Author: Vincent Osuwo

The Presidency argued on Sunday that organised labour’s N250,000 minimum wage demand is unsustainable, saying that the Federal Government cannot divert all of its resources to satisfy such a request.  The warning comes two days after the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria expressed concerns about the N62,000 suggested by the federal government. The ALGON warned that if adopted, the wage might place pressure on council finances. On Tuesday, May 28, negotiations between the Federal Government and Organised Labour broke down after the government and the Organised Private Sector boosted their proposals to N62,000. However, labour groups denounced the idea…

A senior police officer was shot dead after he opened fire on a magistrate in a Nairobi courtroom, following a ruling against his wife. Monica Kivuti, the Makadara Principal Magistrate, was attacked by Chief Inspector Samson Kipchirchir Kipruto, who was in charge of a police station in Londiani, Western Kenya. This happened on Thursday, not long after she had revoked Kipruto’s wife’s bail because she had neglected to show up for court. Kipruto shot Magistrate Kivuti after becoming enraged with the verdict, hurting her. It was stated that court officers moved in right away, and during the ensuing altercation, Kipruto…

The Ogun State Police Command has apprehended Femi Onayemi, a teacher, for defiling a 13-year-old girl (name withheld) in the Obada-Oko area of the state. The suspect had earlier been hired by the girl’s parents to tutor her at their home in the community in 2023. According to reports, the victim’s parents were horrified when the suspect climbed their home’s fence to enter the 13-year-old’s room and carry out the horrible deed. Omolola Odutola, the state command’s spokeswoman, verified the incident and said Onayemi had been taken into custody. Omolola Odutola, the state command’s spokeswoman, verified the event and said…

Sandra “Sandy” Hemme, a 63-year-old woman from Missouri who was sentenced to life in prison for the 1980 murder of Patricia Jeschke, a library employee, in St. Joseph, Missouri, has regained her freedom. The conviction was overturned after Hemme spent 43 years in prison for a murder she did not commit. The foreign news outlet The Guardian reported on Sunday that Hemme was found guilty in 1985 based on her self-incriminating statements made to the police while she was a psychiatric patient. Nevertheless, a judge has now determined that there is “clear and convincing” evidence that Hemme was innocent of…

Controversial Nigerian singer Eedris Abdulkareem has criticised Pastor E.A. Adeboye, the senior pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, over his silence on the hardship in the country. Eedris, in a newly released satirical song titled ‘Emilokan’, described Adeboye as a “hypocrite.” Idris mentioned that while Adeboye was vocal in criticising the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan, he has remained silent over the hardships faced by Nigerians under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. He said, “During Good Luck Jonathan, your voice was so loud, you vowed to stage a one-million-dollar match. Hunger and hardship under Tinubu’s government; you…

Two illegal migrants have been arrested over the gruesome murder of Lola Daviet, a 12-year-old girl whose remains were found in a suitcase outside of her home in Paris, France. It is thought that Lola Daviet, the victim, was tortured and raped before she was put to death. On Monday, two suspects—a male, 43, and a homeless Algerian woman, 24, only known as Dabhbia B—were charged in the French capital. Police apparently questioned two other persons previously, including the suspect’s sister, but they were not placed under arrest. Six people in total were held for interrogation; however, only two are…

Nigerians have berated Former President Muhammadu Buhari for saying he is delighted that more Nigerians have resorted to the farm to grow more food in order to lower prices and feed the nation. Speaking to journalists shortly after joining Daura’s Emir, Dr. Faruk Umar Faruk, to observe the Eid prayer at the township Eid grounds on Sunday, the Buhari remarked, “I am wishing everyone a happy Sallah. May this special festival bring joy, prosperity, and wonderful health to everyone. “I use this occasion to make an appeal to all citizens to make Nigeria self-reliant. Let us grow our own food.…

Former President Muhammadu Buhari says he is delighted that more Nigerians have resorted to the farm to grow more food in order to lower prices and feed the nation, but warns that an uncontrolled population increase is a concern.  Speaking to journalists shortly after joining Daura’s Emir, Dr. Faruk Umar Faruk, to observe the Eid prayer at the township Eid grounds on Sunday, the Buhari remarked, “I am wishing everyone a happy Sallah. May this special festival bring joy, prosperity, and wonderful health to everyone. “I use this occasion to make an appeal to all citizens to make Nigeria self-reliant.…

President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to show more concern for their neighbours and spread charity to all in the spirit of Eid-el-Kabir.  Speaking to journalists after Eid-el-Kabir prayers in Lagos on Sunday, the president stated that some level of sacrifice will be required to propel the country ahead. According to a statement issued by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Tinubu asked Nigerians to sacrifice their time for the country’s prosperity and well-being following Eid prayers. “We have been told by the Chief Imam how we can follow the path of sacrifice. The sacrifice…

Famous Abuja disc jockey Bashiru Bello, popularly known as DJ Bash, has reportedly lost his life after being shot by unknown gunmen on Friday. The late DJ Bash, Club Volcano’s in-house DJ, had just performed at a well-publicised TGIF celebration to honour the NYSC Batch B ‘Passing Out’ ceremony when tragedy struck. Mohammed Bello, DJ Bash’s older brother and a nightclub staffer, told reporters on Sunday about the circumstances surrounding his death. He said, ‘The Chairman of Club Volcano assigned DJ Homeboy, Modee, and him (DJ Bash) to manage the club. They were DJs doubling as managers. After the show…