Archives for April 22, 2019
FG Pays 2,777 Pension N1.48bn Arrears
Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate PTAD has disclosed that about 2,777 federal retirees were paid in the first quarter of 2019. PTAD stated in its report on pension…
Pope, Buhari Kick As Bombs Kill More Than 200 In Sri Lankan Churches, Hotels On Easter Sunday
The Catholic pontiff, Pope Francis and President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday criticised the suicide attacks in Sri Lanka early in the day that killied no fewer than…
Third Mainland Bridge Is Safe — Ministry
The Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing, on Sunday said that the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos was safe for use, contrary to a Facebook posting spreading…
Easter: CAN Urges Christians, Political Leaders To Emulate Teachings Of Christ
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Ogun Chapter, has urged Christians and political leaders to imbibe the enduring lessons of sacrifice, forgiveness, selflessness and perseverance, which the…
Comedian Wins Ukrainian Presidency
Ukrainian comedian Volodymyr Zelensky has won a landslide victory in the country’s presidential election, exit polls suggest. The polls give the political newcomer, who dominated the first round…
Nigeria’s oil exports threatened as Aiteo declares force majeure
The nation’s crude oil exports have suffered a setback as Aiteo Eastern Exploration and Production Company Limited declared force majeure on Nembe Creek Trunk Line following a…
Minimum Wage: No Waver For Indebted States — Labour
Organised labour has said that heavy indebted states will not given any relief in implementation of the new minimum wage. All state governments must be prepared to…