Month: June 2024
BREAKING: New Salary Bill for Judicial Officers to Boost Judicial Independence and Integrity
Abuja, June 3, 2024 — In a significant move towards enhancing the remuneration of judicial officers in Nigeria, a new salary bill awaiting the President’s assent promises substantial salary increases for top judicial officials. The bill, if signed into law, will set the Chief Justice of Nigeria’s annual salary at N64 million. The President of…
BREAKING: Binance to Face Full Legal Scrutiny for Severe Financial Crimes, Says Federal Government
Abuja, June 5, 2024 — The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to upholding due process in the ongoing trial of the online trading platform Binance and one of its Chief Executives, accused of engaging in illegal cryptocurrency activities in Nigeria. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, emphasized that all legal procedures are…
BREAKING: Nasir El-Rufai Defends Integrity Amidst Kaduna State Assembly Probe
Kaduna, June 5, 2024 — Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has strongly defended his tenure, affirming that he conducted himself with honesty and integrity throughout his time in office. This response comes in reaction to a report suggesting an investigation into his administration by the Kaduna State House of Assembly. In a statement released…
BREAKING: Federal Government and Organised Labour Reach Resolutions to End Nationwide Strike
Abuja, June 3, 2024 — The Federal Government and organised labour unions have reached crucial resolutions to end the nationwide strike that began earlier today. The meeting, held in the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), saw significant discussions aimed at addressing the demands of the labour unions. Following the…
BREAKING: SGF, George Akume, Summons Labour to Emergency Meeting Over Strike
Abuja, Nigeria – June 3, 2024 In a significant development aimed at resolving the ongoing nationwide strike, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has summoned labor leaders to an emergency meeting. The strike, led by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC), has brought economic activities to…
BREAKING: SGF, George Akume, Summons Labour to Emergency Meeting Over Nationwide Strike
Abuja, Nigeria – June 3, 2024 In an urgent attempt to address the ongoing nationwide strike that has paralyzed economic activities across Nigeria, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has summoned leaders of the organized labor unions to an emergency meeting. The President of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria…
Nationwide Strike by Organised Labour Delays Kano Emirate Dispute Hearing
Kano, Nigeria – June 3, 2024 The scheduled hearing at the Federal High Court regarding the ongoing Kano Emirate dispute has been postponed due to the nationwide strike led by organized labor groups, including the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC). The strike, which demands an increase in the minimum wage…
Labour Union Disrupts Water Service to Senate and House of Representatives Amid Nationwide Strike
Abuja, Nigeria – June 3, 2024 In a significant escalation of the ongoing nationwide strike, members of the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN), affiliated with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), have shut down the National Assembly. This action is part of the indefinite strike initiated by organized labor to demand a higher minimum wage…
ASUU Joins NLC in Nationwide Strike Over Minimum Wage and Electricity Tariff Issues
Abuja, Nigeria – June 3, 2024 The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has officially joined the nationwide strike led by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC). This decision comes as a response to the government’s failure to finalize the renegotiation of the minimum wage for Nigerian workers and the recent…
Union Deliberately Shuts Down National Grid, TCN Reports
Abuja, Nigeria – June 3, 2024 The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that the national grid was deliberately shut down by the Labour Union, causing a nationwide blackout. The shutdown occurred at approximately 2:19 AM on June 3, 2024. According to a statement from TCN, the incident began at about 1:15 AM when…