Naija News looks at the top happenings making headlines on the front pages of Nigeria’s national newspapers today Thursday, 19th September 2024.
The PUNCH: The Federal Government has called on agencies recruiting for the private sector to adhere to the N70,000 minimum wage, warning that any deviation would not be tolerated. According to the FG, the new minimum wage is necessary to address the current economic reality, emphasising that no Nigerian worker, whether in government or private employment, should be paid less than the minimum wage.
ThisDay: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, yesterday, met with Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, and assured him that the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with sister security agencies, had the mandate of President Bola Tinubu to ensure a free, fair, credible, and peaceful governorship election in the state on Saturday, September 21.
The Nation: The split among the leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is widening. A group of National Working Committee (NWC) members met with Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed on Tuesday and got a message. Another group led by Acting National Chairman Illiya Damagum met yesterday with Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde. They got another message.
Daily Trust: Corpses of 10 of the victims of the boat accident that occurred on Saturday at Gummi, Gummi Local Government Area of Zamfara State have been recovered. The bodies were said to have been recovered Tuesday night.
