Civil servants in Ekiti state, on Tuesday, failed to show up for a meeting called by the state government towards resolving the ongoing industrial action in the state. The meeting came on the heels of the state Governor, Ayodele Fayose’s, decision to implement the principle of “no-work, no-pay.” The meeting was scheduled to hold on... Read More

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May 23, 2016

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Union Bank’s rebrand wins two international awards

Union Bank’s new brand identity which was unveiled in October 2015 has won two Gold awards at the Transform Awards MENA 2016 held at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Dubai, on May 18, 2016. Union Bank won the award for ‘Best Brand Development To Reflect Changed Mission/Vision/Positioning’ beating Abu Dhabi Sports Council, Bank Al Bilad, Gulf... Read More

NLC faction set to defy court order, to embark on strike

Despite a restraining order from the National Industrial Court, a faction of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has sworn that the intended strike action will go on. According to The Cable, the trade union’s head of information, Benson Upah, said “‎NLC’s position has not shifted. The strike will go on tomorrow,” he said. The NLC... Read More

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May 15, 2016

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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 petrol. The unions had announced that a nationwide strike action would be carried out on Wednesday, May 18 to protest against the seeming insensitivity of... Read More

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August 3, 2015

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Hoodlums machete union chairman, others during prayer session

The Chairman of Osogbo Progressive Union, Alhaji Akeem Woleola, has said hoodlums numbering about 70, invaded the venue of special prayers organised by members of the union and inflicted machete cuts on him and others present. He said the attack on him and others was a direct result of the leadership crisis rocking the OPU,... Read More

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January 2, 2015

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Opinion: Dear single ladies, don’t look for marriage, it’ll find you

by Blessing Akinsehinwa No matter how rich a woman becomes, she is not deemed successful if she is unmarried. She is not even recognised in social gatherings. ‘Hello Blessing’, ‘Good morning ma’, ‘Ehen, where are you?’ ‘I’m at home ma, preparing for work’, ‘Ok, that’s good. You will be accompanying me to the Police station today,... Read More

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September 13, 2014

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Heartbreak (Poetry) – on #WeekendGroove with Damilola Jagun

“Poetry is the language of the soul and the vocal expression of the inner spirit” I carry a burden I bear a pain My chest heaves out and in. I search for slumber, but sorrow seeps in. My pupils remain dry like the Sahara, When a tear or two would bring release. My thoughts... Read More

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September 11, 2014

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“He beats me everyday with belt” || “I have no apology” – 26-year-old woman saved from abusive marriage

by Azubuike Azikiwe A 26-year-old resident of Ilorin, Zainab Usman, has successfully gotten out of a physically-abusive marriage. On Wednesday, 10 September, an Ilorin Area Court in Kwara, dissolved her three-year-old marriage with Lawal Usman, over claims of constant beating. Zainab pleaded with the court to end her marriage to Lawal, saying he was too... Read More

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September 7, 2014

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When love fluctuates in your relationship, here’s what to do! – On #WeekendGroove with Damilola Jagun

by Damilola Jagun Before you hastily rush to change your relationship status to ‘single’ or ‘in an open relationship’, why don’t you spare 10 minutes to read this piece, mull on it, and decide afterwards if you want fight, run or persevere. Does love really fluctuate? I think it does, for me at least, and... Read More

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August 16, 2014

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Does love Fluctuate? – on #WeekendGroove with Damilola Jagun

Love, the golden word that binds all and heals all. Love, just a bit of it would make the world a better place. Love, that sweet poison which makes us do crazy meaningless things. Ever seen a full grown man breakdown in public and shed oceans of tears, uncontrollably, without shame, bereft of remorse.... Read More

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August 2, 2014

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The Thrill of Cheating – on #WeekendGroove with Damilola Jagun

Have you ever cheated on a partner? If not. Have you ever felt the desire to do so? If neither, have you ever been cheated on? Has the opportunity to cheat ever occurred? If so, think back to that moment when you were hatching the plan, fantasizing, and even actually cheating. You would agree that... Read More

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February 5, 2014

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Opinion: Is the fight really over between ASUU and Federal Government?

by Toks Ero But evidently the greatest losers are the students many of whom lost their lives. For the lecturers, it is unfortunate that they had to sacrifice one of their own in the person of Professor Festus Iyayi, a prominent figure in the ASUU/FG negotiating team and former President of the union who died... Read More

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December 4, 2013

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ASUU strike: “I have personally seen the balance” – Presidency provides ‘proof of payment’ of N200billion into account

The presidency on Wednesday laboured to prove it has actually paid the sum of N200bn into an account with the Central Bank of Nigeria designated for funding the nation’s comatose universities. The Senior Special Assistant to President Goodluck Jonathan on Public Affairs, Dr. Doyin Okupe, said at a press briefing in Abuja that the account,... Read More

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December 2, 2013

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We “shall never be cowed:” ASUU President vows to continue strike

by Muyiwa Daropale The president of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Nasir Fagge has insisted that the strike will continue until all it’s demands are met by the Federal Government. He said this at a press briefing in Abuja this morning. Daily Trust reports: ASUU president Nasir Fagge said the union “shall never be cowed.”... Read More

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November 20, 2013

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YNaija Editorial: ASUU, you are irresponsible

While we support the ASUU strike and their goal of improving our university education system, we have to also point out that we believe that ASUU is stretching the support… from the Nigerian people too thin. It has been five months now since students of Nigerian public universities have been forced to stay at home,... Read More

November 20, 2013

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#AnambraElection: APGA’s Obiano thanks INEC for providing a level playing ground

The flag bearer of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Willie Obiano described the November 16, governorship election as a sign of great things to come to the state. Chief Obiano made this statement while speaking to journalists yesterday at his home town of Aguleri in Anambra East council area. Chief Obiano said the outcome of the... Read More

November 12, 2013

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ASUU Strike: 20 out of 28 unions vote to return to school, end in sight

by YNaija2015 Five months after, looks like Christmas might be coming early for students in Federal (and a few state) universities all over the country as more units of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, including the University of Ibadan and Ahmadu Bello University chapters, have voted for the suspension of the strike by the union... Read More

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October 15, 2013

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Femi Aribisala: Issues before the CONFAB

by Femi Aribisala One of the requirements of being the chairman of such an important committee is the ability to listen. Dr. Okurounmu apparently did not listen to the President. In the brief the President gave him, there is a clearly defined “no-go” area. The conference is not to be about how to dismantle or... Read More

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July 18, 2013

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Why lecturers’ strike must continue – UNILAG ASUU Chairman (WATCH)

Mr Ogbinaka, who disclosed this while being interviewed in Channels Television’s programme, Sunrise Daily, said if the union relent now, whatever gains it has achieved, would be lost. He said, “As at 2009 the agreement was signed, it was an agreement that started since when Obasanjo was Head of states. The federal government was moving... Read More

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January 30, 2013

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“Pure joy”: Sir Elton John and husband proudly show off new baby son, Elijah (PHOTOS)

Tenderly cradling his new baby in his arms, Sir Elton John proudly shows off his family of four. Beside him sits husband David Furnish, and their two-year-old toddler Zachary. The couple’s second son Elijah Joseph Daniel Furnish-John (to give him his full title) was born on Friday 11 January weighing 8lb 4oz. Happy family: Sir... Read More

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October 29, 2012

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TICKER: ‘Okada’ rider hacks union leader to death

A leader of motorcycle operators’ association in Ondo town, Ebenezer Adedeji, was on Saturday killed by an okada rider. It was learnt that Adedeji was the branch chairman of the Road Transport Employees Association of Nigeria, the okada riders’ unit in one of the parks in the town. Witnesses said Adedeji had before the incident,... Read More

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September 11, 2012

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South African labour dispute spreads, as 36,000 platinum and gold miners stay home

by Isi Esene The labour dispute in South Africa doesn’t seem to be simmering down anytime soon. The strike in the Lonmin mines which resulted in the killing of several striking miners has spread to other mines with over 10,000 miners joining the strike from the west section of Gold Fields International’s KDC gold mine.... Read More

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June 26, 2012

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Mainstreet bank dismisses 800 workers

by Tolu Orekoya 800 workers from the former Afribank Plc (now Mainstreet Bank) got their pink slips on Friday last week. The firing came despite being told by the federal government and organised labour to keep staff on the payroll until disputes between management and staff were resolved. A few days earlier, discussions between the Ministry of... Read More

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Hoodlums machete union chairman, others during prayer session

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Heartbreak (Poetry) – on #WeekendGroove with Damilola Jagun

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The Thrill of Cheating – on #WeekendGroove with Damilola Jagun

Opinion: Is the fight really over between ASUU and Federal Government?

ASUU sacks chairman, appoints caretaker committee

ASUU strike: “I have personally seen the balance” – Presidency provides ‘proof of payment’ of N200billion into account

We “shall never be cowed:” ASUU President vows to continue strike

YNaija Editorial: ASUU, you are irresponsible

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ASUU Strike: 20 out of 28 unions vote to return to school, end in sight

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Why lecturers’ strike must continue – UNILAG ASUU Chairman (WATCH)

“Pure joy”: Sir Elton John and husband proudly show off new baby son, Elijah (PHOTOS)

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South African labour dispute spreads, as 36,000 platinum and gold miners stay home

Mainstreet bank dismisses 800 workers

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