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Labour threatens action against governors who will not comply

NewsDeskNgJun 3, 2024June 3, 20240

The Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress on Monday, threatened to shut down the activities of any state who refuses to comply with the new minimum wage when signed into law by the federal government. Akeem Lasisi, Chairman of the Ogun State Council of TUC, stated this while speaking...

Muslims must say no to NLC, TUC strike – MURIC

NewsDeskNgJun 3, 2024June 3, 20240

The Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, has suggested that the ongoing strike by organized labour unions will make life unbearable for Muslims preparing for Id al-Kabir (Salah). MURIC, therefore, advised the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, to postpone its strike until after the Muslim festival. The group made the request on Monday...

Kogi will soon get 24-hour uninterrupted electricity supply – Energy Commissioner

NewsDeskNgJun 3, 2024June 3, 20240

The Kogi State Commissioner for Rural and Energy Development, Abdulmutalib Mohamed has assured the people of the state of an uninterrupted power supply when a bill for a law to establish the Kogi State electricity market and the Kogi State Electricity Regulatory Commission is passed into law. Speaking at a...

First batch of Jigawa pilgrims airlifted to Saudi Arabia

NewsDeskNgJun 3, 2024June 3, 20240

The first batch of intending pilgrims from Jigawa State has departed the Nuhu Muhammadu Sunusi International Airport to Saudi Arabia. The 410 pilgrims, from the 16 local government areas of the state left the country at 11:00am. The Director General of the board, Ahmed Umar Labbo disclosed that the board...

Passengers stranded as Lagos airport is shut over NLC, TUC strike

NewsDeskNgJun 3, 2024June 3, 20240

Intending travellers have been left stranded as all entry points into the domestic terminal of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport are inaccessible. The entry points were blocked due to the industrial action called by the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress, TUC. In a video which surfaced...

Flight disruptions loom as aviation unions join labour strike

NewsDeskNgJun 3, 2024June 3, 20240

Aviation unions have said they are ready to join the planned indefinite labour strike scheduled to begin on June 3. The unions made the announcement after a meeting on Sunday. They include the National Union of Air Transport Employees, NUATE, the Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, ATSSSAN,...

New national anthem unites us better – NUJ President

NewsDeskNgJun 3, 2024June 3, 20240

The President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Chris Iziguzo has said that the new anthem captures the whole core of being Nigerians. Isiguzo made this known in an interview on Sunday in Abuja. “Look at Nigeria, we have different languages and tribes. This anthem unites us better regardless...

Nigeria gradually sliding into total collapse — Anglican Bishop

NewsDeskNgJun 3, 2024June 3, 20240

Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Oru, Rt. Rev. Geoffrey Chukwunenye has raised the alarm that “Nigeria is gradually sliding into a total collapse and the government appears to have lost every idea on how to stop the slide.” He raised the alarm in the 77-page presidential address delivered during...

It’s ridiculous FG sued 36 state govs – PANDEF chair

NewsDeskNgJun 3, 2024June 3, 20240

The chairman of Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, in Delta State, Prof. Godini Darah, says it is unbelievable that the Federal Government took legal action against the 36 state governments over the administration and control of the 774 local government areas in the country. In a statement over the weekend,...

JUST IN: Blackout as Labour shuts down national grid

NewsDeskNgJun 3, 2024June 3, 20240

The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, says the “labour union has shut down” the national grid, resulting in a blackout nationwide. The national grid shutdown occurred at about 2.19 am on 3rd June, 2024. Details shortly…