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  1. President Tinubu's Ally Bwala Criticized for Allegedly Desperate Attempt to Link Peter Obi to El-Rufai and SDP

    Nigeria President Tinubu's Ally Bwala Criticized for Allegedly Desperate Attempt to Link Peter Obi to El-Rufai and SDP

    Former spokesperson Bwala Daniel claims that Peter Obi is contemplating joining forces with Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai in the Social Democratic Party (SDP), as the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) prepares to take ownership of their political party, the Nigerian Labour Party. This...
  2. Labour Party Chairman Accuses NLC of "Show of Shame" Over Secretariat Protest

    Nigeria Labour Party Chairman Accuses NLC of "Show of Shame" Over Secretariat Protest

    Amidst escalating tensions between the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Labour Party (LP), Julius Abure, the National Chairman of the LP, has condemned the NLC's actions on Wednesday as a "show of shame" and "rascality." In a statement by Obiora Ifoh, the LP National Publicity Secretary...
  3. Labour Party Turmoil: NLC Storms Secretariat Over Alleged Secret Convention Plans"

    Nigeria Labour Party Turmoil: NLC Storms Secretariat Over Alleged Secret Convention Plans"

    The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) took to the streets on Wednesday, staging a protest at the Labour Party (LP) secretariat to denounce the party's upcoming national convention slated for the end of the month. The NLC's agitation centered around their demand for the removal of the National...
  4. Hidden Agendas? Ex-NLC Vice-President Questions Ajaero's Strike Motives

    Nigeria Hidden Agendas? Ex-NLC Vice-President Questions Ajaero's Strike Motives

    Former Vice-President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Isa Tijjani, has raised concerns over the persistent strikes orchestrated by labor unions, asserting that they pose a significant threat to the nation's economy. Speaking at a press conference in Kano, Tijjani urged labor unions, led...
  5. NLC and TUC Challenge President Tinubu: Demands Fulfillment of Critical Agreements

    Nigeria NLC and TUC Challenge President Tinubu: Demands Fulfillment of Critical Agreements

    The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have issued a response to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's recent statements during the Red-Line Railway Project commissioning. Expressing deep concern, the NLC criticizes Tinubu's insinuations about Labour's moral standing and his...
  6. Nigerians Lambast and Accuse NLC of Compromise After Abrupt Suspension of Nationwide Protest

    Nigeria Nigerians Lambast and Accuse NLC of Compromise After Abrupt Suspension of Nationwide Protest

    The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has decided to suspend the planned nationwide protest following the first day's impactful demonstrations against the prevailing economic hardships in the country. The protesters, carrying placards with messages addressing issues such as high living costs...
  7. [Video]Hardship and Insecurity in Nigeria: Police, Protesters and Pure Water Combined in Peaceful March

    Nigeria [Video]Hardship and Insecurity in Nigeria: Police, Protesters and Pure Water Combined in Peaceful March

    Nigerian police joined a hunger protest, distributing pure water to demonstrators, sparking humorous reactions on social media. The protest's organizer, allegedly Tinubu, faced skepticism with comments suggesting that even after the hunger protest, the reality of hunger in Nigeria persists...
  8. Femi Falana Takes to the Streets with NLC, Urges Government Response to Economic Woes

    Nigeria Femi Falana Takes to the Streets with NLC, Urges Government Response to Economic Woes

    Human rights lawyer Femi Falana joined the NLC rally in Lagos, standing in solidarity with the labor union's protest against economic challenges. His presence adds legal and advocacy weight to the demonstration, emphasizing the widespread concern over rising living costs and the need for urgent...
  9. Nationwide Solidarity: Nigerians Endorse NLC's Efforts to Address Rising Hunger and Economic Challenges

    Nigeria Nationwide Solidarity: Nigerians Endorse NLC's Efforts to Address Rising Hunger and Economic Challenges

    Members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) took their protests to the doorstep of the National Assembly (NASS) in Abuja, highlighting the dire economic challenges faced by Nigerians. Carrying placards and voicing concerns about rising living costs, the protesters were met with unexpectedly...
  10. Labour Standoff Continues: NLC Insists on Nationwide Protest After Talks with Federal Government

    Nigeria Labour Standoff Continues: NLC Insists on Nationwide Protest After Talks with Federal Government

    The late-night meeting between the Federal Government and the Organised Labour on the eve of the planned nationwide protest ended in a stalemate, with both sides failing to reach a consensus. The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, affirmed that "the rally goes on,"...
  11. Nigeria Braces for Unrest as NLC Stands Firm on Protest and Shutdown Warning

    Nigeria Nigeria Braces for Unrest as NLC Stands Firm on Protest and Shutdown Warning

    The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a bold threat, vowing to shut down services across the country if its members face attacks during the scheduled two-day protest commencing on February 27, 2024. In a defiant statement by NLC President Joe Ajaero, the organization emphasized its...
  12. Tensions Rise: DSS Plea Falls on Deaf Ears as Labour Prepares for Protest

    Nigeria Tensions Rise: DSS Plea Falls on Deaf Ears as Labour Prepares for Protest

    In a bold and defiant response to the Department of State Services (DSS), the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) has rejected the DSS's plea to shelve their planned nationwide protest scheduled for February 27 and 28. The DSS had cautioned against...
  13. NLC Announces Two-Day Nationwide Protest in Response to Soaring Hardship

    Nigeria NLC Announces Two-Day Nationwide Protest in Response to Soaring Hardship

    In a press conference held at Labour House, Abuja, Joe Ajaero, the leader of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), declared a decisive move in response to the intensifying economic challenges faced by Nigerians. The announcement unveiled plans for a two-day nationwide mass protest scheduled for...
  14. Nationwide Crisis Looms as NLC and TUC Issue 14-Day Strike Notice to Federal Government

    Nigeria Nationwide Crisis Looms as NLC and TUC Issue 14-Day Strike Notice to Federal Government

    The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) have issued a 14-day nationwide strike notice to the Federal Government, citing the non-implementation of a crucial 16-point agreement reached on October 2, 2023. The labor unions expressed deep concern over the...
  15. Vice President Kashim Shettima Launches Committee for Revised Minimum Wage in Nigeria

    Nigeria Vice President Kashim Shettima Launches Committee for Revised Minimum Wage in Nigeria

    Vice-President Kashim Shettima has officially inaugurated a 37-member Tripartite Committee on National Minimum Wage, chaired by former Head of Civil Service, Bukar Aji. The ceremony, held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, reaffirmed the government's commitment to improving the welfare of...
  16. Labor Unions March in Support of Governor Fubara in Rivers State

    Nigeria Labor Unions March in Support of Governor Fubara in Rivers State

    Members of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) rallied in support of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, amid the political turmoil in the state. The solidarity march, held in Port Harcourt, also included students, youths, civil society organizations...
  17. Nigeria Labour Congress Accuses World Bank of Hostility, Rejects N750/Litre Fuel Price Proposal

    Nigeria Nigeria Labour Congress Accuses World Bank of Hostility, Rejects N750/Litre Fuel Price Proposal

    The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has vehemently criticized the World Bank, branding it an "enemy of the Nigerian nation," following the institution's call for the Federal Government to end petrol subsidies and increase prices to N750 per litre. NLC President Ajaero condemned the World Bank's...
  18. No N35,000 Minimum Wage, No Peaceful Christmas for Employers: Oshiomhole Challenges NLC

    Nigeria No N35,000 Minimum Wage, No Peaceful Christmas for Employers: Oshiomhole Challenges NLC

    In a compelling address at the 8th Quadrennial Delegates Conference of the Non-Academics Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) in Abuja, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, former President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), and immediate past governor of Edo State, delivered a...
  19. Labour Unions Suspend Strike After National Security Adviser's Intervention

    Nigeria Labour Unions Suspend Strike After National Security Adviser's Intervention

    The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have suspended the ongoing strike, marking a significant development in the ongoing labor dispute. The decision was announced following a crucial meeting held on Wednesday night, where...
  20. National Railway Grinds to a Halt Amidst Nationwide Labor Protest

    Nigeria National Railway Grinds to a Halt Amidst Nationwide Labor Protest

    In compliance with the nationwide strike led by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC), train services have been suspended throughout Nigeria. Segun Esan, the secretary-general of the Nigeria Union of Railway Workers, confirmed the association's participation in the...
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