May Day

2 British Prime Ministers have visited Jesus House and both of them have been disgraced

You’d think that politicians patronising religious institutions when seeking office is a concept limited to Nigeria right? **side eye Goodluck Jonathan a la 2015 elections** Yet, more and more, it’s becoming quite clear that everywhere, politicians do what they have to – whatever works – to get what they want. To be fair, it probably... Read More

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Opinion: Payment of Workers salaries now an achievement of government?

by Nimi Princewill The discomfort which came with the ‘immediate past’ recession, crash in oil prices and the dwindling generosity of the federal purse, has provided leverage for most state governors to under-achieve and get away smoothly with it! A little glance at the Nigerian economy, leaves one bewildered with deep concerns like: How do... Read More

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

by Dolapo Adelana These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. I will sue Amaechi for accusing me falsely – Fani-Kayode The former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has said allegations levelled against him by the Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, over a two billion naira transferred by the former governor... Read More

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The YNaija Tracklist: MTN sacks 280 staff | Why Workers’ Day celebration was disrupted – Labour minister | More stories

by Dolapo Adelana From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. I will sue Amaechi for accusing me falsely – Fani-Kayode – YNaija Why Workers’ Day celebration was disrupted – Labour minister – YNaija MTN sacks 280 staff – YNaija I could defeat Anthony Joshua with one arm behind my back – Tyson Fury –... Read More

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We will take necessary steps on speedy passage of National Minimum wage – Buhari

The Federal Government on Monday assured Nigeria workers of speedy passage of the new National Minimum Wage. President Muhammadu Buhari said this in a message to workers on the occasion marking the 2017 May Day Rally with the theme, “Labour Relations in Economic Recession: An Appraisal”. “I am happy to inform you that Government will... Read More

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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. ‘HOW CABAL IN THE PRESIDENCY IS STOPPING PRES. BUHARI FROM SEEKING FURTHER TREATMENT DESPITE DETERIORATING HEALTH’ The cabal in the presidency has been accused of stopping President Muhammadu Buhari from going to the United Kingdom to seek further treatment despite the deteriorating status of his... Read More

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May Day: FG committed to improving workers welfare – APC

by Azeez Adeniyi The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said the Federal Government will ensure improvement in the livelihood of Nigerians. The party gave the assurance in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi on Monday. The party congratulated workers on the 2017 Workers’ Day celebration. It acknowledged that without doubts,... Read More

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PDP will pay better wage if elected in 2019 – Sheriff

by Azeez Adeniyi The National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ali Modu Sheriff has said the party would pay an increased minimum wage to workers if elected in 2019. In a statement signed by his deputy, Dr Cairo Ojougboh, on Monday in Abuja, Sherriff congratulated the workers on the 2017 Workers’ Day. “When we... Read More

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The Thread: “Buhari is now a ghost worker” “Missing person alert” | Nigerians demand to know #WhereIsBuhari

#WhereIsBuhari — T. Rânkïn' (@AfroVII) April 30, 2017 This is the question on Nigerians minds as they mark Workers Day today. The president has not been seen in public in a good while, has skipped meetings – Federal Executive Council and others, has even been absent from Juma’at prayers at the Aso Rock Mosque, so... Read More

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It’s high time we increased minimum wage to N50,000 – Ekweremadu

by Azeez Adeniyi Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, has called for the implementation of N50,000 minimum wage for Nigerian workers. Ekweremadu stated this in his goodwill message to workers on May Day. He said the current economic realities has made the current N18,000 minimum wage no longer realistic. [Read Also: REPS COMMITTED TO PASSING NEW MINIMUM... Read More

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Workers’ Day: Workers disrupt May Day rally in Abuja

by Azeez Adeniyi Some workers on Monday disrupted the May Day celebration at the Eagle Square in Abuja. Trouble started when the Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Biola Bawa was called to read the address of the Minister, Senator Chris Ngige who was representing the President. The workers rejected Ngige,... Read More

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Nigerian workers are the lifeblood of our nation – Saraki

by Dolapo Adelana Senate President Bukola Saraki says Nigerian workers are the lifeblood and driving force of the nation’s development in view of their invaluable contributions. Saraki said this in a statement on Monday to mark Worker’s Day. He said, “From the SMEs that contribute over 47 percent to our GDP, to the civil servants... Read More

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Reps committed to passing new minimum wage – Dogara

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara on Sunday said that the House was committed to passing a new minimum wage bill. Dogara in a statement to mark the 2017 Workers’ Day, signed by his Special Adviser,Media and Public Affairs, Turaki Hassa, reiterated the resolve and commitment of the parliament to enacting the New... Read More

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Issa Aremu: Smuggling, the real acid test of Buhari’s anti-corruption campaign

by Issa Aremu This year’s May Day like in 2007 and 2011 is taking place in an interesting time of political transition with all its controversies and challenges. Taking place against the background of a democratic transition, the critical question is; of what relevance is labour to Nigeria’s 2015 transition process? Yours comradely salutes the... Read More

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‘It’s a trap!’: APC’s not comfortable with May 28 handover date

by Anike Jacobs It appears that the All Progressives Congress, APC is uncomfortable with the May 28 handover date proposed by the out-going administration. Punch Newspaper is reporting that the outgoing President Goodluck Jonathan and the President-elect, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) are set to clash over a proposal by the Jonathan team to hand over... Read More

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Someone recollects: The terrifying moment when the Dana plane crashed

by Ahmed Adeyanju One year after, my personal anguish is lessened by time. Not so for those whose loved ones died. Not so for the aviation authorities and the emergency crew who must be thinking they should have done better. Not so for Dana Airlines, directly responsible for the deaths and injuries of almost 200 people.... Read More

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#MayDay: “It is not a time for lamentation” – Gov Oshiomhole is singing a different song

by Rachel Ogbu In celebrating May Day today, Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole on Tuesday made a detour from previous messages as a labour leader, advising Nigerian workers not to mark the May Day celebration lamenting instead he challenged them to use it as a day for engaging those in authority. According to reports, the... Read More

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