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Nigeria Police In Bauchi Stops 2024 Zaar Festival After Court Order

By Sunday Elijah, Lagos The Bauchi State Police Command has announced the suspension of the 2024 annual Zaar Festival, which was scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 2, 2024. The decision comes in response to a court restraining order issued on October 30, 20241. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Ahmed Wakil, stated that the last festival has been was associated with…

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APC Senator Faces Recall as Constituents Demand Action Over Alleged Ties to Bandits, Questions Raised About His Origin.   Senator Shehu Buba, representing the South Senatorial District of Bauchi State, is embroiled in a scandal linking him to individuals with alleged terrorist ties in Northern Nigeria, sparking a strong grassroots movement for his recall. The controversy gained momentum following reports of Abubakar Idris, a known terrorist figure, who was apprehended on August 17, 2024. Idris allegedly implicated Senator Buba, leading to widespread outrage in his constituency. [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="662"] APC Senator in Trouble: Constituents Launch Recall Over Alleged Bandit Connections"[/caption] In response, a formal recall process has commenced, with increasing numbers of registered voters signing a petition demanding accountability from the senator. Compounding the issue, new revelations have emerged about Senator Buba’s origins, calling into question his identity as a true Bauchi indigene. Reports suggest that the All Progressives Congress (APC) senator may originally be from Barkin Ladi Local Government Area in Plateau State. A local community leader, who chose to remain anonymous, expressed disappointment: “We thought he was one of us, but he’s not even a Bauchi indigene,” he said during an interview.

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Tinubu, Wike behind PDP crisis; he wants to be party leader while working for APC – Bauchi Gov, Mohammed

The perennial crisis that besets the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is being instigated by former Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike, and president Bola Tinubu, Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed has said. Mohammed made the disclosure in an interview with News men on Saturday When asked if the PDP can resolve the myriad of problems that envelope it, Mohammed said “I’m confident we will. I’ve…

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NAFDAC has successfully destroyed harmful products worth N10 billion in Gombe, Nigeria

In Gombe, Nigeria, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) destroyed hazardous items valued at N10 billion. Six states in the Northeast were involved in the seizure of the items: Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Taraba, Gombe, and Yobe. Food items, medications, and other controlled commodities were among the supplies. According to Mr. Kenneth Azukwe, the Zonal Director of NAFDAC, the organisation is leading the charge in making sure that only high-quality, safe pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, medical supplies, bottled water, and food products are marketed and eaten in Nigeria. NAFDAC is leading the charge to make sure that only safe, high-quality products are supplied and eaten in Nigeria, according to Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, the organization's director-general. She stressed that millions of people's health is protected by the agency's extensive regulatory framework, which reflects its commitment to excellence. NAFDAC has forged partnerships with top health organisations across the globe and gained respect for its continuous vigilance. The organisation adopted cutting-edge technologies and promoted a continual improvement mindset. In the ever-changing field of public health, NAFDAC continues to be flexible and sensitive to new issues. A few goods that had expired were willingly given to the organisation, demonstrating NAFDAC's commitment to protecting public health. Dr. Habu Dahiru, the Gombe State Commissioner for Health, praised the organisation for its effective efforts to stop the spread of illness. Read the full article

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Edo poll: PDP alleges rigging as APC Okpebholo wins

The Peoples Democratic Party kicked against the result of Saturday’s governorship election in Edo State, which ushered in the All Progressives Congress candidate Senator Monday Okpebholo as the new governor of the state. Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, who is the Chairman, Edo State Governorship Election National Campaign Council, on Sunday, stated that the Independent National Electoral Commission should be held accountable for violating the Electoral Act. Okpebholo polled 291,667 votes to defeat PDP’s Asue Ighodalo, who came second with 247,274 votes, and Labour Party’s Olumide Akpata, who emerged third with 22, 763 votes. Of the 18 Local Government Areas in the state, the APC won 10 while the PDP settled for eight, but the PDP, in solidarity with its Governors Forum, insisted Ighodalo “clearly won the election.” In a statement on Sunday, PDP’s National Publicity Secretary Debo Ologunagba responded by explaining that Fintiri presented results from the polling units showing Ighodalo in a clear lead. The PDP stated, “The Peoples Democratic Party stands by the results of the Edo State Governorship election as garnered by its polling agents across the state and echoed by the Chairman of the Edo PDP National Campaign Council, Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State, which indicate that the PDP candidate, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, clearly won the election. “The PDP asserts that the rush, venom, and hauling of insults with which the All Progressives Congress attacked Governor Fintiri only confirms APC’s violent desperation to cover its manipulations and steal the mandate freely given to Dr. Asue Ighodalo by the people of Edo State as reflected in the genuine votes cast at the Polling Units. “As Governor Fintiri presented, the results collated from the Polling Units have Asue Ighodalo in a clear lead before the state collation exercise was hijacked by the APC, which, in connivance of some unscrupulous INEC and security officials, engaged in blatant alteration and substitution of the genuine results with fabricated figures in favour of the defeated APC candidate.” The PDP Governors Forum, led by Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, said the Independent National Electoral Commission must live up to the expectations of the people as an “impartial umpire.” The PDP governors urged INEC to announce results that accurately reflected the wishes of the Edo people as expressed through their votes on Saturday. “This becomes more imperative, especially in the face of the threat to democracy by the total state capture inclination of the Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress government,” the forum stated. “As the country perches on the horns of grave economic and security challenges, it is our expectation that INEC and everyone involved in the Edo Governorship Elections will respect the sovereign wishes of the people of Edo State and spare the nation the unpredictable consequences of a disputed result at this time.  “The PDPGF unequivocally reiterates its commitment to democratic best practices, and the peace and stability of a united Nigeria in which the citizens are not only spared the contrived ordeal of the moment but, more importantly, provided alternative opportunities to realise their legitimate dreams. “Finally, we stand with our Governors, H/E Fintiri, H/E Diri, H/E Agbu Kefas, and H/E Oborevwori of Adamawa, Bayelsa, Taraba, and Delta States respectively, on all the actions and positions that they have taken on our behalf, with respect to maintaining the sanctity of the elections.” At the collation centre on Sunday, the state agent of the PDP, Iyoha Osaigbovo, stated that the figures credited to APC were not a true reflection of the wish of the electorate. Osaigbovo said, “We do not accept this result as it’s clear that the figures were allocated to the APC by INEC to aid their victory. The result, which is not a reflection of the people’s wish, may come to hunt you the people presiding over the announcement.” However, Jarrett Tenebe, the acting APC chairman in the state, who took exception to Osaigbovo’s reference to his party in almost all his observations, said he was okay with the outcome of the election. He stated that Edo North, which his party won, had been a stronghold of the APC and became stronger after the state’s reinstated Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, rejoined the party. Reacting to the claim by Osaigbovo that the BVAS did not function or was tampered with, Tenebe said, “I would like to urge the CoS to leave the APC out of his observations and complaints. He should direct his complaints to the collation and announcement of results.” However, the state chairman of the PDP, Tony Aziegbemi, alleged alteration of results, demanding re-collation and re-computation in a letter titled, ‘Re: Protest against manufactured vote entries and unjust inflation of APC votes and deduction of PDP votes in the collation of results of Edo State Governorship Election held on 21 September 2024.’ In the letter addressed to the office of the INEC chairman in Abuja and made available to journalists in Benin City on Sunday, the ruling party alleged that the INEC Result Viewing had inflated the votes to favour the APC. The chairman alleged that results from some units in three Local Government Areas – Akoko Edo, Egor, and Etsako West were manipulated. The letter read, “It has come to our attention that the Electoral Officers appointed by the INEC for the conduct of the Edo State Governorship election, made entries that are different from the actual results as uploaded on the INEC IREV, thereby unjustly inflating votes in favour of the APC and deducting the votes of the PDP. “In Akoko Edo Local Government Area, a simple collation of all the votes recorded in the polling units results uploaded on the IREV shows that the APC obtained 25,010 votes while 34,847 votes was recorded in the EC8C declared by the LGA Returning Officer. For the PDP, a collation of the votes from the results uploaded on the IREV is 18,620 but 15,865 was returned on the EC8C declared by the LGA Returning Officer. “It would interest you that in Ward 9 of Akoko Edo LGA, from the 36 Polling Unit results uploaded on the IREV, the total votes obtained by APC is 2,350 while 9104 was entered into the EC8B result for APC. However, the total votes for PDP is 1,359 while 633 were entered in the EC8B. Also, in Ward 6 Akoko Edo LGA, where elections were not held in Ward 6 Units 12, 17, 15, 18, 14, and 16, results were returned for the said polling units in the ward result sheet (EC8B).” It added, “In Egor LGA,  a simple collation of all the votes recorded in the polling unit results uploaded on the IREV shows that the APC obtained 10,972 votes while 16,760 votes were recorded in the ECBC declared by the LGA Returning Officer. For the PDP, a collation of the votes from the results uploaded on the IREV is 14,485 but 14,658 were returned on the EC8C declared by the LGA Returning Officer. It would interest you to note that the collation of the Egor Local Government Area was not done at the designated LGA centre but was moved to the INEC state headquarters and the PDP agent was not allowed access to be part of the exercise. “In Etsako West, a simple collation of all the votes recorded in the polling unit results uploaded on the IREV shows that the APC obtained 29,858 votes while 32,107 votes were recorded in the EC8C declared by the LGA Returning Officer. For the PDP, a collation of the votes from the results uploaded on the IREV is 16,712 but 17,483 was returned on the EC8C declared by the LGA Returning Officer. “The above highlighted irregularities which are very apparent are extremely scandalous and a brazen attempt to steal the mandate of the PDP and also a terrible embarrassment to the commission.” The state’s Labour Party PRO, Sam Uruopa, told The PUNCH that his party was still reviewing the results and would come up with a position after that. When asked if he thought that INEC skewed the result in favour of the APC, he replied, “After we review the result we will come up with a position. It is, however, disheartening that the electorate was induced with money on Election Day, which puts a dent on the credibility of the process.” Youths protest Some youths, who are members of the PDP, staged a protest at the office of INEC against the results. They alleged that the results had been tampered with, adding that the results announced were different from what transpired at the polling units. Though they were restricted to Ramat Park in Ikpoba Hill area of the city by security operatives, the youths sang solidarity songs while some waved leaves to show their displeasure. Meanwhile, a top official of the PDP told News HQ that the party would consider options it has, including using legal means to reverse the decision. He noted that the party chairman had already written to the INEC chairman in Abuja, calling for a re-count and re-computing of the results. He said, “The idea of reclaiming our mandate in the court is not a bad one but the state chairman of the party has already written a letter to the INEC Chairman’s office in Abuja and we are hoping for a favourable reply. “However, if nothing changes, we will have to consider other options, which may also include going to court.” The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, urged the citizens to maintain calm and not resort to violence and destruction of property following the announcement of Okpebholo as winner of the poll. He said, “In the last few months, the various political parties have embarked on very rigorous campaigns to sell their respective candidates for the office of governor to the people of Edo State in an exercise which came to a climax yesterday with the gubernatorial election. “The attractive thing about democracy is the power it bestows on the people to choose who governs them. Therefore, when this power is blatantly seized from the people, it is not just a tragedy, but a travesty of democracy. “Regrettably, the outcome of the September 21st governorship election appears to have daunted the spirit of many Edo people who feel powerless in the face of the brute force of the institutions that are supposed to protect them. It is therefore understandable that many people feel sad and aggrieved. “But in the midst of this despair, I am urging all my fellow Edo citizens to maintain calm and not resort to violence and destruction of property in spite of this provocation. “Peace and justice will always win at the end and this is my prescription to all the good people of Edo State who feel vexed and violated at this time.” He added, “Clearly, it is obvious to the least discerning, the amount of impunity and reckless disregard for processes and law that was displayed in this gubernatorial election. “In a democracy, there are safeguards for addressing grievances, and we hope that those affected will seek resolution for this blatant disregard of law and process.  “With this in mind, I implore all Edo people to go about their lawful businesses and rest assured of the commitment of our government to your wellbeing and security.” ‘God decreed Okpebholo’ Edo State Governor-elect, Senator Okpebholo, promised to replicate in the state the achievements of Senator Godswill Akpabio during his time as Governor of Akwa Ibom State. Okpebholo spoke shortly after INEC declared him winner of last Saturday’s governorship election on Sunday. He was at the Benin City residence of former Governor Adams Oshiomhole alongside other chieftains of the party, including Philip Shaibu, the state’s Deputy Governor. Okpebholo thanked Edo people for standing behind him and promised not to fail them. Oshiomhole, on his part, said, “When some people say election is about do-or-die, we say no it is about choice and power, the people having the power to hire and fire even those that have the power to sign the death warrant. Power resides only with God. “God has decreed Senator Okpebholo to make up for the eight years disaster of Obaseki and Asue together. We did all those campaign without violence. “Edo will now be governed by a man enriched with native wisdom, a man familiar with the custom and tradition of Edo State, a man who has used his resources to show love to the community. He has crude credentials in terms of community service. God has put those who said there will be a bloodbath in shame.” On his part, Senator Akpabio said the victory was a turning point in the politics of Edo State. “The will of God for the people is nothing but happiness, joy, and prosperity. The outcome of the election is a reflection of the confidence Nigerians have continued to express in President Bola Tinubu that his administration is doing its best to turn around the fortunes of Nigeria. “What has happened in Edo is a clear reflection of what will happen in Ondo in November.” Tinubu, Buhari speak President Bola Tinubu on Sunday congratulated Okpebholo on his victory at the election. The President’s congratulatory message was contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, and made available on Sunday evening. Tinubu commended the party’s national leaders, Edo State leaders, and governors for working hard to achieve victory. “The victory testified to the people’s support for the ruling party, its progressive ideals, its economic reengineering programme and its commitment to improving the lives of Nigerians,” the statement read. He urged Okpebholo not to gloat over his victory but to see it as a challenging call to service. He further encouraged him to demonstrate magnanimity by reaching out to his political rivals and uniting the people of Edo State to ensure its development. The President urged all those aggrieved by the election outcome to seek redress through the legal channels. “I commend the INEC and our security agencies for working round the clock to conduct a successful, peaceful, and largely hitch-free exercise. “INEC has once again demonstrated that it is committed to organising a free and fair election in our country,” the President said. The immediate past President Muhammadu Buhari also congratulated Okpebholo on his “prized, historic electoral victory.” Buhari, in a statement by Garba Shehu, said he was very hopeful that both leaders of the incoming administration and the party that lost would work together to strengthen democracy and maintain the trajectory of the state’s development. “Congratulations to the APC and the election winner, Senator Monday Okpebholo on the historic electoral victory and my warmest wishes for a new lease of life for Edo State and its people. “I very much hope the winners and the losers would work together to strengthen democracy and maintain the trajectory of development in the state. “I commend law enforcement agencies for the efforts that they put in ensuring a peaceful election and the multitude of election officials who strive to improve their act with each election. “I pray that Nigeria, the continent’s most populous country, will continue to achieve remarkable progress under democracy,” he said. Speaking after the declaration of Okpebholo as winner of the election, the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, who was in Benin for the election, said “I strongly believe that the election in Edo, though tense at the beginning, is a reflection of the confidence that Nigerians continue to express in President Tinubu.” Read the full article

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Sa’adu Zungur University Formerly BASUG Releases Post UTME screening Form for 2024/2025

A good number of Candidates have gone online asking when Will Sa’adu Zungur University (formerly, Bauchi State University) Post UTME Screening Form for 2024 will be out, What is the cut-off mark and how much is the application fee. These are the questions, this article tends to Answer completely. The news right now is that Sa’adu Zungur University (formerly, Bauchi State University) Post UTME…

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President Tinubu inaugurates Yuguda, Gawuna, Olanipekun, Balarabe, others as Chairmen, Governing Councils of Federal Tertiary Institutions.

“… as former Nasarawa Speaker, Balarabe Abdullahi assures of bringing his worth of experience to bear in the new assignment…” President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has inaugurated  Wole Olanipekun, a Renowned Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), as the Chairman of the University of Lagos Governing Council, HE Isa Yuguda, the former Governor of Bauchi State as Chairman, National Open University’s Governing…

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News - Mob lynches over blasphemy in Bauchi

A man was lynched in Bauchi State for allegedly advocating a blasphemous religious movement. The Bauchi State Police confirmed the incident and urged the public to remain calm. The Commissioner of Police condemned the actions and called for cooperation with law enforcement. This incident followed a similar mob lynching of a suspected robber. Hub Ghana – we break all trending daily news as it…

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Workers demand different minimum wage across geopolitical zones

The Tripartite Committee on the National Minimum Wage, on Thursday, put forth recommendations for a new minimum wage across the six geopolitical zones. Chaired by the Chairman of the National Salaries, Incomes, and Wages Commission, Ekpo Nta, the committee called for the active involvement of stakeholders in the process. A public hearing was scheduled for March 7, with venues in Lagos, Kano, Enugu, Akwa Ibom, Adamawa, and Abuja. “We invite state and local governments, labour unions, employers of labour, civil society groups, small and medium enterprises and other stakeholders in the six geo-political zones to attend,” the statement quoted the chairman as saying. The chairman urged the stakeholders to present a memorandum which should include the proposed new national minimum wage for workers. PUNCH Online gives a breakdown of the recommendations from across the six zones. North West new minimum wage demandThe presentation was made by the Kano State Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Kabir Inuwa, on behalf of the North West leadership of the congress. He said the proposed minimum wage of N485,000 was necessary considering the dynamics of the national economy. The NLC boss noted that the Minimum Wage Act has given all the protection required to ensure compliance. North East new minimum wage demandLabour unions in the North East proposed a monthly national minimum wage of N560,000. During the North East Zonal Public Hearing of the Tripartite Committee on National Minimum Wage, both the NLC and Trade Union Congress branches across the six states in the region jointly recommended the amount. In contrast, the Adamawa and Bauchi State Governments suggested N45,000. The NLC chairman in Adamawa State, Emmanuel Fashe, presented the joint recommendation, advocating for a biennial review of the minimum wage instead of the current five-year cycle. The Christian Association of Nigeria in Adamawa State similarly recommended N486,000 per month, considering various family expenditures. Other groups, including the Nigeria Medical Association and the National Council of Women Societies, aligned with the NLC’s position. The hearing, chaired by NLC President Joe Ajaero, addressed diverse recommendations, with differing proposed amounts from various groups, including N200,000 by NCWS and N75,000 by the Muslim Council of Nigeria.North Central new minimum wage demandThe NLC chapter in the Federal Capital Territory suggested a revised minimum wage of N709,000. The FCT Chairman of NLC, Dr Stephen Knabayi, presented the proposal during the North Central Zonal Public Hearing organised by the Tripartite Committee on the National Minimum Wage in Abuja on Thursday. In a parallel recommendation, Mr Amaege Chukwudi, the leader of the TUC FCT chapter, proposed a monthly minimum wage of N447,000. He highlighted the prevailing economic challenges, emphasising that many Nigerian workers are now facing dire circumstances akin to begging due to the hardship. South West new minimum wage demandThe NLC demanded N794,000 as the new national minimum wage for workers in the South West geopolitical zone. The labour union in the South West, through the chairperson of the Lagos State chapter of the NLC, Funmi Sessi, made the demand during her presentation at the public hearing of the Tripartite Committee on National Minimum Wage in Ikeja, Lagos on Thursday. South South new minimum wage demandThe South-South chapter of the NLC recommended a revised minimum wage of N850,000 for workers across the country. The chairperson of NLC in Akwa Ibom, Sunny James, made this announcement during a public hearing on the proposed wage structure held in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Tuesday. The proceedings of the event were broadcast live on Facebook. James voiced his dissatisfaction with the fact that certain states within the region have not yet implemented the existing N30,000 minimum wage, which was last updated in 2019. South East new minimum wage demandThe NLC and the TUC in the South-East region jointly recommended N540,000 and N447,000, respectively, as the new minimum wage. The proposal was presented by organised labour during the South-East Zonal Hearing organised by the Tripartite Committee on National Minimum Wage in Enugu on Thursday.Representing the NLC in the region, Fabian Nwigbo, the Chairman of the NLC Enugu State Chapter, emphasised that the purchasing power of the 2019 N30,000 minimum wage has been significantly eroded by inflation. PUNCH Online reported on January 30 that the Federal Government inaugurated the tripartite committee on the national minimum wage. Meanwhile, Vice President Kashim Shettima inaugurated the 37-member panel at the Council Chamber of the State House in Abuja. In his opening address, Shettima urged members to “speedily” arrive at a resolution and submit their reports early as the current N30,000 minimum wage expires at the end of March 2024. Read the full article

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Tinubu Launches Committee to Review National Minimum Wage

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially inaugurated a 37-member tripartite committee aimed at formulating a new national minimum wage for Nigeria. The inauguration, conducted by Vice President Kashim Shettima on behalf of the President, who is currently on a private visit to France, marks a crucial step in addressing the nation's wage policies. Chaired by the former head of civil service of the federation, Alhaji Bukar Goni Aji, the committee boasts representatives from various sectors, including the federal government, state government, private sector, and organized labor. Notable federal government members include Hon. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, Minister of State for Labour and Employment, and Mr. Wale Edun, Minister of Finance & Coordinating Minister of the Economy. State government representation features governors such as Alhaji Mohammed Umar Bago (Niger State), Sen. Bala Mohammed (Bauchi State), Alh. Umar Dikko Radda (Katsina State), Prof. Charles Soludo (Anambra State), Sen. Ademola Adeleke (Osun State), and Mr. Otu Bassey Edet (Cross River State). The committee also includes members from prominent associations like the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), the Nigeria Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA), the National Association of Small and Medium Enterprise (NASME), and the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN). Representing organized labor are key figures from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), including Comrade Joe Ajaero, President of NLC, and Comrade (Engr) Festus Osifo, President of TUC. Vice President Shettima urged the committee to leverage collective bargaining in formulating an acceptable recommendation on the new wage policy. The nation eagerly awaits the committee's swift deliberations and recommendations on this critical matter. “Our objective should be to surpass the basic Social Protection Floor for all Nigerian workers, considering the sustainable payment capacity of each tier of government and other employers or businesses. “I express this viewpoint because the minimum wage represents the least amount of compensation an employee should receive for their labour, and as such, it should be rooted in social justice and equity. I hope that the results of your deliberations will be consensual and acceptable to all parties involved,” the President told members of the committee. The news was made public by the Vice President on his social media handle. Read the full article

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As the October deadline looms, several states in Nigeria have yet to announce plans for the newly approved minimum wage of N70,000 for civil servants, as sanctioned by President Bola Tinubu in July 2024. While Edo and Adamawa states have commenced payments, others are either establishing committees, negotiating with labour unions, or expressing challenges in implementation. Here’s a breakdown of states that have not yet finalised their approach to the new minimum wage: Full list of Nigerian Governors Who Announced Over ₦70,000 Minimum Wage 1. Bauchi: The state government has inaugurated a tripartite technical committee to determine the implementation strategy for the new minimum wage. 2. Benue: Governor Hyacinth Alia has assured that the N70,000 wage will be paid, citing improved Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) as a potential solution to current economic difficulties. Diri Approves N80,000 Minimum Wage for Bayelsa Workers 3. Imo: Ongoing discussions between the state government and labour leaders are aimed at finalising payment modalities, with considerations for adjustments for senior staff. 4. Kaduna: A committee has been formed to tackle minimum wage issues; however, negotiations have not yet begun due to the absence of a new salary table from the National Salary and Wages Commission. 5 Kano: Governor Abba Yusuf is expected to announce a new minimum wage structure soon, following the submission of a committee report next week. 6. Nasarawa: Although Governor Abdullahi Sule has expressed readiness to implement the new wage, concrete actions are still pending. 7. Osun: Civil servants are growing increasingly frustrated with the delay. The Commissioner for Information noted that a committee is finalising recommendations for necessary approvals. 8 Oyo: The administration has yet to make a decision, with the Chief Press Secretary highlighting the need for consultations with stakeholders before proceeding. 9. Plateau: While the government intends to implement the new minimum wage, no specific timeline has been communicated as discussions with unions continue. 10. Sokoto: Initially promising swift implementation, Governor Ahmed Aliyu has not provided recent updates. The Commissioner reassured citizens that the wage will be paid without a clear timeline. 11. Taraba: Currently maintaining the N30,000 minimum wage, Governor Agbu Kefas has committed to the new wage, though details are lacking. 12. Yobe: A 10-member committee has been established to discuss the implementation of the new minimum wage. 13. Zamfara: The state is still operating under the old N30,000 minimum wage. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a stern warning that any payments below the new minimum wage will not be accepted in October salary payments. They have set a deadline for governors to implement the new wage, threatening potential industrial actions if their demands are not met. Stay informed with Ejes Gist News – Your Source for Credible News in Nigeria.

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UN-POLAC Congratulates ICCGIN and Nigerians on Release of Rhoda Jatau

UN-POLAC Congratulates ICCGIN and Nigerians on Release of Rhoda Jatau The UN-POLAC International Peace Advocates congratulate ICCGIN, other groups and all well meaning Nigerians on the release of Rhoda Jatau at the breaking news that, “the Bauchi woman who condemned the alleged killing of Samuel Deborah in Sokoto State, has regained her freedom, after 18 months in detention, in a report…

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By • Olalekan Fagbade BREAKING; Leadership crisis created as Appeal Court removes Assembly Speaker, and Deputy The sack of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly by the Appeal Court has reportedly thrown the assembly into a leadership crisis. The Appelate Court sitting in Abuja in a ruling on Friday, had nullified the election of both the Speaker, and ordered a rerun in his constituency, Ningi Central. The court had on Tuesday also sacked the Deputy Speaker, Jamilu Umaru Dahiru, and equally ordered rerun in Bauchi Central State constituency. When contacted, Chairman of the Bauchi House of Assembly Committee on Information, Hon Musa Wakili Nakwada, said, “As lawmakers, we will not do anything but we will follow the procedures and the real thing that is supposed to be done by the Law and the Constitution.” When asked whether they will elect new speaker and deputy speaker, Nakwada said, “I tell you we will follow all the procedures that is been laid down, if the procedures said so, we will do so and if the procedures did not say so we will not do so. We will do what the law say and what the constitution says and we are going to do the right thing.”

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The NIA and SSS have new directors general appointed by President Tinubu

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has authorized the appointment of new directors general for the Department of State Services (DSS) and the National Intelligence Agency (NIA). The NIA has appointed Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed as its new Director-General, while Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi will become the DSS's new director general. Mohammed has a distinguished career in the foreign service, having served in various capacities and being appointed as the leader of the Nigerian mission in Libya. Adeola Ajayi, a 1990 Bayero University of Kano graduate, became the Assistant Director-General of the Service (DSS) after ascended through the ranks. He previously held positions as State Director in Bauchi, Enugu, Bayelsa, Rivers, and Kogi. The new appointments were made after the previous heads of the DSS and NIA resigned. President Tinubu expects the newly appointed security chiefs to work diligently to realign the two intelligence agencies and apply their experience to address security challenges. He also gives them the task of collaborating more closely with sister agencies and operating harmoniously with the Office of the National Security Adviser. The President wishes the departing Directors-General good luck and expresses gratitude for their services. Read the full article

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Edo poll: PDP alleges rigging as APC Okpebholo wins

The Peoples Democratic Party kicked against the result of Saturday’s governorship election in Edo State, which ushered in the All Progressives Congress candidate Senator Monday Okpebholo as the new governor of the state. Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, who is the Chairman, Edo State Governorship Election National Campaign Council, on Sunday, stated that the Independent National Electoral Commission should be held accountable for violating the Electoral Act. Okpebholo polled 291,667 votes to defeat PDP’s Asue Ighodalo, who came second with 247,274 votes, and Labour Party’s Olumide Akpata, who emerged third with 22, 763 votes. Of the 18 Local Government Areas in the state, the APC won 10 while the PDP settled for eight, but the PDP, in solidarity with its Governors Forum, insisted Ighodalo “clearly won the election.” In a statement on Sunday, PDP’s National Publicity Secretary Debo Ologunagba responded by explaining that Fintiri presented results from the polling units showing Ighodalo in a clear lead. The PDP stated, “The Peoples Democratic Party stands by the results of the Edo State Governorship election as garnered by its polling agents across the state and echoed by the Chairman of the Edo PDP National Campaign Council, Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State, which indicate that the PDP candidate, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, clearly won the election. “The PDP asserts that the rush, venom, and hauling of insults with which the All Progressives Congress attacked Governor Fintiri only confirms APC’s violent desperation to cover its manipulations and steal the mandate freely given to Dr. Asue Ighodalo by the people of Edo State as reflected in the genuine votes cast at the Polling Units. “As Governor Fintiri presented, the results collated from the Polling Units have Asue Ighodalo in a clear lead before the state collation exercise was hijacked by the APC, which, in connivance of some unscrupulous INEC and security officials, engaged in blatant alteration and substitution of the genuine results with fabricated figures in favour of the defeated APC candidate.” The PDP Governors Forum, led by Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, said the Independent National Electoral Commission must live up to the expectations of the people as an “impartial umpire.” The PDP governors urged INEC to announce results that accurately reflected the wishes of the Edo people as expressed through their votes on Saturday. “This becomes more imperative, especially in the face of the threat to democracy by the total state capture inclination of the Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress government,” the forum stated. “As the country perches on the horns of grave economic and security challenges, it is our expectation that INEC and everyone involved in the Edo Governorship Elections will respect the sovereign wishes of the people of Edo State and spare the nation the unpredictable consequences of a disputed result at this time.  “The PDPGF unequivocally reiterates its commitment to democratic best practices, and the peace and stability of a united Nigeria in which the citizens are not only spared the contrived ordeal of the moment but, more importantly, provided alternative opportunities to realise their legitimate dreams. “Finally, we stand with our Governors, H/E Fintiri, H/E Diri, H/E Agbu Kefas, and H/E Oborevwori of Adamawa, Bayelsa, Taraba, and Delta States respectively, on all the actions and positions that they have taken on our behalf, with respect to maintaining the sanctity of the elections.” At the collation centre on Sunday, the state agent of the PDP, Iyoha Osaigbovo, stated that the figures credited to APC were not a true reflection of the wish of the electorate. Osaigbovo said, “We do not accept this result as it’s clear that the figures were allocated to the APC by INEC to aid their victory. The result, which is not a reflection of the people’s wish, may come to hunt you the people presiding over the announcement.” However, Jarrett Tenebe, the acting APC chairman in the state, who took exception to Osaigbovo’s reference to his party in almost all his observations, said he was okay with the outcome of the election. He stated that Edo North, which his party won, had been a stronghold of the APC and became stronger after the state’s reinstated Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, rejoined the party. Reacting to the claim by Osaigbovo that the BVAS did not function or was tampered with, Tenebe said, “I would like to urge the CoS to leave the APC out of his observations and complaints. He should direct his complaints to the collation and announcement of results.” However, the state chairman of the PDP, Tony Aziegbemi, alleged alteration of results, demanding re-collation and re-computation in a letter titled, ‘Re: Protest against manufactured vote entries and unjust inflation of APC votes and deduction of PDP votes in the collation of results of Edo State Governorship Election held on 21 September 2024.’ In the letter addressed to the office of the INEC chairman in Abuja and made available to journalists in Benin City on Sunday, the ruling party alleged that the INEC Result Viewing had inflated the votes to favour the APC. The chairman alleged that results from some units in three Local Government Areas – Akoko Edo, Egor, and Etsako West were manipulated. The letter read, “It has come to our attention that the Electoral Officers appointed by the INEC for the conduct of the Edo State Governorship election, made entries that are different from the actual results as uploaded on the INEC IREV, thereby unjustly inflating votes in favour of the APC and deducting the votes of the PDP. “In Akoko Edo Local Government Area, a simple collation of all the votes recorded in the polling units results uploaded on the IREV shows that the APC obtained 25,010 votes while 34,847 votes was recorded in the EC8C declared by the LGA Returning Officer. For the PDP, a collation of the votes from the results uploaded on the IREV is 18,620 but 15,865 was returned on the EC8C declared by the LGA Returning Officer. “It would interest you that in Ward 9 of Akoko Edo LGA, from the 36 Polling Unit results uploaded on the IREV, the total votes obtained by APC is 2,350 while 9104 was entered into the EC8B result for APC. However, the total votes for PDP is 1,359 while 633 were entered in the EC8B. Also, in Ward 6 Akoko Edo LGA, where elections were not held in Ward 6 Units 12, 17, 15, 18, 14, and 16, results were returned for the said polling units in the ward result sheet (EC8B).” It added, “In Egor LGA,  a simple collation of all the votes recorded in the polling unit results uploaded on the IREV shows that the APC obtained 10,972 votes while 16,760 votes were recorded in the ECBC declared by the LGA Returning Officer. For the PDP, a collation of the votes from the results uploaded on the IREV is 14,485 but 14,658 were returned on the EC8C declared by the LGA Returning Officer. It would interest you to note that the collation of the Egor Local Government Area was not done at the designated LGA centre but was moved to the INEC state headquarters and the PDP agent was not allowed access to be part of the exercise. “In Etsako West, a simple collation of all the votes recorded in the polling unit results uploaded on the IREV shows that the APC obtained 29,858 votes while 32,107 votes were recorded in the EC8C declared by the LGA Returning Officer. For the PDP, a collation of the votes from the results uploaded on the IREV is 16,712 but 17,483 was returned on the EC8C declared by the LGA Returning Officer. “The above highlighted irregularities which are very apparent are extremely scandalous and a brazen attempt to steal the mandate of the PDP and also a terrible embarrassment to the commission.” The state’s Labour Party PRO, Sam Uruopa, told The PUNCH that his party was still reviewing the results and would come up with a position after that. When asked if he thought that INEC skewed the result in favour of the APC, he replied, “After we review the result we will come up with a position. It is, however, disheartening that the electorate was induced with money on Election Day, which puts a dent on the credibility of the process.” Youths protest Some youths, who are members of the PDP, staged a protest at the office of INEC against the results. They alleged that the results had been tampered with, adding that the results announced were different from what transpired at the polling units. Though they were restricted to Ramat Park in Ikpoba Hill area of the city by security operatives, the youths sang solidarity songs while some waved leaves to show their displeasure. Meanwhile, a top official of the PDP told News HQ that the party would consider options it has, including using legal means to reverse the decision. He noted that the party chairman had already written to the INEC chairman in Abuja, calling for a re-count and re-computing of the results. He said, “The idea of reclaiming our mandate in the court is not a bad one but the state chairman of the party has already written a letter to the INEC Chairman’s office in Abuja and we are hoping for a favourable reply. “However, if nothing changes, we will have to consider other options, which may also include going to court.” The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, urged the citizens to maintain calm and not resort to violence and destruction of property following the announcement of Okpebholo as winner of the poll. He said, “In the last few months, the various political parties have embarked on very rigorous campaigns to sell their respective candidates for the office of governor to the people of Edo State in an exercise which came to a climax yesterday with the gubernatorial election. “The attractive thing about democracy is the power it bestows on the people to choose who governs them. Therefore, when this power is blatantly seized from the people, it is not just a tragedy, but a travesty of democracy. “Regrettably, the outcome of the September 21st governorship election appears to have daunted the spirit of many Edo people who feel powerless in the face of the brute force of the institutions that are supposed to protect them. It is therefore understandable that many people feel sad and aggrieved. “But in the midst of this despair, I am urging all my fellow Edo citizens to maintain calm and not resort to violence and destruction of property in spite of this provocation. “Peace and justice will always win at the end and this is my prescription to all the good people of Edo State who feel vexed and violated at this time.” He added, “Clearly, it is obvious to the least discerning, the amount of impunity and reckless disregard for processes and law that was displayed in this gubernatorial election. “In a democracy, there are safeguards for addressing grievances, and we hope that those affected will seek resolution for this blatant disregard of law and process.  “With this in mind, I implore all Edo people to go about their lawful businesses and rest assured of the commitment of our government to your wellbeing and security.” ‘God decreed Okpebholo’ Edo State Governor-elect, Senator Okpebholo, promised to replicate in the state the achievements of Senator Godswill Akpabio during his time as Governor of Akwa Ibom State. Okpebholo spoke shortly after INEC declared him winner of last Saturday’s governorship election on Sunday. He was at the Benin City residence of former Governor Adams Oshiomhole alongside other chieftains of the party, including Philip Shaibu, the state’s Deputy Governor. Okpebholo thanked Edo people for standing behind him and promised not to fail them. Oshiomhole, on his part, said, “When some people say election is about do-or-die, we say no it is about choice and power, the people having the power to hire and fire even those that have the power to sign the death warrant. Power resides only with God. “God has decreed Senator Okpebholo to make up for the eight years disaster of Obaseki and Asue together. We did all those campaign without violence. “Edo will now be governed by a man enriched with native wisdom, a man familiar with the custom and tradition of Edo State, a man who has used his resources to show love to the community. He has crude credentials in terms of community service. God has put those who said there will be a bloodbath in shame.” On his part, Senator Akpabio said the victory was a turning point in the politics of Edo State. “The will of God for the people is nothing but happiness, joy, and prosperity. The outcome of the election is a reflection of the confidence Nigerians have continued to express in President Bola Tinubu that his administration is doing its best to turn around the fortunes of Nigeria. “What has happened in Edo is a clear reflection of what will happen in Ondo in November.” Tinubu, Buhari speak President Bola Tinubu on Sunday congratulated Okpebholo on his victory at the election. The President’s congratulatory message was contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, and made available on Sunday evening. Tinubu commended the party’s national leaders, Edo State leaders, and governors for working hard to achieve victory. “The victory testified to the people’s support for the ruling party, its progressive ideals, its economic reengineering programme and its commitment to improving the lives of Nigerians,” the statement read. He urged Okpebholo not to gloat over his victory but to see it as a challenging call to service. He further encouraged him to demonstrate magnanimity by reaching out to his political rivals and uniting the people of Edo State to ensure its development. The President urged all those aggrieved by the election outcome to seek redress through the legal channels. “I commend the INEC and our security agencies for working round the clock to conduct a successful, peaceful, and largely hitch-free exercise. “INEC has once again demonstrated that it is committed to organising a free and fair election in our country,” the President said. The immediate past President Muhammadu Buhari also congratulated Okpebholo on his “prized, historic electoral victory.” Buhari, in a statement by Garba Shehu, said he was very hopeful that both leaders of the incoming administration and the party that lost would work together to strengthen democracy and maintain the trajectory of the state’s development. “Congratulations to the APC and the election winner, Senator Monday Okpebholo on the historic electoral victory and my warmest wishes for a new lease of life for Edo State and its people. “I very much hope the winners and the losers would work together to strengthen democracy and maintain the trajectory of development in the state. “I commend law enforcement agencies for the efforts that they put in ensuring a peaceful election and the multitude of election officials who strive to improve their act with each election. “I pray that Nigeria, the continent’s most populous country, will continue to achieve remarkable progress under democracy,” he said. Speaking after the declaration of Okpebholo as winner of the election, the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, who was in Benin for the election, said “I strongly believe that the election in Edo, though tense at the beginning, is a reflection of the confidence that Nigerians continue to express in President Tinubu.” Read the full article