Elder statesman, Anyanwu, bows out, aged 84

The Anyanwu family of Umueze, Chokoneze Autonomous Community in Ezinihitte, Mbaise, Imo State has announced the transition of its patriarch, Professor Rowland Anyanwu, aged 84. Rowland Azubuike Anyanwu, a professor of international relations, played a prominent role in the politics of the Second

Davido hails wife after Birth, says ‘I love you my strong wife!!!’

David Adedeji Adeleke, one of the high profile multiple award winning pop star is now a father as his heartthrob, Chioma was delivered of a bouncing baby boy earlier in the day. Davido who could not hide his ecstasy has praised his wife

Buhari approves N10b for Enugu Airport

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the release of N10 billion Special Intervention Fund for immediate repairs and upgrade of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu. This was the high point of the courtesy call on the President by a delegation of governors and

Ngige: govt can’t meet Labour’s wage demand

Frank Ikpefan, Abuja   THE Federal Government cannot meet the demand of Labour in the new minimum wage regime, Minister of Labour and Employment Chris Ngige, said on Tuesday. According to him, the economy will grind to a halt like that of Venezuela,

Strike: NLC shuts offices, schools

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Delta chapter has started to shut offices and schools in Asaba ahead of the planned strike over delay to implement the new minimum wage. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports on Wednesday that the NLC members were

Minimum wage: Prepare for industrial action, NLC tells workers

 Emmanuel Oladesu and Frank Ikpefan   THE Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Sunday gave a four-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to accept its demand for the consequential adjustment of salaries, based on the new minimum wage, or risk a nation-wide strike. The

Varsity to honour Tinubu, Sultan , Achebe with Honorary Awards

Rasaq Ibrahim, Ado Ekiti   Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD) has announced plans to honour the former Lagos State Governor and the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar with doctoral

#RevolutionNow: Sowore, Bakare still in detention, unable to meet bail conditions

By Eric Ikhilae Abuja   The convener of #RevolutionNow protest, Omoyele Sowore and his co-defendant Olawale Bakare charged with treasonable felony are yet to meet the conditions attached to the bail granted them on October 4, 2019 by a Federal High Court in

Okowa assures on improved living standards for Deltans, workers

    By Festus Ahon   DELTA State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, yesterday reassured Deltans and the working class of his administration’s commitment to the upliftment of their living standards and sustainable development of the State. Okowa who spoke in Asaba while receiving

Budget 2020: I’m suffering from cold because of hard work, says Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday said that he is suffering from cold as he attributed the ailment to his hard work as the President of the country. Before presenting the details of the bill, Buharia pologised for his voice. He said he is