New Minimum Wage: Why States Cannot Pay N30,000 – Gov Umahi - Politics

Gov David Umahi of Ebonyi on Wednesday in Abakaliki, declared that 95 per cent of states in the country cannot pay the proposed N30,000 minimum wage to workers.

Umahi, who is the Chairman of the South East Governors’ Forum, said this while inaugurating a 36-member fact-finding committee to ascertain the mode of workers’ promotion arrears payment in states across the six geo-political zones of the states.

According to Umahi, the payment of the N30, 000 can only be realised if the federation account allocation formula is reviewed to offer more earnings to states.

New Minimum Wage: Why We Called Off Strike Despite Delayed Implementation – NLC - Politics -

Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Enugu State, Comrade Virginius Nwobodo, has explained why labour halted the planned strike despite non immediate implementation of the new minimum wage.

Nwobodo in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday also spoke on labour’s plan to ensure states pay whatever is implemented by the federal government.

He said: “I must also commend the National leaders of NLC for deciding to suspend the strike since the tripartite committee had shown interest in convening and concluding their report.

“The decision to suspend the strike was the best thing the NLC leadership did because what is the essence of the strike again when our demand that prompted the planned strike had been met.

Assassination Attempt On Ike Ekweremadu: Police Parade Suspect (See Photos) - Politics -

Preliminary investigation carried out so far did not reveal assassination attempt on the life of the Dep Senate President, Sen. Ike Ekweremadu and his family but a case of Burglary. However, investigation is still ongoing to determine if there is any other motive behind the offence.

There was no delay in Police intervention in the incident that occurred in the residence of the DSP.

Men caught spraying Sniper on beans to kill weevils (video)

A man has raised alarm and exposed some beans sellers after he caught them using Sniper as a pesticide to kill weevils in beans.

Sniper is known to be a very dangerous insecticide that should be used outdoors and should never come in contact with food. 

What FG workers will now earn Read more at: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2010/07/what-fg-workers-will-now-earn/

By Funmi Komolafe LAGOS



WITH effect from this month, federal civil servants are to earn an enhanced pay based on the harmonization of salaries following negotiation of the Federal Government and the trade union side of the Joint Public Service Negotiating Council.





The government, however, emphasised that it is not a pay rise. The issue of pay disparity in the federal public service was finally been laid to rest through a circular from the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission to all federal government agencies, ministries and departments.

Man United stun Juventus as City, Madrid win big Read more at: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/11/man-united-stun-juventus-as-city-madrid-win-big/

Ronaldo scores for Juventus But Manchester United steals victory with two late goals Manchester United produced a stunning late comeback to beat Juventus 2-1 on Wednesday in what could be a turning point in their Champions League campaign, while a Gabriel Jesus hat-trick helped Manchester City all but secure a last-16 berth.

Read more at: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/11/man-united-stun-juventus-as-city-madrid-win-big/


Pep Guardiola’s City crushed Shakhtar Donetsk 6-0 on a night which saw Real Madrid also win big, as Bayern Munich closed in on a place in the knockout stage. Juventus were within seconds of confirming their spot in the last 16 after Cristiano Ronaldo put them ahead in Turin with a superb volley in the 65th minute.

World class manager rejects Manchester United but sets date to leave current club

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has reportedly rejected an offer from Manchester United as he prefers to wait until the summer to decide his future.

According to Don Balon, the Argentine has also turned down a big-money proposal from Real Madrid as well, leaving them in a difficult situation after recently sacking Julen Lopetegui.

Pochettino is undoubtedly one of the finest managers in the world right now after doing a sterling job with Tottenham in the last few years.Despite limited transfer spending, the former Southampton boss has worked wonders to improve a number of young players like Harry Kane, Dele Alli and Eric Dier, turning Spurs into one of the most solid and consistent teams in the country.

One imagines Pochettino could do great work with more resources at clubs like Manchester United or Real Madrid, but Don Balon claim he’s keen to continue with his project in north London for the time being.

If big sides want to snap Pochettino up it will have to wait until the end of the season, it would 

Illegal Grazing: Lasg Seizes 30 Cows, 10 Rams, Warns Herdsmen On No - Crime -

By Monsur Olowoopejo

LAGOS—THE Lagos State Government, yesterday, seized no fewer than 30 cows and 10 rams found straying and grazing illegally on the road within Lekki axis, saying it has zero tolerance for such action in the state.
The state government further warned herdsmen to desist from grazing their cattle on the roads saying such action threatens safety of road users.
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Olayiwola Onasanya, disclosed the number of cattle and rams impounded in an interview with Vanguard at his office, in Alausa Ikeja.
Onasanya said: “If the owners come, they will pay fines to the government. We ensure that they don’t return to such act. We have a taskforce on ground to ensure that such doesn’t occur in the state. We are concerned about the safety of the residents in the state.
As a government, we have not relaxed any of our laws and that is why we have urged residents to alert us whenever they see any infringement. We assure them that within 48 hours, such would be cleared.”

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/11/illegal-grazing-lasg-impounds-30-cows-10-rams-warns-herdsmen/