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Minimum Wage Negotiations: FG Aims For N62,000, Governors Push For N57,000
While the Federal Government seems inclined to accept N65,000 as the new minimum wage, governors and private sector representatives argue that anything above N57,000 might not be sustainable, citing concerns about the strain on state resources.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Negotiations between Organized Labor and the government continue, with offers and counter-offers being exchanged. Despite the Federal Government and private sector proposing a N60,000 monthly minimum wage, labor unions remain dissatisfied, having shifted from their initial demand of N497,000 to N494,000.
The recent deadlock in negotiations led to a nationwide strike by labor unions, disrupting economic activities. However, after a six-hour meeting with labor leaders, the Federal Government expressed commitment to raising the minimum wage above N60,000.
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has raised concerns about the sustainability of a N60,000 minimum wage, warning that it could cripple state finances, leaving little for development projects. Despite acknowledging the need for a new minimum wage, the NGF urges all parties to ensure any agreement is realistic and sustainable.
Meanwhile, the Tripartite Committee on the minimum wage, chaired by Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, claims to be close to reaching a consensus. However, labor unions have criticized the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, for labeling the strike as “treasonable felony and economic sabotage,” asserting that such remarks divert attention from real economic issues.
As negotiations continue, the focus remains on striking a balance between addressing workers’ needs and ensuring the economic viability of states and the private sector.
Three more Nigerians have lost their lives in separate violent incidents across South Africa between September 18 and 21, bringing the total number of recorded Nigerian fatalities in the country this year to 12.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Rising Death Toll: Ambassador-designate to South Africa, Femi Fani-Kayode, disclosed that 112 Nigerians have been killed in South Africa since 2022—including 32 allegedly by security forces—with no perpetrators brought to justice.
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Identified Victims: The Consulate General of Nigeria in Johannesburg identified the latest victims as Kenechukwu Christopher Igwemmadu, Olaniyi Olaleye Olatunde, and Christian Hillary Nnaemeka.
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Details of Incidents:
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Igwemmadu reportedly died on September 18 while trying to escape police brutality in Bloemfontein.
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Olatunde, a security guard in Pretoria, was shot and killed on September 20 after attempting to stop a customer from leaving a club with establishment property.
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Nnaemeka died on September 21 following an alleged assault and torture encounter with a reality TV and investigative crew led by South African politician Xolani Khumalo in Ekurhuleni.
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Call for Action: The Nigerian mission condemned the troubling trend, urging South African authorities to launch thorough investigations, prosecute those responsible, and guarantee the safety of foreign nationals.
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ABUJA IN TURMOIL: Legal Experts Warn President’s Failure To Follow The Law Crosses The Red Line!.
Senior lawyers have criticized the description of President Bola Tinubu’s extended trip as a “working vacation,” noting that the term has no formal recognition under the 1999 Constitution.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Absence of Constitutional Status: Legal experts, including Mike Ahamba (SAN) and Oladele Joseph, argued that the law only recognizes the President as either working or on vacation, dismissing “working vacation” as an unconstitutional label used to cover up dereliction of duty.
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Mandatory Procedure Under Section 145: Lawyers emphasized that Section 145(1) requires the President to transmit a written declaration to the Senate President and the Speaker of the House of Representatives when going on vacation, a requirement that is mandatory rather than discretionary.
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Impeachment Warning: Abdul Balogun (SAN) stated that failing to follow the prescribed legal steps when leaving office for vacation or health reasons amounts to an impeachable offense.
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Preventing a Vacuum: Constitutional lawyer Bula Zakayo Kelle stressed that notification is vital to prevent a power vacuum, allowing the Vice President to act until the President officially resumes office upon return.
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MASSIVE ACCUSATION: CAN Fires Warning Shot Over Alleged Strategic Plot To Decimate Christian Population!
The Christian Statistics Committee has claimed that ongoing terrorist attacks targeting Christian-dominated local government areas in Niger State are part of a deliberate strategy to depopulate the Christian community.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Setting the Record Straight: Speaking via a statement, Committee Chairman Marcus Salka explained that the committee was established by the Niger State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) to accurately record the state’s Christian population.
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Demographic Data: Citing the Niger State Bureau of Statistics, Salka noted that Christians make up approximately $45.7\%$ of the state’s total population. He addressed social media projections, stressing that a lower rate of political participation in certain areas does not mean a lack of numbers.
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Impact of Insecurity: Salka argued that while historical figures from the 2006 census placed the Christian population well over half, incessant insecurity and violence in Christian-heavy areas—such as Shiroro, Munya, Paikoro, Rafi, Wushishi, and Magama—have resulted in deaths and mass displacements, which he termed a strategic effort to reduce the population.
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