Kaduna State will implement the new national minimum wage from September 2019. The Kaduna State Executive Council today approved that payment of the new national minimum wage and consequential adjustments to civil servants will begin from 1st September 2019. “The Executive Council meeting, chaired by Dr. Hadiza Balarabe, the Deputy Governor, noted the commitment of Governor Nasir El-Rufai to strengthen ... Read More »
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Atiku all the way, Tribunal declare Atiku winner now
Abuja — The Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal is set to deliver judgement not later than 13th of September, 2019. The initial date of September 15 is no longer realistic because it is a Sunday. A source at the court told LEADERSHIP last night that the judgement will be delivered on September 13. Section 134 (1) to (3) of the Electoral ... Read More »
IPC demands release of Publisher, Cross River Watch
The International Press Center, Lagos has denounced the growing crackdown on freedom of expression following the continuing molestation of journalists and the Media by security agencies In a Press release by The Association of Cross River Online Journalists – ACROJ dated August 22, 2019 Mr. Agba Jalingo, Editor-in-Chief/Publisher of CrossRiverWatch was criminally whisked away from Lagos to Calabar over recent ... Read More »
All the glitz and glamour as city biz man Biodun Atobatele clocks 40
Kwara Gov names A-list neurosurgeon SA on Health Matters
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved the appointment of US-based renowned professor of neurosurgery and neurosciences Wale Sulaiman as Special Adviser on Health Matters. “As part of his clear-eyed efforts to revamp every sector of the state, Governor AbdulRazaq is glad to bring Professor Sulaiman on board as a leading member of his team. He is confident that the ... Read More »
Gov Ayade Knighted by Catholic Church, promises greater service to humanity
Cross River State Governor, Professor Ben Ayade was at the weekend inducted into the noble order of the Knight of St. John of the Catholic Church. The event took place at the Sacred Heart Cathedral, the seat of the Metropolitan Arch-Diocese of Calabar. Speaking after a thanksgiving service, Ayade indicated that his new status as a Knight dwarfs all other ... Read More »
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Mouka bags African Brand Leadership Merit Award
Mouka, Nigeria’s leading foam and bedding products manufacturer has emerged Africa’s Leading World Class Premium Bedding/ Mattress/ Pillows Product Company of the Year at the 2019 edition of the African Brand Leadership Merit Awards. Mouka was declared Africa’s Leading World Class Premium Bedding/Mattress/ Pillows Product Company of the Year after a technical committee research report showed that Mouka was outstanding ... Read More »
AbdulRazaq attends Tokyo confab on African devt
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Sunday departed Nigeria for Japan to attend the 7th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD7). AbdulRazaq would be attending the conference alongside two other state governors who are in the entourage of President Muhammadu Buhari. “The event will afford the Governor the opportunity to discuss business and investment opportunities in Kwara State with ... Read More »
SANWO-OLU’S CABINET ENDS RETREATS, PLEDGES COMMITMENT TO GREATER LAGOS VISION
The retreat organised for members of Lagos State Executive Council and Permanent Secretaries ended at the weekend on high note, with the cabinet members resolving to apply their expertise and energy towards achieving the vision of the Governor Sanwo-Olu administration. The retreat held at the Eko Hotels and Suites was aimed at fostering inter-personnel teamwork and unity of purpose among ... Read More »