Favour WinnerHere are top 10 stories from Nigerian newspapers today in politics, business and economy, entertainment and others
1. Labour may Resume Strike if demands not met
The Organised Labour has rejected the N62,000 proposed minimum wage by the government and insists on N250,000, being its latest demand at the last meeting of the Tripartite Committee on Minimum Wage on Friday.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelAccording to the Assistant General Secretary of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Chris Onyeka while fielding questions on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief show, the one-week grace period given to the Federal Government last Tuesday, June 4, 2024, would expire by the midnight of Tuesday, June 11, 2024 and if their demands are not met, the strike may resume. Read more
2. Experts cautioned Increasing Minimum Wage Returning Fuel Subsidy
Some industry experts and financial analysts have reacted to the issue of the new national minimum wage negotiations between the Nigerian government and organised labour.
These experts noted that the economy is on a tough road to recovery and warned that increasing the minimum wage and returning fuel subsidy will further complicate the process of early recovery.
3. Nigeria’s Foreign TradeIncreases To 8bn In Q1 2024
Nigeria’s foreign trade including imports and exports has increased to N31.810.56 billion in the first quarter of 2024.
This was disclosed by the National Bureau of Statistics in its latest foreign trade in goods report.
4. Airfare Hike DistortsTravel Plans, Passengers Lament
In less than one week to Eid-el-kabir, the price of air tickets has skyrocketed, causing worry for travellers.
Some industry experts have hinted that the suspension of Dana Air’s operations by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo has led to the high cost of air tickets
5. Nigerian Pilgrim Allegedly Commits Suicide in Saudi Arabia
A Nigerian pilgrim from Kwara State identified as Hajia Hawawu Mohammed has allegedly committed suicide in the ongoing 2024 Hajj in Saudi Arabia.
She was reported to have jumped from her rooftop in Madina, Saudi Arabia.
6. PDP Chieftain Shot Dead in Enugu
An aspirant for the position of local government chairman in Enugu State, Ejike Ugwueze, was reportedly shot dead by gunmen.
Ugwueze, who was among the contestants in the Isi-Uzo Local Government election, was murdered on Friday night while driving along Neke Odenigbo, a community in Enugu East local government area (LGA) of the state.
7. Tanzanian Authorities Seek More Nigerian Investors
Tanzanian authorities have called for more Nigerians to invest in the country, saying this would help create employment opportunities for its citizens and help boost the country’s economy.
Chairman, Board of Directors of Tanzania Investment Centre, Dr Binilith Mahenge, made the call while addressing newsmen in Lagos. He said the discussion that was held between the High Commission of the United Republic of Tanzania through the Tanzania Investment Centre and members of Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry was focused on investing profitably.
8. Bodies of 5 Workers Recovered From Collapsed Building in Abia
The bodies of 5 workers who died from the collapse of a building in a construction site in Obingwu community, Ukwa West LGA of Abia State has been recovered.
The victims were reported to have been trapped when a three-storey building still under construction collapsed on them.
9. Lady Arrested for Stabbing Partner over ‘Yahoo Yahoo’ Proceeds
A 27-yr-old lady identified as Oluchi Nzemechi, from Uzoagba in Ikeduru Local Council Area of Imo state has been arrested by the Imo state Police command for stabbing her partner, Kelechi Nzemechi, to death in Imo State.
According to the Imo State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Henry Okoye, who spoke to newsmen while parading the suspect, she stabbed her partner for failing to give her a part of an alleged 250 million Rupiah from the money they got through internet fraud.
10. ‘I regret marrying him’ – Blossom Chukwujekwu’s ex-wife
Maureen Esiri, ex wife of Nollywood actor, Blossom Chukwujekwu, has said that she regrets marrying the actor.
According to her, the five years of their marriage was “wasted years” as she would have been a mother of two by now if she had married someone else.
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