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Nigeria denies human rights abuse allegations at UK Trade Union Congress; Ajaero Released

In a recent conference held by the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in London, the Nigerian government faced accusations of human rights abuses. The allegations were made by the TUC leader, who claimed that Nigeria had violated human rights. However, the Nigerian government has categorically denied these claims, stating that they are unfounded and based on Read More…

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NLC President summoned by police amid allegations of conspiracy and treason

In a surprising turn of events, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Joe Ajaero, has been summoned by the police for interrogation on charges that include criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, treasonable felony, subversion, and cybercrime. Benson Upah, the NLC’s Head of Information and Public Affairs, disclosed this development in a statement issued on Monday in Read More…

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Kokori: An Examined Life

“The unexamined life is not worth living,” argued Socrates as he bravely faced trial for ungodliness and corrupting youth. He chose death rather than exile, opting to continue seeking the truth to his question in the afterlife rather than live a life without identifying the answer on earth. He believed that philosophy—the love of wisdom—was Read More…

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Impending nationwide protest as petroleum tanker drivers threaten exit from NUPENG

The Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) have issued a stark ultimatum to the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), threatening an exit from the organisation if President Williams Akporeha and General-Secretary Afolabi Olawale refuse to step down. Mr. Gbenga Olawale, an ex-Officio of the PTD stationed at the Ibadan depot, articulated their stance Read More…

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Organised Labour suspends nationwide strike

Organised Labour has confirmed the suspension of its nationwide indefinite strike that commenced on Nov. 14. Emma Ugboaja, NLC General Secretary, announced the suspension to reporters on Wednesday in Abuja, stating that the decision resulted from an emergency virtual joint National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC). Read More…

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Senate urges Labour to reconsider strike amid concerns; employers and NSA weigh in

The Senate recently passed a resolution imploring organised labour to halt the ongoing national strike for the sake of the country’s interests. The motion, championed by Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele, emphasised the need for reconsideration amidst the escalating strike initiated by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), Academic Staff Union of Universities, and Read More…

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NLC and TUC affiliates in Lagos comply with nationwide strike directive

Affiliates of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) in Lagos State heeded the call on Tuesday to commence an indefinite nationwide strike, following the directive issued by the labour unions. The decision emerged from the National Executive Council meeting held on November 13, 2023, in Abuja, where the Read More…

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President Tinubu grants final “No Work, No Pay” waiver to resident doctors

President Bola Tinubu has exercised the ‘Principle of the Presidential Prerogative of Mercy’ to approve a final waiver of the “No Work, No Pay” order imposed on striking members of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD). This decision comes after an extensive period of dialogue and negotiations between the Federal Government and NARD, culminating Read More…

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FG, Labour reach agreement on wage increase

The Federal Government and labour unions concluded their discussions on Sunday with a consensus that all categories of workers should benefit from the provisional wage increment declared by President Bola Tinubu during his Independence Day nationwide address. President Tinubu had announced an increase of N25,000 in the wages of lower-grade workers across the country. This Read More…

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FG invites NLC for talks to head off strike

The Federal Government has once again extended an invitation to the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) for another meeting regarding its planned indefinite strike. This development is outlined in a statement released by Mr. Simon Lalong, the Minister of Labour and Employment. Lalong, on September 4th, summoned both the NLC and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) Read More…