Ezekwesili withdraws from presidential race, Buhari suspends CJN Onnoghen and other stories that made the headlines this week

These are the stories that drove conversation this week: Ezekwesili withdraws from presidential race One of the biggest stories this week happened on Thursday morning, where APCN presidential candidate Dr. Oby Ezekwesili withdrew from the presidential race and released a press statement revealing her reasons, which primarily is to form a coalition to disrupt the... Read More

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January 23, 2019

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The YNaija Cover – the 23rd of January

Follow the link to read the story on YNaija: The Big 5: Minimum wage: ULC, TUC, NLC reject N27,000, hold crucial meetings; Major shake up in Nigerian Air Force, 72 senior officers redeployed | Other top stories

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November 2, 2018

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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

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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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September 16, 2017

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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 16th of September

Follow the stories and analyses on YNaija: NLC, TUC urge Nigerians to disregard strike threat by ULC D’Tigers advance to the 2017 Afrobasket final after beating Senegal The Thread: “I owe Igbos a duty not to be misled” | Kayode Ogundamisi explains his OPC struggle

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September 15, 2017

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[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 15, 2017

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[The Injustice Blog] The rot in Nigerian Labour Unions, an outward reflection of Nigeria

The labour movement in Nigeria that used to be one entity now has three factions. The NLC, the TUC and the ULC; being the new entrant. Once upon a time, labour union’s were the strongest movement in the country, it serves as the umbrella body of all workers and a means to champion their course.... Read More

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