Year: 2024
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…
Nationwide Strike: Nurses and Midwives Join NLC/TUC Action Amidst Power Outage
Lagos, Nigeria – June 2, 2024 The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has officially announced that its members will join the ongoing nationwide strike organized by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC). This decision has further intensified the country’s current crisis, following the widespread power outage caused by…
Senator Abu Ibrahim’s Family Refutes Death Rumors
Katsina, Nigeria – June 1, 2024 The family of Senator Abu Ibrahim has issued a statement refuting widespread rumors about his purported death. These rumors, which began circulating mid-afternoon on Saturday, June 1, 2024, have caused significant concern among his friends, associates, and well-wishers. In an official statement, Muhammad Abu Ibrahim, speaking on behalf of…