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Revealing the Truth Behind the Govt Silence on Minimum Wage

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Abasiama Peter
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Following a National Economic Council (NEC) meeting yesterday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the governors of the 36 states of the federation remained silent on the subject of the minimum wage.

The issue has been dragging on since Tinubu took office on May 29, 2023, when the fuel subsidy was removed. Since the N30,000 minimum wage agreed upon in 2019 expired, millions of Nigerians and members of organized labor had anticipated that the federal government and the states would take a stand.

The NEC meeting, which was required to be chaired yesterday, was attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima.

This gave astute observers of the development hope that the threshold for the new minimum wage would likely be raised.

Read Also: Governors promise workers a higher minimum wage.

As you may remember, following roughly five months of meetings, the 37-member Tripartite Committee on National, Minimum Wage—headed by former Federation Head of Service Bukar Aji—sent President Tinubu its report a few weeks ago.

President Tinubu had declared that a consensus had been reached and that a proposal would be brought before the National Assembly in his Democracy Day speech on June 12, 2024.

The president was challenged by organized labor, who countered that they were not aware of any agreement.

At roughly the same time, the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) rejected the N62,000 minimum wage initially recommended by the federal government, stating that certain states would have to borrow to pay salaries if the sum was enforced.

Currently, N250,000 is the minimum salary that the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) are demanding.

The memo regarding the proposed new minimum wage for workers, in the nation was rescinded by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Tuesday.

This is required, according to Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation, to enable the president to confer more with other interested parties on the matter, since it affects municipal, state, federal, and organized business sectors.

The most recent occurrence
The minimum wage was not discussed following yesterday’s NEC meeting, which was held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. This was because the governors who briefed the press did not take questions.

Rather, N10 billion in ‘one-time’ funding for the purchase of buses and a CNG ‘uplift program’ was granted by President Tinubu for the states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

The ‘National Construction and Household Support Programme’ was a recent initiative that included this.

As indicated by a statement made public by the president’s spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, the plan consists of ‘providing N50,000 uplift grants,

each to 100,000 families per state for three months, and provision for labor unions and civil society organizations.’

He stated that ‘A deployment of N155 billion for the acquisition and sale of various consumables to be dispersed all around the country.

In addition to providing immediate financial relief for Nigerians, the statement stated that the program was anticipated to increase agricultural productivity and enhance the economy by generating possibilities in the actual industries of manufacturing, construction, and agriculture.

Projects involving road infrastructure, like the Trans-Saharan Highway, which connects Enugu, Abakaliki, Ogoja, Benue, Kogi, Nasarawa, and Abuja, and the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, are now under construction.

On the other hand, President Tinubu approved full counterpart financing for the Lagos-Kano Standard-Gauge Railway’s Ibadan-Abuja segment, which will pass through Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Kwara, Niger, Abuja, Kaduna, and Kano,

as well as the Port Harcourt-Maiduguri Railway, which will pass through the states of Rivers, Abia, Enugu, Benue, Nasarawa, Plateau, Bauchi, Gombe, Yobe, and Borno.

‘The Sokoto-Badagry road initiative, given that some of the states it will pass through are crucial to the nation’s agricultural viability, has been given particular priority,’ the statement read.

Speaking to the governors at the NEC meeting, President Tinubu asked them to collaborate in order to satisfy the demands of the populace and pledged to supply the necessary resources to guarantee that Nigerians were spared from suffering.

‘To address the demands of our people, we must collaborate among our states to implement the crucial reforms that are necessary.
‘Time is the most precious resource for humanity.’ There’s always more to have of it. It is becoming later.

‘We need to produce right now, but we are ready to help our farmers throughout the year with solar-powered irrigation systems.

We need to generate the Our people must grow the food they eat, which will need intentionality and cooperation from National Economic Council (NEC) members.

Producing food of the highest caliber for our people to eat, purchase, and sell is the most essential thing we do. ‘Additionally, we create jobs when we manufacture it.’

And that’s before we export the surplus to create wealth. We are capable of doing this for the people of Nigeria.

‘In what way and to what extent do you require my support? I’m ready to supply it. But we have to get the desired outcome. We have to meet our goals on all fronts.

Within seven days, please send to my office your report back from your consultations, President Tinubu said.

However, the governors said that they had decided to ‘continue engaging with key stakeholders to reach a mutually agreeable solution’ following their meeting,

which began on Wednesday night and continued into the early hours of Thursday.

This was disclosed in a statement that Ahmed Salihu, the NGF’s acting director of media, signed.

They also promised organized labor and Nigerians that further discussions would lead to a higher minimum wage.

According to Vizta Daily News, at a comparable NEC meeting in August 2023, the federal government authorized the distribution of five trucks of rice to every state to mitigate what ‘happens when fuel subsidies are eliminated,’

in addition to a gift of N5 billion for procuring wheat for each of the 36 federation states.
Additionally, the delivery of 40,000 bags of corn to the states was approved by the NEC.

However, there was public outcry in several states months after the announcement, with some people claiming they were not given palliative care and others saying the care they received was insufficient to last a day for the family.

Govt.’s Silence on Minimum Wage

Hon. Ikenna Azomchine, a public commentator, criticized the federal government’s strategy for lessening Nigerians’ sufferings yesterday night on Trust TV’s Daily Politics Program.

He asserted that the Tinubu administration needed to develop a purposeful program to combat hunger and insecurity since palliative care would never be sufficient to resolve Nigerians’ problems.

Yahaya Bello Asks Abuja Court  To Move The “N80.2bn Fraud” Case To Kogi

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Abasiama Peter
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Yahaya Bello

Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Kogi state, has requested that his ongoing criminal prosecution be transferred to Kogi from an Abuja federal high court.

In a Thursday court session, Bello, represented by Adeola Adedipe, argued that the issue should only be handled in the state because the alleged offense was committed in Kogi.

Adedipe called the court’s attention to a letter that had been sent to Chief Judge John Tsoho requesting that Kogi handle the case.

‘After the previous adjourned date’s proceedings, my lord, I returned and provided our team with a report on what transpired in court,’ he stated.

Read Also: Abuja School reimburses the EFCC for $760,910 in Bello children’s fees.

But I was shown to see that a We believe that the federal high court’s Lokoja judicial division has the territorial jurisdiction to handle this case,

so we wrote a letter on behalf of the defendant to the honorable chief judge of the federal high court requesting, among other things, that this matter be administratively transferred there.

After receiving the letter at the chief judge’s chambers, the prosecution team was notified by the honorable CJ’s office through Mr. Iseoluwa Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN,

on June 13 that administrative procedures had been initiated and he needed to respond to the request for the matter to be transferred.

‘My lord, as of this morning, I do not know if the law enforcement team has responded in accordance with the direction of CJ.

‘We have not received any ruling from the CJ regarding this request either.

It is also known to me that this court has received official notice of the CJ’s administrative order.

‘The information I just highlighted is referenced in two documents that we included to an affidavit that we filed.

‘The court is the first party I owe.’ I’m just asking the court to state the facts as they were at this time, without asking for anything.

EFCC PURPOSE

In response, the defendant’s attorney, Kemi Pinhero, representing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC),

implored the judge to order the defense attorney to provide an explanation for the defendant’s nonappearance in court, given his June 13 commitment to make sure he shows up in court to be arraigned.

‘The story of the defense lawyer as dilatory and a further attempt to treat this court with scorn,’ he begged the judge to dismiss.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has indicted Bello on 19 counts, including alleged money laundering, breach of trust, and cash theft of N80.2 billion.

Additionally, on April 17, the commission acquired an arrest warrant for the former governor.
Bello did not show up for the April 18 scheduled arraignment.

Bello’s attorney, Abdulwahab Mohammed, had informed the judge that the court lacked the authority to issue the arrest warrant in the first place.

The presiding judge, Emeke Nwite, nevertheless, declined to revoke the arrest warrant twice.

Where is the former governor now? continue to be unclear.

Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Kogi state, has requested that his ongoing criminal prosecution be transferred to Kogi from an Abuja federal high court.

In a Thursday court session, Bello, represented by Adeola Adedipe, argued that the issue should only be handled in the state because the alleged offense was committed in Kogi.

Adedipe called the court’s attention to a letter that had been sent to Chief Judge John Tsoho requesting that Kogi handle the case.

‘After the previous adjourned date’s proceedings, my lord, I returned and provided our team with a report on what transpired in court,’ he stated.

But I was shown to see that a We believe that the federal high court’s Lokoja judicial division has the territorial jurisdiction to handle this case,

so we wrote a letter on behalf of the defendant to the honorable chief judge of the federal high court requesting, among other things, that this matter be administratively transferred there.

After receiving the letter at the chief judge’s chambers, the prosecution team was notified by the honorable CJ’s office through Mr. Iseoluwa Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN,

on June 13 that administrative procedures had been initiated and he needed to respond to the request for the matter to be transferred.

‘My lord, as of this morning, I do not know if the law enforcement team has responded in accordance with the direction of CJ.

‘We have not received any ruling from the CJ regarding this request either.

It is also known to me that this court has received official notice of the CJ’s administrative order.

‘The information I just highlighted is referenced in two documents that we included to an affidavit that we filed.

‘The court is the first party I owe.’ I’m just asking the court to state the facts as they were at this time, without asking for anything.

EFCC PURPOSE

In response, the defendant’s attorney, Kemi Pinhero, representing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC),

implored the judge to order the defense attorney to provide an explanation for the defendant’s nonappearance in court, given his June 13 commitment to make sure he shows up in court to be arraigned.

‘The story of the defense lawyer as dilatory and a further attempt to treat this court with scorn,’ he begged the judge to dismiss.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has indicted Bello on 19 counts, including alleged money laundering, breach of trust, and cash theft of N80.2 billion.

Additionally, on April 17, the commission acquired an arrest warrant for the former governor.
Bello did not show up for the April 18 scheduled arraignment.

Bello’s attorney, Abdulwahab Mohammed, had informed the judge that the court lacked the authority to issue the arrest warrant in the first place.

The presiding judge, Emeke Nwite, nevertheless, declined to revoke the arrest warrant twice.

Where is the former governor now? continue to be unclear.

Yahaya Bello Asks Abuja Court 

Joe Igbokwe Explains Why Igbos Should Ponder On Davido and Chioma’s Wedding.

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Abasiama Peter
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Joe Igbokwe

The reason Davido and Chioma’s wedding did not happen in the Southeast is something Joe Igbokwe attributes to IPOB, ESN, and “known gunmen.”

Davido and Chioma’s wedding in Lagos on Tuesday has surely generated a lot of online and offline attention.

Davido and Chioma’s wedding in Lagos on Tuesday has surely generated a lot of online and offline attention.

This much-anticipated, star-studded event brought luminaries from all walks of life, including former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, several governors, and several celebrities.

Read Also: Davido is holding Chioma’s ring close to his heart near 3 Rolls-Royce cars.

The wedding has sparked countless comments and arguments on social media, with Joe Igbokwe, a senior APC member, giving the Igbos food for thought.

Mr. Igbokwe has placed the responsibility on the Eastern Security Network (ESN), the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB),

Several armed organizations voiced their disapproval of the decision to hold the wedding in Lagos as opposed to Chioma’s birthplace of Imo State.

The chairman of the APC made these remarks in response to celebrity bartender Cubana Chief Priest’s worries about the loss of customary events in Southeast Nigeria as a result of increased security.

Mr. Igbokwe expressed his remorse over the painful and evident fact that CHIVIDO’s wedding was held in the Southeast in a Facebook post,

even though the celebration was stunning and vibrant. Many thanks to KGM (also known as Gunmen), IPOB, and ESN.

Mr. Igbokwe beseeched the Igbo people to consider the circumstances and strive toward restoring peace in their homeland, expressing his disappointment that the wedding did not take place in the South-East.

‘Everyone with Igbo blood flowing through them is aware that there are known Igbo gunmen in the Southeast,’ the author stated. our siblings and sisters.

ESN and IPOB are also present. They have crushed our people, our businesses, and our Igbo land with their hands.

Anyone of Igbo descent, he emphasized, ought to consider the significance of the wedding site.

Fears

According to Mr. Igbokwe, the Adeleke family from Osun State believed that holding the customary marriage ritual in the southeast was risky.

He emphasized that the area is now plagued by terror due to the existence of armed groups like IPOB and ESN.

Mr. Igbokwe is well-known for his ardent support of Lagos over his home region of Southeast Nigeria. He was appointed by the governor of Lagos State in 2019.

Aisha Yesufu, a politician from Anambra State, was recently criticized for disobeying the new national anthem during a Lagos-based event.

Activism-renowned Ms. Yesufu chose to sit down during the national song ‘Nigeria, We Hail Thee’ performance at a function, instead of joining others in singing it.

Governors promise workers a higher minimum wage.

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Abasiama Peter
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Governors higher minimum wag

The Nigeria Governors Forum has guaranteed Nigerians and organized labor that continuing negotiations will result in a higher minimum wage.

The governors had previously rejected the Federal Government’s suggestion of N62,000, claiming that some states would have to borrow money to cover salaries.

I shared a cell with convicted killers and starved for days. – FIJ journalist, Ojukwu. Despite this, organized labor continues to demand a salary of N250,000.

Read Also: June 12: Tinubu Assured Nigerians of a New Minimum Wage; NASS To Get Bill Soon.

The governors decided to hold an emergency meeting after the Federal Executive Council postponed the minimum wage debate on Tuesday to allow President Bola Tinubu to undertake more extensive consultations.

According to a communiqué issued following an emergency meeting that went into the early hours of Thursday,

signed by NGF interim Director of Media, Ahmed Salihu, the Forum concluded Several concerns are affecting the nation.

According to the communiqué, the group reviewed the new national minimum wage and agreed to continue working with key stakeholders to find a mutually acceptable solution.

It read: ‘The Forum received a presentation from the Minister of Women Affairs on the World Bank-Nigeria for Women Project Scale-Up, as well as other ministry operations.’

Members highlighted the importance of the project and the need to implement it at the state level, as originally intended because states are the principal obligors.

‘The governors recognize the Ministry of Women Affairs’ efforts to promote gender equality, empower women, and advance the advancement of society in Nigeria.’

‘The Forum talked about the new National Minimum Wage.

‘The Forum talked about the new National Minimum Wage. The governors agreed to continue working with key stakeholders to find a mutually beneficial solution.’

‘We are committed to the process and certain that the ongoing negotiations will result in higher wages;’

The 36 state governors emphasized the significance of the World Bank-Nigeria for Women Project Scale-Up and the importance of implementing it at the state level,

as originally planned, given that the states are the principal entities responsible for the project.

The release added, ‘We, their members of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), discussed issues impacting the country at the meeting we had today.

‘Members met with the World Bank’s Acting Country Director, Mr. Taimur Samad, and his team to discuss the bank’s numerous projects.

Currently, several projects are underway in the states, including the HOPE Series of Projects:

Nigeria Human Capital Chances for Prosperity and Equality, Food and Nutrition Security, NFWP-SU: Nigeria For Women The assignment Scale Up, and NG-CARES:

Nigeria Community Action (for) Resilience and Economic Stimulus Programme SABER stands for State Action on Business Enabling Reforms Program.

SPIN: Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria Project.

‘Members expressed a readiness to continue providing the critical assistance required to maintain program effectiveness nationwide.

‘Members were briefed by Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, Chairperson of the Presidency Fiscal Policy and Reform of Taxation Committee.

He noted the accomplishments made in the current fiscal policy and tax reforms.

He solicited their excellency’s input and support on various initiatives that would directly affect the subnational level. of government authority.

‘Members pledged their backing for the parliamentary committee in guaranteeing a successful execution of these reforms and to communicate closely to address any challenges which could arise.’

Governors promise workers

Breaking News: Fire breaks out at Dangote Refinery.

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Abasiama Peter
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Breaking News Dangote Refinery

On Wednesday, breaking news of a fire broke out at the Dangote refinery in Lagos’ Lekki Free Zone. Reacting to the event, Dangote Group’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer,

Devakumar Edwin, Vice President of Oil and Gas at Dangote Industries Limited, accused the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority of providing indiscriminate licenses to marketers to import unclean refined goods into the country.

Read Also: Kenyan president vows to restore peace and order After deadly protests

It should be noted that Devakumar Edwin, Vice President of Oil and Gas of Dangote Industries Limited,

‘The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority has been accused of granting licenses to marketers to bring dirty, refined goods into the country without regard for their quality.’

However, after meeting with oil marketers and local crude oil refiners in Abuja, the agency rejected the events.

At the meeting, the parties discussed pricing difficulties for refined products, competitive issues, and the importation of Nigerian-produced items The oil marketers also indicated that,

while some refined products were produced by local refineries, this would not prevent them from purchasing products from other sources, as well as from indigenous producers.

In response to charges of importing unclean gasoline, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory,

authority indicated that refined petroleum products with excessive sulfur content were last imported in February and that the authority had since handled this issue.

Ogbugo Ukoha, the Executive Director of Transportation Systems, Storage, and Selling products Infrastructure of the NMDPRA,’

said this to journalists after the regulator concluded its meeting with oil marketers and local crude oil refiners, which also included officials from Dangote refinery and modular refineries.

‘There is no unclean fuel being introduced When asked to respond to claims leveled against the NMDPRA by a senior official from the Dangote refinery, Ukoha replied, ‘Into Nigeria.’

Breaking News: Dangote Refinery

Cholera: Tinubu instructs FEC to establish a committee to supervise emergency measures

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Cholera: Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has ordered the Federal Executive Council (FEC) to establish a committee to oversee the National Center for Disease Control’s (NCDC) cholera emergency operation center.

This is a battle Nigeria must win for Abuja.

Following the council meeting that the president chaired in the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa in Abuja, the Minister of Health, Dr. Ali Pate, revealed this information to State House media.

He also revealed the composition of the cabinet committee, which will include representatives from the Federal Ministries of Youth, Aviation, Water Resources, Finance, Education, and Health.

Read Also: Lagos Confirms 17 Cholera Cases, 15 Deaths

The committee’s work, he continued, was a complement to the state government’s assistance to guarantee that Nigeria made progress in lowering open defecation.

The minister stated: ‘A cabinet committee made up of the federal, ministries was then approved by the council.’ of youth,

Education, water resources, youth, aviation, health, and the ministry of finance since some of our kids will be going back to school.

‘In addition, as cholera is a developmental issue requiring a multi-sectoral approach, the state governments will be co-opted so that Nigeria makes progress in reducing open defecation.’

‘The President ordered that a cabinet committee be established to supervise the work of the NCDC-led emergency operation, center and to arrange for the provision of resources in addition to those provided by state governments.’

According to the ministry, there have been 1528 cases in Nigeria so far, with 53 fatalities reported from 31 states.

‘We are focusing on this as there are currently 31 states in Nigeria with 1528 cases and 53 deaths reported. the NCDC-activated emergency operation center on Monday.

In addition to the recent yellow fever outbreak, which is concentrated in Bayelsa State, the Council held lengthy discussions about the current cholera outbreak.

We are currently experiencing the seventh pandemic of cholera worldwide, which is…Cholera is not exclusive to Nigeria; it has been around for decades; in 2022, there were about 500,000 cases worldwide.

The World Health Organization reported about 700,000 cases of cholera in 2023. More than 200,000 instances have been reported worldwide this year, he continued.

He also emphasized the need for a multi-sectoral strategy to combat the pandemic.

Nigeria is falling short of its sanitation goals.

In the meantime, health experts have called for a multi-pronged approach, prioritizing sanitation and implementing legislation against open defecation, as Nigeria faces a serious sanitation crisis due to the cholera outbreak.

Cholera: Tinubu

To get the country back on track to fulfill its sanitation targets and eventually save lives, the experts insisted that behavior change be encouraged.

They claimed that the continued practice of open defecation jeopardized the nation’s promise to eliminate it by 2025.

Alongside construction initiatives, they emphasized the need to create demand for toilets, acknowledging the need for a change in approach.

Nigeria is presently leading the world in the number of individuals who defecate outside, and it is far from meeting the aim established by the Sustainable Development Goals, or SDGs, but is important to stop the spread of water-borne illnesses like cholera.

The National Center for Disease Control and Prevention, or NCDC,

recorded 53 cholera-related deaths and 1,528 suspected cases as of June 24, 2024, spread among 31 states and 107 LGAs in Nigeria since the year’s start. 3.5% is the rate of case fatalities.

The rainy season has also put Nigeria at high risk for increased cholera transmission and consequences, according to the NCDC.

The practice of defecating outdoors rather than undercover is known as ‘open defecation,’ and it is very common in Nigeria. This makes it ideal for cholera outbreaks.

According to the WASH-NORM study, which is a national outcome mapping routine for water, sanitation, and hygiene, 48 million Nigerians, or 23% of Only 8% of people wash their hands after eating, while the majority of people still defecate in public.

Nigeria has persisted in giving lip service to WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene), according to Dr. Casmier Ifeanyi, a public health expert.

I dare you to go find it out,’ Ifeanyi said. How many of the 30 states where the outbreak has already been confirmed to be occurring have a publicly accessible drinkable water supply in place? ‘I’m sorry, but I have absolutely nothing to tell you.’

‘Thus, it is well known that cholera is a disease that flourishes in areas with low levels of water, sanitation, and hygiene.’

In his appeal for the nation to solve concerns, he emphasized the necessity of better WASH practices,

stressing the importance of tackling open defecation and guaranteeing access to clean water. to stop such outbreaks.

‘People who engage in this act of open defecation are unaware of the health implications, and most public spaces are devoid of restrooms.’

Dr. Isaac Egboja, a different public health expert, also spoke and blamed open defecation in nearly all of the impacted states of Nigeria for the cholera outbreak.

There is open defecation in almost all of the impacted states, and this time of year, when it rains, the excrement is taken to open wells, streams, ponds, and other water sources, which can lead to contamination.

Millions of Nigerians’ health and welfare are at stake; this is much more than just meeting deadlines.

Resolving the issue of open defecation is critical to combating cholera and other aquatic infections. He declared, ‘Nigeria has to prevail in this battle for a healthier future.’

Cholera: Tinubu

Kenyan president vows to restore peace and order After deadly protests

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Kenyan president vows

The Kenyan president, William Ruto, promised to restore order after violent protests broke out over a contentious tax, measure passed by Parliament on Tuesday. He blamed dangerous individuals for organizing the riots.

In a speech to the nation, he issued a warning, saying that his government would stop at nothing to quell,

‘legitimate protests against his policies that had been hijacked by a group of organized criminals;’ all costs to ensure that the carnage never happened again.

Read Also: The presidency condemns Aisha Yesufu’s remarks about Tinubu being ignored by the SA president.

‘The events of today represent a turning point in how we respond to threats to our peace,’ he declared. ‘We’ll take steps to prevent a situation like this from happening again.’

Following days of increasingly intense street protests, the President’s speech was an attempt to regain control in both quantity and potency.

They got worse on Tuesday, with hundreds of people hurt, at least five people shot dead, and a portion of the nation’s parliament building going up in flames.

After running for office in 2022 on a platform of eliminating corruption, bolstering the flagging economy, and aiding the impoverished,

The beleaguered president is currently facing an unprecedented uprising against a bill that he claims is crucial to his vision for the country’s development.

As a shrewd political operator, Ruto served as Deputy President for nearly ten years before winning the presidency, giving him years of expertise in navigating politics to accomplish goals.

But now, he is genuinely powerless against the forces gathered against him.]

A movement that began as social media discontent expressed naturally has developed into a strong uprising that has crowded the streets of cities nationwide.

The nation’s parliament, City Hall, and the Nairobi governor’s office were all set on fire today afternoon in the nation’s capital.

Threatening a ‘total shutdown,’ the demonstrators had begun the day.

And there’s no denying that their rage has been heard after a day of anarchy and fear that shook the entire nation, frequently to the sound of tear gas and occasionally live police fire.

To calm the nation, Ruto has resisted the demonstrators’ requests by pushing back against their budget rather than caving into their demands.

Some in his government may be concerned about the viability of that position and its future implications longer term, his contentious financial bill.

A plethora of new levies, according to President Ruto, are necessary to rein in Kenya’s massive debt,

which stands at over $80 billion and requires the payment of more than half of the nation’s yearly tax income.

Kenya’s currency instantly saw a rise in value after it was able to achieve a restructuring of its international debt obligations earlier this year.

Considered one of Africa’s most influential statesmen, Ruto just returned from a state visit to the White House and knows how crucial it is to his country’s economy to avoid going into default on its debt.

People in his administration determined that raising taxes to regulate state finances was a better option than reducing public services.

The plan, which is set to go into effect on Monday, initially included numerous additional or new taxes on a variety of items, including sanitary pads, banking transactions, and car ownership.

After public consultation, a few of the more controversial taxes have already been removed.

However, Ruto’s other revenue-raising initiatives, such as higher taxes on healthcare and affordable housing, came before the budget dispute.

Beyond reducing services or raising taxes, the government also has a third option for persons who are homeless.

People are reluctant to pay extra taxes because they don’t trust the government’s transparency, and many attribute the nation’s financial problems to corruption.

Ruto’s current position may have been shaped by the shadows of his previous so challenging.

Even though he is a new president, he has fresh ideas for the future of Kenya, emphasizing technology and renewable energy.

Many people on the streets, however, find it difficult to trust the President with their taxes because of his past as a prominent, government official during a time tainted by corruption.

Mr. Ruto appears to be in a difficult situation as a result of today’s events in Nairobi.

Confronted with censure for what numerous Kenyans perceive as an oppressive reaction to public protests,

he has opted to confront those whom he holds accountable for allowing the rallies to get out of hand.

However, not many of those who showed up to speak out in Nairobi and throughout the nation displayed any indication of quitting.

Ruto talked directly to the nation’s politically engaged youth during his inauguration speech last year.

He told them that ‘my political journey similarly began as a young campaign volunteer, right out of university.’

‘The foundation of your leadership journey should be your experience and the lessons you have learned.’

Currently, Kenya is facing what many see as its biggest challenge to authority since the country’s independence in 1963: a clash with a youth-led movement.

Ruto’s next days will be critical since a confrontation between his government and a large portion of the populace is expected to persist.

Kenyan president vows

Cubana Chief Priest Applecial Davido For Keeping Chioma Happy.

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Cubana Chief Priest

Socialite and businessman Pascal Okechukwu, also known as Cubana Chief Priest, has expressed gratitude to Afrobeats artist Davido for not “discarding” his fiancée, Chioma Rowland.

According to the businessman who was born in Imo, Davido’s decision to wed there has made the state proud.

Read Also: Davido is holding Chioma’s ring close to his heart near 3 Rolls-Royce cars.

This was said by Chief Priest during a recent video of Davido visiting his home.

He was heard stating in the video, ‘Thank you for not discarding my sister, Chioma.’ You are a decent dude. God is going to continue to bless you.

The socialite wrote, ‘My inlaw Davido oga adiri gi na mma,’ as the Instagram description. By not disappointing our daughter, you have made my Imo proud.

Imo and Osun have merged to form one. So let’s see how it goes. Ma ogechi kacha. the wealthiest,

Imo and Osun have merged to form one. So let’s see how it goes. Ma ogechi kacha. Thank you for visiting, the wealthiest. Chivido2024 [Hash tag].

Davido announced a few days ago, according to ViztaDaily News, that he and Chioma would wed on June 25 in Lagos.

With the release of his pre-wedding images with Chioma on Sunday night, the afro beats artist sent social media into a frenzy.

Update: Shoprite will cease operations on June 30th.

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Abasiama Peter
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Shoprite
A portion of the store's shelves were vacant.Wuse Central Mall shop at Shoprite closes

Shoprite parent company, Retail Supermarket Nigeria Limited (RSNL), has declared that as of June 30, it will no longer be operating at its Wuse shop in the Novare Wuse Central Mall in Abuja.

The decision was reached following a careful assessment of the store’s financial status and the present economic environment, according to the company’s Chief Executive Officer, Folakemi Fadahunsi, in a circular headlined ‘Notification of Novare Wuse Central Mall, Closure’ dated June 21.

We are sorry to notify you of that, as of June.

It is with great regret that we inform you that, from June 30, 2024, Retail Supermarkets Nigeria Limited will be closing its Wuse store at Novare Wuse Central Mall, Abuja.

After carefully assessing the store’s financial status and the state of the business industry, this decision has been made. According to the statement, we think that this is the wisest course of action for the long-term success of our organization.

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A portion of the store’s shelves were vacant.Wuse Central Mall shop at Shoprite closes
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The statement stated that as of June 30th, the business will cease operations in Wuse, Abuja, and that ‘we will no longer require your services for the Novare Wuse Central Mall Store.’

According to the statement, all current service agreements will also expire for the store.

‘Over the next 60 days (roughly two months), we will closely review our accounting records if your services are specifically related to the Novare Wuse Central Mall Store and if there is an outstanding balance between our companies.’ Then, in order to verify the amount owed and work out an appropriate payment plan, we will get in touch with you right away.

For your previous business, we would like to thank you. Engaging with you and your group has been an enjoyable experience. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any queries or worries, or if there is anything we can do to help you through this difficult transition, the business stated.
Employees and customers respond
On Monday night, this reporter went to the supermarket with VIZTADAILY NEWS.

saw that there were several empty shelves in the store.

A few patrons who were interviewed by this publication stated they were unaware of the impending closure.

In a conversation with VIZTADAILY NEWS on Monday evening, a corporate executive who wishes to remain anonymous because he was not granted permission to comment on the matter stated that they were notified about the situation on Sunday.

The source also mentioned that the company had assured them of receiving a package in exchange for their termination. It seems wrong to me, but I’m not sure how it is for the others. because they have a month’s notice to provide us.

A portion of the store's

‘Yesterday, there was a meeting, but I wasn’t present. However, my coworkers spoke with the CEO, and they announced that we will be laid off along with a package. The issue is that they informed us they will be closing on June 30th, but we have no idea what the package contains. Should we fail to arrive at work, they

‘As employees here, they are meant to inform us after a month or two, correct? In reality, though, they merely informed us a week in advance of the shutdown yesterday. Additionally, they informed us that we just had a week, which will send the shipment to us, but what happens if it isn’t enough? the official said.

The speaker said that employees ‘belong to a union that is supposed to at least fight for their rights in the face of uncertainties.’

Thus, if by the 30th nobody will return to the store and we are unaware of the package they are sending us. But it’s obviously money, in my opinion. They informed us that their closure is a result of the current economic climate. They are therefore expected to move us to another store if there is a financial emergency.

Furthermore, they should provide us with something material if they decide to fire us, as nearly a hundred people will be left jobless. employment. Furthermore, the majority of us are married. We’re interested to see what they have to offer. That’s what we’re now waiting for.

Gabriel Agwu, a client, pointed out that while there are other options to shopping, the closure will result in employment losses.

On the negative side, The management has informed us that while there are alternatives to shopping, the number of employees who are unaware of the plan and the number of people who will lose their jobs are the only drawbacks to this decision. However, we will truly miss ShopRite for the employees who will lose their jobs.

‘I just discovered on Saturday that, at the end of the month, they will be closing. When I went shopping recently, I observed that they were attempting to cut prices and placed most items on discounts.

The mall is deserted, as you can see. They’re not replenishing, as the counters are empty. Bread is not available today. The drinks are no longer available. It’s true. Now that the closure seems real, I believe it,’ he added.

‘I was surprised to see all the shelves empty,’ remarked Amaka Okechukwu, a different customer. One of the employees even responded to my question about why everything is so empty by saying that the store would be closing at the end of the month.

The store closing further emphasizes the expense of living problem, which has negatively impacted firms’ and investors’ access to the Nigerian business climate.

Nigerians have faced difficulties fulfilling their basic financial demands ever since the country declared last year that it was eliminating a costly fuel subsidy and unifying its several exchange windows.

Many people are currently struggling to satisfy their basic needs due to the extraordinary food crisis and skyrocketing prices, which has an impact on how businesses and retail establishments operate.

Research Indicates 280 Million Google Chrome Users Installed Risky Add-ons

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Abasiama Peter
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Google Chrome Users

Regarding Google Chrome browser extensions’ safety, two recent papers present very different perspectives. A three-year period has seen 280 million people install malicious extensions, according to university researchers, despite Google’s claim that less than 1% of all installs contain malware. I am not particularly confident in either number.

On the Chrome web store, Google claims that there are over 250,000 extensions available. Furthermore, Google claims that ‘less than 1% of all installs from the Chrome Web Store were found to include malware,’ so I guess I shouldn’t be as comforted by that.

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The alarming frequency of security-related Chrome browser extensions is brought to light in a recent report by academics from Stanford University and the CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security. Approximately 346 people were found to have During July 2020 and February 2023, millions of users installed these kinds of extensions.

The researchers calculate that there were still 280 million installs of Chrome extensions containing malware, even after removing 63 million policy violations and three million with susceptible code.

The Researchers’ Take on Security-Relevant Chrome Browser Extensions

On June 18, the concerned researchers, Sheryl Hsu, Manda Tran, and Aurore Fass, released their work. Not to mention, extensions with malware in the SNE definition, as well as code vulnerabilities and Google’s web store policy breaches, are all covered in this research study. But the malware aspect of things interests me the most.

In particular, because extensions frequently call for extensive permissions that may compromise user security and privacy, it is essential The permissions of a malicious extension determine its attack surface.

‘We gathered permissions by interpreting each extension’s manifest.json file,’ the study states. Permissions in the manifest V3 were split into ‘host permissions (URLs or URL patterns that an extension wishes to make requests to) and permissions (APIs like storage or cookies),’ with the two combined in the previous manifest V2.

The researchers discovered, predictably enough, that malicious extensions typically request greater rights than trusted ones. Finally, the study found that the attack surface increased with the number of permissions an extension had.

The study also discovered that, on average, malware-containing extensions were accessible from the Chrome online store for 380 days. This finding was concerning. The analysis stated that one was accessible from December 2013 to June 2022. upon removal upon discovery that it contained malware.

Google’s Statement Regarding Security Using Chrome Extensions

Google Chrome

Benjamin Ackerman, Anunoy Ghosh, and David Warren from the Chrome security team acknowledge that ‘as with any software, extensions can also introduce risk’ in a post published on the Google Security Blog on June 20, just 48 hours after the researchers revealed their findings.

Yet, it also outlines the steps taken by a committed security team to ensure Chrome users’ safety concerning extensions. According to Google, this team monitors installed extensions after they have been added to the Chrome web store, reviews all extensions before their publication, and gives users a tailored summary of what they have installed.

An illustration of this in operation is the safety inspection panel located at the top of the extension page, which notifies users of any installed extensions that could be dangerous. Google claimed that ‘you probably don’t have any extensions you need to worry about if you don’t see a warning panel,’ but the Stanford study casts doubt on that claim.

Having said that, every extension that wants to be included in the online store is first screened by Google’s automatic machine-learning algorithm and after that,

Each extension’s pictures, descriptions, and public policies are reviewed by a person.

Less than 1% of all installs from the Chrome Web Store in 2024 were found to contain malware, according to Google, which claimed that their review process pulls out the vast majority of malicious extensions before they even get released. Despite our pride in this achievement, some We further watch published extensions because malicious extensions can still be downloaded.

How to Make Sure Your Google Chrome Extensions Are Secure: Four Tips


To reduce the possibility of harmful extensions, Google advises Chrome users to take the following four steps:

Before installing any new extensions, make sure you review them and study the developer and the extension.
1. When you’re done using an extension, uninstall it.
2. The websites that an extension is permitted to work on should be limited.
3. Enable Chrome’s Safe Browsing feature’s Enhanced Protection mode.

4. This mode offers safeguards against malware and phishing, along with features designed to protect you from potentially dangerous extensions.

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