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PDP lifts suspension on NWC members, says crisis over

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has lifted the suspension on its National Working Committee (NWC) members, prioritizing party unity and progress.   Bala Mohammed, governor of Bauchi who confirmed this on Tuesday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, said the crisis rocking the party has been resolved.   Umar Damagum, PDP acting national Chairman, and some members of the party were also with the governor.   Mohammed said governors of the party, the Board of Trustees (BoT), and other organs of the party have directed the national working…

States that have approved N70000 and above as minimum wage for workers (Full List)

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On Monday, July 29, 2024, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed a law establishing a new national minimum wage of N70,000, up from the previous N30,000.   This decision followed a series of unsuccessful negotiations among the Organised Labour, private sector representatives, and the federal government within the Tripartite Committee.   Immediately after the signing, both the Senate and House of Representatives quickly passed the National Minimum Wage Act 2019 (Amendment Bill).   This development comes in the wake of Tinubu’s cancellation of petrol subsidies in May 2023, which led the…

Falana: Court slams N500m fine on VeryDarkMan for defamation

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A High Court sitting in Lagos State has ruled against social media activist, Mr Martin Otse, aka VeryDarkMan, ordered him to remove defamatory remarks and videos regarding lawyer and human rights activist Femi Falana (SAN) and his son, Folarin.   In a judgment delivered by Justice M. O. Idowu on Tuesday, the court also mandated VeryDarkMan to pay N500 million in damages for libel, as detailed in the pre-action bundle of the judgment.   The ruling, under suit no: ID/8584/GCM/2024, highlighted the serious nature of the accusations made by Otse.…

MOUN Leadership Crisis: Court Affirms Comrade Julius Bobi as authentic National President

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The crisis that has rocked the leadership of the Motorcycle Operators Union of Nigeria has finally been laid to rest as a court of competent jurisdiction in Abuja has ruled that Comrade Julius Oghenevwegba Bobi remained the authentic President of the Union.   This was contained in a letter written by the counsel to Comrade Julius Bobi, Parlance Law firm to the Attorney General of the Federation, the Minister of Justice, Ministry of Labour, the Nigerian Labour Congress and other relevant government agencies.   The letter states:   RE: SUIT…

15th African Union High-level forum to hold in Zambia October 31st – Nov 2nd

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The stage is practically set for the hosting of the 15th edition of the African Union High- Level Private Sector Forum, set to take place from October 31 to November 2, 2024, in Lusaka, Zambia. This is building on the momentum generated by the 14th edition held in Nairobi, Kenya in 2023, as this year’s forum will focus on the accelerating intra-African trade, investment, by leveraging private sector champions and fostering cross-border collaboration across the continent. The event’s themed: “Unlocking Opportunities for Private Actors to Accelerate Intra-African Trade and Investments,”…

ECOWAS Court of Justice elects new leadership

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The ECOWAS Court of Justice (CCJ) has elected Cape Verde’s Justice Ricardo Gonçalves as its new President.   The regional apex court also elected Sierra Leone’s Justice Sengu Koroma as new Vice President, both for non-renewable four-year tenure.   The elections took place during a session attended by the court’s college of five judges and were officiated by Guinea-Bissau’s President Umaro Embalo, the former chair of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government.   Justice Gonçalves succeeded Justice Edward Asante, who held the presidency for six years, while…

Rival Group eliminates Zamfara bandit kingpin Kachalla Daji

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Zamfara bandit kingpin Kachalla Ibrahim Gurgun Daji, has been reportedly killed in Kwanar Nasiru, Gusau local government area of Zamfara State.   Daji was eliminated by a rival group of bandits on Sunday, October 13, 2024, and his body was left at the scene.   Lake Chad security expert, Mr Zagazola Makama, who confirmed the incident on Monday said that Daji was known for his criminal activities, including masterminding violent attacks along the Kwatarkwashi-Mada road and other surrounding areas.   His base of operations was the Shangel village, situated east…

BREAKING: Super Eagles return to Nigeria after ordeal in Libya

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The Super Eagles have arrived in Nigeria after their ordeal in Libyan for a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier.   Emporium Reporters reports earlier that players and officials were stranded for about 13 hours at a Libya airport ahead of the game which was supposed to take place on Tuesday.   They slept on benches went viral early Monday, prompting condemnation from Nigerian authorities.   The Super Eagles are back in Nigeria.   We checked and stamped out our passports from Kano.   The Nigerian contingent have landed…

DISASTER MANAGEMENT: SAVING LIVES AND ALLEVIATING SUFFERING , By Bola Bakare

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Humanitarian disaster management involves coordinating relief efforts to save lives, alleviate suffering, and protect human rights during and after natural disasters, conflicts and other crises. There are parameters of disaster management that cannot be ignored but rather adhered to strictly. Prevention to mitigating risks and preparing for potential disasters, preparedness to ensure readiness to respond, response in providing immediate relief and assistance, recovery to support affected communities to rebuild and recover. Also, concise components such as Needs Assessment to identifying affected populations and their requirements, Relief Distribution to deliver essential…

SYNERGY FOR WATER SCIENCES, METEOROLOGY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT By Bola Bakare

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As the frequency and severity of extreme weather events increase, effective collaboration between water sciences, meteorology, and emergency management agencies has become crucial for protecting lives, infrastructure, and the environment. A unified approach enables proactive preparedness, swift response, and resilient recovery. There are interconnected challenges such as flooding and droughts that warrants an understanding of water cycles, precipitation patterns, and soil moisture which is vital for predicting and managing floods and droughts, water quality from meteorological data that informs water treatment and supply management, ensuring safe drinking water during extreme…