Month: April 2024

Nigerian Navy rescues over 250 persons from capsized passenger boat in Rivers state

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The Nigerian Navy (NN) personnel of Naval Security Station (NSS) 023 deployed along Cawthorne Channel in Rivers State rescued over 250 passengers who were onboard a capsized passenger boat at about 10pm local time on 28 April 2024. The ill-fated boat, MV PRECIOUS EMMANUEL cast off from a local market in Sangana area of Bayelsa State and was making way to Rivers State when it encountered stormy waters and hit a wreck which damaged its hull causing it to capsize. Notably, the locally made, 3-deck wooden vessel popularly known as…

JUST IN: Tinubu approves salary increase for civil servants

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved an increase in salary ranging from 25% to 35% for civil servants across various consolidated salary structures.   A statement signed by the Head of Press of the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC), Emmanuel Njoku, said the increases take effect from 1st January 2024.   Njoku added that the government has also approved increases in pension of between 20% and 28% for pensioners on the Defined Benefits Scheme with respect to the above-mentioned six consolidated salary structures with effect from 1st January…

Confusion in Nigeria’s Senate as Senators fight over seating arrangement in newly renovated chamber

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There was a mild drama at the resumption of the Senate to plenary on Tuesday as senators fought over the seats.   Recall that the main chamber of the National Assembly had been undergoing renovation. During that time, the Senators were operating from a temporary hall.   Following the completion of the project, they moved in to the renovated chamber for their legislative business after spending about 40 days on recess.     Trouble started when the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, started reeling out names of Senators who…

FG reiterates commitment to enabling environment for human rights protection in nigeria … As Justice Minister commissions NHRC’s Lagos State Office

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The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to the promotion, protection and enforcement of human rights in Nigeria by providing the enabling environment for the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to effectively realize its mandate.   Nigeria Government also promised to support the NHRC to own its offices nationwide to further entrench its independence and strengthen its strive to protect the rights of citizens.   The Honorable Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi, SAN who made this statement on the occasion of…

BREAKING: Nigerian Govt declares Wednesday as public holiday for Workers’ Day

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The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, May 1, as public holiday to mark this year’s Workers’ Day.   This declaration was contained in a statement issued Tuesday in Abuja by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Dr Aishetu Gogo Ndayako on behalf of the minister, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo.   Dr Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, re-iterated the need for excellence, efficiency and equity in all spheres of labour, re-affirming the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration’s commitment to fostering a culture of innovation,…

DG warns Corps Members against unauthorized journeys

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The Director General of National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Yusha’u D. Ahmed has warned Corps Members not to embark on frivolous adventures that may lead to unpleasant consequences during their service year.   General YD Ahmed gave this warning while addressing the 2024 Batch ‘A’ Stream Two Corps Members at NYSC Gombe State Orientation Camp in Amada and also their colleagues in Bauchi State Orientation Camp, Wailo.   He however said, if it is compulsory that they should travel, they must obtain approval from the NYSC Management in their…

Concerned APC Group rally in support of National Chairman ,draws Thousands of Supporters in Abuja ……Dismisses suspension Controversy by NNPP Members

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Thousands of All Progressives Congress (APC) members gathered today in Abuja for a mass rally in solidarity with the party’s National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, amidst recent controversies surrounding his position.   Former Commissioner of Lands and Urban Development, Nasarawa State, Hon. Prof Salihu Ahmad Alizaga, led the rally, emphasizing the unity within the party and dismissing claims of internal strife fueled by external interests.   Alizaga denounced what he described as orchestrated attempts to destabilize the party, pointing fingers at the Kwankwasiyya Movement and former governors from the…

There was no fight in plenary over seating pattern- Senate Spokeperson says

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The Senate has described as false report of purported fight among senators on Tuesday over seating arrangements during plenary.     Recall, lawmakers went for Easter and Eid-el-fitr recess and resumed plenary in the renovated red chamber.     Further recall, both chambers of the National Assembly, have remained shut down since the 9th Assembly, to give way to total overhauling of the system and renovation of the chambers seating arrangements.     While the renovations lasted, the Senators and House of Representatives Members, especially in this 10th Assembly, have…

Senate denies reported fight, confusion over seating arrangements at plenary

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The Senate has described as false report of purported fight among senators on Tuesday over seating arrangements during plenary.   Recall, lawmakers went for Easter and Eid-el-fitr recess and resumed plenary in the renovated red chamber.   Further recall, both chambers of the National Assembly, have remained shut down since the 9th Assembly, to give way to total overhauling of the system and renovation of the chambers seating arrangements.   While the renovations lasted, the Senators and House of Representatives Members, especially in this 10th Assembly, have been holding plenaries…

Over 70% candidates score below 200 as JAMB releases results for 2024 UTME

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Over 70 per cent of candidates scored below 200 as the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, released the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results.     The Registrar of JAMB, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede announced the release of the results at a press conference held at the board’s headquarters, Bwari, in Abuja on Monday.   Over 1.94 million candidates registered and sat the examination in 118 towns and over 700 centres across the country.     The examination which began on Friday, 19th April ended on Monday, 29th April…