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World Bank N750 per litre advise to Nigeria shows it is an enemy of the people – NLC

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned the advice by the World Bank to the Federal Government to increase petrol prices to N750 per litre . Mr Joe Ajaero, NLC President, said this on Friday in Abuja in a statement, titled; World Banks N750 per litre for premium motor spirit is a threat to Nigerians economy. It would be recalled that the World Bank Lead Economist for Nigeria, Mr Alex Sienaert, offered the advice recently during a presentation of the Nigeria Development Update, Dec. 2023 edition. The economist had noted…

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NLC, TUC suspend nationwide strike

Aminu Imam

The joint National Executive Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), yesterday night suspended its nationwide strike. The unions said the suspension followed the intervention of the National Security Adviser, (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu. The meeting, which reportedly commenced at a few minutes past 7pm, lasted for close to one hour, during which various affiliates and State chapters reviewed the outcome of the meeting held between the leaders of the Organised Labour and Ribadu. The TUC National Deputy Vice-President, Tommy Etim, made this known yesterday,…

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Nationwide blackout, as National Grid shuts down over NLC, TUC Strike

Aminu Imam

TCN denies responsibility Electricity workers across Nigeria have shut down the National Grid, leading to a nationwide blackout. Recall that the strike was called by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), in protest of the assault on Joe Ajaero, the President of the NLC, on November 1, 2023, in Imo State, despite a court order restraining the unions from doing so. Reacting to the development, the Presidency, in a statement by Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said strike action by unions was a flagrant disobedience…

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NLC, TUC strike unwarranted; attempt to blackmail FG Presidency

Aminu Imam

The Presidency, yesterday, criticised the nationwide strike of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) as unwarranted, arguing it is an attempt to blackmail the government. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in a statement, expressed dismay that the strike proceeded, despite a restriction order by the National Industrial Court. This decision by the NLC and TUC, other than being an ego-tripping move, is clearly unwarranted. It is an attempt to blackmail the government by the leadership of the…

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NLC, TUC commences nationwide strike from today

Aminu Imam

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), yesterday ordered their affiliates to withdraw their services nationwide from midnight today, November 14, 2023. TUC President, Festus Osifo, disclosed this while addressing newsmen in Abuja yesterday, said the strike would remain until Government, at all levels, wake up to their responsibility. The strike, he said, is also to protest the battering of the NLC President, Joe Ajaero, and some other executives of the congress in Owerri, Imo State, on November 1, as well as the pending…

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Court stops NLC, TUC nationwide strike

Aminu Imam

The National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) has issued an order of interim injunction restraining members of organised labour, including the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), the Trade Union Congress (TUC), and their affiliates from proceeding with the strike they planned to commence on November 14. The president of the court, Justice Benedict Kanyip, issued the order yesterday while ruling on an ex-parte application brought by the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) on behalf of the Federal Government and argued by Tijjani Gazali (SAN), Acting Director (Civil Appeals), Federal Ministry of Justice. Justice…

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Strike: Stop politicising labour movement Keyamo warns NLC, TUC

Aminu Imam

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has appealed to striking labour unions to desist from politicising the labour movement. Keyamo made this known in a statement through the official X handle of the Ministry yesterday. Reports yesterday confirmed that members of labour unions yesterday blocked both the entry and exit ways of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, resulting in heavy traffic gridlock. The development follows the unions decision to shut down flight operations to Imo State over an attack on the NLC president, Joe Ajaero. However, the…

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Labour blacklists Imo flight nationwide ahead of Nov 11. Governorship poll

Aminu Imam

In a response to the directive of the Organised Labour, comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) following last weeks brutalisation of the NLC President, Joe Ajaero, in Owerri, the unions in the aviation industry yesterday, directed the withdrawal of all flights to Owerri, Imo State, from all airports in Nigeria. The directive is contained in a joint statement issued by the aviation unions including the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE), Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN), Association of Nigeria Aviation…

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Attack on Ajaero: Labour declares nationwide strike from Nov. 14

Aminu Imam

In a solidarity move to protest the brutality of the President of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, the Organised Labour, comprising its leadership and that of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), have declared a total nationwide strike effective next Tuesday, November 14, 2023. The leadership of the two unions reached the resolution after an extraordinary National Executive Council meeting yesterday in Abuja. The two major labour unions said nationwide mobilisation of members and allies have begun immediately. The action by the Organised Labour followed the brutalisation of NLC National…

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Ajaero: NLC, TUC issues fresh strike notice; makes 6 demands from Tinubu

Aminu Imam

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) have issued a fresh strike notice to the Federal Government. This is coming a few hours after the recent attacks, abduction, and assault on NLC President, Joe Ajaero, and other members of the unions. Speaking during a press briefing yesterday, the leaders of NLC and TUC presented the Federal Government with a six-point demand. This includes the immediate removal of the Commissioner of Police, Imo State, the Area Commander, and other officials who are believed to be…

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