Labour Party, Edo State chapter has threw its weight behind the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC and the Trade Union Congress, TUC for their call to both federal and state governor to increase workers minimum wage to N56, 000. In a press statement issued in the state capital, Benin City, by the party secretary, comrade Fred Akhere and the chairman, comrade Sam Omokaro read thus: “Labour Party Edo State congratulate The Nigeria Labour Congress, Trade Union Congress, The Organised Labour and All Working people in Edo State on this auspicious occasion of 2016 May Day Celebration in commemoration of the struggled…
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The Crown Prince of Benin Kingdom, His Royal Highness (Amb) Eheneden Erediauwa has described the transition of the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Oba Erediauwa as emotional for him as he was very close to his father. Speaking in his Uselu Palace during a condolence visit to him by Governor Adams Oshiomhole, HRH Eheneden Erediauwa said he is probably the “first Crown Prince in the history of Benin Kingdom that has been so close to his father”. Governor Oshiomhole told the Crown Prince: “we are all shattered by this very sad news. In my formal tribute, I have already…
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday urged religious leaders to intercede fervently for the country in bringing about greater economic prosperity, just as he tasked political leaders to prioritize the welfare of the masses. Governor Ambode, who spoke while declaring open the 33rd Synod of the Lagos Diocese of Anglican Communion, held at the Our Saviour’s Church, Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos, said the country was in dire need of God’s blessings and prosperity at this critical point in time and the church has a great role to play. The Governor expressed delight at the theme of the…
The enforcement teams of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), at the weekend in Port Harcourt sealed the business premises of 10 companies that defaulted in remitting their taxes to the Federal government of Nigeria. The State Coordinator of the FIRS in Rivers, Edo and Delta State (otherwise called the RED States), Mr. Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, who is leading the enforcement drive, told reporters that “the campaign is in line with the directive of the FIRS Management with clear instructions to seal up all companies that have refused to file returns and have not paid their tax liabilities.” “This exercise being…
The World Bank looks set to release more information on the spending of recovered loot by late General Sani Abacha as “it has referred portion of appeal by Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) to the Bank Archives Unit for processing for public access.” SERAP executive director Adetokunbo Mumuni disclosed this development today in a statement. This followed the appeal the organisation lodged with the Bank on 5 February 2016 on the ground that the Bank’s decision on its initial request did not reveal “important portions of the information requested on how Abacha loot was spent.” According to Mumuni, the…
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Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode said on Saturday evening that Lagos is gradually emerging as the true capital of arts and entertainment in Africa, just as his administration is working hard to equally transform the State to the tourism hub of the Continent. The Governor who spoke at the Lagos International Jazz Concert held at the Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja to commemorate the 2016 International Jazz Day which attracted dignitaries as well as local and international jazz artistes, said the event was part of efforts to join the rest of the world, particularly the United Nations Educational, Scientific and…
The International Committee of the All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, in partnership with the African Union Commission, AU, mourns the death of Papa Wemba, real name Jules Shungu Wembadio Pene Kikumba. The iconic musician from the Democratic Republic of Congo died in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, during the FEMUA urban music festival on Sunday April 24, 2016. He was 66. Papa Wemba was considered an African icon and world music star after fusing his Central African musical heritage with Western pop, rock and rap. He pioneered a blend of African, Cuban and Western sounds, which became one of Africa’s most popular…
The All progressive Congress (APC) has faulted the Ondo SIEC on LG poll voting figure that was jacked up beyond imagination in the just concluded Local Government election in the State is nothing but a fraudulent act perpetrated against the state by the ruling PDP Government. According to the state Chairman of the party, Barr. D.I kekemeke “If forensic investigation is conducted on the ballot papers used in that election it will reveal they were thumb printed by few people” the statement was made during the reception organised for members of the PDP who defected to the All Progressives Congress…
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday saluted workers in the State as they marked this year’s May Day celebration, just as he attributed the success story in Lagos to the dedication and commitment of its workforce. The Governor who was represented by the Head of Service, Mrs. Olabowale Ademola at the May Day Rally held at the Onikan Stadium, Lagos said that every society must remember and appreciate its workers as they are the real heroes of the society, adding that Workers Day was about remembering and celebrating those who give their time, best efforts and worked hard…