This is the horrific moment a British thug repeatedly stabs an American tourist eight times in a takeaway after a night out. The victim, from Chicago, had been clubbing with a family member before heading to a local takeaway in…
Stacey Abrams Acknowledges Loss In Georgia Governor’s Race (HuffPost)
In a speech to her supporters on Friday night, Democrat Stacey Abrams acknowledged that she’d lost the Georgia governor’s race to Republican Brian Kemp. She noted that she isn’t conceding, since the election was plagued by voter suppression. “I will…
Minimum wage: Sack threat can’t intimidate us, Labour tells govs (Sun) * ASUU, FG meeting deadlocked as strike continues (Punch)
Minimum wage: Sack threat can’t intimidate us, Labour tells govs (Sun) The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has vowed not to bow to the threat by governors to sack workers over the proposed N30,000 minimum wage. Reacting to the latest position…
Labour in dilemma over fresh minimum wage strike (Guardian)
The labour movement is worried that Nigerians may turn a cold shoulder to a fresh call for an industrial action demanding the speedy passage of a new minimum wage law. The Guardian learnt in Abuja yesterday that employers had hinged…
I’m ready to meet you in court, Saraki replies Oshiomhole (PremiumTimes)
Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has stated that Nigerians are eagerly awaiting how President Muhammadu Buhari will handle the allegations of bribery leveled against APC chairman, Adams Oshiomhole. Mr. Oshiomhole is accused to have taken kickbacks during the just concluded primary…
Italy to introduce ‘sugar tax’ to fund varsity research (Punch)
Italy plans to introduce a tax on fizzy drinks to help fund university research. Carla Ruocco, a lawmaker from the 5-Star Movement, announced late on Thursday that the so-called ‘sugar tax’ would be presented as an amendment to the budget.…
Ondo 2018 re-ordered Budget, constitutional (Nation)
Ondo State government on Friday criticized the statement credited to a member of the state assembly, Olugbenga Araoyinbo condemning the 2018 Ondo State Reordered budget. Araoyinbo was said to have described the budget as “unconstitutional” claiming that it was the cause of…
DPR warns against price hike during festive period in Cross River (Nation)
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) in Cross River State has warned marketers against hiking the pump price of petroleum products during the festive season. DPR Operations Controller in the state, Mr Bassey Nkanga, who spoke during the fourth quarter…
Roger Federer beats Kevin Anderson to top group at ATP Finals in London (BBC)
Six-time champion Roger Federer beat Kevin Anderson 6-4 6-3 to secure his place in the semi-finals of the ATP Finals for the 15th time. Federer’s victory means he tops his group, boosting his chances of avoiding world number one Novak…
Embattled May sticks by Brexit plan amid growing rebellion (CNN)
UK Prime Minister Theresa May maintained a defiant stance as she took to the airwaves Friday morning to attempt to sell her Brexit plan to the electorate, following a bruising day of political turmoil and open rebellion from within her…