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June 13, 2024 Labor Denies Any Agreement with Federal Government Over Minimum Wage
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Labor Denies Any Agreement with Federal Government Over Minimum Wage

The Organised Labour has rejected President BOLA TINUBU’s claims that an agreement has been reached on new national minimum wages in his nationwide broadcast to mark the 2024 Democracy Day.

 

Recall that TINUBU had claimed that a consensus had been reached on the long-debated new minimum wage between the Federal Government and organised labour.

 

In the national broadcast, the President revealed that an executive bill will soon be sent to the National Assembly to formalisethe new minimum wage agreement, emphasising that his administration chose a democratic approach over dictatorship in addressing the demands of labour unions.

 

However, in a statement, the acting President of Nigeria Labour Congress, Prince ADEWALE ADEYANJUsaid there was no agreement reached by the Tripartite Committee on the National Minimum Wage at the time negotiations ended on Friday, June 7, 2024.

June 11, 2024 Wingless Eagles of Nigeria Devoured by Cheetahs of Benin in 2026 World Cup Qualifier
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Wingless Eagles of Nigeria Devoured by Cheetahs of Benin in 2026 World Cup Qualifier

Nigeria’s chances of playing at the 2026 World Cup hangs by a slim thread, following a 2-1 defeat to Benin Republic.

The Super Eagles, looking to bounce back from their 1-1 draw against South Africa last Friday in Uyo, started on a good note, thanks to RAPHAEL ONYEDIKA’s excellent finish in the first half.

However, FINIDI GEORGE’s men went into the break behind, as the Beninese scored twice before the interval thanks to JODEL DOSSOU and STEVE MOUNIE.

The result leaves Coach Gernot Rorh’s Benin Republic at the top of Group C with seven points, while Nigeria remains rooted to the fifth position  with just three points of possible twelve after four games.

In the same group, South Africa will host Zimbabwe while Lesotho will lock horns against Rwanda at 5:00pm Nigeria time today June 11, 2024.

June 11, 2024 CHRAN To Hold Democracy Day Symposium in Akwa Ibom
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CHRAN To Hold Democracy Day Symposium in Akwa Ibom

All is now set for a one-day Symposium to mark the 2024 Nigera’s Democracy Day in Akwa Ibom State with the theme “CIVIL SOCIETY AS THE PIVOT OF GOOD GOVERNANCE IN A DEMOCRATIC SETTING”.

 

The event to be hosted by a pro-democracy group, Center for Human Rights and Accountability Network (CHRAN), holds on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at the CHRAN Conference Hall, 15 Akpa Ubeh Street, off Babangida Avenue, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State by 10:00 a.m.

 

In a Press Release signed by the Center’s Director, Otuekong Franklyn Isong, and Secretary, Barr. Christopher Ekpo, and made available to newsmen in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State Capital, the rights group stated that the event is part of its annual commemoration of the June 12, 1993 Presidential Election.

 

 

According to the center, the event will be chaired by a renowned Legal Practitioner, scholar, elder statesman and astute politician, Barr. Ekpenyong  Ntekim, while the Secretary to the Government of Akwa Ibom State, Prince Enobong Uwah, will serve as the Special Guest of Honour.

 

CHRAN in the statement also noted that a former Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly and immediate past member of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Onofiok Luke is billed to deliver the Keynote Address while the Chairman of the House Committee on Public Accounts and member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Unyime Idem, will be the Distinguished Guest Invitee.

 

The Center further indicated that the Deputy Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. KufreAbasi Edidem will be the Guest of Honour, while the Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Rt. Hon. Frank Archibong, will serve as the Special Guest Invitee.

 

CHRAN went ahead to note that the Ntisong Akwa Esop Imaisong Ibibio, Ntisong Pius Okon, will be the Father of the Day, including the founder of Female Youth Association (Purple Girls) and Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Akwa Ibom State on Female Youth Mobilisation, Lady (Mrs.) Edna E.D.Udeme, as the Mother of the Day.

 

The CHRAN added that other participants in the event will be delegates from various civil society organisations (CSOs), human rights groups, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), professional bodies, trade unions, community-based organisations, town unions, students unions and members of the Press.

 

It therefore asserted that attendance at the historic event is strictly on invitation.

June 11, 2024 Governor Umo Eno Sacks Commissioner for Special Duties in Akwa Ibom State
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Governor Umo Eno Sacks Commissioner for Special Duties in Akwa Ibom State

Governor UMO ENO has sacked the commissioner for special duties, Dr. BASSEY OKON from the Akwa Ibom state executive council with immediate effect.

 

In a statement by secretary to the state government, Prince ENOBONG UWAH, the move is in line with ongoing efforts to reposition the administration in line with the ARISE AGENDA.

 

Governor UMO ENO thanked him for the services to the state and wished him the best in future endeavours.

 

The statement noted that Dr. BASSEY OKON has been directed to handover to the permanent secretary in the ministry. In the meantime, the ministry will be supervised by the secretary to the state government pending the appointment of a new commissioner.

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