, No Vigilantes or Amotekun Allowed,” Says Police IG
Ahead of Ondo State’s November 16 gubernatorial election, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has prohibited state-backed security groups, including Amotekun and other vigilante groups, from election security duties. According to the police, only federal agencies will secure the election, ensuring it adheres to guidelines that promote fairness and transparency. Specialized police units, […]