Oshiomhole Says Nigerians Are Poorer + FG Gives N25K To N25M Nigerians – Trending With Ojy Okpe

As many women across the globe shared survival stories to mark breast cancer day, as a testament that the disease is no longer a death sentence, due to early detection, a medical doctor in a now viral video has proffered solutions on how men can avoid prostate cancer.

Doctor Rasheed Abasi suggested in a Radio interview that men are biologically wired to be polygamous and must engage in frequent sexual activities to avoid an enlarged prostate.

The Federal Government on Thursday, said that 25 million Nigerians have already received the ₦25,000 Naira conditional cash transfer, to cushion the effect of the removal of subsidies and other policy reforms being implemented by the government.

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, disclosed this while briefing State House Correspondents shortly after the National Economic Council meeting chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima.

The senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, Adams Oshiomhole, during a recent event in Abuja, said that the current generation of workers in the country are much poorer than those in the past.

According to him, the celebrated N70,000 minimum wage, when converted to dollars, is equivalent to $42 dollars.

He went further to compare the first minimum wage in the country under President Shehu Shagari, saying that the N125 Naira minimum wage at that time, was equivalent to $160.

Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has approved a new minimum wage of ₦72,000 for state civil servants, set to begin in November 2024.

In a statement by Chief Press Secretary Ibrahim Musa, the governor highlighted that the increase aligns with his administration’s commitment to improving workers welfare and supporting the underserved.

Additionally, Sani introduced a Free Transportation Scheme for civil servants, deploying 100 CNG buses to ease commuting.

An old video showing the newly designated Minister for Industry and Trade, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, who was the former SA on the Ease of Doing Business in the office of former Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, talking about how Nigerians can cumulatively move the Nation forward has resurfaced online.

The House of Representatives has urged the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace development to suspend issuing airstrip licenses to private individuals and organizations, including the withdrawal of existing approvals.

The directive specifically targets licenses granted to the Living Faith Church and others, with lawmakers citing concerns over national security.

This decision followed the adoption of an urgent motion presented by Sulaiman Abubakar Gumi, who referenced the recent announcement by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace, development, Festus Keyamo, confirming an airstrip license for Living Faith Church’s Canaanland site in Ogun State.

Nigeria’s Miss Universe contestant, Chidimma Adetshina, who is set to represent the country at this year’s global competition in November, arrived in Mexico on Tuesday.

However, her participation has been met with opposition from a South African group, the Progressive Forces, who have launched a petition to prevent her from competing in the Miss Universe 2024.

The group argued that her involvement in the contest could jeopardize the integrity of the Miss Universe brand. The petition, which was initiated on Wednesday, has since recorded over 1,000 signatures.

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