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Donald Trump’s campaign has accused British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour Party of “blatant foreign interference” in the U.S. presidential campaign after some volunteers travelled to help campaign for Kamala Harriss. The Republican candidate’s camp has filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission in Washington, calling for an investigation into what it termed illegal contributions from Labour to the Harris campaign. British political volunteers have long travelled to the U.S. ahead of elections, with activists of the centre-left Labour Party typically supporting the Democrats, its sister party, and Conservatives backing the Republicans. British officials, who asked not to be named,…

Governor Nasir Idris of Niger State on Wednesday approved 75,000 naira as a new minimum wage for the state civil servants. Confirming the development, the chairman of the Nigerian Labour Congress in the state, Murtala Usman, stated this while speaking with our correspondents. “Mr Governor has shown that he is with the workers in the state. We proposed three tables for him. “We proposed 72,000, 73,000, and 75,000 naira and he decided to go for the 75,000 naira, which shows he is for the workers. “To crown it all, he also said the payment starts this month of October, salaries…

To improve the welfare of its workers, the Akwa Ibom State Government has announced N80,000 as the new minimum wage. In a document made available to journalists on Wednesday, Governor Umo Eno said that for effective policy implementation, the government has established an implementation committee. He added that the committee is expected to deliver its report within one month. “To ensure a smooth rollout of this policy, the governor has also constituted an implementation committee, which has been given one month to submit its report on how the wage increase will be executed,” Hon. Ini Ememobong stated in the signed…

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has expressed fears over defender Riccardo Calafiori’s fitness ahead of the Gunners’ important meeting with Liverpool on Sunday, although he assured his team “will be flying” against the Reds. The Italian limped off the pitch in Arsenal’s 1-0 victory over Shakhtar Donetsk on Tuesday. Arteta’s men continued their good form in Europe despite their crushing defeat in the Premier League last weekend. However, the scare over their prized summer acquisition who fell on his right leg and had to be brought off with 18 minutes on the clock is worrisome considering the long list of their…

The Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Blessing David-Agwa before Justice Mohammed Umar at the Federal High Court in Independence Layout. According to an EFCC statement on Wednesday via X, David-Agwa alleged to be a fake fertility nurse, faces 45-count charges bordering on fraudulent impersonation, forgery, and obtaining by false pretence involving N28,278,600.00. The first charge read against David-Agwa states: “That you, Blessing Amaka David-Agwa, sometime in 2024 in Enugu, within the jurisdiction of the Federal High Court of Nigeria, with intent to defraud, did obtain the total sum of N1,600,000.00 from one…

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has provided the Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC) in Gusau with some essential materials to improve the lives of inmates. In a statement released on Wednesday, the Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of the Zamfara State Command, Mustapha Abubakar, stated that the items were distributed on Monday, October 21. Representing the state governor, Sheik Maikwano, Chief Imam of Sahaba Juma’at Mosque, distributed the relief items to the MSCC. While presenting the materials to the correctional centre, Maikwano stated that the donation aims to bring comfort to the inmates while they serve their jail terms.…

Real Madrid came from behind to beat Dortmund in the Champions League on Tuesday, setting the right mood ahead of Saturday’s El Classico. However, the taste of victory against the German side came with a bit of unpleasantness, with Madrid losing two important players to injury. Brazilian forward Rodrygo came off the game with a limp after sustaining a hamstring tear. Similarly, goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is also out with a muscle injury.Courtois has thus been ruled out of the much-anticipated showdown with Barca. The Belgian will be replaced by second-choice goalkeeper Andriy Lunin who has filled in for him twice…

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has handed over donated items to the Jigawa State Government for the victims of the Majia Town tanker explosion in Taura LGA, Jigawa State. The government agency stated that the donated items were intended to provide relief assistance to the affected individuals. This development was shared through the government agency’s X handle on Wednesday. The Head of NEMA’s Kano Territorial Office (KTO), representing the Director-General of NEMA, officially handed over the relief items to Governor Umar Namadi. On behalf of Governor Namadi, the Commissioner of Budget and Planning, Babangida Gantsa, received the donated items.…

The Nigerian Army has issued a stern warning against calls for the overthrow of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, labeling such demands as acts of treason. This statement comes in response to increasing rhetoric from various groups advocating for political change through violent means. In a press briefing, a military spokesperson emphasized the army’s commitment to upholding Nigeria’s democratic institutions and the rule of law. “Asking us to overthrow the elected government is treasonous,” the spokesperson declared, urging citizens to respect the democratic process and engage in constructive dialogue instead. The warning highlights growing concerns over political instability as Nigeria prepares…

Governor Otti’s move positions Abia State as one of the few in the country to exceed the federal minimum wage requirement, reflecting the administration’s priority on labour welfare. Abia State Governor Alex Otti has approved a new minimum wage of ₦70,000 for workers in the state. The decision, which surpasses the national minimum wage standard, will take effect in October 2024, as announced by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu. Speaking during a press briefing after Monday’s State Executive Council meeting, chaired by Governor Otti, Kanu highlighted the government’s commitment to enhancing the welfare of workers in the state. “The…