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Workers Need “Living Wage” Not Minimum Wage – Labour

Labour leaders on Sunday expressed optimism that the Federal Government would give workers a living wage not minimum wage. President Muhammdu Buhari on Thursday approved the appointment of a 30-member tripartite National Minimum Wage Committee for the negotiation of a new National Minimum Wage.

Unity Must Exist Before We Talk About Restructuring – Saraki

Senate President Bukola Saraki has asked advocates of restructuring in Nigeria to prioritize the unity of the nation. This, according to him, is because there must be unity before talks about the structure of the country can be held.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Tripartite Committee for the new National Minimum Wage to consider the plight of workers and pensioners during its deliberations and initiate decisions that will improve the lives of the generality of Nigerians.

Mr Ayuba Wabba, NLC President, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja.

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, appointed a 30-member Tripartite Committee for the negotiation of the New National Minimum Wage for workers in the country.

The National Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said it had unmasked plans by some elements within the party to hold a parallel national convention on Dec. 9.

The Presidency may have agreed to sack Ibrahim Magu as the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC). The move followed a recent crucial meeting between the leadership of the National Assembly and the Presidency. The Senate had twice refused to confirm Magu as the Chairman of the EFCC after he reportedly "failed the confirmation interview." Despite his rejection by the Senate, the President has kept him in office to the consternation of the National Assembly.

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has dumped the All Progressives Congress (APC). The former leader of the APC made his decision known in a statement personally signed and released to newsmen on Friday. Atiku said that his resignation was to allow him to take time and ponder on his future. The statement read in full.

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