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#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 achievement of same are actors influencing thoughts, directions and processes of change. Most often, many of these actors are aware of the enormous influence they... Read More

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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 and electricity tariff. NLC president, Ayuba Wabba, made the announcement after the National Executive Council of the congress, comprising the chairmen of the NLC in... Read More

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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 Adebayo Adelabu, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), to recount all the ballot papers used in the March 9 election. The News... Read More

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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 the zone, if he gets their support in the February 16 elections. Osinbajo, disclosed this at the palace of the Alaafin, , Oba Lamidi Adeyemi,... Read More

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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) will impact negatively on its preparations for next year’s general elections. Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee of INEC, Festus Okoye, who disclosed this on... Read More

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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 those benefitting from the alleged racket especially for those close to the President. Accusing the Defence Minister, Mansur Dan-Ali of diverting funds meant for military... Read More

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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 the All Progressives Congress (APC), Babajide Sanwo-Olu for governor. In a post on his official Instagram handle on Saturday, Otedola described Sanwo-Olu as his childhood... Read More

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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 suit against them for alleged defamation of character, slander and libel through publications and release of video clips alleging that the governor was involved in... Read More

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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 the decision late Monday at the end of a meeting of the tripartite committee set up to decide on a new minimum wage, said the decision... Read More

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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 certificates were in the custody of the military, the West African Examination Council (WAEC) on Friday presented the attestation certificate and confirmation of school certificate... Read More

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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 national minimum wage. President of the Nigerian Labour Congress, Ayuba Wabba who briefed newsmen at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, following an emergency meeting and... Read More

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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 (NGF) have they can only pay N22,500 as against the N30,000 being demanded by organised labour. Chairman of the forum and Governor of Zamfara, Abdulaziz Yari,... Read More

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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 Villa, Abuja. The Organised Labour has reacted to Wednesday’s approval by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) of the ‘no work, no pay’ principle, should workers... Read More

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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 his challenger, Babajide Sanwo-Olu declaring him unfit to govern the state. Addressing a press conference at government house, Alausa, Ikeja, on Sunday, He further called him an... Read More

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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 to inform you that we have received a firm and formal invitation to reconvene a meeting of tripartite committee scheduled for October 4 and 5 2018,”... Read More

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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 on the platform of the Labour party (LP). Barely 24 hours after the 63-year old Mimiko, after the declaration at the party’s National Secretariat in... Read More

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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 as regards issues on his tenure in office as soon as he hands over to Governor-Elect, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, on October 15. Immediate past Spokesperson... Read More

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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 a presidential candidate on the party. As reported by The Nation, the Governors have instead decided, together with the Board of Trustees (BoT) to meet... Read More

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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 correct the initial disparity in the 1999 Constitution between the age qualification for the Senate and that of the President. According to a statement by Uche... Read More

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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 of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, who declared the website open, stated that the upgraded website was created as a functional platform that would deliver... Read More

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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 message in Abuja. What he said: He said statistics recently released by the National Bureau of Statistics indicated that over four million Nigerians lost their jobs... Read More

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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 Wabba made the call at the National Delegates’ Conference (NDC) of Amalgamated Union of Public Corporations, Civil Service Technical and Recreational Services Employees (AUPCTRE) in... Read More

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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 been able to fulfill that obligation. We have failed the workers in this regard,” Ortom said in Makurdi, after meeting with national leaders of organised... Read More

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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 speaking on Friday during the 4th Quadrennial National Delegates Conference of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. He said many... Read More

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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, Jonathan agreed to $1.1bn Malabu oil deal – Adoke – YNaija NLC kicks against Customs directive on old vehicles – YNaija NANS appeals to Buhari... Read More

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NLC kicks against Customs directive on old vehicles

by Dolapo Adelana The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Sunday in Abuja expressed its opposition to the new directive on customs duty on old vehicles by the Nigeria Customs Service. NLC President, Ayuba Wabba, stated this in a letter to the Comptroller General of Customs, Hameed Ali, saying the directive was not realistic. He said... Read More

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Minimum wage: NLC accuses FG of delay in setting up tripartite committee

by Dolapo Adelana The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has accused the Federal Government of employing delay tactics in constituting a tripartite committee to negotiate the new minimum wage for Nigerian workers. NLC president, Mr Ayuba Wabba, said this at the 4th NLC National Gender Conference and Election of the Leadership of National Women Commission on... Read More

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February 15, 2017

FG, labour agree to review minimum wage

by Dolapo Adelana Organised Labour Wednesday said it had reached a consensus with the Federal Government for the review of National Minimum Wage. The President, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Mr Ayuba Wabba, who stated this while speaking with The News Agency of Nigeria said the consensus was reached during the sitting of the Technical Committee on... Read More

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I promise to punish officers who killed Nassarawa protesters – IG

The Acting Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has said any police personnel indicted in the shooting of protesting workers at the gate of the Nasarawa Government House, Lafia, penultimate Friday, would not escape punishment. The IGP made the comment when he received the presidents of the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress, Ayuba... Read More

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