October 16, 2024
Oyedepo defends leadership retirements, urges critics to mind themselves
Bishop David Oyedepo, founder of the Living Faith Church (Winners Chapel), has urged critics to refrain from questioning the church’s decisions regarding the retirement of its pastors. The cleric faced criticism on social media after reports emerged last week that his two vice presidents, Bishops Thomas Aremu and David Abioye, would be retiring after serving […]
FG plans cash transfer for 20 million poor Nigerians
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has said that the increase in Nigeria’s revenue recorded in the 2024 fiscal year is being strategically allocated to various social intervention programmes aimed at improving the living standards of citizens and addressing pressing societal needs. The minister said the social investment programme […]
Oyo, Labour begin minimum wage adjustment negotiations tomorrow
Representatives of the Oyo State Government and the Organised Labour will, tomorrow (Thursday), begin negotiations on consequential adjustment for a new minimum wage in the state. Governor Seyi Makinde had recently declared that his administration would commence the payment of N70,000 minimum wage once the issue of consequential salary adjustment has been addressed. Makinde then […]
Sokoto begins rice sale at discounted price
Barring unforeseen circumstances, the Sokoto State government will today (Wednesday) begin to sell special foodstuffs procured to assist the citizens amid the current economic challenges. The foodstuffs include rice and other valuables and will attract a 55 per cent discount, as announced by the government on Monday. Confirming the development to The PUNCH on Tuesday, […]