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Speaker Abbas Commends President Tinubu on new minimum wage

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…vows the House will expedite action on Bill
 
By Gloria Ikibah 
 
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep. Abbas Tajudeen has commended President Bola Tinubu for agreeing to the national minimum wage of N70,000 for the Nigerian workers.
 
The Speaker in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Kirishi, said President Tinubu’s action has shown that he is a compassionate and empathic leader who cares about the welfare of the citizens.
 
According him, this significant agreement with the organized labour reflects the President’s profound understanding, and sensitivity to the challenges facing Nigerian workers, aligning seamlessly with his Renewed Hope agenda.
 
The Speaker noted that the new national minimum wage would go a long way in ameliorating the plight of average Nigerians.
 
He promised that the House would give an expedited action to the National Minimum Wage Bill once it receives it from the Executive arm of the government.
 
“I am elated by the action of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the minimum wage. He has demonstrated good leadership by acceding to a national minimum wage of 70,000.
 
“President Tinubu’s proactive approach in addressing the pressing issues within the labour sector is commendable. His acceptance to also meet the demands of university unions concerning unpaid salaries further demonstrates his unwavering commitment to fostering a fair and just working environment for all Nigerians.
 
“I believe, with President Tinubu, Nigeria is on the path of greatness. We are lucky to have a listening and a compassionate leader at this moment of our history.
 
“I congratulate Nigerians on this historic development, which would go a long way in addressing some of the challenges we face as a nation.”
 
The Speaker said the House of “stands ready to support this landmark decision. The House is fully prepared to give expedited consideration and passage to the new minimum wage bill once the President transmits it. Should it necessitate a special sitting of the House, the House will ensure that the legislative process is swift and efficient, reflecting its dedication to improving the lives of Nigerian workers and bringing succour to them.”
 
He therefore called on Nigerians to continue placing their trust in President Tinubu’s vision, even as he advocated that Nigerians embrace the path of peaceful settlement and dialogue at all times, and work together to build a prosperous and united Nigeria. 
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Trump Announces Pam Bondi For Attorney General after Rep Gaetz Withdrawal

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After Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida abandoned his quest for U.S. attorney general, President-elect Donald Trump wasted no time in choosing another candidate for the position.

On Thursday evening, Trump announced his decision on social media.

“I am proud to announce former Attorney General of the Great State of Florida, Pam Bondi, as our next Attorney General of the United States,” he posted on Twitter. “Pam was a prosecutor for nearly 20 years, where she was very tough on Violent Criminals, and made the streets safe for Florida Families,” according to him.

“Then, as Florida’s first female Attorney General, she worked to stop the trafficking of deadly drugs and reduce the tragedy of Fentanyl overdose deaths.”

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SAD! 38 Casualties As Gunmen Ambush Shiite Convoys

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No fewer than 38 people, most of them Shiite Muslims, were killed in northwestern Pakistan on Thursday as gunmen ambushed convoys of vehicles that had been under the protection of security forces.

The attack was one of the deadliest in months of sectarian violence in the Kurram region, a scenic mountainous district bordering Afghanistan. Pakistan is overwhelmingly Sunni Muslim, but Kurram’s population of 800,000 is nearly half Shiite Muslim, contributing to a cauldron of tribal tensions.

Conflicts, often rooted in disputes over land, frequently escalate into deadly sectarian clashes. The violence highlights the government’s persistent struggle to maintain control in the region.

The vehicles had been traveling in opposite directions on the main road connecting Parachinar, a Shiite-majority town in Kurram, to Peshawar, the provincial capital 135 miles away.

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The road, a vital lifeline for the district, had only recently reopened after being closed for three weeks because of an ambush on Oct. 12 that left at least 16 people dead.

During the closure, residents of Parachinar were cut off from essential supplies, including food and fuel, leading to a growing humanitarian crisis.

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One Woman, Girl Killed Every 10 Minutes Globally – UN Women

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On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, November 25, the report Femicides in

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2023: Global Estimates of Intimate Partner/Family Member Femicides by UN Women and UNODC reveals that femicide—the most extreme form of violence against women and girls—remains pervasive in the world.

Globally, 85,000 women and girls were killed intentionally in 2023. 60 per cent of these homicides -51,000- were committed by an intimate partner or other family member. 140 women and girls die every day at the hands of their partner or a close relative, which means one woman or girl is killed every 10 minutes.

In 2023, Africa recorded the highest rates of intimate partner and family-related femicide, followed by the Americas and then by Oceania. In Europe and the Americas, most women killed in the domestic sphere (64 per cent and 58 per cent, respectively) were victims of intimate partners, while elsewhere, family members were the primary perpetrators.

“Violence against women and girls is not inevitable—it is preventable. We need robust legislation, improved data collection, greater government accountability, a zero-tolerance culture, and increased funding for women’s rights organizations and institutional bodies. As we approach the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action in 2025, it is time for world leaders to UNiTE and act with urgency, recommit, and channel the resources needed to end this crisis once and for all”, highlighted UN Women Executive Director, Sima Bahous.

“The new femicide report highlights the urgent need for strong criminal justice systems that hold perpetrators accountable, while ensuring adequate support for survivors, including access to safe and transparent reporting mechanisms,” said Ghada Waly, Executive Director of UNODC. “At the same time, we must confront and dismantle the gender biases, power imbalances, and harmful norms that perpetuate violence against women. As this year’s 16 Days of Activism Campaign begins, we must act now to protect women’s lives.”

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The 30th anniversary of the Beijing Platform for Action in 2025, coupled with the fast-approaching five-year deadline to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, presents a critical opportunity to rally all stakeholders to take decisive and urgent action for women’s rights and gender equality. This includes ending impunity and preventing all forms of violence against women and girls.

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