The Federal Government has approved a monthly transport allowance of N70,000 for public servants for six months, beginning in November, following talks with organised labour. The agreement also covers outstanding allowances and other workers\u2019 welfare issues, although negotiations over the effective date for implementing the national minimum wage remain unresolved.\n<\/p>\n
In Rivers State, Governor Siminalayi Fubara has unveiled candidates under the Rainbow Coalition following his reconciliation with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. Meanwhile, support for the establishment of state police has grown, and a court has ordered INEC to replace an NDC candidate with the winner of the party\u2019s primary.\n<\/p>\n
Here is your complete morning roundup:\n<\/p>\n
1. FG approves N70,000 monthly transport allowance<\/strong><\/p>\n The Federal Government has approved a N70,000 monthly transport allowance for public servants for six months, starting in November, following a conciliation meeting with the Nigeria Labour Congress on Tuesday. The agreement also provides for outstanding peculiar allowance arrears to be paid in three instalments from November, while arrears owed to health workers are to be cleared over three months from December.<\/p>\n Read Here: https:\/\/punchng.com\/fg-approves-n70000-monthly-transport-allowance-for-workers\/<\/a>\n<\/p>\n 2. Fubara unveils Rainbow Coalition candidates after reconciliation with Wike<\/strong><\/p>\n Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has unveiled candidates under the Rainbow Coalition after reconciling with his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, whom he recognised as the coalition\u2019s leader. The development comes ahead of the 2027 elections, amid the political realignment involving the governor, the FCT minister and their allies.\n<\/p>\n Read Here: https:\/\/punchng.com\/fubara-bows-to-wike-unveils-rainbow-coalition-candidates\/<\/a> <\/p>\n 3. State police gains support as Presidency seeks private-sector funding<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n The Presidency is seeking private-sector support for funding state police as more states and other stakeholders endorse a bill to establish state-controlled police structures. The debate centres on how the proposed system would be funded and organised alongside existing security arrangements.\n<\/p>\n Read Here: https:\/\/punchng.com\/state-police-presidency-courts-private-sector-more-states-endorse-bill\/<\/a>\n<\/p>\n 4. Court orders INEC to replace NDC candidate with primary winner<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n A court has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission to replace a National Democratic Congress candidate with the person who won the party\u2019s primary. The ruling concerns the party\u2019s candidate selection and INEC\u2019s responsibility to reflect the court\u2019s decision in its records.<\/p>\n