Minimum wage: NLC Cautions Governors Against Dictatorial Tendencies
News Source: Punch Newspapers
The Nigeria Labour Congress on Friday cautioned state governors against exhibiting dictatorial tendencies amidst the recent statements made by some governors regarding their desire to pay what they deem fit to Nigerian workers as the minimum wage.
“This notion is not only dictatorial but also undermines the very essence as well as the model adopted for creating a national minimum wage in Nigeria,” NLC’s spokesperson, Benson Upah made this known in a statement sent to The PUNCH in Abuja.
Explaining the concept of a national minimum wage, Upah noted that it is not an arbitrary decision, saying, “It represents a national wage floor, a baseline below which no worker in the law should be paid. This threshold is a collective agreement that ensures a minimum standard of living for every worker in the law. The Governors’ demand to unilaterally determine the minimum wage negates this principle and threatens the welfare of Nigerian workers and the national economy.”
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Video: Mr Ibu Laid To Rest In Enugu
News Source: Vanguard Newspapers
The burial of Nollywood actor John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, has commenced in his hometown of Amuri, Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State.
The actor passed away in March 2024 in Lagos due to cardiac arrest, following complications from the amputation of one of his legs.
John Okafor, born and raised in Enugu, first gained widespread recognition in 2004 with the film “Mr Ibu,” which also starred the late Ita Iheme.
Over his prolific career, he appeared in more than 200 Nollywood films, becoming a household name with hits such as ‘Mr Ibu,’ ‘Mr. Ibu and His Son,’ ‘Coffin Producers,’ ‘Husband Suppliers,’ ‘International Players,’ ‘Mr. Ibu in London,’ and ‘Police Recruit.’
Cause of Abuja market fire still unknown – FEMD
News Source: Punch Newspapers
The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department has again underscored the importance of access in firefighting operations.
The agency stated this while mentioning that the cause of the fire incident at the old Karu Market was still unknown.
The Acting Director General of FEMD, Mrs. Florence Wenegieme, stated this at the old Karu Market, which was engulfed by fire yesterday evening.
She disclosed this in a statement signed by the Head of Public Affairs, Nkechi Isa, on Friday.
‘Stop cursing our leaders’ – Kogi APC chieftain begs Nigerians
News Source: Daily Post
A chieftain of the ruling All Progressive Congress, APC, in Kogi State, Nathaniel Taiwo, has admonished Nigerians to cultivate the habit of praying for the leaders at all levels and stop raining curses at them when things are not going well.
Taiwo, a former member of the Kogi State House of Assembly, gave the admonition while speaking with journalists in Lokoja on Friday.
“Whenever I see people raining curses on those in authority, I am not always happy. Raining curses on people in government will not solve our problem but will make it worse.