The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and federal government workers have demanded an urgent review of the national minimum wage, insisting that the current ₦70,000 is no longer sustainable. They made the demand, following the bold steps taken by several states across the country, to increase the minimum wage of their workers above the N70,000 benchmark,…
Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, Femi Falana, has asked the All Progressives Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party to demonstrate that they are not terrorist organisations, following a ruling by a Canadian Federal Court which described both parties as entities engaging in conduct amounting to terrorism under Canadian law. In a…
Popular Nigerian comedian and actor turned preacher, Oluwatoyin Bayegun, popularly known as Woli Arole, has announced the passing of his father. The announcement was made late Sunday evening via his official Instagram page, where he shared a heartfelt post along with a touching photo of himself and his father. In the emotional caption, Woli Arole…
Amid public criticisms, President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, deleted a social media post in which he falsely claimed to have met with Vatican Secretary Cardinal Pietro Parolin. Posting two photos of himself and Cardinal Kevin Farrell on Sunday, Mr Tinubu wrongly claimed he was hosted by Cardinal Parolin, sparking reactions from Nigerians on X. “Upon…
Controversial crossdresser Bobrisky has sparked reactions online after sharing a personal experience about womanhood. In a recent Instagram post, Bobrisky opened up about his struggles with monthly menstrual flow, stating that it could be painful and emotional. Bobrisky’s post has generated a mix of reactions. Some people have expressed support and understanding, while others have…
Members of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, have shut down petrol distribution nationwide with effect from today, Monday, September 8, over a face-off with Dangote Refinery. The National President of NUPENG, Williams Akporeha, in an interview with DAILY POST on Sunday, noted that the move was in the interest of…
The Oyo state Pacesetter Transport Services is set to expand its services with interstate movement and transportation of luggages tagged PTSExpress, GISTSMATE Media is reporting. In a press release sighted by our correspondent, new services will kickstart on 15th of December, PTS assured. “We are excited to announce the launch of our interstate movement, with…
Forex traders have attributed the recent exchange rate stability to the success of Nigeria’s currency swap agreement with Chinese traders now collecting naira for its currency, the yuan, instead of dollars. They also identified P2P (Peer-to-Peer) foreign currency trade as one of the factors that is contributing to the stability of the naira. Peer-to-peer foreign…
Oyo State Pacesetter Transport Agency Chairman, Dr. Dikko Salami, has been described as a man of unblemished and impeccable character. This comes as the chairman marks another significant birthday today. The tribute, signed by the Dikko Media Team on Friday, praised Dr. Salami for his outstanding leadership, humanitarian contributions, and commitment to service. According to…
The House of Representatives has approved far-reaching amendments to the Electoral Act, introducing stiffer penalties for vote buying and selling, including a minimum of two years’ imprisonment or a N5 million fine, or both, alongside a 10-year ban from contesting elections. The decision was taken during the clause-by-clause consideration of the report of the House…
