…said workers deserved wages capable of supporting their families and ensuring a dignified standard of living. “We demand an end to indecent work. The worker deserves living wages, not the N70,000 stipend that does not take the worker to the bus stop. “We demand wages that enhance living standards and social protection…

…you will earn is much above minimum wage,” he said. He added that the same principle applied to major companies in the food and beverage sector. “If you are a university graduate and you are to be employed in the food and beverage industry, if you are to be employed by Nestlé, if you are to be employed by Cadbury, they…

…Also, a senior lecturer at Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Dr Matthew Uwuigbe, has died in a hotel room following an alleged encounter with a 21-year-old commercial sex worker. Read all these and many more as PUNCH highlights top stories making the headlines 1. Abducted 20 corps members regain freedom The 20 prospecti…

…pleaded not guilty. During the trial, the prosecution called two witnesses who testified before the court and were cross-examined by defence counsel, Dan Mamman. The defence subsequently called one witness, who was also cross-examined by the prosecution. Delivering judgment, Justice Haruna said the court had carefully…

…of society circulating online as examples of AI’s capacity to mislead. He also decried the negative impact of AI on institutions of higher learning, particularly students’ increasing dependence on the technology for assignments and research. According to him, excessive reliance on AI has promoted plagiarism, intellectu…

…families of the full support of the Service. The deceased crew members were identified as Squadron Leader MI Aburime, Flight Captain; Squadron Leader AP Man-Ugwueje, co-pilot; Flight Lieutenant IS Bako, co-pilot; Warrant Officer Abubakar A, aircraft technician; and Corporal Uguru HC, aircraft technician. The passengers…

…diverted traffic to prevent secondary crashes while recovery operations were carried out. He noted that the Camry was towed to the Onipanu Police Station with the agency’s light tow truck, while the truck was driven to the station. The PS stated that no life was lost in the early morning crash and that the road was sub…

…noticing that the girl was absent from school, only to discover that her father had died that night after going to the ATM alone. Widow left with just N20,000 The teacher said the widow later disclosed that N450,000, which represented her business capital, was in her late husband’s bank account. According to the accoun…

…Albiceleste. After the full-time whistle, Messi shook hands with the Benin players and tried to embrace his final moments on the pitch as a member of the national team. However, one Benin player appeared eager to pose with Messi for a selfie. Messi did not seem to be in the mood for a photo and he appeared visibly miff…

A 33-year-old man identified as Monsuru Musa, was today October 7, caught writing the FCT Civil Service Commission promotional examination for his father, Musa Mohammed, who works in the FCT Fire Service. According to Lere Olayinka, spokesperson of the command, when the security deployed at the instance of the FCT Mini…

…with Channels Television, the young suspect chillingly detailed how and why he carried out the act. "I carried one of our fowls to sell; the general public, looking at my age, reported me to my father, and I was beaten," he said. "The following day, I bought N50 worth of matches in the neighbourhood while my two stepmo…

…had reportedly been picked up from Madagascar after customs authorities had earlier denied him entry into the country. He further added that the passenger became restless and aggressive during the flight and allegedly attempted to gain access to the cockpit before later trying to open the rear door of the aircraft. "Th…

…and remain committed to our strong security partnership."The US has previously supplied aircraft and technical training to the NAF, making the partnership a critical component of Nigeria’s defense infrastructure.NAF ATR-42 crashes near IgbokodaThe crash involved a Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 twin-engine turboprop aircraf…

…and former First African Distance Learning University (FADLU) Vice Chancellor, died after a battle with throat cancerA community stakeholder raised concerns over Idenyi's alleged suspension from Ebonyi State University and Nigeria's healthcare systemPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! L…

…— the prevailing wage for the relevant area or the actual wage paid to similarly qualified US workers in that location. For PERM applicants, employers must offer and pay at least the prevailing wage from the point of filing through to when the foreign worker begins employment.The Department said the prevailing wage has…

…of the June 12, 1993 presidential election mandateThe former lawmaker and businessman died on Sunday at the age of 80PAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed his condolences to the family of Chief Ralph Obioha, a…

…hostage in Imo State. The victims were freed during an intelligence-driven operation carried out by the security agencies in the South-East state. Following their rescue, the victims are currently receiving medical attention at a DSS facility, where their condition is being monitored. The operation shows the continued…

…prosecution presented five witnesses before closing its case. Adamu subsequently testified in his own defence but did not call any additional witnesses. After reviewing the evidence and arguments presented by both sides, the court convicted him of the charges and imposed the sentences. Reacting to the judgment, Kano St…

…to inflict the fatal injuries on the newborn. The suspect freely stated that she carried out the act out of hatred for the baby's father.''The police boss commended members of the immediate community for their assistance in the identification and arrest of the suspect. He strongly condemned the act, describing it as a…

…and giving her a peck, and presented the photo to their mum. The mother viciously denied meeting with any man and was almost cussing her kids out when they confessed it was a prank. Watch the video below View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial)

…court intervention to hold him "legally and financially accountable." The couple married in 2000 and share two daughters, Tryumph and Whizdom Williams. One of their daughters publicly criticised Jayson in an open letter in 2022.Their marriage came under public scrutiny after Jayson was charged over the 2002 shooting de…

…the house after his father accused him of stealing a fowl and beating him up."I carried one of our fowls to sell; the general public, looking at my age, reported me to my father, and I was beaten. The following day, I bought a N50 worth of matches at the neighbourhood while my two stepmothers and two younger brothers w…

…peaceful protesters for their political views, the police command vehemently denied the allegations. The command insisted it remains strictly non-partisan and maintained that the case was forwarded to the judiciary to ensure due process was followed. Barrister Alkali Askira, chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NB…

…applicants in a recent recruitment exercise. Eno said the pool of candidates who qualified for the oral interview stage was narrowed from roughly 12,000 to 4,000.Schools upgraded, college becomes universityEno told the gathering that his administration had built and equipped 38 model primary schools, with at least one…

…and North by Northwest and later played Superman’s adoptive mother, Martha Kent, has died at 102. Saint died peacefully of natural causes on Tuesday at her Los Angeles home, surrounded by family and loved ones, according to family representative Jeff Sanderson. Born in New Jersey in 1924 into a Quaker family, Saint beg…