Makinde: Paying N70,000 minimum wage for Oyo workers won’t be too challenging

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8 months ago

July 20, 2024

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The Oyo state government is confident that the recently approved N70,000 minimum wage by the federal government will not be too challenging to implement.

Sulaimon Olanrewaju, the chief press secretary to Governor Seyi Makinde, confirmed this to The Nation on Friday, July 19.

Olanrewaju recalled that during the 2024 Workers Day celebration, the governor had pledged to pay whatever the national minimum wage would be set at.

He emphasised that the governor’s promise remains firm and noted that the state currently pays a minimum wage of N30,000 plus a N25,000 wage award, totaling N55,000 without any outstanding payments.

He concluded that increasing the payment from N55,000 to N70,000 would not be too difficult for the state government.

“That promise stands. So, Oyo will pay the new minimum wage.

“The current minimum wage in Oyo is N30,000 but since October 2023 the state has been paying N25,000 wage award.

“This means the state has been paying N55,000 minimum wage since October last year without owing a single month. Transiting from N55,000 to N70,000 will not be too herculean.”

BREAKING! Rivers Assembly issues warrant of arrest on RSIEC chairman

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35 minutes ago

March 10, 2025

Naijablitznews

…as three commissioners resign

Rivers State House of Assembly has issued a warrant of arrest on the Chairman of RISIEC; Justice Enebeli Rtd.

Apparently this has to do with the last LG elections in the State.

Also, three commissioners in the last 48hours have put in their resignation letters.

Details shortly….

ECOParl Move To Avert Crisis in Guinea-Bissau, Liberia

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1 hour ago

March 10, 2025

Gloria Ikibah

…setup adhoc committee to intervene

By Gloria Ikibah

The Parliament of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has stressed the urgent need for proactive measures to safeguard democracy, particularly in Guinea-Bissau and Sierra Leone, where political crises threaten stability.

Members of Parliament who stated this at the closing session of the 2025 First Extraordinary Meeting of the ECOWAS Parliament in Lagos, Nigeria, expressed concerns over the region’s growing instability.

Senator Ndume who underscored the role of leadership in preventing unconstitutional takeovers, warned that ECOWAS, under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria, is faced with crucial challenge in preventing further instability.

He stated, “There’s no better option than democracy. The problem is in leadership. Military takeovers happen when people lose faith in their government.”

Parliamentarians raised concerns over political tensions in Guinea-Bissau dominated discussions. As the incumbent president’s refusal to step down and conduct elections has raised fears of another coup attempt.

In response, Hon. Billay Tunkara emphasised the importance of parliamentary diplomacy.

“It is high time Parliaments globally advocated for diplomatic solutions. We cannot sit and watch this crisis unfold,” he stated.

The newly formed adhoc committee, comprising representatives from all member states, has been tasked with immediate intervention.

Hon. Saa Emerson Lamina echoed similar sentiments, calling for early warning mechanisms.

“We should not be retroactive but proactive. It’s painful to see countries like Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso out of ECOWAS due to political instability. This was not the dream of our founding fathers,” he lamented.

ECOWAS lawmakers also addressed electoral reforms, reiterating the need for transparency and adherence to good governance protocols signed by member states.

Tunkara pointed out that while ECOWAS Parliament has an advisory role, heads of state must enforce compliance.

“If Guinea-Bissau refuses to heed recommendations, the authority of heads of state must step in,” he warned.

With growing instability, ECOWAS leaders face a defining moment in securing democracy and regional unity.

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BREAKING! Fubara to honourably resign or face disgraceful impeachment process

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2 hours ago

March 10, 2025

Naijablitznews

Feelers from Rivers State indicate that Governor Siminalayi Fubara is contemplating to resign or face impeachment process.

Sources close to the embattled Governor say he is consulting his political allies on the next to honourably resign or fight till end.

Another source said that Sim told his confidants that he would rather resign than appear before the Amaewhule led Assembly nor wait to be impeached.

The crisis entrepreneurs told him to hand on, and courageously fight to the end. That self-seeking advice is reminiscent of what Macbeth did when all the forces were against him: Macduff and his forces advancing against him. Macbeth helplessly yelped:

In the circumstance, the honourable option now for Governor Fubara is RESIGNATION! That would make him a hero of a sort.

However, the public is watching how the event would unfold, as we are in an interesting time.