Minimum Wage: Lagos to commence payment of N85,000 to workers in Nov
The Lagos State Government, under the leadership of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, will commence payment of the newly approved N85,000, minimum wage to state public workers effective from July 29, 2024, with the implementation to commence in November, 2024. Chairperson, Lagos…
Nigeria to get Africa’s first entrepreneurship university
The Senate’s legislative push for the establishment of the Federal University of Agriculture and Entrepreneurship in Bama, Borno State, received enthusiastic backing from stakeholders during a public hearing held on Monday. At the hearing, Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan (APC, Borno…
British-Nigerian woman becomes leader of UK Conservative Party
In her victory speech, she said it is the most enormous “honour to be elected to this role, to lead the party that I love – the party that has given me so much. British-Nigerian Kemi Badenoch has been elected…
Scott breaks British record at Swimming World Cup
Duncan Scott broke the British record by two and a half seconds as he claimed gold in the 400m freestyle at the short course World Cup event in Singapore. The Scot finished in three minutes 34.46 seconds to break the…
FIFA boss Infantino backs Dikko to succeed as NSC boss
Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) President, Gianni Infantino has backed Shehu Dikko to succeed in his new assignment. Dikko, who is a member of the FIFA Stakeholders Committee, was recently appointed Chairman of National Sports Commission (NSC). The NSC…
Botswana’s Historic Shift: Duma Boko Sworn In As President After Defeating Long-Ruling Party
Confident and well-mannered, Botswana’s new President Duma Boko carries the traits of a highly trained human rights lawyer. The 54-year-old’s thoughtful, fluent sentences speak of his legal education first in Botswana and then at Harvard Law School in the US….
Kenya’s New Deputy President Sworn In After Court Lifts Injunction
Kenya’s new Deputy President Kithure Kindiki was sworn in on Friday after a court lifted orders barring his inauguration following weeks of legal challenges by his predecessor, who was impeached by parliament last month. The Senate voted to remove Rigathi…
Sanwo-Olu’s aide, Abdulrahman Lekki, dies
Abdulsalam Sanyaolu, known widely by his stage name “Agbako,” has passed away at 101, leaving behind a legacy of profound influence in the Yoruba film industry. His death was confirmed by Bolaji Amusan, also known as Mr. Latin, the President…
Veteran Yoruba actor, Charles Olumo ‘Agbako’ dies at 101
Abdulsalam Sanyaolu, known widely by his stage name “Agbako,” has passed away at 101, leaving behind a legacy of profound influence in the Yoruba film industry. His death was confirmed by Bolaji Amusan, also known as Mr. Latin, the President…
Banky W, Wife Welcome Second Child In US
R&B singer Olubankole Wellington, popularly known as Banky W, and his actress wife Adesua Etomi, have welcomed their second child, sparking joyous celebrations among fans and well-wishers. The singer-turned-politician shared the news in an Instagram post on Monday, accompanied by avideo showcasing…