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Fatphobia, male centering | Top non-binary tweets we saw from Nigeria this week
Conversations along the themes of the non-binary blog, while sometimes few and far between, continue. We compiled some of the more interesting tweets we saw in the past week. Enjoy,…
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5 Things that Should Matter Today: YCee and Kizz Daniel are proving artistes need entertainment lawyers before signing contracts
Kizz Daniel has now been dragged back to court by his former record label, G-Worldwide who are seeking N500m in damages over an alleged breach of contract. The label in…
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The Big 5: Act now before it’s too late – Anyaoku tells Buhari, NASS; Northern Elders wants herdsmen to relocate from the South | Other top stories
These are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Relocate from the south - Northern elders tells herdsmen The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) on Tuesday asked herdsmen to leave…
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The Big 5: FG meeting with Labour leaders leads to deadlock; Ensure release of Leah Sharibu, Cherubim and Seraphim tells Buhari | Other top stories
Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: Ensure release of Leah Sharibu, Christian leaders urge Buhari Nearly a year since the abduction of Leah Sharibu by terrorist group…
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The NSITF fund was looted and the ULC has decided to take action
Barring any change of plans, the newly formed United Labour Congress (ULC) has resolved to embark on an indefinite strike in a few days. The reason is pretty straightforward and wholly justified,…
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Osun workers express displeasure over Aregbesola’s half salary structure
Labour leaders led by the Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Osun, Jacob Adekomi, on Wednesday led other unions’ leaders to the State Secretariat to shut down the…
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The Thread: The good thing about ASUU strikes
Strikes are a way of life in Nigeria. They are the last resort for organizations seeking to bend the Federal Government to their will, particularly after failed negotiations. From the…
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Labour threatens to begin indefinite strike on Friday
The United Labour Congress on Wednesday threatened that workers in the country would embark on an indefinite strike if the Federal Government failed to meet its demands by Friday. The…
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I don’t think Theresa May has any credibility – Corbyn
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has vowed to get rid of Theresa May in a matter of days. In an exclusive interview with the Sunday Mirror, Mr Corbyn says Labour will…
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UK elections: Housing Minister Garvin Barwell who wrote a book about winning elections, loses to Labour
Conservative Housing Minister, Gavin Barwell has lost his seat at Croydon Central to Labour. Barwell received 24,221 votes while Labour candidate Sarah Jones got 29,873, giving her a 6,652 majority.…
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Armed Forces Remembrance Day: “Our heroes’ll never be forgotten” – Aisha Buhari
First Lady Aisha Buhari says a time will come in Nigeria when terrorism and insurgency will be no more. Mrs. Buhari stated this on Sunday via her official Twitter account…
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Govt, employers to be blamed for ghost workers’ syndrome – NLC
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has said the menace of ghost workers in the public service was the fault of the government and employers of labour. NLC President, Ayuba Wabba…
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Nigeria was raped in 1960, still in labour – Eedris Abdulkareem (WATCH)
Controversial Rapper, Eedris Abdulkareem has said Nigeria has been pregnant since 1960 after she was raped and has still been in labour since then. Speaking in a recent interview with…
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Opinion: Harmonising Nigeria’s Social Protection Programmes – A case for the IDP’s
By Ugochukwu .J. Amasike Recently the United Nations, through its special Rappouteur on the Human Rights of Internally Displaced Persons (IDP’s), Professor Beyani Chaloka, called on the Government of Nigeria to…
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Labour finally calls off strike in Oyo, workers to receive January salary
The Oyo state labour union has called off its seven-week strike following the decision of the Oyo state government to pay the January and February 2016 salary and pension arrears…
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Court stops increase in electricity tariff, orders reversal
In what a large part of the Nigerian populace would consider as cause for jubilation, a Federal High Court in Lagos has ruled that the increase in tariff by the…
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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: N139bn saved from new fuel price in 2 months | Osinbajo missed the point of restructuring Nigeria | UK gets new PM | More
Pat Utomi believes everything in Nigeria has been turned to politics YNaija Afenifere, Ezeife come for Osinbajo for opposing the restructuring of Nigeria YNaija Nigeria has saved N139billion from the…
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Opinion: Sacking of doctors – an irresponsible display and show of anarchy
by Abiola Akintunde On June 21st, it was shocking that Nigeria could once again retrace the path of anarchy, as the federal government ordered the replacement of striking resident doctors…
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Life pension, immunity: ‘Senate’s agenda born out of greed and ego’
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has reacted to the proposed life pension and immunity for the principal officers of the National Assembly. The NLC described the proposal as a product…
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Opinion: Labour unions and economic reforms in Nigeria
The history of labour unions in Nigeria dates back to 1912 when the Nigeria Civil Service Union, NCSU, was formed. The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC was however formally constituted in…
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Senate to Ngige: Come and explain your threat to banks
Comments made by the Minister of Employment and Labour, Chris Ngige might have landed him in trouble with the upper legislative chambers of the National Assembly. The Senate Committee on…
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Reno Omokri sees foolishness in FG’s threat to commercial banks
The Federal Government has threatened to punish commercial banks who disobeyed the order to stop the massive sack of staff - by withdrawing their operating license or imposing other sanctions.…
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Another round of fuel scarcity looms as PENGASSAN threatens strike action
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association (PENGASSAN) has served the Federal Government its notice to go on strike- an action which would cause widespread scarcity of petroleum products…
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#YNaijaStrikeUpdates: Fuel Strike Updates (Liveblog)
Welcome to the YNaija LiveBlog. We will be tracking the progress of the nationwide industrial action embarked on by the Nigeria Labour Congress over the increase in the pump price of fuel.…
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As NLC and FG fail to reach an agreement, nationwide strike looms
The leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress on Tuesday, May 17 exited its talks with the Federal Government over the reduction of the hiked price of petrol in the country…
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‘Oil price deregulation is the best way to help suffering Nigerians’- Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed wants Nigerians to know that the recent deregulation of the price of petrol is the best policy the government can come up…
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The NLC will be meeting the government today
The General Secretary of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Peter Ozo-Eson, while speaking to Punch Newspaper on Sunday, May 15 revealed that the Ministry of Labour has invited the NLC for…
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The Abuja Chamber of Commerce disagrees with the NLC
The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has reached out to the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to desist from its plan to go on a nationwide strike action on…
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NLC says you guys should stockpile food in preparation for national shut down
The National Labor Congress, NLC and the Trade Union Congress, TUC have been breathing fire out of their mouths since the Federal Government announced the removal of the subsidy on…
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In 4 quotes, Ngige tells us why Buhari is the first labour friendly president of Nigeria
According to the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, President Muhammadu Buhari is the first labour friendly president of Nigeria. Top exhibit: the administration is considering the N56,000 minimum…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy