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The Nigeria Labour Congress, Oyo State chapter, has applauded Governor Seyi Makinde’s decision to approve a new minimum wage of N80,000 for state workers, describing it as a progressive move for the welfare of the workforce. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Oyo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, confirmed that the approval followed recommendations from a technical committee appointed by the government. Speaking to journalists in Ibadan, […]

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force to wear black bands for a seven-day mourning period in honour of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja. The police boss gave the directive in a statement issued on Thursday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi. Adejobi said the directive is to honour Lagbaja, who showed gallantry, dedication, […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the death of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of Army Staff. He passed away on Tuesday night in Lagos following an illness. He was 56. This was disclosed in a statement by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Lt. Gen. Lagbaja, appointed Chief of Army Staff on June 19, 2023 by President Tinubu, was a respected leader in […]

Donald Trump has won the US presidential election, media reported on Wednesday, defeating Kamala Harris in a stunning political comeback that is set to send shockwaves around the world.  

President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, swore in seven new ministers into his cabinet at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja. This followed their confirmation by the Senate on October 31 after a screening exercise. The new cabinet members took the oath of office in batches of four and three after their citations were read by the State House Director of Information and Public Relations, Mr Abiodun Oladunjoye. The […]