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Minimum Wage: Jigawa State To Commence Payment In December

  The Jigawa State Government has said that it would start the payment of the N30,000 minimum wage to its workers in December. Governor Muhammad Abubakar said this while signing the minimum wage payment agreement in Dutse, the capital, on Wednesday. The governor, who was represented by deputy governor of the state, Umar Namadi, said, “I salute the NLC for understanding our situation and agreeing to what we’ve signed today. “Also, I want to assure you that we will not fail you now as we haven’t failed you in the last four years. “I am, therefore, directing the Head of Service and Secretary to the State Government to ensure the payment of the minimum wage in December salary.” Workers from level 01 to 06 would receive N30,000 minimum wage, while level 07 and above would receive consequential increment of 23 per cent to 12 per cent, the News Agency of Nigeria reports.   LABOR/WORKERS' RIGHTS Politics News AddThis :  Original Author :  Sahar...
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Government Considers Issuing Arrest Warrant For Ifeanyi Ubah

  The Nigerian Government is considering asking the Federal High Court in Lagos to arrest Ifeanyi Ubah. The conflict between Ubah and his company, Capital Oil and Gas Industries Ltd, is over a N135bn debt owed the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria. Prosecutors say the debt is the outcome of a 2013 consent judgment, which gave AMCON the power to seize assets belonging to Ubah and his company in order to receive the said sum. The arrest threat was issued on Wednesday by the prosecuting counsel, Kunle Adegoke, following the failure of Ubah to appear before Justice Nicholas Oweibo. According to charges laid by the prosecutors, Ubah and Capital Oil “made false claims in relation to the actual values of certain assets transferred to AMCON under the consent judgment delivered in suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/714/2012”. PUNCH reports that the prosecution alleged that the lawmaker and his firm obstructed “the implementation of the provisions of the AMCON Act vis-a-vis the rea...
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I Won’t Celebrate When I Defeat Ruiz –Anthony Joshua

  Nigerian-born British heavyweight boxer, Anthony Joshua, on Wednesday said that he will not celebrate if he defeats Andy Ruiz and regains his world titles during their rematch in Saudi Arabia on Saturday. Joshua, according to the AFP, aims to win back the IBF, WBA and WBO titles that he lost to Ruiz in a shock defeat in June inside New York’s Madison Square Garden. Joshua said he was “hungry, determined and focused” as he appeared alongside Ruiz in a press conference in Diriyah, close to the Saudi capital Riyadh. He said, “I am not here to put on a show, I am here to win. “When I regain those belts… I am going to keep calm, stay focused. It’s not a time to celebrate. It’s a time to keep that challenger mindset and move on to the next target.” Sports News AddThis :  Original Author :  SaharaReporters, New York Disable advertisements :  from All Content via
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PEN International Calls For Release Of Sowore, Jalingo

PEN International, one of the world’s first international non-governmental organisations advocating for human rights, has decried the repression of freedom of expression and shrinking of civic space in Nigeria. The first worldwide association of writers also called for the release of Omoyele Sowore, Agba Jalingo and all other journalists arrested in the line of duty in Nigeria. PEN International also called on the Nigerian Government to uphold the right to freedom of expression enshrined in the constitution, by releasing journalists detained for peacefully expressing themselves via their work or activism. “The detention of journalists such as Agba Jalingo, for what they have written is a worrying indication of the Nigerian authorities’ increasing intolerance of those who criticise the government or raise difficult questions about matters of public interest,” said Salil Tripathi, Chair of PEN’s Writers in Prison Committee.  “It is absurd that the authorities are prosecut...
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Ondo Police Yet To Reveal Identity Of Cop Behind Truck Driver’s Death

More than 72 hours after a policeman shot dead a truck driver along the Akure-Uso Road over the latter’s alleged refusal to offer a bribe, the police authorities in Ondo State has failed to reveal the identity of the killer cop. While the name of the truck driver has been revealed as Ado Saleh, the police continue to shield the officer involved in the gruesome killing of the victim.  SaharaReporters gathered on Wednesday that the officer, who fired the shot that killed the driver, is a mobile policeman attached to the Ondo State Police Command.  When contacted over the matter, spokesperson for the police in the state, Femi Joseph, said he could still not reveal the identity of the killer cop. Joseph disclosed that the police had begun investigation into the incident and had also apologised to family of the victim and general public. He said, "The Commissioner of Police in the state has already instructed that an investigation should be launched into the incident. ...
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Minimum Wage: Jigawa State To Commence Payment In December

  The Jigawa State Government has said that it would start the payment of the N30,000 minimum wage to its workers in December. Governor Muhammad Abubakar said this while signing the minimum wage payment agreement in Dutse, the capital, on Wednesday. The governor, who was represented by deputy governor of the state, Umar Namadi, said, “I salute the NLC for understanding our situation and agreeing to what we’ve signed today. “Also, I want to assure you that we will not fail you now as we haven’t failed you in the last four years. “I am, therefore, directing the Head of Service and Secretary to the State Government to ensure the payment of the minimum wage in December salary.” Workers from level 01 to 06 would receive N30,000 minimum wage, while level 07 and above would receive consequential increment of 23 per cent to 12 per cent, the News Agency of Nigeria reports.   LABOR/WORKERS' RIGHTS Politics News AddThis :  Original Author :  Sahar...
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Kano Police Arrest 79 Thugs, Six Suspected Kidnappers

  The Kano State Police Command said it had arrested 79 miscreants, who are members of the ‘Yan Daba group terrorising the state. Commissioner of police in the state, Mr Habu Sani, disclosed this while addressing journalists in Kano on Wednesday. Sani said that assorted weapons as well as machetes and clubs were seized from the hoodlums. He said, “About 79 miscreants popularly known as ‘Yan Daba were arrested with assorted weapons such as machetes, knives, clubs, cutlasses and other dangerous weapons. “Others were 60 parcels of dried leaves suspected to be Marijuana and other large quantities of illicit drugs were also recovered from them. “Two suspects were arrested in possession of Tramadol tablets valued at N2.4m while two others were nabbed in possession of 48 cartons of fake drugs. “Seven vehicles were recovered and the suspects are giving useful information for more recoveries and arrest.” The commissioner also revealed that six suspected kidnappers and four a...
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Transparency International Warns Governments Against Relying On Corporate Service Providers

  Anti-corruption organisation, Transparency International, has warned governments across the world against relying on the assistance rendered by corporate service providers. This follows a new investigation based on leaked documents showing the alleged role of a United Kingdom-based company formation agent in setting up and managing firms linked to fraud and criminal activity in multiple countries. TI said that countries that rely on such firms for identifying company owners and vetting their sources of funds are at greater risk of money laundering and corruption. The organisation noted that developing countries are at higher risk of falling prey to these organisations. Research and Policy Expert at Transparency International, Maira Martini, said, “Company formation agents have been at the heart of scandals like the Panama Papers and Paradise Papers. “This investigation appears to give us another example of how some corporate service providers have allegedly facilita...
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N66m: EFCC Arraigns Mama Boko Haram For Fruad

  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arraigned Aisha Wakil popularly known as ‘Mama Boko Haram’ over an alleged N66m fraud. Wakil was arraigned alongside one Tahiru Daura on a three-count charge before the Borno State High Court, Maiduguri, on Wednesday. EFCC is prosecuting Mama Boko Haram following a petition alleging that she collected maize grain worth N15m in 2018 but had refused to pay. The maize was supplied to her by AMTMAT Global Ventures, whose managing director wrote the petition against her and her foundation, Complete Care and Aids Foundation. Count two of the charges against her reads, “That you Tahiru Saidu Daura, while being a programme manager of Complete Care and Aid Foundation, and Aisha Wakil, being the CEO of Complete Care and Aid Foundation on September 7, 2018 in Maiduguri within the jurisdiction of this honourable court dishonestly induced Ali Tijjani, the CEO and alter ego of AMTMAT Global Ventures to deliver to you processed maize...
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Government Considers Issuing Arrest Warrant For Ifeanyi Ubah

  The Nigerian Government is considering asking the Federal High Court in Lagos to arrest Ifeanyi Ubah. The conflict between Ubah and his company, Capital Oil and Gas Industries Ltd, is over a N135bn debt owed the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria. Prosecutors say the debt is the outcome of a 2013 consent judgment, which gave AMCON the power to seize assets belonging to Ubah and his company in order to receive the said sum. The arrest threat was issued on Wednesday by the prosecuting counsel, Kunle Adegoke, following the failure of Ubah to appear before Justice Nicholas Oweibo. According to charges laid by the prosecutors, Ubah and Capital Oil “made false claims in relation to the actual values of certain assets transferred to AMCON under the consent judgment delivered in suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/714/2012”. PUNCH reports that the prosecution alleged that the lawmaker and his firm obstructed “the implementation of the provisions of the AMCON Act vis-a-vis the rea...
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Women Protest Killing of Female Politician, Salome Abuh, In Abuja

  A group of women on Wednesday in Abuja took to the streets to protest the killing of the slain leader of the Peoples Democratic Party in Kogi State, Salome Abuh. Abuh was brutally killed by suspected political thugs during the recent governorship election in Kogi. The protesters, who converged at the National Human Rights Commission, demanded justice and speedy investigation into the immediate and remote cause of the incident. The women condemned the poor handling of the investigation into the killing by the government.  They called on the police to expedite action and bring the perpetrators to book.  Executive Secretary of the NHRC, Tony Ojukwu, who received the protesters, promised to liaise with appropriate authorities on the matter. He assured the protesting women of speedy action and justice on the matter. Politics News AddThis :  Original Author :  SaharaReporters, New York Disable advertisements :  from All C...
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Kano Assembly Divided Over Ganduje’s Emirates Bill

  Members of Kano State House of Assembly are divided as they engaged in heated argument over passing the reactivated emirates bill in the state. Governor Abdullahi Ganduje wants the state assembly to pass the bill establishing new emirates despite a court order nullifying the creation of four new emirates. If passed by the assembly, the bill would aid Ganduje’s move in creating four new first-class emirs in the state. The Assembly members were said to have spent almost three hours in a secret session debating the bill but failed to reach an agreement, TheNation reports. The House adjourned the meeting till Thursday to continue debate on the issue. Politics News AddThis :  Original Author :  SaharaReporters, New York Disable advertisements :  from All Content via
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Sudan: PM Hamdok - "Anybody Responsible for Atrocities in Sudan Will Be Held to Account, Including Hemeti"

[Radio Dabanga] Washington -In an interview with the US National Public Radio (NPR), Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok stated that "anybody" responsible for atrocities in Sudan must be held accountable. When pressed by the interviewer whether that includes deputy chairman of the Sovereign Council and commander of the notorious Rapid Support Forces militia, Lt Gen Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo 'Hemeti', Hamdok replied: "Absolutely." via LATEST NEWS
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I Won’t Celebrate When I Defeat Ruiz –Anthony Joshua

  Nigerian-born British heavyweight boxer, Anthony Joshua, on Wednesday said that he will not celebrate if he defeats Andy Ruiz and regains his world titles during their rematch in Saudi Arabia on Saturday. Joshua, according to the AFP, aims to win back the IBF, WBA and WBO titles that he lost to Ruiz in a shock defeat in June inside New York’s Madison Square Garden. Joshua said he was “hungry, determined and focused” as he appeared alongside Ruiz in a press conference in Diriyah, close to the Saudi capital Riyadh. He said, “I am not here to put on a show, I am here to win. “When I regain those belts… I am going to keep calm, stay focused. It’s not a time to celebrate. It’s a time to keep that challenger mindset and move on to the next target.” Sports News AddThis :  Original Author :  SaharaReporters, New York Disable advertisements :  via
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