Some economic experts have urged the Nigerian Labour Congress, (NLC) to take into consideration the capacity of the private Sector in the discussion of the National Minimum Wage. The Registrar of the Chartered Institute of Finance and Control of Nigeria, Godwin Eohoi disclosed this while speaking to THE WHISTLER on the N1m minimum …
Read More »Forex Market Defies CBN’s Reforms As Exchange Rate Drops To Record Low Of N2,040/£
The liquidity challenges in the forex exchange market continued on Monday with the parallel market rate recording its weakest decline as the naira exchanged for as low as N2,040 to a Great Britain Pound. The record decline of the naira to N2,040 is caused by the persistent demand in the …
Read More »How I Manage Attention From Female Admirers — Comedian Woli Arole
Bayegun Oluwatoyin aka Woli Arole Nigerian content creator and comedian turned pastor, Bayegun Oluwatoyin, popularly known as Woli Arole, has shared insights on how he manages attention from female admirers, attributing it to God’s grace and a strong commitment to his family. He emphasized the importance of respecting family boundaries …
Read More »‘The Pride of Egbema Kingdom’-Super Eagles Goalkeeper, Nwabali Bags Chieftaincy Title In Rivers State
Stanley Nwabali Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali has been honoured with a chieftaincy title by the traditional ruler of his hometown, Egbema Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Nzeobi Evaritus Amida. Nwabali was honoured with one of the biggest Chieftaincy titles in his hometown following his impressive performance for the Super Eagles …
Read More »Edo primary: Dekeri storms APC secretariat, meets Ganduje
Dekeri Anamero One of the three aspirants laying claim to the Edo State All Progressives Congress governorship ticket, Anamero Dekeri, on Monday, visited the national headquarters of the party in Abuja to demand his certificate of return for winning Saturday’s party primary. He was said to have met the National …
Read More »No money for useless beggers – Actor Uzee Usman blows hot
No money for useless beggers – Actor Uzee Usman blows hot Nollywood actor Uzee Usman has issued a stern warning to individuals who continuously request financial assistance from him to support their lifestyle choices. Taking to Instagram, the actor expressed his frustration with the persistent pleas for money, …
Read More »Abuja DisCo to disconnect presidential villa, 86 MDAs over N47bn debt
Electricity Grid Abuja Electricity Distribution Company on Monday said it will disconnect electricity in the Presidential Villa and 86 Federal Government’s Ministry Department and Agencies over N47,195 billion outstanding debts as of December 2023. AEDC made this known on Monday in a report made available to The PUNCH. Some of …
Read More »Angry youths, women take over Edo APC Secretariat
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Some youths and women have stormed the Edo State Secretariat of the All Progressives Congress secretariat in Benin, to demand the sack of the state executives led by acting Chairman, Jarret Tenebe. The youths and women were displeased over the the manner in which the …
Read More »Nigeria’s unemployment rate hits 0.8% in 2023 Q3 — NBS report
The unemployment rate in Nigeria rose by 0.8% in the third quarter of 2023. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, this was a significant rise, adding that the unemployment rate rose from the 4.2% recorded in Q2 2023 to 5.0% in Q3 2023. The NBS, the custodian of official …
Read More »Rivers Police break silence, confirm death of cult kingpin 2Baba
Gift and some of the items recovered from his camp The Rivers State Police Command on Monday confirmed the death of Iceland Secret Cult kingpin, David Gift Opara, popularly known as 2Baba. 2Baba and his gang were responsible for the brutal murder of SP Bako Angbashim, the Divisional Police Officer …
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