The Nigeria Labour Congress on Saturday called on the Federal and State Governments to stop the “massacre” of citizens during the ongoing #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest. The NLC, in a statement signed by its National President, Joe Ajaero which was obtained by our correspondent in Abuja, said the deployment of security operatives to the venue where citizens…
Apparently, to forestall further nationwide protests occasioned by the prevailing economic situation in the country, President Bola Tinubu will address the nation in a broadcast on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at 7:00am. A terse statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, on Saturday evening, said Television,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has signed the new minimum wage bill into law. Tinubu who presided over the Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting, at the Council Chamber in the State House, Abuja signed the N70,000 the new minimum wage into law.Recall that the tripartite committee had submitted two figures in its report to the President…
In anticipation of the nationwide protests against bad governance set to begin on August 1, the Federal Government has declared all 256 custodial centres across Nigeria as “red zones”, warning that their sanctity must not be violated under any circumstances. Controller General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Halliru Nababa, issued the warning in a…
President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians who relocated abroad to always remember that there is no place like home. He recalled that he once lived and worked abroad but returned home to contribute his quota to build the country. The President, who was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume,…
Legal luminary Dr. Olisa Agbakoba (SAN) has urged the Federal Government to fix its refineries instead of relying on a private refinery for the production and supply of fuel for domestic consumption. He reflected on the mrtering contracts for flow stations and urged the government to offer more explanations. Agbakoba said in a statement in Lagos that…
The Nigeria Labour Congress, on Monday, issued a warning against any attempts to suppress Nigerians’ fundamental right to express their views, particularly in the light of the planned nationwide protests. The NLC instead called on the government to engage the protesters constructively, rather than resorting to measures that could undermine citizens’ rights to voice their…
President Bola Tinubu has approved seventy thousand naira, as the new minimum wage, for workers in the country. President Tinubu announced the minimum wage during a meeting, with leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress NLC, and Trade Union Congress TUC, at the presidential villa today.The Presidential aide,Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement. Recall that,…
President Bola Tinubu has forwarded to the Senate for consideration and approval the injection of N6.2 trillion into the N27.5 trillion 2024 budget . Tinubu made the request via a letter read on the floor of the Senate by its President, Godswill Akpabio, during plenary on Wednesday. He specifically sought the withdrawal of N3.2 trillion…
The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to save lives by providing alternative power to teaching hospitals, medical centres and universities in the country, owing to the epileptic power supply across the country. The resolution of the House followed the adoption of a motion on urgent public importance moved by the member representing…
