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The Honourable Minister of Defence, H.E. Mohammed Badaru Abubakar CON, mni, has charged the University of Abuja to partner with the Ministry of Defence through the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) in the local production of defence equipment. The Minister stated this when the Vice-Chancellor of University of Abuja, Professor Abdul-Rasheed Na’Allah paid him a courtesy visit in Ship House, Abuja. The Minister noted that the University being a center for research, can partner favourably with DICON in the production of Military weapons; drones, guns and other hardwares we need in the country. The Minister opined that UNI- Abuja…

The commissioner for works and Infrastructural Development Sulieman Umar has felicitated with workers in the state on the occasion of the 2024 Workers’ Day . Suleiman Umar, in his congratulatory message issued in Minna, commended workers for their resilience,diligence and sacrifice. He noted that workers contributed,in no small measure ,to the greatness of the state and growth of its economy. According to him ,state’s economy would not have been where it is today without the patriotic and unwavering commitment and dedication of workers. He said in spite of the threats and dangers workers face in the discharge of their duties,…

Shops and other properties have been destroyed as hoodlums clashed in Ile-Epo area of Lagos State. An eye witness said the fight broke out in the market situated in the area on Wednesday 1st of May night and continued till Thursday 2nd of May morning. According to reports, the clash ensued over a quest for superiority by rival gangs in the area. Some shops in the popular Ile-Epo market was set on fire and goods were destroyed. The hoodlums were also said to have resisted an intervention by the police. They also prevented a fire service truck which arrived at…

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has felicitated the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alh. Mohammed Idris Malagi on his birthday. The Governor, in a congratulatory message by his Chief Press Secretary Bologi Ibrahim, described the Minister as an asset not only to Niger but Nigeria as a whole. He said the celebrant is a force to be reckoned with in the Public Relations and media world owing to his pedigree as a publisher and Public Relations professional. The Governor observed that as a Minister of Information and National Orientation, the celebrant has brought in innovations to the Ministry…

Chief Magistrate Ummikhalthum Mohmmed of Minna Chief Magistrate court number One has told five teenagers who were remanded in Correctional Custody to repent and turn to Allah SWT for them to be useful to themselves and the society. She prayed to God to touch them change for better for them to shun crimes of all sorts for them to be a good ambassador of the country and to their parents The Chief Magistrate said as a mother, she has no option than to do her work as enshrined in the Constitution. “If I have my way I would have grant…

The Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu has directed the State Head of Civil Service (HOS), Alhaji Safiyanu Garba-Bena to seat down with labour leaders and design a modality towards coming-up with new minimum wage in the state. He gave the directives on Wednesday while delivering his speech at the 2024 May Day (Workers’ Day) celebration held at Haliru Abdu Stadium in Birnin Kebbi. The governor assured the workers that his administration had been and would continue to be worker-friendly, adding that he would ensure that workers enjoy throughout his stay as the Executive Governor of the…

President Bola Tinubu heartily congratulates Nigerian workers on the auspicious occasion of Workers’ Day held annually to celebrate the lifeblood of our country. The President salutes Nigerian workers for their fidelity to the peace, progress, and development of the nation evident in their tireless efforts and patriotic zeal to keep the national engine running. President Tinubu celebrates Nigerian workers across all spheres – from the clerical officer who ensures the proper documentation and distribution of correspondence; the security officer who remains ever dutiful through all seasons; the teacher who secures the future of our nation by imparting knowledge to the…

The Vice Chancellor, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, Professor Abu Kasim Adamu has congratulated staff of the Institution on the auspicious occasions of Worker’s Day, describing it as day of glory. In a statement to mark this year’s workers day, the Vice Chancellor said the relationships between employers and employees, masters and servants, kings and subjects, and above all leaders and the led must always be cordial in order to achieve maximum output in labour. He urged all the in-house unions in the University to work harmoniously with the Management for better staff welfare. Professor Adamu stressed that on this…

Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has commiserated with the victims of the twin tanker explosion in both Rivers and Ogun States. The incident in Rivers State, according to reports, happened on Friday, leaving many fatalities and destruction in its trail. Similarly, on Friday in Ogun State, a gas tanker explosion was said to have left 4 persons dead and several properties razed. Atiku shared his condolence to the families of the bereaved through a press statement signed by his Media Adviser, Paul Ibe, on Monday. According to Atiku, “it hurts to say that I feel the anguish of…

As Nigerian workers join their counterparts across the world today to celebrate International Workers Day, it is a sobering truth that the plight of the Nigerian worker remains dire. Despite prolonged pledges and flowery words by the government, the much talked-about prospects of wage increment for the Nigerian worker remains a mirage. Every dawn unveils renewed hardships and harsh living conditions. After the contraction and contradictions by the government about whether the subsidy regime has gone or it is still being implemented, the country is today facing the angst of frustration by Nigerians who waste precious man-hours in queues at…