The chief bodyguard of opposition leader Bobi Wine remains detained, according to recent social media posts from General Muhoozi Kainerugaba. Eddie Mutwe disappeared after armed men took him from Mbalwa in Mukono District on Wednesday. NUP Secretary General David Lewis Rubongoya first reported the abduction. His whereabouts remained unknown until the General made several statements online.
Kainerugaba wrote that security forces shaved Mutwe completely and that Mutwe cried during this process. The General also claimed Mutwe salutes President Museveni's picture daily before eating breakfast. Bobi Wine responded with just four words, saying time will tell.
No official word has come from the Uganda Police Force or the UPDF about why they...
Castle Lager teams up with Mashonaland Turf Club to bring back the Castle Tankard Horserace for its 65th run. The event happens Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Borrowdale Racecourse in Harare from 10 AM until 7:30 PM. Castle Lager sees the Tankard as more than racing but as a national gathering. They want everyone to join the fun and feel the spirit of the day.
This top Zimbabwe Grade One horse racing contest draws the best owners, riders, and trainers from all over. They compete for a USD 50,000 prize in this major sporting event. Castle Lager has prepared everything from track to stage for this special day that brings together sport and culture. Fans can enjoy cold beers and tasty braais throughout the event.
The music lineup features...
Labor Minister Muhammadu Dingyadi claims no previous administration raised worker pay as much as President Tinubu has. He pointed to the minimum wage jump from N30,000 to N70,000 as proof of the president's care for workers. Dingyadi brushed off concerns about currency devaluation, saying many countries face similar problems.
Critics say other government actions hurt the wage boost. The removal of fuel subsidies, currency losses, and higher electric bills left workers with less buying power. Some experts believe the administration misleads people about salary increases when money buys less than before.
The minister defended these economic choices as needed for everyone, not just workers. He said the free market determines prices, not...
Akwa Ibom labor leaders want over 1,000 casual workers made permanent staff. NLC chair Sunny James said some state offices still hire temporary workers against global standards. He noted that job openings exist after 2,000 people missed a recent verification check.
James asked for faster promotions for 6,600 workers to prevent backlogs. He thanked Governor Eno for paying old pensions, gratuities, leave grants, and setting an N80,000 minimum wage. The union praised the governor for addressing 18 of their 25 requests and starting a N2.6 billion pension refund program.
TUC leader Dominic Abang liked the new Digital Economy Ministry, which aims to improve civil service work. Governor Eno, through his deputy, promised to keep working with...
Kwara lawmakers want the state government to register all transport unions to keep out bad actors. The request came after a lawmaker brought up concerns about motorcycle and tricycle operators. The state House asked for a mandatory registration system with identity checks, biometric data, and ID numbers for all commercial riders.
The Assembly also urged the governor to make riders take drug tests through partnerships with anti-narcotics agencies. Lawmakers noted some riders help carry out crimes like robbery, kidnapping, and drug trafficking. They asked police to enforce the 9 pm curfew for motorcycle and tricycle operators on Kwara roads.
The House believes these steps will help stop criminals from using commercial transport as...
Hakeem Baba-Ahmed says the North wants President Tinubu to tackle their problems. The former adviser highlighted concerns about regional insecurity, poverty, lack of jobs, and drug abuse. He noticed a different tone at a recent Arewa Consultative Forum meeting compared to previous gatherings. The North feels it deserves more attention as an equal part of Nigeria. People from the region believe politicians only care about them during election seasons.
Northern leaders feel reduced to mere voters who receive small gifts of food and money every four years. Baba-Ahmed reports that the North sees itself suffering more than other areas of Nigeria. With two years passed in the current administration, northern leaders ask Tinubu to focus on...
Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi praised state workers for their service at Dutse's May Day event. He called employees the main force behind state growth, saying they drive society forward. The governor told workers their efforts would not go unrewarded despite current challenges.
Namadi asked staff to stay patient but keep working hard for the state's progress. He promised Allah would reward their service to humanity. The administration has already helped workers with a N70,000 minimum wage, built affordable homes for civil servants, and added over N7 billion to the pension fund.
State labor leader Sunusi Alhassan Maigatari thanked the governor for his worker-friendly actions. He urged all employees to give back through dedicated...
Niger Governor Bago plans to replace tricycles with electric cars for state transport. He announced a deal with Chinese partners to build an EV assembly plant in the state. Civil servants will have access to these cars at lower prices. The government aims to make travel easier for workers.
Niger State has taken control of federal roads to fix them for locals. The administration wants to construct 10,000 homes for government workers through a new housing program. They plan to upgrade the water system to pipe water across the state. Schools will receive free internet service. Governor Bago promised to improve living conditions for all state employees.
Labor unions in Enugu called Mbah a promise keeper at the May Day rally. Workers say he makes their lives better through higher pay during these tough times. Both NLC head Nwigbo and TUC boss Asogwa praised his work at the stadium event. They pointed to his actions that changed how the state runs for everyone.
Workers enjoy N80,000 pay instead of the N70,000 national rate others receive. The governor pays old retirement money, builds new schools, creates better travel options, starts an air service, repairs many streets, boosts farm work, and makes the area safer. These changes help local folks handle money problems that hurt people across the country.
Mbah plans to keep supporting workers with good wages, school help for kids, and...
