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We never agreed to increase minimum wage ‘every five years’ – FG
According to the two labour organisations in the country – the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress – there is a constitutional provision for the review of the…
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Labour hell bent on 21-day ultimatum despite Gov Dickson’s emergency meeting
The Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, has called for an emergency meeting with the leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress over the welfare of workers in…
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Governors are playing politics with minimum wage – Ngige
The Federal Government has said state governors lack the authority to reduce the national minimum wage. At a meeting with the leadership of Nigeria Labour Congress, Minister of Labour and…
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N18,000 minimum wage: ‘We’re ready for battle’ – NLC
The Nigeria Labour Congress, has declared its intention to fight the attempt by the Governors’ Forum to renege on the N18,000 national minimum wage. State governors have declared their inability to continue…
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Why I cannot support minimum wage cut – Oshiomhole
Edo state governor, Adams Oshiomhole, says he doesn't support the position of his fellow governors to reduce the monthly minimum wage being paid to workers. Oshiomhole said as a former…
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“If Nigerians want corrupt politicians killed, why not?” – Gov Mimiko
Ondo state governor, Olusegun Mimiko, says he's open to whatever punishment Nigerians want to be meted out to corrupt politicians and government officials. He stated this on Thursday, a day…
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Labour ‘supports death penalty’ for corrupt politicians
The Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress, have advocated for capital punishment to be meted out to anyone found guilty of corruption in the country. Ayuba Wabba, President of the…
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The world awaits as UK royal baby 2 arrives soon (PHOTOS)
by Chinwe Okafor The Duchess of Cambridge who was due 9 days ago, has finally gone into labour and will be delivered of a second royalty anytime soon. She is…
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This woman was in labour for 70hours before she was able to give birth
by Chinwe Okafor Jill Duggar and her husband, Derick Dillard, waited for a full week after Jill's due date before she went into labor. What happened next was intense —…
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Labour threatens strike over planned removal of minimum wage from exclusive list
by James Sambo Organised labour has threatened to embark on a strike action, if federal lawmakers carry on with the plan to remove the minimum wage from the exclusive legislative…
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Labour Party annouces expulsion of Gbenga Daniel
by Akintomiwa Agbaje Otunba Gbenga Daniel, the immediate past governor of Ogun State has been expelled from the Labour Party. The expulsion announcement was made by the Simeon Olabode, its Ogun…
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Opinion: Only out-of-power politicians are called ‘Progressives’ in Nigeria
by Obi Nwakanma The APC calls itself a “progressive” party for instance, but all you need is study their manifesto, and look at Lagos state, its beautiful bride, and you…
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Josef Omorotionmwan: Nigerian media houses will soon be managed by youth ‘corpers’
by Josef Omorotionmwan The unions must constantly be on the neck of the legislators to put in place definite regulatory framework to revive this dying labour force. We cannot continue…
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Why I have not re-married since I lost my wife – Adams Oshiomhole reveals
by Akan Ido Governor Adams Oshiomhole recently clocked five years as governor of Edo and the landmark occasion was celebrated in style. Oshiomhole talked about his journey so far as…
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Opinion: The slave camps called offices in Nigeria
by Frederick Nwabufor The lachrymal truth is that some Nigerian work places are concentration camps, and working conditions in Nigeria are below the crust of salubrious standards. To add verisimilitude…
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Ikhide Ikheloa: 10 things ASUU should learn from Nigerian prosperity churches
by Ikhide Ikheloa I will also concede that in that respect, coming from a different culture, I would be at sea in Nigeria, and with my imported ideas, I would…
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OMG! Woman goes into labour in her sleep, wakes up to see baby’s head hanging out
A new father was forced to deliver his baby son at home when his partner woke to discover she had gone into labour in her sleep. Sarah Pearson woke at…
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Ochereone Nnanna: Labour, a growing tyrant
by Ochereone Nnanna The Labour movement, especially the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, under the presidency of Waheed Omar, has entered into a cozy symbiotic relationship with Governor Oshiomhole. When the…
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Oh no, he didn’t! Student snaps selfie as teacher suffers labour contractions in front of class (LOOK)
On Thursday, a junior at Coral Springs High School in the sunny suburban sprawl north of Miami decided that the best thing to do when his teacher went into labor…
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Opinion: #Independence53 – Nigeria and its 53 years of perpetual labour
by Yoma Victor Nigeria is determined to give birth, having seen other nations fall apart for much lesser wickedness, she hungers and thirsts for new midwives that will arise for…
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Opinion: Memo to incoming youth minister
by Murtala Adogi Mohammed Working together with youth both online and offline is very important for any minister of youth development that want to succeed. Therefore, the new Youth Minister will…
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INCREDIBLE: Argentine mother swaps 11-year-old daughter for freezer
Officers arrested the couple running the factory on suspicion of labour and child labour exploitation. An Argentine mom swapped her 11-year-old daughter for a freezer, police said. Pabla Cesarina Monzon…
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#MayDay gift: Visaphone, Stanbic IBTC sack over 300 workers?
by Akan Ido Nigeria's unemployment woes just grew worse yesterday as Visaphone, a telecommunications company and Stanbic IBTC, a major player in the Nigerian banking industry reportedly laid-off several employees.…
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Saidat Akanbi: Unnecessary deaths at the emergency room door (Y! Policy Hub)
by Saidat Akanbi Patients with gunshot injuries should be attended to immediately without requesting police reports... Even a criminal’s life is worth saving, if not for anything but the wealth…
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Opinion: No woman should lose her life, giving life
by Jennifer Ehidiamen The doctor admitted Mrs. Bello after a series of negotiations. He slashed the hospital bill in half so that they can be attended to--a favor the organization…
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Opinion: Time for Nwogwugwu to rethink Labour
by Issa Aremu Let us put paid to an entrenched prejudice and unhelpful managerialism in which we reduce complex issue of development to mere numbers, not the people. Can we…
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Walking in her shoes: 2 male TV hosts go through simulated childbirth labour, give up in agony after 2 hours [PHOTOS]
Two brave - or should that be foolhardy - male presenters volunteered to experience labour pains for a skit on their TV show - and found it harder to stomach…
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#OccupyNigeriaAnniversary: “The movement didn’t have a leader” – Peter Esele opens up on Labour/Govt negotiations
- Was Pengassan really going to shut down the oil wells? Why did they not? Peter Esele tells us the inside story of the #OccupyNigeria negotiations, in this interview session…
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Chioma Agwuegbo: Who is to blame for the high unemployment in Nigeria?
by Chioma Agwuegbo Why hasn’t any government made creating jobs a priority instead of promising roads and bridges they eventually don’t build? A young woman struggles through university, enduring a…
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Y! Poetry: Hope to haven
by Nneka Jethro-Iruobe Hope for a new day Keeps me alive Hope that tomorrow would bring more opportunities Allows me sleep Hope that life will offer me that chance I…
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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