Artists Adekunle Gold and Olamide channel 70s fashion, posing against a classic black Mercedes-Benz with a custom ‘YBNL’ plate to announce their joint single, ‘Formation.’ Photo Credit: Adekunle Gold/Instagram
Do you remember when we told you that Adekunle Gold and Olamide were cooking something in the studio right? Turns out that we were right! The wait is officially over as the duo has finally released their highly anticipated new single, “Formation.”
This fresh collaboration sees AG Baby and Baddo reuniting to deliver a sleek, mid-tempo record that perfectly blends soulful high-life influences with modern Afrobeats. It is a sophisticated, “cool” track that focuses on staying in one’s lane and maintaining focus—a vibe that is already resonating with fans across the continent.
Whether you are a day-one supporter of their chemistry or just looking for a new anthem for your playlist, “Formation” is definitely the track to have on repeat this week.
<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/a-quebec-flag-waves-right-a-stack-of-canadian-money-on-a-wood-surface.jpg?id=56617529&width=1200&height=800&coordinates=132%2C0%2C132%2C0"/><br/><br/><p>Quebec employees just got a pay bump — on paper, at least. </p><p>The latest <a href="https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/250227/dq250227b-fra.htm" target="_blank">numbers from Statistics Canada</a> show that the average weekly salary in Quebec hit $1,241.50 in December 2024, marking a 6.4% increase over the past year. That's an improvement over the <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/quebec-salary-2025" style="" target="_blank">3.8% growth reported in November</a>, but Quebec is still trailing much of the country when it comes to earnings.</p><p>For comparison, the national average sits at $1,290.82 per week (+5.8% year-over-year), meaning Quebec is about $49 behind. The gap widens even more when looking at provinces like Alberta ($1,339.21 per week) and Ontario ($1,328.24 per week). Meanwhile, the Northwest Territories remain in a league of their own, with salaries averaging $1,835.40 per week (that's more than $95K per year).</p><p>Here's a full breakdown of how Quebec stacks up against other provinces and territories:</p><ul><li><strong>Prince Edward Island</strong> – $1,099.43/week ($57,170 per year)</li><li><strong>Nova Scotia</strong> – $1,135.67/week ($59,050 per year)</li><li><strong>Manitoba</strong> – $1,141.74/week ($59,370 per year)</li><li><strong>New Brunswick</strong> – $1,181.42/week ($61,035 per year)</li><li><strong>Quebec</strong> – $1,241.50/week ($64,558 per year)</li><li><strong>Saskatchewan</strong> – $1,242.31/week ($64,602 per year)</li><li><strong>British Columbia</strong> – $1,289.38/week ($67,047 per year)</li><li><strong>Ontario</strong> – $1,328.24/week ($69,068 per year)</li><li><strong>Alberta</strong> – $1,339.21/week ($69,639 per year)</li><li><strong>Yukon</strong> – $1,452.04/week ($75,506 per year)</li><li><strong>Nunavut</strong> – $1,719.74/week ($89,427 per year)</li><li><strong>Northwest Territories</strong> – $1,835.40/week ($95,441 per year)</li></ul><p>A pay bump is promising, but it doesn't always mean more money in your pocket. Inflation and rising costs continue to chip away at purchasing power. Quebec's job market also grew slightly, hitting 4,086,544 salaried positions in December 2024, though not all sectors are thriving—health care saw strong gains, while retail trade lagged behind.</p><p>Even with higher wages, many Quebecers are still feeling the squeeze — especially in cities like Montreal, where <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/montreal-rent-february-2025" target="_blank">median one-bedroom rent hit $1,710 in February</a> and two-bedrooms climbed 2.8% year over year to $2,220. With the average weekly salary at $1,241.50, a one-bedroom still eats up over half a full-time worker's paycheck, before even factoring in essentials.</p><p>Yet, despite the financial strain, Quebec City, Laval, and Montreal topped a new <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/quebec-canada-quality-life-montreal" target="_blank">Statistics Canada ranking for quality of life in big cities</a>. While wages and rent continue their tug-of-war, many Quebecers are still finding reasons to love where they live.</p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em>
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<h2>Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/topic/Ohanaeze-Ndigbo/">Ohanaeze Ndigbo</a>, has reiterated its support for the administration of President Bola Tinubu.</h2>
<p>Speaking during a working visit to the office of the governor of Imo State, Alex Otti, the organisation’s executives praised Otti for his achievements so far in office.</p>
<p>The delegation, which was led by the President General, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, said that the Ohanaeze leadership was interested in knowing how those elected into political offices from the South East were doing.</p>
<p>They told the governor that they had supported the Labour Party (LP) Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi, in the last general election, because it felt that zoning favoured the Igbos to produce the next president, but with the declaration of Tinubu as the winner of the election, Ohanaeze had already written the president, pledging the support of the Igbos to this government, in order to unite and develop Nigeria.</p>
<p>Chief Iwuanyanwu briefed the Governor about what Ohanaeze, under his leadership, had been doing to unite and develop Igbo land.</p>
<p>Responding, Governor Otti thanked the Ohanaeze leadership for finding time to visit him and commended them for the good work they were doing in preserving the interest of Ndigbo in Nigeria.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/02/15/why-we-decided-to-support-tinubus-administration-after-pledging-allegiance-to-peter-obi-during-the-election-ohanaeze/">Why We Decided To Support Tinubu’s Administration After Pledging Allegiance To Peter Obi During The Election – Ohanaeze</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.naijanews.com">Naija News</a>.</p>
