NLC Begins Petrol Subsidy Removal Protest In Lagos Amid Heavy Security
Members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have commenced protests over the removal of petrol subsidy. The protesters have converged on the Ikeja under-bridge in Lagos. Last Wednesday, NLC issued a seven-day ultimatum to the federal government to reverse all
We’re Reconsidering our Stance on planned Strike, say Labour Unions
The Organised Labour, comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC), says it is reconsidering its decision to embark on a nationwide strike over the removal of petrol subsidy. The strike is scheduled to begin with a
JUST IN: Pandemonium As Helicopter Crashes Into Building In Lagos
A helicopter which lost control has crashed into a building in the Oba Akran, Ikeja area of Lagos State on Tuesday. According to reports, the incident occurred near the AP Filling Station and United Bank For Africa on Oba Akran
BIG STORY: Senate Screens Alake, Edun, El-Rufai, 11 Other Ministerial Nominees On Day 2 [SEE FULL LIST]
The senate has commenced screening of 14 of President Bola Tinubu’s ministerial nominees. The process commenced on Monday after David Umahi, deputy majority leader, moved a motion to that effect. 14 nominees, including Nyesom Wike, immediate past governor of Rivers,
Uriel Calls out Whitemoney Over Kitchen Rights on ‘BBNaija All Stars’
Sen. Daniel’s Sponsored Southwest Development Commission Bill Passes First Reading
Borno Targets 1.8m Residents for Palliative Distribution
The Borno state government, on Monday, launched a substantial food and non-food palliative distribution to mitigate the impact of the hardship following the removal of the fuel subsidy. During the flag-off ceremony held at the Muna garage suburb of Maiduguri,
Post-subsidy Palliative: FG to Spend N100bn on 3,000 Units of CNG-powered Buses
President Bola Tinubu says his administration has made provision to invest N100 billion between now and March 2024 to acquire 3,000 units of 20-seater buses powered by compressed natural gas (CNG). Speaking in a nationwide broadcast on Monday, Tinubu said his
President Tinubu Appoints Ajuri Ngelale, Buhari’s Former Aide, As Special Adviser On Media And Publicity
Despite Tinubu’s Promise to workers, NLC Insists on Nationwide Protest
Ajaero expressed doubts on the the sincerity of the interventions President Tinubu stated in his broadcast. In spite of President Bola Tinubu’s promise to review the minimum wage as demanded by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the organised labour has