Sustaining new minimum wage
Wednesday, 31 July 2024
by KoollifeTV
As the controversy over the minimum wage fades, worries about how much it will cost the federal, state, local, and organised private sectors continue to exist. The three levels of government should expand the tax base and enact business-friendly regulations for the private sector to prevent significant job losses, even as the states look for
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Lagos must convey protesters to designated parks, group reacts to court ruling
Wednesday, 31 July 2024
by KoollifeTV
The Take It Back Movement, one of the organisations behind the planned statewide demonstrations, has characterised the ruling obtained by the Lagos State Government as an abuse of judicial privilege intended to restrict residents’ freedom of association. On Tuesday, a Lagos State High Court imposed restrictions on protestors taking part in the countrywide demonstration, limiting
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Gunmen ‘ Shouting No Protest’, Kill shop owner l, set Ablaze Truck In Imo
Wednesday, 31 July 2024
by KoollifeTV
According to reports, gunmen shot and seized goods and valuables from a business owner on Tuesday. This incident took place at Amawaire in Orji, in the Imo state’s Owerri North Council Area. Meanwhile, the gunmen set fire to a truck that was allegedly owned by the Imo State Waste Management Agency as they fled. He
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Hamas says that an Israeli strike in Iran killed a leader
Wednesday, 31 July 2024
by Bolanle
Ismail Haniyeh, the political head of Hamas, was killed in an Israeli strike in Iran on Wednesday while he was there to witness the inauguration of the nation’s new president, the organisation reported. “Brother, leader, mujahid Ismail Haniyeh, the head of the movement, died in a Zionist strike on his headquarters in Tehran after he
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Breaking: Onyeka Onwenu, a music star, passes away at 72
Wednesday, 31 July 2024
by KoollifeTV
She was reported to have passed away on Tuesday night at the Reddington Hospital in Lagos following a fall during Mrs Stella Okoli’s birthday celebration.An eyewitness who was present at the party corroborated the news, according to TheNiche.It is really depressing. Today, Tuesday, July 30, 2024, Onyeka Onwenu performed at Mrs. Stella Okoli’s birthday. Following
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Otti warns Abia youths against violence: Hunger protests
Tuesday, 30 July 2024
by KoollifeTV
While youths throughout the nation prepare to launch the #EndBadGovernance demonstration on August 1, 2024, Abia State Governor Alex Otti has called to traditional rulers, heads of religious groups, and other community leaders to counsel their people against turning to violence. The governor also voiced worries that the anticipated nationwide demonstration would turn violent, endangering
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Delta reports seven cholera deaths
Tuesday, 30 July 2024
by KoollifeTV
This was said on Tuesday by Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, the State Commissioner for Health, during a report on the cholera situation in Asaba, the state capital. The first outbreak started in mid-February,” he stated. The third outbreak saw 11 suspected cases in Bomadi and one in Oshimili South. The state has documented roughly 138 cases
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As depots ration fuel, filling stations close and lineups continue
Tuesday, 30 July 2024
by Bolanle
Many filling stations were closed in many states as waits for Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol, continued on Monday, with depots rationing the amount of PMS issued to marketers.Several filling stations in Abuja, Nigeria, and Nasarawa states were closed, while the handful that did distribute petrol saw varying amounts of fuel lineups.On Monday,
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TETFUND mulls learn to work scheme in varsities, others
Tuesday, 30 July 2024
by Bolanle
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund has indicated that it is willing to cooperate with business partners to launch a “learn to work” program on Nigerian campuses, giving Nigerian students job prospects in outsourcing while they are in school.The program, which will connect eligible students with businesses throughout the world, may ensure their employment as soon
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Olympic men’s triathlon is delayed due to pollution in the Seine River
Tuesday, 30 July 2024
by Bolanle
The World Triathlon and Paris 2024 jointly released a statement blaming the severe rain that pounded the French capital on Friday and Saturday for the high pollution. “The athletes’ health is the top priority for Paris 2024 and World Triathlon,” a statement said following a meeting that began at 3:30 a.m. local time (0130 GMT).
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