NLC Justifies Suspension Of Strike, Provides Reasons
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has clarified the reasons behind its decision to suspend the nationwide strike that was slated to commence on Wednesday. The intended strike over the removal of fuel subsidy has been suspended. However, NLC explained that the government had shown a willingness to engage in dialogue and offer “reasonable palliatives” to […]
Senate Approves Tinubu’s Request To Appoint 20 Advisers
The House of Senate has endorse President Bola Tinubu’s request to appoint 20 special advisers. The President’s request was read by Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, on the floor of the upper legislative chamber at Tuesday’s plenary. In the request to the Senate, the President, however, did not mention the identities of the 20 Special Advisers and […]
Reps Urge Tinubu To Address Organised Labour’s Demands.
The House of Representatives has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to address Organised Labour’s demands on the controversies trailing the removal of fuel subsidy. According to the federal lawmakers, there is a necessity for an amicable resolution of the agitation to embark on nationwide industrial action. Speaking on the floor of the House, Hon. Unyime […]
Edo State Govt Increases Minimum Wage To N40,000
Governor Godwin Obaseki in a statement yesterday has confirmed that Edo State Government has increased the minimum wage for workers in the state from N30,000 to N40,000. Obaseki also in a statement announced the reduction of working days from five to three, as residents continue to battle with the effect of the petrol subsidy removal. […]
Nyesom Wike: Tinubu, The Leader Nigeria Needs
Nyesom Wike, the immediate past governor of Rivers State, has hailed President Bola Tinubu for removing fuel subsidy. Speaking during a media chat on Tuesday, Wike stressed that electing Tinubu was not a mistake. According to Wike: “He has shown leadership from the first day he took the oath. If we are to tell ourselves […]
Singapore To Hold Final Horse Race After More Than 180 Years
The more than 180-year-long history of horse racing in Singapore is set to draw to a close. It has been announced that the small Southeast Asian nation’s only racecourse – Singapore Turf Club – will hold its final meeting next year. The country’s government will take back the 120-hectare site, which will be used for […]
Prince Harry Gets His Day In Court Against Tabloids He Accuses Of Blighting His Life
Prince Harry entered a courtroom witness box Tuesday, swearing to tell the truth in testimony against a tabloid publisher he accuses of phone hacking and other unlawful snooping. Harry held a Bible in one hand as he was sworn in at the High Court in London, where he is suing the publisher of the Daily Mirror. […]
Fuel Subsidy Removal: NLC, TUC Suspend Planned Nationwide Strike
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have suspended their planned nationwide strike action in protest of the federal government’s removal of fuel subsidy. Following a meeting with federal government representatives on Monday night at the Aso Rock Villa, it was decided to suspend the strike. It should be noted that […]
10th National Assembly: Court Restrain EFCC, ICPC, Others From Detaining Yari
A Federal High Court in Abuja have ordered the restriction on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC) from detaining the former Governor of Zamfara State, Abdulaziz Yari. In an ex-parte motion filed by Michael Aondoakaa (SAN) on behalf of Yari, Justice Donatus Okorowo of […]
Tinubu Orders Coordinated Efforts Of All Security Agencies To Combat Insecurity
In order to win the fight against terrorism in the country, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered security agencies to coordinate their efforts. The Nigerian president said this while touring the National Counter Terrorism Centre’s (NCTC) facilities and the new office of the National Security Adviser on Monday in Abuja. The President was cited as […]
