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Editor June 25, 2021

#YNaijaPolitics100: Wike, Falana, Okonjo-Iweala, Rufai Oseni…Here are the 100 Most Influential Voices in Nigerian Politics

by Temidayo Taiwo-Sidiq & Chinedu Okafor Politics all over the world plays the most critical role in driving national development, but behind the structures, institutions and organisations geared towards the…

Toluwanimi Onakoya September 23, 2020

NLC declares nationwide protest over fuel price hike; Despite protests, FG forges ahead with Water Resources Bill | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has said that protests and strike action will commence, on Monday, across the country over the refusal of the federal government to reverse petrol prices…

Bernard Dayo May 20, 2019

The Late 5: Naira Marley arraigned, remanded in prison; Tribunal dismisses Adelabu, APC’s application to recount ballot papers | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Tribunal dismisses Adelabu, APC's application to recount ballot papers The Oyo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has dismissed an application filed by…

Temidayo Taiwo-Sidiq January 5, 2019

Fr. Mbaka endorses President Buhari; Labour announces date for indefinite strike over minimum wage | Other top stories this week

These are the stories that drove the conversation this week: Following the state of insecurity in Zamfara, especially after the reported killings of 18 persons in the state on New…

Temidayo Taiwo-Sidiq December 23, 2018

The Big 5: Re-elect Buhari and 2023 Presidency is all yours – Osinbajo tells Southwest; NLC to hold nationwide protest over minimum wage | Other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo on Saturday assured the South-West that President Muhammadu Buhari would hand over government to a President from…

Temidayo Taiwo-Sidiq December 21, 2018

The Big 5: Minimum wage bill must get to NASS by Dec. 31 – Labour threatens FG; ASUU strike is likely to affect 2019 polls – INEC | Other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed worry that the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU)…

Temidayo Taiwo-Sidiq November 27, 2018

The Big 5: No headway yet as ASUU-FG meeting ends; Atiku says soldiers were killed while Service chiefs were at Buhari’s campaign | Other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday called for an open investigation into the handling of military funds to unravel…

Temidayo Taiwo-Sidiq November 17, 2018

The Late 5: Otedola endorses Sanwo-Olu for governorship; Aregbesola says he hasn’t collected salaries for 8 years | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Chairman of Forte Oil PLC, Femi Otedola, speculated to be running for governorship in Lagos, has endorsed the gubernatorial candidate of…

Temidayo Taiwo-Sidiq November 15, 2018

The Late 5: APC says South East leaders endorsement of Atiku is an affront to Igbo people; Ganduje slams N3bn suit on publisher of alleged bribery videos | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Kano Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje has dragged online medium, Daily Nigerian, and its publisher, Ja’afar Ja’afar before a Federal High Court in Kano, instituting a N3billion…

Temidayo Taiwo-Sidiq November 6, 2018

Just In: Labour suspends proposed strike

Organised labour has announced a suspension of its planned nationwide strike, earlier scheduled to commence midnight of Tuesday. National President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Ayuba Wabba, who announced…

Temidayo Taiwo-Sidiq November 2, 2018

The Late 5: Nigerians ought to commend us for our achievements thus far – Buhari; Labour adamant, says no going back on strike action | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: After months and years (since 2015) of controversy about his ‘missing result’ and claims by President Muhammadu Buhari that his O'Level…

Temidayo Taiwo-Sidiq October 31, 2018

Just In: Labour disagrees with Governors, demands N66,500 minimum wage

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has faulted the announcement by the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) that they can only pay N22,500 as against the N30,000 being demanded by organised labour as the…

Temidayo Taiwo-Sidiq October 31, 2018

The Big 5: Pay N30,000 or get voted out – Labour dares Governors; Police arrests 400 Shi’ites over violent protest | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Arising from an emergency meeting in Abuja late Tuesday, Governors of Nigeria's thirty-six states under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum…

Temidayo Taiwo-Sidiq October 18, 2018

The Late 5: Buhari meets Security Chiefs behind closed doors; Labour dares FG on #NoWorkNoPay decision, says workers are not slaves | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday met behind closed doors with security chiefs at the office of the President’s in the Presidential…

Temidayo Taiwo-Sidiq September 30, 2018

The Late 5: Tinubu opens up on ‘Ambode’s sin’, formally endorses Sanwo-Olu; Ayade wins PDP guber primary and other stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Ahead of Monday's governorship primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos, embattled Governor of Lagos, Akinwunmi Ambode, has taken a hit at…

Omoleye Omoruyi September 30, 2018

Just In: Labour suspends nationwide strike

The organised labour has suspended the nationwide strike. President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Ayuba Wabba announced this at a press conference in Abuja on Sunday. “We invite you here today…

Temidayo Taiwo-Sidiq September 13, 2018

The Late 5: Ekiti Assembly pass ‘Fayose’s’ N10bn supplementary budget; Former Ondo Gov, Mimiko joins Presidential race | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Former Ondo Governor, Olusegun Mimiko has on Thursday declared his intention to run for the office of the President of Nigeria…

Temidayo Taiwo-Sidiq September 12, 2018

The Late 5: Fayose writes EFCC, surrenders self for probe; Former Minister, Bolaji Abdullahi declares for Kwara governorship | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Ekiti Governor, Ayodele Fayose has written to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) offering to make himself available for questioning…

Omoleye Omoruyi September 11, 2018

The Big 5: PDP BoT sets up committee to pick consensus Presidential candidate; No new minimum wage yet – NLC | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Governors on the platform of the opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP) have rejected what they assume is an attempt to impose…

Temidayo Taiwo-Sidiq June 1, 2018

The Late 5: Senate explains non-reduction of ages for Senators and Governors, PDP condemns Buhari’s statement on youth and 2019 and other stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, on Friday explained that the 35 years age qualification for the Senate was retained to…

Temidayo Taiwo-Sidiq May 22, 2018

The Big 5: FG launches N64m website, Igbo leaders call for 6-year tenure for Presidents and other stories

Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Federal Government on Monday launched an upgraded website aimed at bringing governance close to the people. The Secretary to Government…

Azeez January 1, 2018

NLC is right about how workers were treated last year

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Sunday said the All Progressives Congress led administration pushed workers into poverty in 2017. NLC President, Ayuba Wabba said this in his New Year…

Omoleye Omoruyi October 18, 2017

“Let’s be strong and maintain one voice” | NLC President on N56,000 minimum wage

The National President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Ayuba Wabba Wednesday, urged workers not to lose hope on the actualisation of the proposed N56, 000 new minimum wage. Highlights: Mr…

Omoleye Omoruyi October 9, 2017

“We have failed the workers” – Gov Ortom

The governor of Benue, Samuel Ortom Monday, admitted that his government had failed in its responsibility of paying workers salaries. “A worker deserves his wages, but the Benue government has not…

Azeez March 18, 2017

Probe spending of Paris Club refund, NLC president tells FG

by Azeez Adeniyi President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Ayuba Wabba, has urged the Federal Government to further take its anti-graft war to the state level. Wabba sais this while…

Oludolapo Adelana March 13, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: Obasanjo, Yar’Adua, Jonathan agreed to $1.1bn Malabu oil deal – Adoke | NLC kicks against Customs directive on old vehicles | More stories

by Dolapo Adelana From the papers this morning - a Tracklist. “In 24 hours, the truth will be exposed” | Apostle Suleman responds to allegations (WATCH) - YNaija Obasanjo, Yar'Adua,…