Less than 24 hours after to start of the nationwide strike over a new national minimum wage and hike in electricity tariff, the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has directed its state councils across the country to ensure total compliance. This came to light on a day unions in the oil, electricity, financial and other criticalContinueContinue reading “24 hours to Strike: Labour talks tough, FG begs”
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Fuel Scarcity Looms As Nigerian Petroleum Workers Shut Down Depots Monday In Line With NLC Directive
The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejoecha, has begged the the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to suspend their planned strike over minimum wage negotiations. This is just as in compliance with the Organised Labour’s decision, the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG in a statement signed by its GeneralContinueContinue reading “Fuel Scarcity Looms As Nigerian Petroleum Workers Shut Down Depots Monday In Line With NLC Directive”
Nigerian Judicial Workers Union To Shut Down All Courts By Monday In Line With NLC Nationwide Protests
Judiciary workers, under the aegis of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), have begun mobilisation of their members ahead of the nationwide protest declared by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC). This was contained in a press statement issued on Saturday by Comrade M. J Akwashiki, JUSUN General SecretaryContinueContinue reading “Nigerian Judicial Workers Union To Shut Down All Courts By Monday In Line With NLC Nationwide Protests”
For Nigerians Questioning My Action, Reintroducing Old National Anthem Is Priority For Me – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has said the change of the National anthem “Nigeria, we Hail thee,” is a priority for him. Tinubu during a meeting with the Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, on Thursday, dismissed the critics, insisting the reintroduction of the old anthem was not a misplaced priority as someContinueContinue reading “For Nigerians Questioning My Action, Reintroducing Old National Anthem Is Priority For Me – Tinubu”
Suspended Deputy Commissioner Of Police, Abba Kyari Released After 27 Months In Detention
The suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, has been released from the Kuje Custodial Centre in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. His release is coming after spending 27 months in detention. The Spokesperson of the Nigerian Correctional Service of the Federal Capital Territory Command, Adamu Duza, who spoke to PUNCH confirmed that Kyari hadContinueContinue reading “Suspended Deputy Commissioner Of Police, Abba Kyari Released After 27 Months In Detention”
Emir Of Kano, Sanusi Attends Prayer At Central Mosque, Asks Contenders To Accept ‘God’s Will’
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II has stated that there is no one who can question the actions of God over his reinstatement. Muhammadu Sanusi II was deposed in March 2020 by the immediate past governor of Kano State, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje. Last week, Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State reinstated Sanusi while dethroningContinueContinue reading “Emir Of Kano, Sanusi Attends Prayer At Central Mosque, Asks Contenders To Accept ‘God’s Will’”
BREAKING: Nigerian Labour Unions, NLC, TUC Declare Nationwide Strike Over New Minimum Wage
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have declared a nationwide strike beginning from Monday, June 3, 2024 over the tripartite committee’s inability to agree on a new minimum wage. The President of the TUC, Festus Osifo, announced the strike at a joint news conference with the leadership of the NLCContinueContinue reading “BREAKING: Nigerian Labour Unions, NLC, TUC Declare Nationwide Strike Over New Minimum Wage”
Kano Emir, Sanusi Makes First Appointment Amid Emirship Tussle
Amid the controversy trailing Kano Emirate tussle, the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II has appointed Hamisu Sani as the new Ward Head of Kofar Mazugal. The appointment of Sani in the Dala Local Government area of the state is the first appointment barely a week after he was reinstalled as the Emir. Sanusi,ContinueContinue reading “Kano Emir, Sanusi Makes First Appointment Amid Emirship Tussle”
Supreme Court Gives 36 State Governors 7 Days To Defend Suit Filed By Nigerian Govt Seeking Local Council Autonomy
The Supreme Court has given the 36 Nigerian state governors seven days to file their defence in the suit brought against them by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN). A seven-man panel of the apex court led by Justice Garba Lawal on Thursday also gave the AGF two daysContinueContinue reading “Supreme Court Gives 36 State Governors 7 Days To Defend Suit Filed By Nigerian Govt Seeking Local Council Autonomy”
Adamawa Prepares For LG Polls In July.From Stanley Mijah, Yola.
Barely a few months after the dissolution of the leadership of the twenty-one local governments of Adamawa State following the expiration of local government tenure, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintri has approved the conduct of a local election in July this year.As part of the commitment and resolve to ensure the conduct of the electoral event,ContinueContinue reading “Adamawa Prepares For LG Polls In July.From Stanley Mijah, Yola.”
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