The Nigerian Senate has confirmed Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), making her the second woman in the nation’s history to hold this prestigious office. The announcement came during Wednesday’s plenary session, led by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, after a thorough screening process. Justice Kekere-Ekun, …
Read More »Nurses Demand Salary Disparity with Doctors, Warn of Potential Unrest
Nurses in Ondo State have urged the state government to address the disparity in salaries between nurses and doctors, warning that the existing inequality could lead to unrest within the health sector. This appeal was made during the 2024 Ondo Nurses Week/Scientific Conference, held in Akure on Wednesday, under the …
Read More »Makinde Reinstates, Promotes 1,800 Workers, Compensates State Anthem Composers
The Oyo State Government has corrected the promotion of 1,629 state workers, including nurses, who were negatively impacted by an administrative error during the 2017-2020 promotion exercise. The decision was made following an Executive Council meeting and was announced by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade. Additionally, …
Read More »China’s Youth Unemployment Hits Record High of 18.8%
China’s youth unemployment rate has surged to 18.8% in August, its highest level this year, posing significant challenges to the country’s economy ¹. This alarming rate applies to 16- to 24-year-olds not in education, marking a notable increase from 17.1% in July. According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), …
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