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Imo Election: How Uzodinma Schemed Himself Back Into Power

Imo Election: How Uzodinma Schemed Himself Back Into Power

November 19, 2023 11:26 pm

In a striking blow to the already tumultuous political landscape of Imo State, the 2023 gubernatorial election has taken a darker turn with the brutal beating of NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, certainly by thugs loyal to Governor Hope Uzodinma. This violent act, amidst the swirling controversy of electoral malpractice, has not only deepened the crisis surrounding Uzodinma’s re-election but also highlighted the perilous state of political dissent and freedom in the region.

The assault on Comrade Ajaero, a respected labour leader and vocal critic of Uzodinma’s maladministration, sends a chilling message about the lengths to which those in …

FG Seriously Considering Minimum Wage Review - Ngige

FG Seriously Considering Minimum Wage Review – Ngige

September 20, 2022 6:24 am

The Federal Government of Nigeria has asserted there are plans to increase the ₦30,000 minimum wage in the light of inflation raving the world.

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, made this disclosure at the Nigeria Labour Congress public presentation titled, ‘Contemporary history of working-class struggle’ in Abuja.

According to him, it has become very imperative that the adjustment has become necessary based on what was happening globally.

He said, ‘The inflation is worldwide, we shall adjust the minimum wage in conformity with what is happening now. The 2019 Minimum Wage Act has a new clause for …

Court Nullifies PDP Guber Primary Election In Zamfara

₦30,000 Minimum Wage: NLC, TUC Blast Zamfara Govt

August 25, 2022 5:59 pm

In a fresh report, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have all come out to openly express their utter displeasure over the non-implementation of the ₦30,000 normal minimum wage which had been slated for workers in Zamfara  State.

This had been contained in a statement which had also been jointly issued by the Acting State Secretary of NLC, Mr Ahmed Abubakar and TUC Secretary, Sani Kwotorkwoshi, on Thursday in Gusau.

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According to the statement by  some of the labour unions, the state government …

At Least Four Governors Not Paying Minimum Wage, NLC Laments

NLC Writes Buhari, Demands Stringent Probe Of All State Governors

August 14, 2022 5:50 pm

Fresh reports reaching the desk of Africa Daily News, New York has revealed that the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has openly petitioned the Nigerian President, Muhammad Buhari while seeking for an immediate investigation of all the Nigerian state governors by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Related Commission, ICPC, over the alleged massive looting and mismanagement of public funds.

In a letter titled: Reviving the Economy: Our Response to Governors Prescriptions by its President, Ayuba Wabba, NLC faulted governors’ recent recommendations to revive the nation’s ailing economy.

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Stop Misinforming Nigerians, ASUU Berates Keyamo Over Outburst

Stop Misinforming Nigerians, ASUU Berates Keyamo Over Outburst

August 7, 2022 2:46 am

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has dared the Minister of State for Labour, Festus Keyamo (SAN), to point out some of the actions taken by the government of President Muhammadu Buhari, to end the ongoing strike by the union.

The union lampooned the Federal Government accusing it of not having the interest of Nigerians at heart.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that Keyamo, had during an interview on Channels TV had claimed that the Federal Government had done all within its power to end the strike by ASUU.

Keyamo had also appealed to parents and guardians to …

NLC Proceeds With Fresh Mega Rally In Abuja Over Varsities Strike

NLC Proceeds With Fresh Mega Rally In Abuja Over Varsities Strike

July 27, 2022 10:02 am

Wednesday has seen some of the members of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC kicking-off their mega rally which is being held in Abuja to press home their request for the Federal Government of Nigeria to openly accede to some of the demands which had been raised by the unions within the Nigerian university system.

It has been previously reported that the unions had downed their tools for over 170 days and some of these unions include the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, the Non Academic Staff Union of University and Allied Institutions, NASU, the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian …

Court Nullifies PDP Guber Primary Election In Zamfara

ASUU: Transport, Power Sector May Shut Down As NLC Protests

July 26, 2022 11:11 am

Coming on the heels of the prolonged industrial action which had been embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and some other unions will begin a nationwide solidarity protest today as has been previously announced.

Africa Daily News, New York has also recalled that some of the university lecturers had on February 14, 2022, shut down most of the public universities in Nigeria over the inability of the Federal Government  of Nigeria to fully  implement some of the agreements the two parties entered into in previous years.

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NLC Protest In Solidarity With ASUU Is Legal - Falana Quips

NLC Protest In Solidarity With ASUU Is Legal – Falana Quips

July 25, 2022 10:56 am

Renowned Senior Advocate of Nigeria and Interim Chair, Alliance on Surviving Covid 19 and Beyond (ASCAB), Mr Femi Falana has posited an open argument that the planned protest by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) which was slated in solidarity with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is completely legal in every way.

This is coming on the heels of the position of the Federal Government of Nigeria who states that it is not.

Read Also: ASUU Strike: DSS Warns Unions Against Protest – FG To NLC

Falana said: “As a sequel to the failure of the Federal Government to …

ASUU Strike: DSS Warns Unions Against Protest – FG To NLC

ASUU Strike: DSS Warns Unions Against Protest – FG To NLC

July 22, 2022 10:39 am

As speculations for the Nationwide protest gets higher, the Federal Government of Nigeria has openly urged the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to abandon its planned protest which is coming on the heels of the prolonged strike of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and other university-based unions.

Chris Ngige, the Minister of Labour and Employment had also made the appeal at a meeting with the leadership of NLC in his office on Thursday.

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Ngige, in his speech, had informed the NLC leaders about the DSS’ report against …

nlc 'Nigerian's Pay Heavily For Electricity Blackout' - NLC Laments

‘Nigerian’s Pay Heavily For Electricity Blackout’ – NLC Laments

June 20, 2022 5:41 pm

Ayuba Wabba who is the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in a bid to bring to the fore some of the ills of Nigeria has continued to criticise the privatisation policy of the Federal Government, especially in the power sector while he insists that Nigerians are being forced to pay for darkness.

The NLC leader had put out the statement on Monday at the maiden edition of Nigeria Employers Summit 2022 organised by the Nigeria Employers Consultative Association (NECA) in Abuja.

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Wabba who was represented by …

nlc 'Nigerian's Pay Heavily For Electricity Blackout' - NLC Laments

May Day: NLC Sues For Peace, Security, Good Governance

May 1, 2022 4:39 am

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for peace, stability, security and good governance as workers mark the International Workers Day on May 1.

The NLC President, Mr Ayuba Wabba  told newsmen on Saturday in Abuja, that peace, stability, security and good governance were the constitutional responsibility of the government.

`The constitutional responsibility of every government is about ensuring the peace and security of every citizen. This is what is supposed to occupy our political elite today and it is not about the next circle of elections.
`It should be on how we can ensure that there is peace, stability,

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Wabba Will Never Return To Kaduna Again, El-Rufai Boasts

Wabba Will Never Return To Kaduna Again, El-Rufai Boasts

May 20, 2021 5:44 am

Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has vowed that Comrade Ayuba Wabba and other labour leaders will never find it convenient again to return to Kaduna by the time his government is done dealing with them.

Africa Daily News, New York understands that the protest of the organised labour in Kaduna is on its third day.

Governor El-Rufai, who stated this while addressing the 23rd Annual Tax Conference organised by The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) in Kaduna on Wednesday, described the labour leaders as “criminals”.

He said actions of the labour union under the auspices of …

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