By Festus Fifen. As the face-off between the Federal Government and Rivers State continues on who’s right it is to collect Value Added Tax VAT, Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has threatened to “take over” all offices of the Federal Inland Revenue Service in the oil-rich South-South state if the government agency continues with what... Read More
African Regional Organization of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa) has commended Qatar government over the amendment of its labour laws which is aimed at removal of restrictions to migrant workers ability to change employers at their choosing, following a notice period. General Secretary, ITUC-Africa, Kwasi Adu-Amankwah who gave the commendation in a letter titled... Read More
Following the high rate of insecurity in different parts of the country, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday said his administration will stop at nothing to ensure that Lagos remains safe and secure for all. Speaking at the 3rd Session of the 34th Synod of the Diocese of Lagos, Church of Nigeria (Anglican... Read More
The Senate has cautioned the Presidency not to undermine Federal Character principle and uphold merit in all appointments in the country. Speaking during the screening of Acting Judge of Federal Capital Territory as Substantial Judge, Garba Abdullahi, Chairman of Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters , Senator Opeyemi Bamidele warned... Read More
…State Set To Double Food Security, Reduce Inequality Gap Via Market-Centric Plan …Governor Urges S’West States To Collaborate With Lagos An audacious agricultural growth plan that will enhance food sufficiency in Lagos State has been unveiled by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The five-year food security road map will see a sustained public and private sectors’... Read More
The federal government has signed a Memorandum of Action (MOA) with the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) geared towards averting the planned nationwide strike of resident doctors billed to commence Thursday, April 1. Both sides reached an agreement Wednesday night to shelve the strike ultimatum, while the leadership of NARD will receive a clean... Read More
———————- The independent NHS Race and Health Observatory is urging black and minority ethnic communities to complete this years’ national census survey to help capture information on the overall health conditions of ethnic minority households across England. Letters have been sent out this week by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) with an online access... Read More
As part of the drive to create atmosphere of equality among all productive youth in Ekiti State, the Senator representing Ekiti Central Senatorial District at the 9th Senate, Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele, has empowered 120 physically- challenged in the state. The Senator presented cash gifts and wheel chairs to all the participants... Read More
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