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April 9, 2024 Federal Government Adds Thurday April 11 to Eid-El Fitr Holidays
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Federal Government Adds Thurday April 11 to Eid-El Fitr Holidays

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced Thursday, April 11, 2024, as an additional public holiday.

This decision was disclosed through a statement issued by Dr. Aishetu Ndayako, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, on Tuesday.

The announcement, which was shared via the ministry’s official communication channel, highlighted the importance of recognizing Eid-El-Fitr and providing an opportunity for citizens to commemorate the religious occasion.

The statement said, “The Federal Government has approved Thursday, April 11, 2024 as an additional public holiday to celebrate this year’s Eid-El-Fitr.

“The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, while congratulating the Muslim Ummah for a successful completion of a month of spiritual rejuvenation, reiterates President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s firm commitment to providing a safe and prosperous Nigeria for all to thrive.”

Saudi Arabia, on Monday, said the crescent of Shawwal has not been sighted, indicating that the fasting will continue on Tuesday.

It also added that the Eid-El-Fitr would hold on Wednesday, April 10 to mark the beginning of the new Islamic month.

April 8, 2024 NYSC Gets New Coordinator in Akwa Ibom
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NYSC Gets New Coordinator in Akwa Ibom

The National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Akwa Ibom State, has received its 19th state coordinator, Mr Christopher Okun.

Okun succeeds Mrs Chinyere Ekwe, who has been redeployed to the NYSC Area Office in Minna, Niger State, after the expiration of her tenure.

A statement signed by NYSC Public Relations Officer, Mr Udogwu Madukaku, on Saturday, said the new coordinator was the Deputy Director (Operations), South South Area Office, Asaba, in Delta.

He said that Okun is a graduate of the former Bendel State University, now Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma, Edo State, where he graduated in 1987 with a B.A. (Hons) in History.

The statement reads in parts: “With this appointment, Mr Okun has become the 19th Chief Executive Officer/State Coordinator of the Scheme in Akwa Ibom State.

“The new State Coordinator is expected to bring his rich expertise in the course of his many years with the NYSC to bear on the activities of the scheme in the state and to move it to the next level.”

The NYSC PRO said Ekwe, in her handover note, welcomed Okun to the state, assuring him that he was in good hands, as staff of NYSC Akwa Ibom have served NYSC diligently during her time.

The statement said the new state coordinator commended Ekwe for her show of good leadership qualities and her motherly disposition towards the corps members and wished her well in her new station.

April 2, 2024 JTF Rescues Kidnap Victims in Delta State
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JTF Rescues Kidnap Victims in Delta State

The Joint Task Force (JTF) in the Niger Delta, Operation Delta Safe, says its troops on Monday rescued nine kidnap victims abducted by armed gunmen on March 29 along the Ugheli-Patani axis of the East-West road.

Rear Admiral John Okeke, commander of the joint military force deployed to Niger Delta, confirmed the development to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday night.

Okeke said that 10 suspected kidnappers were arrested in the rescue of the victims, who included an NYSC member and a Navy rating.

“In continuation to ensure safety of lives and property in the Niger Delta Region, the gallant troops of the Joint Task Force South South Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), comprising troops of Quick Response Force (QRF) of Headquarters OPDS, Land, Maritime, and Air Components, rescued nine kidnapping victims on Monday, April 1, 2024.

“The freed victims were kidnapped on March 29, 2024, along Patani-Ughelli Road in Delta State.

“During the rescue operation, 10 suspects in connection with the kidnap incident were arrested. Among the rescued victims is a Naval Rating and an NYSC member,” Okeke said.

The JTF Commander subsequently warned criminal elements within the Niger Delta region to desist from their nefarious activities as there will be no safe haven for them in the region as troops will not leave any stone unturned in ensuring a conducive environment for the safety of lives and properties.

Okeke also commended the troops for their gallantry and efforts in the rescue operation.

He urged the general public to always provide useful information to security agencies on criminal activities within their communities.

Credit (NAN)

April 2, 2024 Committee on New Minimum Wage to Conclude Ahead of May Day Celebrations
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Committee on New Minimum Wage to Conclude Ahead of May Day Celebrations

The 37-member tripartite committee on minimum wage set up by the Federal Government will reconvene mid-April to continue further negotiations and consultations on the new minimum wage.

The National Treasurer of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Hakeem Ambali, who is a member of the tripartite committee, confirmed this to newsmen in Abuja.

Ambali noted that the committee members are still collating and analyzing the reports received from the zonal public hearings.

The committee had received the reports of zonal public hearings held across the six geo-political zones of the country between Wednesday, March 27, 2024 and Thursday, March 28, 2024.

The minimum wage to be unveiled is expected to cushion the effects of the removal of subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit.

During the public hearings, different zones had suggested different amounts for minimum wage.

The South West zone had suggested N794,000; the North East proposed N560,000 as minimum wage; North West proposed N485,000; the North Central proposed N709,000; South South demanded N850,000 while the South East demanded N540,000.

President Bola Tinubu is expected to announce the new minimum wage on May 1, 2024.

 

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