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 Delta State Among First to Implement New Minimum Wage – Aniagwu Delta State Commissioner for Works, Charles Aniagwu, has confirmed that Delta was one of the first states to implement the new N70,000 minimum wage, starting in October 2024. He emphasized that the state is not only meeting the federal wage but exceeding it. Aniagwu highlighted the state’s smooth labor relations, attributing it to Governor Oborevwori’s labor-friendly policies. He also discussed significant healthcare improvements, including the renovation of 64 general hospitals and the establishment of a new teaching hospital in Ozoro. Additionally, over 220,000 Deltans have been empowered through various programs, contributing to both local business growth and increased security, with new vehicles provided to law enforcement.

 Ex-Servicemen Demand Payment of Pension Arrears from FG The Ex-Service Men and Family Welfare Association of Nigeria, led by President Anthony Agbas, has urged the federal government to settle all outstanding pension arrears and entitlements for military pensioners.  Speaking at a peaceful rally in Abuja, Agbas highlighted the financial struggles faced by veterans and called for payment of palliatives, salary increments, and arrears. The association emphasized the sacrifices made by military veterans in protecting the nation, while a Ministry of Finance official assured them that their requests were being processed.

 Airport project: Land donors will be compensated – Abia Govt Abia State government says it has commenced survey activities at the site of the proposed Abia International Airport in Nsulu, with a promise to compensate land donors in line with the Land Use Act. The Commissioner for Lands and Housing, Mr. Chaka Chukwumerije, who stated this while speaking to journalists, said proper enumeration of lands will be done and compensations paid to those whose lands will be used for the project. Chukwumerije was reacting to the protest by some indigenes of donor communities which took place over the weekend. He said that the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Caleb Ajagba, and the Special Assistant on Lands and Housing, Okorougo Aji held extensive negotiations with natives covering the seven land donor communities in Nsulu. According to the Commissioner, a proper understanding was reached with the land donor communities, which included the joint survey activities between the Office of the Surv...

 NPFL: Kwara United, Enyimba week 16 game postponed Kwara United have announced the postponement of their matchday 16 fixture against Enyimba. The encounter which was initially scheduled to take place on Saturday, December 8 has been moved to a later date. The game was moved due to Enyimba’s CAF Confederation Cup engagement. The People’s Elephant will take on Egyptian giants Zamalek in their second group game of the competition at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Saturday, December 8. Kwara United made the announcement on the social media. “The anticipated NPFL25 Matchday16 clash between Kwara United FC and Enyimba Int’l FC, initially scheduled for Sunday, December 8, 2024, in Ilorin, has been postponed till further notice,” Kwara United wrote on X. “This decision comes on the heels of Enyimba Int’l FC’s progression to the second group stage of the CAF interclub competition. They’re set to face off against Zamalek Sports Club of Egypt on the same day, December 8, ...

 Man arrested as police bust A’Ibom gun-making factory One David Nse Emmanuel was arrested when operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command busted a gun manufacturing factory operated by his father and his brothers where they fabricated different kinds of firearms in the state. The state Commissioner of Police, Joseph O. Eribo, disclosed this on Monday while briefing journalists on the command’s achievements in fighting crime and parading criminal suspects arrested for various crimes at different locations in the state in Uyo, the state capital. He said the gun factory was busted based on credible information, adding that the operatives responded swiftly and stormed the factory, arresting one suspect while others escaped. He listed the items recovered to include: seven newly made single-barrel guns, five newly made double-barrel guns, one special steel double-trigger pistol, one broken single-barrel gun, one trigger-handle walking stick knife, several cut iron pipes used for c...

 Gov Otti Appoints Nwankwo as New Deputy Chief of Staff, Announces Other Appointments Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has appointed Chijioke Nwankwo as the new Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the Deputy Governor, succeeding Chinedu Ekeke, who was recently elected Executive Chairman of Isuikwuato LGA. In a press release issued on Wednesday and signed by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, Governor Otti also announced several other key appointments. Emmanuel Okpechi was named Special Adviser on Internally Generated Revenue, Emeka Enyiazu as Special Adviser on Tertiary Education, and Chinasa Frank Iheanyi as Liaison Officer to the National Assembly. Additional appointments include Ndubuisi Ike as Special Adviser on Finance & Economic Development, Eric Egwuibe as Special Adviser on Budget and Planning, and Osinachi Nwaka as Director-General of the Ministry of Finance Incorporated. Governor Otti also made reassignment decisions, naming Chimereze Okeigbo a...

 Senate halts action on tax bill, sets meeting to resolve contentious issues The Senate leadership has directed its Committee on Finance to suspend further action on the proposed tax bill pending the outcome of a high-level meeting with the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF). The Deputy Senate President, Sen. BARAU Jibrin who made the announcement today during plenary disclosed that a special committee has been constituted to address contentious issues in the bill, with the meeting scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, Dec 5th. The decision follows a series of deliberations by lawmakers aimed at resolving disagreements over key provisions in the proposed legislation. The contentious areas have sparked debates among stakeholders in the last couple of days. In addition, the Senate leadership announced plans to convene a special meeting to be held at the National Assembly and chaired by the Minority Leader to address all areas of disagreement. The meeting is expected to serve as a p...