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 Senior Custom Officer slumps, dies during investigative hearing in House of Reps A Senior Customs officer, Essien Etop Andrew, present at the Public Accounts committee of the House of Representatives slumped and died while responding to a question from members of the committee today June 25. The Customs officer had appeared before the committee carrying out an investigation, Sadly while responding to a question, he developed sudden health complications. Despite the immediate and diligent efforts of first responders and medical personnel at the National Assembly Clinic, he unfortunately passed away. The House spokesperson, Akin Rotimi, announced the demise in a statement released. "It is with deep sadness and regret that we confirm the passing of an esteemed official of the Nigeria Customs Service who was at the National Assembly for an engagement with a House Committee. The House of Representatives extends its heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the de

The owner of DStv and Gotv, has been forced to revert to its old subscription prices following a court order. According to Politics Nigeria Multi Choice who had previously increased its prices, but the court ruled that the hike was un justified. According to reports, the company has lost over a million subscribers in Nigeria due to the price increase. The price hike was implemented to align with market realities following high inflation in Nigeria and the naira's devaluation. The old prices are as follows: DStv Premium package: N29,500 (down from N37,000); DStv Compactt package: N19,800 (down from N25,000); DStv Compact Bouquet: N12,500 (down from N15,700); DStv Confam package: N7,400 (down from N9,300); DStv Yanga package: N4,200 (down from N5, 100); DStv Padi package: N2,950 (down from N3,600). Gotv subscribers will also see a reduction in prices, which is as follows: Gotv Supert package: N12,500 (down from N15,700); GOtv Super package: N7,600 (down from N9,600); Gotu Max package

  Veteran Nollywood actress Stella Ikwuegbu is dead. This was made known on Sunday by movie producer, Stanley Nwoko otherwise known as Stanley Ontop via his Instagram page. He revealed that the actress passed away today, Sunday, June 16th, after battling with leg cancer. Nwoko wrote: “Nollywood actress and veteran Mrs Stella Ikwuegbu is dead. The veteran actress left this world today after battling with leg cancer. Rest well, Madam Stella. Nollywood again. It’s well.” The late actress began her career in 1990, appearing in numerous films such as ‘Spoiler,’ ‘Ukwa,’ ‘Sound of Love,’ ‘Holy Man,’ ‘Two Hearts,’ ‘Heart of Stone,’ and ‘Madam Koikoi,’ among others. Hailing from Enugu, she was not only an actress but also a businesswoman. A graduate of the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT) in Enugu State, she launched her restaurant, ‘The Film Bar,’ on August 1. The actress’ death comes barely five days after veteran Yoruba actor Dayo Adewunmi, aka Sule Suebebe, died at 68.

  The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has said the federal government has banned lodging of underage girls in hotels in the country. She spoke in Abuja on Saturday, during the graduation and grant ceremony of participants of the ‘Unlock training programme’ organised by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Technical, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Education, Madam Abiola Arogundade. The minister said the ban would take effect on June 20, 2024. Uju also warned hospitals against rejecting emergency cases they can handle, stressing that government was determined to address the issues. She said, “I just want to say something to the beneficiaries today. I hope you saw the video circulating about our girls taken to Ghana. You are going to hear our action on Monday. “From the 20th, all hotels, no lodging of underage girls. I mean it. No more lodging of underage girls; no more bullying. “And in the hospitals, no more rejection of emergency ca

  Popular social media influencer and blogger, Martins Vincent Otse, also known as Verydarkman has been released from police custody. The blogger was said to be released after satisfying his bail condition on Monday. However, the details of the bail condition were still sketchy at the time of filing this report. A viral video on social media platform X Monday shows VeryDarkMan walking into his fans after regaining freedom. Recall that the social media critic was arraigned before the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, facing five counts of cyberstalking involving the Nigeria police and Nollywood actresses lyabo Ojo and Tonto Dike, to which he pleaded not guilty. His lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, applied for bail, but the police prosecuting team informed Justice Mobolaji Olajuwon that they needed more time to respond to the application, leading the court to adjourn the bail hearing to May 29. The prosecution sought to have the blogger remanded in prison custody, but his lawyers successfully a

  Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, Wale Edun, has presented President Bola Tinubu with a new minimum wage proposal, meeting a 48-hour deadline set by the President. But a Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Tinubu, in an X post, denied the report, saying, the minister "has not proposed N105,000 minimum wage. The contrary story being disseminated is false." The proposal, according to Western Post, recommends a N105,000 monthly minimum wage for Nigerian workers (approximately $220). President Tinubu is currently reviewing the plan and is expected to make an official announcement soon. The development comes after a recent nationwide strike by the two main labour unions-Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC)-and their affiliated organisation after the federal government and organised private sector (OPS) failed to meet their demands for a higher minimum wage. Mr. Wale Edun The strike signific

  Popular blogger, Linda Ikeji, has explained why her son, Jayce, will continue to bear her surname instead of that of his father. Ikeji said it has always remained so right from the birth of the now six-year-old boy, adding that he is free to change the surname when he comes of age. The blogger made this known on her Instagram handle Tuesday while extolling her kid’s cousin named Ryan Kanu whom she described as “the best little human ever!”. “Jayce Ikeji and Ryan Kanu take Disney/Marvel Paris. Cousins, best friends, and literally growing up together as brothers. Their love for each other is incredible, and when they can help it, are inseparable! “Ryan is literally the best little human ever! They’ve been on a few vacations together in the past, but this is the first one they will remember as they are nearly 6 and 7 now,” she wrote. Meanwhile, some netizens have vented their anger against her decision to keep her surname for the boy, saying that it is not African culture. A user who id

  The 15-time UCL champions have just added one of the world's best players 🤯🔥  Real Madrid have confirmed the signing of Kylia n Mbappe from Paris Saint-Germain. In an official statement to the press, Los Blancos confirmed Mbappe's arrival after lengthy discussions "Real Madrid CF and Kylian Mbappé have reached an agreement whereby he will be a Real Madrid player for the next five seasons," the statement read in part. After months, if not years, of speculation, th e French superstar has joined the European Champions as a free agent. And his transfer ended up crashing the Spanish giants' website after the announcement. Mbappe joined Real Madrid after a six-year spell with PSG, during which he scored 256 goa Is in 308 appearances.

  Human Rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has advised the National Assembly to pass the new Minimum Wage Act the same way the new National Anthem Act was enacted within 48 hours, last week. Falana, who disclosed this in a press release on Sunday, June 2, noted that the National Minimum Wage Act 2019 has expired. He said: "Pursuant to the National Minimum Wage Act 2019 the national minimum wage was fixed at N30,000. By virtue of section 3 (4) of the Act 2019 the national minimum wage expires after five years, and it shall be reviewed in line with the provisions of this Act. "Since the commencement date of the Act was the 18th day of April 2019, the national minimum wage of N30,000 has since expired. "Hence, the Minister of State, Ministry of Labour and Employment, Honourable Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, announced during the last May Day rally in Abuja that the new national minimum wage would take effect on May 1, 2024. "Following the removal of fuel subsidy last year, the Fed

  ASUU joins organized labour's nationwide strike. The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has joined the ongoing strike embarked up from Monday, June 3, by the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and Trade Union Congress, TUC. Organized labour started the industrial action following the federal government's failure to meet the unions' minimum wage demand. In a statement addressed to the branch chairpersons and zonal coordinators of ASUU President, Emmanuel Osodeke, directed lecturers in universities across the country to join the strike as an affiliate of the congress. The statememt reads: "The NLC has declared an indefimite strike action beginning from Monday, June 3, 2024, as a result of the failure of the government to conclude the renegotiation of minimum wage for Nigerian workers and reversal of hike in electricity tariff. "Our branches are hereby enjoined to join in the strike action as an affiliate member of Congress. "Consequently, branch chairpers

  Nigerian lady killed by a metro bus in the U.S A Nigerian lady identified as Damilola Matuluko, has died after she was hit by a metro bus in downtown Houston on Friday morning, May 31. According to ABC News, the tragic incident happened near Rusk and Smith just before 7:40 am and was the bus driver's fault. According to the METRO Police Department, Damilola who is a city worker, was in the crosswalk at the intersection and had the right of way when the accident happened. Investigations showed that the light turned green, and the bus turned onto Rusk, fatally hitting the deceased. METRO said the bus was operated by First Transit and that the contract driver was cooperating with investigators. There were reportedly two passengers on the bus, but no other in juries were reported. Officials identified the victim as Damilola Matuluko, who had worked for the city's HR Operations Employee Relations team since 2023. "Although Damilola had only been with the HR Department for a s

  Chelsea Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Enzo Maresca as new head coach of the men’s team. The Italian will begin his new role on 1 July 2024 on a five-year contract, with a club option of a further year. Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley, Chelsea’s co-sporting directors, said: ‘We are delighted to welcome Enzo to Chelsea. He has proven himself to be an excellent coach capable of delivering impressive results with an exciting and identifiable style. 'Enzo has deeply impressed us in our discussions leading up to his appointment. His ambitions and work ethic align with those of the club. We thoroughly look forward to working with him.’ Chelsea’s ownership group said: ‘We are thrilled to welcome Enzo into the Chelsea family. We look forward to supporting him and the rest of the sporting team in fulfilling their potential and our expectations over the years to come. 'He is a highly gifted coach and leader that we are confident can help fulfill our visi

  In compliance with the nationwide strike action declared by the Organised Labour, the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), has shut down ports operations across the country. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) had on Friday directed workers to embark on the industrial action to demand increased minimum wage and reversal of recently increased electricity tarrifs. An official of the Union told journalists on Monday that all port formations in Port harcourt, Warri, Onne, Calabar and others have been shut down. The union leader who did not want to be named, added that the ports would remain closed until officers are instructed otherwise by the labour leaders.