N30,000 Minimum Wage: Nigerian Labour Holds Nationwide Mass Protest Today

Ahead of November 6 nationwide strike to compel FG to peg a new minimum wage at N30,000, organized labour will on Tuesday, hold a mass protest across the country.

 

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Nigerian organized labour will today, hold mass protest across the country as part of sensitization of workers and Nigerians for the planned industrial action, ahead of November 6 nationwide strike to compel government to peg a new minimum wage at N30,000.

Police Kill 10 Shiite Protesters, Group Vows To Conclude March Tomorrow

Islamic Movement of Nigeria spokesman, Ibrahim Musa has revealed that at least 10 Shiites were killed yesterday by the police.

Shiites in procession

 

At least 10 members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, also known as Shiites, have been killed in a clash at Maraba near Abuja on Monday, according to a report by Daily Nigerian.

I'll Defeat Buhari, Atiku - Oby Ezekwesili

Dr. Oby Ezekwesili has boasted about her ability and popularity to beat President Buhari and Atiku in the coming election.

 

 Dr. Oby Ezekwesili,

 

A former Minister of Education and presidential candidate of Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN), Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, has revealed how she would use her campaign strategies to defeat President Muhammadu Buhari of the APC and ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar of the PDP.

Buhari Should Be Preparing To Hand Over To Atiku - Ex-APC Presidential Aspirant

A former chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, and former presidential aspirant of the party, has declared his support for Atiku Abubakar.

 

Charles Udo Udeogaranya

 

Former presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Charles Udeogaranya, has told President Muhamamdu Buhari to be preparing his hand-over notes to PDP presidential standard-bearer, Atiku Abubakar, ahead of 2019 election.

Cardi B comes for Nicki Minaj again, threatens to beat and sue her

Cardi B has come for Nicki Minaj again. This time, she's threatening to not only physically assault her, but also to pursue legal action against her. 

10-days after dumping APC, PRP confirms Shehu Sani as senatorial candidate for Kaduna central

The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) in Kaduna State has confirmed that Senator Shehu Sani is its flag bearer for the Kaduna Central senatorial race.

Kim and Kanye's photographer seriously injured in car crash

The photographer who travels around the world with Kim Kardashian and husband Kanye West was involved in an accident that left him seriously injured.

Photos: Nigerian Army speaks on yesterday's clash with Shi'ite members in Abuja, accuses the sect members of destroying a police checkpoint

The Nigerian Army has released a statement about what transpired between its officers and police officers in Nyanya, Abuja yesterday, October 29th. Read the statement below

Real Madrid sack manager Julen Lopetegui after humiliating 5 - 1 defeat to Barcelona

Real Madrid have sacked manager Julen Lopetegui after just four months in charge of the Spanish club.

His dismissal comes just a day after Real Madrid suffered a humiliating 5 - 1 defeat in El Clasico clash againstBarcelona. 

Exclusive Photos from Aqua Ebevande's Halloween Friday ( Night Of Skull )

The Halloween night was a night of fun.....More pictures below

Popular Ghanaian slay queen reportedly dies mysteriously

A popular Ghanaian slay queen identified as Charlotte Abena Woodey, has reportedly died in what could be considered as a mysterious manner after she was struck with a strange illness, GhPage reports.
Abena Woodey, who is widely known across Instagram in the West African country, is reported to have died after battling with the yet-to-be-disclosed illness.

The men who embezzled Nigerian Airways to death

This is a Special Report by Premium Times on some Nigerians were responsible for the crash of the national carrier, Nigerian Airways.

Electricity: Native doctors, others protest against BEDC in Benin

Today, native doctors and residents of Benin took to the streets to protest, following an alleged plan to renew the operational license of Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC).

Driver rapes 2-year-old girl in Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command have arrested a 38-year-old commercial bus driver, Sola Ewulo, for raping a 2-year-old girl.

See The Shocking Moment Leicester City Owner's Helicopter Lost Control And Crashed (Video)

A video has shown the shocking moment Leicester City owner's helicopter spiraled out of control and crashed.

The helicopter appears to take off normally, rising from the stadium 

 

Harrowing CCTV has captured the moment Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha's helicopter crashed seconds after take-off before crashing and killing all five passengers.

Tiwa Savage Breaks Internet With Raunchy Photo

Mama Jam Jam has been embroiled in controversies since last week and it seems the mother of one just wants to be talked about the more.

 

 

38-year-old married woman, Tiwa Savage flaunted a large chunk of her cleavage in a fresh photo released today.

Man Files Suit Against Buhari And INEC Over His Refusal To Tender His Certificate

President Muhammadu Buhari's refusal to submit his certificate to INEC has been challenged in court by a Nigerian.

Kingsley Okai

 

Itsede Kingsley Okai has filed a suit in court against president Muhammadu Buhari and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

FG's Meeting On New Minimum Wage Inconclusive

The meeting the federal government conveyed to discuss new minimum wage ended on an inconclusive note on Monday.

 

Prof, Yemi Osinbajo

 

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, Chris Ngige, minister of labour, Zainab Ahmed, minister of finance and six governors were in attendance at the meeting which held at the presidential villa, Abuja.

Navy Destroys Illegal Niger-Delta Refineries After Undercover Report On Oil Theft

The Nigerian Navy has destroyed some illegal Niger Delta refineries after an undercover report on oil theft in the area.

Photo credit: TheCable

 

The Nigerian Navy is currently destroying illegal refineries in creeks across the Niger Delta region, especially Rivers State.

2019 Election: Osinbajo Under Fire Over 'Shaku Shaku' Comment

Osinbajo has been chided on social media over his mockery of Osun-west lawmaker, dubbed the 'Dancing Senator'.

 

Prof. Yemi Osinbajo

 

The Senator representing Bayelsa East at the National Assembly, Ben Murray Bruce, has slammed the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo reportedly opting to learn the trending “shaku shaku” dance steps for electioneering.

Nnamdi Kanu Set To Release Damning Documents Proving 'Buhari's Death'

Nnamdi Kanu has reiterated that President Buhari died last year and has since being buried in Saudi Arabi without public knowledge.

 

Nnamdi Kanu and President Muhammadu Buhari

 

The fugitive leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu has insisted that President Muhammadu Buhari is dead and buried.

Two suspected armed robbers nabbed with fake $800,000 along Lokoja-Abuja highway

Men of the Kogi State Police Command have arrested two suspected armed robbers in possession of counterfeit $800,000.

Jealous girlfriend 'hacked off partner's penis while he slept' after accusing him of cheating

A jealous lover has been arrested for attacking her boyfriend who she suspected was having an affair with several women.

Nnamdi Kanu speaks on Israeli national TV, says he was smuggled out of Nigeria after military invasion

Leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, yesterday had an interview with an Israeli National TV where he spoke on his arrest, prosecution and the invasion of his home by the Nigerian Army.

After two weeks in detention, Fayose regains freedom from EFCC custody

Former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, has been released from prison after meeting his bail condition.

EFCC seeks Final Forfeiture of Patience Jonathan's $8.4m, N9.2bn

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, today Monday, October 29th, moved an application seeking the final forfeiture of the sums of $8, 435, 788.84 and N9.2bn linked to the wife of former President Goodluck Jonathan, Patience.
The application was supported with an affidavit , two exhibits and a written address.

''Goodluck Jonathan is the last democrat to rule Nigeria'' Fayose tweets

As tweeted by the former governor who regained freedom from detention this evening.

Many feared dead in fresh clash between Army and Shi’ites in Abuja

Many members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria aka Shi'ites were killed in a fresh clash with security agents in the Nyanya area of Abuja today Monday October 29th.

Ladies Be Careful, Boys Are Selling Panties For N200K To N350K’ – Man Reveals.

A Nigerian man has taken to social media to apprise ladies to be very careful about how they spread their panties to avoid being victims of circumstance.

Truck crushes 14 persons to death on Ilesa-Akure Expressway

No fewer than fourteen people lost their lives yesterday evening in a fatal accident that occurred at Erinmo-Ijesha, along Ilesha-Akure Expressway.

Nigerian military explains 7 ongoing operations nationwide

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Thursday said the Nigeria military was carrying out 7 operations across the country.

Between Fathia Balogun, 49, and a 30-year old young man who wanted to date her

Nollywood actress, Fathia Balogun just shared an interesting piece about how a young man confidently approached her in the United States with his love proposal.

Unknown gunmen kidnap five corpers on their way to camp

Unknown gunmen kidnapped five corpers of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC who were travelling to their camps in Akwa Ibom and Rivers states.

My credentials still with military – Buhari to INEC

President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has told the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC that his credentials are still with the military.

Banks And ATM Card Maintenance

Recently, the Senate passed a resolution calling on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to suspend the Automated Teller Machine (ATM) card maintenance charges being deducted from customers. This resolution came as part of a motion on perceived illicit and excessive bank charges on customers’ accounts, sponsored by Senator Olugbenga Ashafa (Lagos East, APC).

2019: INEC publishes forms, particulars of parties candidates

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday published the forms and particulars of political parties’ candidates submitted for 2019 general elections at its offices across the federation, for the purpose of claims and objections.

Electoral violence: Those who want war should put their children forward – Emmanuel

lI just want Nigerians to ask those preaching war where their children are. Whose children do they want to engage in the war…?”

2019 presidency: What will happen if PDP wins election – Amaechi

The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has told Nigerians that it would be disasterous if the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, returns to power in 2029.

Robert De Niro's Tribeca restaurant is evacuated after suspicious package is found

Just one day after Time Warner building, which houses CNN offices, had to be evacuated after a suspicious package was found, Robert De Niro's Tribeca restaurant had to be evacuated after a suspicious package was found there.

Authorities believe they have found suspicious package addressed to Joe Biden

Former US Vice President, Joe Biden, is believed to be the latest to have been sent a suspicious package after Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, CNN, and Robert De Niro were targeted.

Police arrest 20-year-old man for raping a 100-year-old grandmother in India

A 20-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly raping a 100-year-old grandmother in her own bedroom in India.

Robbers break into police armoury to steal AK-47s riffles and a shotgun in Ghana

Suspected armed robbers broke into a police armoury at Daboya in North Gonja District of Ghana, stealing two AK 47 rifles and a shotgun.  

''N30k minimum wage not feasible even if public office holders sacrifice their pay'' - Femi Adesina

Special Assistant to President Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, says the N30, 000 minimum wage the leadership of the Nigerian Labour Congress NLC is clamouring for at the moment, is not feasible even if all public office holders are asked to contribute their monthly income for this purpose.

Twin boys, 5, die in fire outbreak after their mother allegedly left them and snuck out to meet her boyfriend

Twin brothers have died in a fire outbreak after their mother allegedly left them alone at their home in Calabar and snuck out to see her boyfriend.

''I’m very disappointed in the Nigerian media'' - President Buhari

President Buhari says he is disappointed with the way the Nigerian media has lived up to its responsibility since his administration into office.

Bauchi Police arrest suspected car thieves

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two suspects that specialize in theft and receiving of stolen vehicles.

Thunder kills man cutting down Iroko tree in Ondo

A timber contractor identified as Aluko Ramoni, was reportedly struck dead by thunder on Wednesday, while cutting an iroko tree in ifira Akoko, area of Ondo State. 

Femi Fani-Kayode refers to Patience Jonathan as "the mother of our nation" as he wishes her a happy birthday

Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode is celebrating the former First Lady of Nigeria, Patience Jonathan, as she adds a year today.

Tiwa Savage Steps Out Amid Rumours Of Steamy Romance With Wizkid

Tiwa Savage, 38, has put rumours of an affair with Wizkid aside, as she returns to the stage to perform some banging songs.

 

Tiwa Savage (middle)

 

A few hours after the release of Wizkid's 'Fever' video, the award winning singer-turned-video vixen, Tiwa Savage resumed her day job by performing at the Eko Hotel convention center at the Victoria Island area of Lagos.

 

She was constantly sharing photos of herself performing in Lagos State in an assumed bid to divert attention from her raunchy music video with Wizkid. From the pictures shared online, it's clear Tiwa Savage had a swell time performing before an exciting audience.

 

Tiwa Savage's rumoured romance with Wizkid who is 10 years younger than her has refused to go away. The video has recorded almost 1.2 million views in 24hrs.

 

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