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Just in: Retirees to smile as FG increases pension
Sequel to the salary adjustment by the federal government via its set up committee to review the new minimum wage, retirees are now entitled to N32,000 increment in their monthly pensions.
This was made known in a memo by the National Salaries, Wages, and Income Commission (NSWIC).
In accordance with the memo, dated 27, September 2024, signed by Ekpo Nta, the NSIWC Chairman, noted that the affected retirees are those who retired under the salary schemes for doctors, health workers, lecturers, police, paramilitary, armed forces and others.
The memo reads: “Consequent upon the implementation of the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024 and the consequential adjustments in the salaries of employees in the Federal Public Service, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has approved an increase of N32,000 per month on the pensions of retirees under the defined benefits scheme of agencies on the following salary structures: Consolidated Public Service Salary Structure, Consolidated Research and Allied Institutions Salary Structure, Consolidated Universities Academic Salary Structure, Consolidated Tertiary Institutions Salary Structure II, Consolidated Polytechnics and Colleges of Education Academic Staff Salary Structure, and Consolidated Tertiary Educational Institutions Salary Structure.
“Consolidated Medical Salary Structure, Consolidated Health Salary Structure, Consolidated Para-Military Salary Structure, Consolidated Police Salary Structure, Consolidated Intelligence Community Salary Structure, and Consolidated Armed Forces Salary Structure.
“The approval takes effect from July 29, 2024. Agencies that are not part of any of the above-mentioned salary structures should, in line with Section 173 (3) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) and Section 3 (P) of the NSIWC Act, apply to the commission to determine the appropriate increase that will be applicable to their retirees.”
It could be recalled that the Committee on Consequential Adjustments in Salaries for civil servants met on Friday regarding the new minimum wage template and agreed that the effective date for the implementation of the new minimum wage would be set at July 29, 2024.
The new minimum wage was signed into law on 29, July 2024, by President Bola Tinubu, following the meeting held with the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria leaders.
According to the National Salaries and Wages Commission, said the reason for the implementation date set to July 2024 was because President Tinubu signed the bill into law in July 2024.
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(Photos)Just in: Ondo Election: DSS Arrest Vote Buyer
The Department of State Services (DSS) operatives made a notable arrest during the Ondo State governorship election, apprehending a suspected vote-buyer in Akure.
The individual was found in possession of two large bags filled with cash, believed to be intended for influencing voters in the election. The arrest occurred around 9 a.m. at Ward 4, Polling Unit 007, near St. Stephen’s Primary School.
Meanwhile, the election day saw Ondo State’s incumbent governor and the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, casting his vote early in the day. The governor voted at Polling Unit 05, Ward 4, in Obenla, Ilaje Local Government Area at precisely 8:52 a.m.
After casting his ballot, Governor Aiyedatiwa commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for ensuring an organized and seamless process at the polls, particularly in his ward. He also encouraged voters across the state to participate peacefully, stressing the importance of each vote in shaping Ondo’s future.
Reports from polling units across the state indicate that voting materials arrived on time, and INEC ad-hoc staff were present and prepared to conduct the election. Security personnel from multiple agencies were stationed across Ondo to ensure a secure and orderly voting environment.
The Ondo governorship election has drawn widespread attention, with Governor Aiyedatiwa and a diverse field of candidates from several political parties competing for the state’s highest office. The election marks a critical moment for Ondo’s residents, who are eager to see their chosen leaders guide the state forward.
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DJ Cuppy Shares Heartfelt Prayer to God About Her Future Husband
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
Nigerian DJ and billionaire heiress, DJ Cuppy, has shared a heartfelt prayer on social media, expressing her desire for a deep spiritual connection with God.
In the post, she prayed that her relationship with God be so strong that her future husband would first have to seek God in order to find her.
The emotional prayer resonated with many of her followers, who praised her commitment to faith and personal growth.
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Bobrisky files petition against EFCC and Security Agencies of Human Rights Violations
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
The EFCC and other security agencies in Nigeria are violators of human rights” Bobrisky says as he shares court filing praying the court to restrain security agencies from violating his rights.
Bobrisky, through his lawyer, had filed a petition in the Federal High Court of Nigeria to restrain the EFCC and other security agencies from harassing, arresting, detaining, or declaring the crossdresser wanted.
Bobrisky said that despite the court filing, the EFCC violently assaulted him and pulled him out of a plane that was about to tale off, which is a violation of his fundamental human right.
He said he now wants the world to see the security agencies in Nigeria for what they are.
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