The federal government is reportedly exploring the possibility of increasing the current minimum wage to a higher level, with some sources suggesting a figure as high as N200,000 per month, based on the demands of the organised labour in Nigeria. However, the state governors have called for a measured approach, while the Technical Working Group…
There are palpable anxieties in Afaraukwu, Abia State country home of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. Erevision MediaTV gathered that when the news broke that the Appeal Court had ordered for Kanu’s release, there was wild celebration in the area. However, the hopes that Kanu would join his…
*Set Deadline for Referendum Members of the Ijaw Nation Organization (LINO) have sent a letter to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, requesting the separation of the Ijaw people from Nigeria. The group is urging the Nigerian Federal Government to invite international observers from the United Nations, African Union, and the Economic Community of West African States…
The Coroner’s Court sitting in Yenagoa on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, recalled the Investigating Police Officer (IPO), Inspector Eyoroere Barnabas, to provide further clarification on alleged discrepancies, unclear details, and contentious issues surrounding the ongoing inquest into the death of Patrick Peresuodei. During the proceedings, Inspector Barnabas responded to questions regarding why the deceased was…
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, felicitates Muslim faithful on the celebration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Governor Diri, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, noted that the Feast of Eid-el-Maulud is a celebration of love and a time to reflect on the…
The Executive Governor of Bayelsa State Sen. Douye Diri has directed the immediate implementation of 2021/2022 promotions, 2015/2017 promotion arrears, other entitlements. Governor of Bayelsa State Sen. Douye Diri Sen. Diri gave the directive during the 2023 Labour Day parade by workers at the Peace Park in Yenagoa The Governor Diri said that the contributions…
“The forests should belong to us, but under government regulations. We cannot condone wrongdoing. Moving forward, we will establish a database to keep records of the unions we are working with and the individuals involved in the business.”
It is also worth noting that the Constitution outlines specific procedures for the removal of a governor and deputy governor, as detailed in Section 188, and similar provisions exist for the removal of members of the House of Assembly and the dissolution of parliament. In the current situation, it appears that these guidelines might not have been fully considered.
The National Population Commission has excluded six of the 27 Local Government Areas of Borno State from taking part in the ongoing 2023/2024 Demographic Health and Survey exercise due to insecurity. The Chairman of the commission, Nasir Kwarra, disclosed this at a press conference in Maiduguri, the state capital, on Monday. He mentioned that the…
Governor Diri granted approval on March 3, 2025, for the recruitment of approximately 1,000 new officers into the state civil service. According to him, a total of 36,750 candidates participated in the CBT, and applicants who scored 60 and above would be shortlisted for the next stage, which includes a physical examination.
