Sokoto Assembly Pushes Ahead with Bill to Curb Sultan’s Powers Despite Outcry
26 Jun
Politics

Sokoto Assembly Pushes Ahead with Bill to Curb Sultan’s Powers Despite Outcry

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Politics tamfitronics The Sokoto State House of Assembly has passed a bill that would limit the powers of the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III. The proposed legislation, which has passed its first and second readings, would require the sultan to obtain government approval before appointing kingmakers and district heads.This development comes amid allegations by the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) that the Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, was plotting to depose the sultan. The allegations led to widespread condemnation, with Vice President Kashim Shettima calling on the Sokoto State government to ensure the safety and security of the Sultan.At the North West Peace and Security Summit in Katsina State, Vice President Shettima stressed the importance of protecting the Sultan of Sokoto’s well-being.According to the Vice President, the sultan has immensely contributed to promoting peace...
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BREAKING: 36 State Governors to Hold Emergency Meeting Today over Minimum Wage
26 Jun
Politics

BREAKING: 36 State Governors to Hold Emergency Meeting Today over Minimum Wage

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Politics tamfitronics The 36 state governors of Nigeria have scheduled an emergency meeting today to discuss and find common ground on the contentious issue of the proposed new minimum wage, which has been a subject of debate between the federal government, states, and organized labour.The meeting follows the Federal Executive Council’s (FEC) decision to postpone deliberations on the minimum wage memo on Tuesday.The governors had previously rejected the federal government’s proposed minimum wage of N62,000, citing concerns that some states would need to borrow funds to implement the new wage. However, organized labour remains resolute in its demand for a minimum wage of N250,000.According to Halima Ahmed, Acting Director on Media and Public Affairs of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), the governors will meet at 7 pm today in Abuja to discuss the matter and...
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Rivers Violence: Police Declare Ex-Niger Delta Militant Leader Wanted
26 Jun
Politics

Rivers Violence: Police Declare Ex-Niger Delta Militant Leader Wanted

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Politics tamfitronics AdThe Rivers State Police Command has declared a former Niger Delta militant leader, Gabriel ‘General’ Asabuja, wanted following his alleged provocative statements in a viral video amidst the ongoing crisis in the state.The Commissioner of Police in the State, CP Olatunji Disu, disclosed this on Tuesday night when he appeared on Channel Television’s ‘Politics Today’, which was monitored by our Correspondent in Port Harcourt.Disu, who condemned Asabuja’s actions, emphasised the panic and concern generated by his threats in the state and beyond.He assured the public that law enforcement agencies have initiated actions to apprehend the former militant leader, stressing the seriousness with which such threats were being handled.The Police Commissioner reiterated that Asabuja’s defiance in response to previous police invitations will not deter efforts to bring him to justice.Meanwhile, the Rivers State government...
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