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November 19, 2024

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Transfer: Pogba Set to Join Top Club After Juventus Contract Termination

Paul Pogba is determined to resume his career with a club in one of Europe’s top five leagues following the termination of his contract with Juventus, according to ESPN.

The 31-year-old midfielder will return to training in January 2025, ahead of the expiration of his ban for using a prohibited substance in March. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) recently reduced Pogba’s initial four-year suspension to 18 months.

Pogba is reportedly prioritizing a move to a major European league to boost his chances of rejoining Didier Deschamps’ French national team. While several clubs have expressed interest, no formal agreements have been reached yet.

Currently training in Miami, USA, Pogba is focused on maintaining his fitness to ensure he is match-ready by January 1, 2025.

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November 19, 2024

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Presidency Shake-Up: Tinubu Appoints Bwala and Dare as Co-Spokespersons Alongside Onanuga

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Sunday Dare and Daniel Bwala as co-spokespersons alongside Bayo Onanuga in a recent restructuring of the presidency’s communications team.

The announcement was made on Monday in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. The statement clarified that there will no longer be a single spokesperson for the presidency. Instead, Dare and Bwala will join Onanuga as part of a collaborative team handling government communications.

Sunday Dare, previously designated as Special Adviser on Public Communication and National Orientation, has been re-assigned as Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications. Meanwhile, Daniel Bwala, who was announced last week as Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, will now serve as Special Adviser on Policy Communication.

The presidency explained that the shake-up aims to improve the consistency and effectiveness of communicating government policies, decisions, and engagements.

“President Bola Tinubu has re-designated the positions of two recently appointed officials in the State House media and communications team to enhance efficiency within the government’s communication machinery,” the statement read.

The new structure ensures that the three Special Advisers—Dare, Bwala, and Onanuga—will collectively act as spokespersons for the presidency. This move, according to the presidency, underscores a collaborative approach to public communication, allowing for a more comprehensive representation of the government’s voice.

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November 19, 2024

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Benue Approves ₦75,000 Minimum Wage, Promises Arrears Payment

Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has approved a new minimum wage of ₦75,000 for workers, surpassing the federal minimum of₦70,000.

The announcement was made on Monday in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Kula Tersoo, after the governor met with representatives of organized labor at the State Secretariat. The new wage will take effect in November 2024, alongside the payment of three months’ salary arrears.

Governor Alia explained the rationale behind the decision, stating, “We are implementing a new national minimum wage of seventy-five thousand naira (₦75,000). This amount was carefully considered in light of the concerns raised by organized labor during negotiations, including a wage award of ₦35,000, transportation allowances, tax relief, and work-off days.”

He emphasized that the increase reflects his administration’s dedication to addressing workers’ concerns and improving their welfare, especially during challenging economic times.

The governor also noted that the payment of arrears and the decision to set the minimum wage above the federal benchmark are part of his administration’s broader strategy to ease the financial burden on employees and enhance their livelihoods.

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November 19, 2024

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Wike Approves ₦70,000 Minimum Wage for FCT Workers

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has approved the immediate implementation of the ₦70,000 minimum wage for all FCT administration staff.

This announcement was made in a statement issued by Anthony Odeh, Press Secretary to the Head of the Civil Service of the FCT, on Tuesday.

The approval follows the signing of the Minimum Wage Bill into law by President Bola Tinubu in May 2024, which set the minimum wage at₦70,000 after extensive negotiations with organized labor.

The decision comes amid tensions, as the FCT chapters of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) had threatened to join a nationwide strike on November 30, 2024. The unions cited the delayed implementation of the minimum wage in some states, including the FCT, and alleged that the Wike-led administration had not engaged with labor unions since his inauguration in August 2023.

To address these concerns, Wike approved the payment on Monday, November 18, 2024, along with three months of arrears for all FCT administration staff, effective from November 2024.

According to the Acting Head of Civil Service of the FCT, Mrs. Grace Adayilo, the move demonstrates the minister’s commitment to the welfare of workers and aims to “ameliorate the plight of employees under the FCT Administration.”

Adayilo also expressed confidence that this gesture would inspire the staff to continue supporting Wike in delivering on President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

The statement emphasized that the decision underscores the minister’s dedication to improving the well-being and morale of FCT workers.

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