BELARUS FREES NOBEL LAUREATE BIALIATSKI IN SWAP FOR US SANCTIONS RELIEF. (PHOTO).

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Belarus frees Nobel laureate Bialiatski in swap for US sanctions relief  Belarus has released Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski and opposition leader Maria Kolesnikova from prison, human rights advocate Pavel Sapelka of the Viasna group confirmed. Their release coincides with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko’s efforts to improve ties with the United States. Earlier, Washington announced it was lifting sanctions on Belarus’s potash sector, and in return, Lukashenko pardoned 123 prisoners. Belarus, a close ally of Russia, has faced years of Western isolation and sanctions over human rights abuses and for allowing Russian military operations on its territory. Since July 2024, Minsk has released hundreds of prisoners as part of efforts to ease tensions with the West. U.S. Special Envoy for Belarus John Coale described recent talks in Minsk as “very productive” and said the countries are moving from “baby steps to more confident steps” toward normalizing relations. Opp...

OSUN TO IMPLEMENT NEW MINIMUM WAGE STARTING DECEMBER 1.(PHOTO).


 Osun to Implement New Minimum Wage Starting December 1

The Osun State Government has announced that the newly approved minimum wage of N75,554.20 for civil servants will take effect from December 1, 2024. This follows successful negotiations between the state government and organized labor unions.


In addition to the wage increase, the state has approved a N25,000 addition for all pensioners, with the arrears of the new minimum wage to be paid alongside the November salaries for workers.


Osun’s Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, emphasized that the move reflects Governor Ademola Adeleke’s commitment to a motivated and satisfied workforce. He highlighted the government’s focus on workers' and retirees’ welfare.


Osun’s Deputy Governor, Kola Adewusi, praised the governor's leadership, encouraging workers to reciprocate by improving service delivery and productivity.


A circular dated November 29, 2024, also outlined the new wage structure and improved pension package, reinforcing the government’s efforts to address outstanding issues affecting pensioners. The circular stressed that the increase was the result of thorough negotiations and careful consideration of the state's finances.

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