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Corps Members Disappointed with 33K Allowance Instead of ₦77,000 As Promised
The trending topic of the moment is the ₦33,000 allowance that National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members are receiving for September.
This amount falls significantly short of the ₦77,000 that was approved by the Federal Government.
Back in June, an agreement was reached between the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Federal Government regarding a new minimum wage set at ₦70,000.
Following this, President Tinubu officially signed the new wage into law on July 29.
Just last week, the government announced that this new minimum wage would be implemented for corps members, along with a promise of back pay for July and August.
However, many corps members were taken aback when they received payments recently, with the majority finding their September allowance still at a disappointing ₦33,000, which is ₦44,000 less than the promised amount.
This has sparked widespread frustration among Nigerian youths, who are expressing their disappointment and confusion over the situation.
While some corps members did receive payments just days ago, most are left wondering why the full allowance has not been disbursed.
This discrepancy has left many puzzled and questioning the integrity of the promises made by the government.
Amid this uncertainty, there is still a glimmer of hope among the corps members.
Many are optimistic that the outstanding arrears will be settled together by the end of October, which may bring some relief to their financial struggles.
The discontent over the current situation is palpable, highlighting the challenges that young Nigerians face as they navigate the complexities of service and economic hardship.
Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.
It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”
It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.
This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.
He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.
Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.
In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.
He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”
However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.
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