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September 26, 2018

The Big 5: As ASUU warms up, organised labour commences strike Thursday; FG reportedly withdraws Benue’s Paris club refund | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Following the failure of the Federal government to honour the 14-day ultimatum handed to it by organised labour on the issue of the new minimum wage, the labour unions have on Tuesday, agreed to commence strike from the early hours of Thursday. As contained in a... 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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June 12, 2018

The Big 5: FG declares June 15 and 18 public holidays, June 12 Electoral Umpire, Nwosu writes FG and other stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 15 and Monday, June 18 as public holidays to celebrate the 2018 Eid-el Fitr. The Minister of Interior, Lt. Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau (rtd.) made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement by the Permanent Secretary,... Read More
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June 11, 2018

The Big 5: Wike accuses FG of plot to frame him, Police Officers dismissed over use of tear gas and other stories

These are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike, said he has uncovered a plot by the Federal Government to frame him up for gunrunning using a Lebanese businessman. The governor revealed this on Sunday during a thanksgiving service at the St. Thomas Anglican Church, Diobu, Port Harcourt, in honour... Read More
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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 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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January 11, 2018

The Big 5: Buhari’s govt continues the blame game, NLC vs Police, and other top stories

These are top five stories around Nigeria, that you should be monitoring today. It seems that the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari will never the stop the blame game. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity,  Femi Adesina in a video he posted online said 756 people were killed by herdsmen in two years under former... Read More
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November 26, 2017

This govt is committed to the people’s welfare – Ugwuanyi

The Governor of Enugu, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has assured that his administration will remain committed to the welfare of its workforce for the rapid development of the state. The governor spoke when he received members of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Enugu chapter, on a courtesy visit to Government House, Enugu, in remembrance of 21 coal miners... Read More
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October 23, 2017

[The Activism Blog] Kogi workers have been reduced to Beggars – Labour Unions

It will take another lie for the Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello to escape this one from the organise Labour Unions in the state over the non-payment of salaries. The Governor in recent times has denied owning any workers in the state – describing those on strike as “political civil servants”. Yesterday’s statement by... Read More
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September 15, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] How the FG polarised labour unions against Nigerians

Bearing any last minute decision, the United Labour Congress (ULC) under the leadership of Comrade Joe Ajaero, will today embark on an indefinite strike that is expected to shut down the country. The strike, if complied with by all concerned, will affect critical sectors such as transportation, banking, petroleum, power among others. ULC’s grouse is same as... Read More
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September 10, 2017

NLC, among other things, urges FG not to release another Paris Club refund

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has asked President Muhammadu Buhari not to release the third another tranche of the Paris Club refund to state governors until they commit to use the money to settle outstanding salaries, allowances and pension of workers and retirees in the country. As reported by The Nation, the congress is also... Read More
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August 4, 2017

Attack on Kogi Assembly is the height of impunity – NLC

The Nigeria Labour Congress has described the attack on Kogi State House of Assembly as the “height of intolerance, insensitivity and impunity.” In a statement on Friday, NLC President, Ayuba Wabba urged the Federal Government to investigate the disburse of the Paris Club refund to the state, which led to the crisis. The statement reads, “We... Read More
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June 29, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: Travel ban 2.0 begins Thursday | Civil disobedience will continue until the govt bows – Nnamdi Kanu | More stories

From the papers, a tracklist. ASUU denies hike on hike in varsity fees – YNaija ‘Badoo boys’ kill couple, two children in Ikorodu – YNaija Civil disobedience will continue until the govt bows – Nnamdi Kanu – YNaija Senator Dino Melaye must go – Constituents insist – YNaija 5.5 million housing units will be provided... Read More
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June 23, 2017

Our common enemy is the corrupt political class | Labour unions tell Nigerians

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have said the ruling political elite should be held responsible for the hardship in the country. NLC President, Ayuba Wabba, and the TUC President, Bobboi Kaigama said this during a joint press briefing in Abuja on Thursday. The labour leaders condemned the threats from... Read More
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June 19, 2017

Labour union write EFCC, ICPC, demand probe of Paris Club refund

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress have written to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission to probe states that did not pay salaries with the first tranche of the N516bn Paris Club loan refund, Punch reports. TUC President, Bobboi Kaigama... Read More
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May 11, 2017

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

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. Controversy over Osinbajo’s status a mere distraction – Lai Mohammed  Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed on Wednesday said the controversy generated from the letter written by President Muhammadu Buhari to the National Assembly, to inform the lawmakers of his medical leave is a... Read More
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May 11, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: Controversy over Osinbajo’s status a mere distraction – Lai Mohammed | $43.4m, contract scam: Govt may drop SGF, NIA boss | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. Controversy over Osinbajo’s status a mere distraction – Lai Mohammed – YNaija FG sends Chibok girls’ photos to parents –YNaija Ensure remaining 113 Chibok girls are freed, NLC tells FG – YNaija 28 states owing teachers salaries – NUT – YNaija Rogue NSCDC officials shoot, rob tanker... Read More
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March 28, 2017

NLC to collaborate with Amnesty International against violation of rights

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has said it would collaborate with Amnesty International to fight for the right of minority groups across the country. NLC President, Ayuba Wabba said this during a solidarity visit to the Amnesty International in Abuja on Monday. Wabba said the rights of the less privileged, workers, women and children are... Read More
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