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House Of Representatives Introduces Bill To Criminalize Non-Payment Of Salaries By Employers (Details)
In a move aimed at protecting the rights of employees, the House of Representatives is proposing a bill that would criminalize the non-payment or failure to pay salaries by employers and corporate bodies across Nigeria. Sponsored by Wale Hammed, a representative from Agege Federal Constituency, Lagos State, the bill, titled “The Employees Remuneration Protection Bill, 2023,” has successfully passed its first reading….CONTINUE READING....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The bill stipulates that it is unlawful for any employer to neglect or refuse to pay the remuneration of employees as provided under the Act. If an employee’s compensation remains unpaid beyond the specified period, they have the right to submit a written demand to their employer for the payment of their entitlement. Failure to remit payment within five business days may lead to the employee petitioning the court for redress.
Employers found guilty of failing to pay salaries risk three to six months of imprisonment without the possibility of a fine. Corporate entities failing to adhere to a court order regarding employee remuneration face a daily fine of N10,000 or possible closure for a period not exceeding three months.
Additionally, the bill imposes a N10,000 penalty on any officer or agent who knowingly permits non-compliance with the directive until it is rectified. The legislation also mandates employers to provide written terms of employment to returning employees within 14 working days, outlining comprehensive terms and conditions, remuneration, payment methods, and termination procedures.
The bill further protects employees by ensuring that their petition for remuneration payment does not serve as grounds for disciplinary action, inquiry, suspension, or termination. In cases of employer bankruptcy, the proposed law prioritizes the payment of outstanding remuneration to employees.
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Former Minister of Finance and Sardauna of Sokoto, Abubakar Alhaji, passed away at the age of 88 on Thursday morning following a brief illness at an Abuja hospital, as confirmed to Sahara Reporters by family sources.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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A direct descendant of Shehu Usmanu Danfodiyo, Alhaji entered the Federal Civil Service in 1964 as an Assistant Secretary within the Federal Ministry of Finance.
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He advanced to become Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Trade in 1975 before returning to the Ministry of Finance in that same role by 1979, where he handled external creditor relations and participated in negotiating the Lomé II Agreement.
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Under General Ibrahim Babangida’s military administration, he was appointed Minister of State for Budget and National Planning in 1988, later serving as Minister of Finance from 1990 to 1991 during a time of economic reforms and international financial engagement.
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He transitioned to diplomatic service in 1992 as Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, remaining in London until his replacement in 1996 under General Sani Abacha’s regime.
Traditional Heritage and Title
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In 1990, Alhaji received the prominent traditional title of Sardauna of Sokoto.
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He succeeded to this revered Sokoto Caliphate title—previously held by Sir Ahmadu Bello, the assassinated Premier of Northern Nigeria—and was widely viewed as a guardian of the Caliphate’s heritage and history.
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Nigerian content creator Emmanuel Obruste, widely known as GehGeh, revealed that the viral footage showing him and a woman in matching burgundy traditional attire at a wedding was entirely inauthentic.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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He explained in an interview with StreamRewind that the event was a promotional project and a deliberate social experiment designed to observe public reactions.
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The original viral videos had sparked severe backlash from social media users who accused him of hypocrisy for allegedly getting married despite previously speaking against it.
Views on Marriage and Polygamy
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While addressing the criticism, GehGeh clarified that he never explicitly told people to completely avoid marriage, though he maintains a personal preference for polygamy over monogamy.
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He noted that his philosophical stance is that polygamy helps shield a man’s heart from heartbreak and manipulation by ensuring he is not reliant on just one woman.
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According to GehGeh, this practice mirrors the lifestyle of their forefathers and serves as the core principle behind his conceptual “GehGeh Wisdom and Knowledge University.”
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FIGHTING FOR HER LIFE: Governor Otti Clears ₦25 Million Bill For Ngozi Nwosu’s Urgent Surgeries!
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Abia State Governor Alex Otti has successfully paid ₦25 million toward the hospital treatment of veteran actress Ngozi Nwosu, who is facing an undisclosed health issue.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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The 62-year-old movie star had previously made a public plea on Instagram asking Nigerians to help raise ₦30 million for three critical surgeries, expressing that she could no longer manage the financial burden of her care.
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In response to her emotional video asking fans and colleagues not to abandon her, Governor Otti approved financial assistance last week.
Update from the Governor’s Office
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Justice Okey Martins (known as JMartins), the Senior Special Assistant on Tourism and Entertainment to the Governor, shared an update via his X handle on Thursday, July 30.
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JMartins confirmed that the ₦25 million payment was transferred directly to the hospital’s account prior to the close of work.
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He expressed profound gratitude to the Governor for fulfilling his promise, praising his kindness and leadership on behalf of supporters and the Nollywood community.
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