Abuja, Oct. 1, 2024 – The federal government has approved ₦32,000 monthly pension increase for retirees under the defined benefits scheme. This follows the consequential adjustments of salary of federal government workers in the implementation of the new minimum wage. The pension increase was indicated in a memo from the National Salaries, Wages, and Income Commission (NSIWC), signed by its Chairman, Ekpo Nta, and dated Sept. 27, 2024. According to the memo, the increment will affect retirees from various sectors including healthcare, education, law enforcement, and the armed forces. The memo …
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Hunger, high cost of living not only in Nigeria – Tinubu 
President Bola Tinubu says the economic hardship bedeviling Nigerians is not peculiar to the country, saying it is a global issue. The president made the claim in his nationwide broadcast on Tuesday to mark the 2024 Independence Day anniversary. He said, “The central concern of our people today is the high cost of living, especially […]
Chetam Nwokike: Yahaya Bello Vs EFCC: The persecution is real 
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has cleared all doubts in the case of Alhaji Yayaha Bello, former governor of Kogi state. It’s a case of persecution, certainly not prosecution. The event of September 18, 2024 has finally removed the last veil that masked the mischief of Ola Olukoyede, the Chairman of the EFCC […]
Chetam Nwokike: Yahaya Bello Vs EFCC: The persecution is real
Anthony Kila: EFCC and the Bello fever
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When you think you have seen it all, someone or some office in this country shows you that things can always be worse. The latest case in the race from the mediocre to the absurd is the one offered in the saga of the case against Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Kogi state. The […]
Half Year: UBA grows earnings by 40% to N1.37 trillion, declares interim dividend of N2.00 per share
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Half Year: UBA grows earnings by 40% to N1.37 trillion, declares interim dividend of N2.00 per share
…. Total assets up by 37.2% to N28.3 trillion …. Customer deposits hit N23.2 trillion, climbs 34% …. Profit Before Tax of N401.6bn Lagos, Oct. 1, 2024 – Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has released its audited financial results for the half year ended June 30, 2024, indicating impressive performance across key financial indicators. The audited financials released to the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) on Monday, showed that the bank recorded double-digit growth in its gross earnings and operating incomes. At the end of the first …
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Hail to new Chief Justice of Nigeria
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By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu Abuja, Oct. 1, 2024 – When he died at 80 in June 2008, Lamidi Aribiyi Adedibu was one of the best-known political godfathers of his generation and certainly one of the most disruptive in Nigeria. In Ibadan, Oyo State in south-west Nigeria, where he held sway, Adedibu was reputed to have “made a governor of a mere chairmanship aspirant; a deputy governor of an alleged vulcanizer; a senator of a carpenter; a Reps member of a motor boy – all through the instrumentality of force and …
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EPL: Man United are a mess – Alan Shearer blasts Ten Hag 
Premier League top scorer and former Newcastle United striker, Alan Shearer, has blasted Manchester United boss, Erik ten Hag after the Red Devils were beaten 3-0 by Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. He described Erik ten Hag’s side as ‘awful’ as they were helpless against Tottenham Hotspur in front of their own fans. Manchester United conceded […]
Nigeria at 64: Tinubu announces employment scheme to create 2.5m jobs for Nigerians 
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced an employment scheme, known as Renewed Hope Labour Employment and Empowerment Programme, LEEP, to create 2.5 million jobs for Nigerians directly and indirectly. Tinubu made this known during his 64th Independence Day speech on Tuesday. According to him, the initiative, which will commence in November 2024, aims to ensure […]
Nigeria at 64: Tinubu announces employment scheme to create 2.5m jobs for Nigerians
Edo Deputy governor, Shaibu resume duty, inspects projects 
The reinstated deputy governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, on Monday formally resumed official duty as the number two citizen of the state with the inspection of some ongoing projects. DAILY POST reports that the deputy governor who was impeached by the State House of Assembly March 18, 2024, was, however, reinstated by Justice J. […]
Fellow Nigerians, as I address you today, I am deeply aware of the struggles many of you face in these challenging times. Our administration knows that many of you struggle with rising living costs and the search for meaningful employment. I want to assure you that your voices are heard. As your President, I assure you that we are committed to finding sustainable solutions to alleviate the suffering of our citizens. Once again, I plead for your patience as the reforms we are implementing show positive signs, and we are …
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Community Leader Prince Yomade Honored with Award of Merit by Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria 
Police recover 2 stolen vehicles, guns in Ebonyi 
Police nab three suspects over killing of husband, wife in Abia