Category: Society

NULGE Calls for 300% Minimum Wage Increase Amid Fuel Subsidy Inflation

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The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has demanded a significant increase of 300 per cent in the minimum wage for workers across all sectors. The call for the wage hike comes in response to the inflation caused by the removal of fuel subsidies, particularly affecting local government staff. During the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja, NULGE National President, Mr Ambali Olatunji, emphasized the urgent need for the wage increment. He argued that a 300 per cent rise in the minimum wage is necessary for all local…

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Human trafficking: Over 1,000 Victims Rescued by NAPTIP

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Between January and July 2023, the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Kano Zonal Command, has successfully rescued a total of 1,085 victims of human trafficking. Out of this number, 932 victims were rescued from irregular migration and were repatriated through the efforts of the International Organization for Migration and the National Emergency Management Agency of Nigeria. In addition to that, the Zonal Command also saved 163 victims who were being trafficked to European countries via Niger Republic and Libya. Some of these victims were rescued…

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137 TETFund-sponsored Students Abscond Abroad, Executive Secretary Calls for Stricter Measures

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The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) revealed that over 137 students sponsored abroad by the fund for higher education have absconded, refusing to return to Nigeria after completing their programs. This has become a significant crisis as the scholars are required to come back to the country after their studies and have a guarantor who will be held responsible for repaying the funds if they do not return. TETFund is now working with various stakeholders to implement stringent and effective measures against those who refuse to…

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President Tinubu Reconsiders N8,000 Cash Grant Plan Amid Criticism

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President Bola Tinubu announced on Tuesday that his administration will reconsider its initial plan to provide monthly cash grants of N8,000 to 12 million households for a period of six months, as part of efforts to alleviate the hardships caused by the removal of fuel subsidies. The decision to review the plan came after facing public criticism, particularly from organized labor, who deemed the cash transfer insufficient to address the needs of vulnerable Nigerians. In response to the public’s concerns, the President directed the immediate review of the conditional cash…

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Anger Erupts in Anambra State as Petrol Price Soars to N700, Commuters Stranded and Prices Surge

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On Tuesday, there was widespread anger in Anambra State due to a sudden increase in the price of petrol. The pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) rose from N530 to N700 per litre. Commuters and motorists were greatly affected by this price hike. Many people rushed to petrol stations and purchased larger quantities of petrol, fearing that the price would further increase to N800 on Wednesday. Initially, petrol stations in major cities like Onitsha, Nnewi, and Awka were selling petrol at N530 per litre. However, as news of the…

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Teenage University Student and Boyfriend Paraded for Allegedly Scamming Victim of N1.5 Million in Osun State

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A 17-year-old female student named Victory Ehiremen, studying at Osun State University in Ikire campus, and her boyfriend, Ayobami Ariyo, were recently presented before journalists at the state police command headquarters in Osogbo. They are accused of obtaining N1.5 million from a victim whom they lured from Lagos to Osun State. According to the Commissioner of Police, Kehinde Longe, Ehiremen met the complainant on social media a few days prior to the incident. After several days of chatting online, Ehiremen invited the complainant to Ikire from Lagos. During the visit,…

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Ondo Pastor Sentenced for theft

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A man named Friday Okeneji, who is a pastor of a popular church in Iwaro Oka Akoko, Akoko South-West Local Government Area of Ondo State, has been sentenced to two years in prison by an Ondo State Magistrates’ Court in Akure. The pastor was found guilty of stealing chemical substances worth N130,000 from a local shop on July 2, 2023. During the court proceedings, the pastor admitted to the crime and pleaded guilty to the two-count charge of stealing. He explained that he committed the offense out of desperation to…

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Catholic Priest and 3 others Kidnapped in Ebonyi State

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On Monday, gunmen kidnapped Rev. Fr. Joseph Azubuike, a Catholic priest, and three unidentified individuals in Ebonyi State. Fr. Azubuike serves as the Parish priest of St. Charles Parish in Mgbaleze village, Isu community, Onicha Local Government Area. The Chancellor of the Abakaliki Diocese, Rev Father Mathew Opoke, confirmed the incident and stated that Fr. Azubuike was abducted near his parish while returning from evangelical duties. The kidnappers have contacted the Diocese and demanded an undisclosed ransom amount. The Abakaliki Diocese requested prayers for the unconditional release of Fr. Azubuike…

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Tech CEO, Mark Zuckerberg trains with MMA Professionals

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On Tuesday, Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta (formerly Facebook), was seen training with UFC champions Israel Adesanya and Alexander Volkanovski. This has fueled speculation about the possibility of an MMA fight between Zuckerberg and Elon Musk, the CEO of Twitter. The idea of an MMA showdown between these tech moguls originated as an online banter a few weeks ago. Tensions escalated between them after Zuckerberg launched his Twitter-like app called Threads on July 5, 2023. Threads quickly gained popularity, amassing over 100 million users worldwide. Musk, however, accused Meta…

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Two Police Officers Arrested in Rivers State for Assaulting Man in a Viral Video

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Two police officers from the Rivers State Police Command have been arrested after a video capturing them mistreating an unidentified man went viral. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Nwonyi Polycarp Emeka, ordered their arrest in response to the disturbing footage that circulated on social media. The arrested officers are currently undergoing interrogation for their unprofessional behavior. According to Grace Iringe-Koko, the Public Relations Officer of the Command, the police operatives will be thoroughly investigated in accordance with the established guidelines governing the conduct of law enforcement personnel. Appropriate…

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