By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Government workers’ salary increase: mixed reactions. In celebration of May Day, the Nigerian government has announced a significant salary boost for select categories of workers across the country, with increases of up to 35 percent. According to a statement released by the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC) on Tuesday, […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Kenya’s catastrophic rainfall: Causes and impact The devastating rainfall and floods wreaking havoc in Kenya since March have been among the worst the country has witnessed in recent memory. At least 169 people have lost their lives, with 91 still missing, as per government reports. The most tragic incident occurred when […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Detention begins: UK prepares to deport migrants to Rwanda. British authorities have initiated the detention of migrants as part of their plan to relocate them to Rwanda within the next nine to 11 weeks. This move, announced on Wednesday, marks a significant step in Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s immigration strategy. In April, […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi House demands action against fuel hoarders amid scarcity The House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream and Midstream) has urged security agencies to crack down on hoarders of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, as fuel scarcity persists nationwide. Despite assurances of product availability, the committee has expressed concern […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Compassionate initiative: Ekiti man offers free Science teaching at Niger school. An Ekiti State resident, Amusa Lasisi, has revealed his motivation for volunteering to teach secondary school students at Government Day College, Tunga Lowcost, Minna, free of charge. In a letter dated April 29, 2024, addressed to the school principal, Lasisi expressed […]