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While the Accountant-General of the Federation has issued the warrant to ministries and agencies for the payment of the new minimum wage, three months after its bill was signed into law by President Bola Tinubu, only seven states have set up committees to fashion out modalities for its implementation. This is disturbing as it is the most crucial level of the struggle. The dual policies of fuel subsidy removal and foreign exchange deregulation by this administration, have unleashed… Read the full article here

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) continued on Sunday with varied results, bringing relief to some teams and extending others’ unbeaten runs. Abia Warriors recorded their first victory of the season, defeating Kano Pillars 2-0 in Umuahia. Sunday Megwo opened the scoring in the 15th minute, sending the home supporters into ecstasy. The hosts doubled their lead through another goal in the 37th minute, securing a crucial win. Kano Pillars pushed for goals in the second… Read the full article here

Former Director-General at the Voice of Nigeria, VON, Mr Osita Okechukwu, has urged Nigerians to count their blessings as the nation marks her 64th Independence Anniversary on October 1. Okechukwu, a foundation member of the All Progressives Congress, APC, said this on Sunday during an interview with NAN in Enugu. He said the occasion called for a sober reflection, notwithstanding the prevailing socioeconomic realities in the country. According to him, in spite of the prevailing economic… Read the full article here

American Singer, Selena Gomez has silenced speculations that she has broken up with her boyfriend, producer Benny Blanco.Rumours had surfaced on social media that the singer and producer’s relationship ended. The rumours came after a supposed friend of Selena shared a post on social media while at Sabrina Carpenter’s MSG concert, suggesting that she is married while all her friends are “single.” Following the speculations, Selena Gomez posted her ‘Juno’ dance video from Sabrina… Read the full article here

Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand has expressed his frustration with the Red Devils following their 3-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford in the Premier League on Sunday. DAILY POST reports that Brennan Johnson put the visitors in front in the first few minutes of the game orchestrated by Micky van de Ven. Van de Ven ran through the length of the Red Devils’ half before putting the ball on a plate for Johnson to finish in the 3rd minute. Then to add insult to injury,… Read the full article here

Over South American skies next week, one ring will rule them all. An annular solar eclipse – known as a “ring of fire” – will be visible on Wednesday, October 2nd, over Easter Island and the tips of Argentina and Chile. But what is an annular solar eclipse? Solar eclipses happen when the sun, moon and Earth line up… Read the full article here

The Federal Government has clarified that it is not seeking debt forgiveness from China, despite ongoing discussions about debt relief at international forums. According to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, Beijing is open to extending further loans and making more investments in Nigeria’s economy. Tuggar made this statement during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics programme, responding to questions about… Read the full article here

Two passengers lost their lives after falling off a moving vehicle along the Moutain Top area of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Sunday. Four other persons sustained varying degrees of injuries in the accident that occurred at about 2 pm. An eyewitness who was identified as Sadiq told PUNCH Metro on Sunday that the victims who were being conveyed in a long vehicle had stood up while it approached the bridge in the area. The victims were said to… Read the full article here

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting micro, small, and medium enterprises through tax incentives aimed at fostering growth and sustainability in the sector. This was disclosed recently by the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, Executive Chairman, Zacch Adedeji, who was represented by his special adviser, Collins Omokaro, at the inaugural MSME Finance Awards convened by The Economic Forum… Read the full article here

Kano Pillars Basketball Club are set to showcase their talent at the first edition of the Chief of Defence Staff Independence Day Roundball Championship 2024, which commences on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. The objective of the championship, scheduled to hold at the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, is to foster both civil and military interagency cooperation toward the promotion of peace, unity, and sportsmanship amongst the Nigerian youths.