Amid Nigeria’s worsening housing crisis, the Revolutionary Socialist Movement (RSM) has issued a strong call for rent control and large-scale public housing investments by President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The movement decried the unchecked rise in rental costs across the country, attributing it to exploitative landlords, failed government policies, and a deepening economic crisis.In a statementContinueContinue reading “Housing Crisis: Revolutionary Movement Demands Public Investment and Rent Control as Nigerians Struggle with Soaring Rents”
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NLC Declares War on Telecom Tariff Hike, Orders Nationwide Boycott of MTN, Airtel, and Glo
In a bold move against rising telecom tariffs, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a directive urging workers and concerned citizens to boycott services provided by major telecommunications companies, including MTN, Airtel, and Glo.Announcing the decision via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, Nigerian Stories revealed that the mass boycott is set to commenceContinueContinue reading “NLC Declares War on Telecom Tariff Hike, Orders Nationwide Boycott of MTN, Airtel, and Glo”
Governors Now Permanent Residents in Abuja, Abandon States – NLC Laments Governance Crisis
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has raised alarm over the increasing trend of state governors abandoning their states to reside permanently in Abuja, leaving citizens to grapple with worsening economic conditions and governance deficits.NLC President, Joe Ajaero, voiced these concerns during a town hall meeting with workers at the NLC Secretariat in Lokoja, Kogi State.ContinueContinue reading “Governors Now Permanent Residents in Abuja, Abandon States – NLC Laments Governance Crisis”
Crackdown on Free Speech: Adeyanju Petitions US, UK, EU for Visa Ban on Police PRO Adejobi
A public interest law firm, Deji Adeyanju & Partners, has formally petitioned the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and the European Union to impose a visa ban on Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police Force. The petition accuses Adejobi of orchestrating a systematic clampdown on freeContinueContinue reading “Crackdown on Free Speech: Adeyanju Petitions US, UK, EU for Visa Ban on Police PRO Adejobi”
NLC Proposes 5% Telecom Tariff Hike Amid Unyielding Protest Call
In a bold move that is sure to stir debates across the nation, the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has proposed a 5% increase in telecom tariffs, a decision that has raised eyebrows in both the telecommunications and political sectors. The proposal, which was shared on NLC’s official X handle, has sparked concern among Nigerian citizens,ContinueContinue reading “NLC Proposes 5% Telecom Tariff Hike Amid Unyielding Protest Call”
CODWA Condemns Nigerian Police for “Colonial-Era Tactics” in Sowore’s Indefinite Detention
The Community Outreach for Development and Welfare Advocacy (CODWA) has vehemently condemned the indefinite detention of renowned human rights activist Omoyele Sowore by the Nigerian Police, describing it as a gross abuse of power and a calculated attempt to stifle dissent and free speech.Sowore, a prominent voice for social justice and good governance in Nigeria,ContinueContinue reading “CODWA Condemns Nigerian Police for “Colonial-Era Tactics” in Sowore’s Indefinite Detention”
Tension in Abuja: Force Headquarters on Lockdown Over Sowore’s Invitation
In a dramatic turn of events, the Force Headquarters in Abuja became a fortress on Monday as heavily armed police officers flooded the premises, creating a climate of unease ahead of activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore’s scheduled appearance. The heightened security measures, which included road barricades and anti-riot gear, underscored the police’s apprehensionContinueContinue reading “Tension in Abuja: Force Headquarters on Lockdown Over Sowore’s Invitation”
Looming Crisis in Unity Schools: Labour Threatens Nationwide Strike Over Poor Welfare
The Vanguard Newspaper has reported a significant development that could disrupt academic and administrative activities in Nigeria’s 110 Federal Government Colleges (FGCs), popularly known as Unity Schools. The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN), under the aegis of organized labour, has issued a 21-day ultimatum to the Federal Ministry of Education, threatening aContinueContinue reading “Looming Crisis in Unity Schools: Labour Threatens Nationwide Strike Over Poor Welfare”
“Take It Back Movement Mobilizes Nigerians for Mass Protest Against Police Extortions and Roadblocks in Abuja”
In a bold move to address widespread police extortions and the unlawful presence of roadblocks across Nigeria, the Take It Back (TIB) Movement has announced plans for a massive protest at the Police Force Headquarters in Abuja this coming Monday. The protest, which is part of a larger series of campaigns, seeks to press theContinueContinue reading ““Take It Back Movement Mobilizes Nigerians for Mass Protest Against Police Extortions and Roadblocks in Abuja””
Rights Group Warns Police Against Detaining Sowore, Threatens Nationwide Protests
Sahara Reporters has announced via its official X handle that the Concerned Nigerians for the Protection of Human Rights and the Rule of Law Initiative has issued a stern warning to the Nigeria Police Force over the potential detention of human rights activist and #RevolutionNow convener, Omoyele Sowore. The group has vowed to mobilize protestsContinueContinue reading “Rights Group Warns Police Against Detaining Sowore, Threatens Nationwide Protests”
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