**Tinubu Vows to Approve New Minimum Wage, Promises Affordable Solution** Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has announced that he will approve a new minimum wage, but only one that the government can afford. The President made this statement during a dinner to mark Nigeria's 25 years of unbroken democracy in Abuja on Wednesday, June 12. In his remarks, Tinubu thanked those who have stood by him over the years and reiterated his commitment to democratic governance. He emphasized that the minimum wage will be set at a level that is reasonable and affordable for both the government and citi ..read more

  A mining pit has collapsed, claiming the lives of three persons in Adunu community in Paikoro Local Government Area of Niger State. The site, which was said to be an illegal mining operation, primarily attracted women and children from the community. Abdullahi Baba’arah, Director General of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), confirmed the fatalities and noted that one person was rescued from the rubble. Baba’arah stated that all those trapped were recovered from the pit following efforts from the community. Yusuf Shuaibu, state Chairman of the Miners Association of N ..read more

  The former governor of Kogi state, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, once again failed to appear at the Federal High Court in Abuja for his arraignment on corruption charges brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Recall how Bello, through his legal representative, had agreed to appear in court on the last adjourned date. His lead counsel, Abdulwahab Mohammed, assured Justice Emeka Nwite on May 10 that Bello was not avoiding arraignment but expressed concerns about his safety in the custody of the EFCC in Abuja. Nonetheless, Bello failed to appear for arraignme ..read more

  The Delta State Police Command nabbed suspected self-kidnapper, Nelson Eserada, and his accomplice, Jerry Lawrence, as revealed by the Command’s Spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, during an interview with PUNCH Metro in Asaba. According to Edafe, Eserada and Lawrence contacted Eserada’s parent, demanding a ransom of N50 million. The distressed father reported the situation to the Abraka Division, prompting swift action led by DPO SP Fabian Ayameh. Upon investigation, Jerry Lawrence of Jeddo Community, Warri, was apprehended on June 10, 2024, in connection with the crime. Initial findings ..read more

  The governor of Anambra State, Charles Soludo, emphasized the necessity for governors and other elected representatives to receive minimum wage in line with Nigeria's current economic situation. He highlighted the financial strain facing the nation amidst the ostentatious lifestyles exhibited by government officials, which he addressed during a special edition of The Platform, an event orchestrated by The Covenant Nation to foster national development. Soludo emphasized the dire economic condition of Nigeria, attributing it to the extravagant habits of government officials that deplet ..read more

As nigerian workers await the new minimum wage as promised by president Bola Tinubu in his Democracy Day broadcast, 'LAOLU AFOLABI takes a look at Nigeria’s journey towards economic stability and prosperity, which hinges on policies that address inflation, boost production, and ensure equitable wage distribution. President Bola Tinubu, on wednesday, announced that he would soon send an executive bill to the National Assembly to enshrine what has been agreed upon as the new national minimum wage for nigerian workers. The announcement by the president in his Democracy Day speech confirmed t ..read more

  President Bola Tinubu tripped and fell on Wednesday while attempting to mount the parade vehicle during the Democracy Day celebration at the Eagle Square in Abuja. Footage of the incident has since gone viral on social media, with netizens expressing concern. Video: Moment Tinubu slips while boarding presidential parade vehicle at eagle square pic.twitter.com/ghkld3RJ57 — Vanguard Newspapers (@vanguardngrnews) June 12, 2024 The President had approached the vehicle shortly after he arrived at the Eagles Square, Abuja venue of the June 12 commemoration. Vanguard gathered that ..read more

Elon Musk Threatens to Ban Apple Devices from His Companies' Premises Over DeepAI Integration Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has taken a strong stance against Apple's recent announcement to integrate DeepAI technology into its devices. During the annual Worldwide Developer's Conference, Apple revealed that it will be partnering with DeepAI to incorporate ChatGPT into its Siri voice assistant. According to Apple's plans, users will be able to ask Siri questions and receive answers directly from ChatGPT without having to open the app. This integration will allow users to acc ..read more

 Protesters Set To Hit The Streets On June 12 Over Hunger, Hardship **Nigerian Civil Societies Unite to Protest Against Hardship and Hunger under President Tinubu's Government** A coalition of Nigerian civil societies, comprising the Take-It-Back Movement (TIB), African Action Congress party (AAC), Joint Action Front (JAF), Education Rights Campaign (ERC), Socialist Workers and Youth League (SWL), and PRP Vanguard, has announced a mass protest for Wednesday, June 12, to express their outrage over the economic hardship and hunger plaguing the country under the Pr ..read more

A Nigerian lady got a bad reaction after eating catfish. She had a normal day and her face looked fine until she ate the fish. See photos of the allergic reactions below ..read more