Category: Labour
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NLC RAISES RED FLAG OVER ELECTORAL ACT AMENDMENT
Labour leaders warn that unclear changes to election laws could damage public trust and Nigeria’s democracy. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has criticised the Senate’s amendment of the 2022 Electoral Act, especially the parts dealing with electronic transmission of election results. In a statement issued in Abuja, NLC President Joe Ajaero said the conflicting explanations…
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STRIKE ENDS IN ABUJA AS LABOUR, WlKE REACH PEACE DEAL
After marathon talks, FCT workers return to work as unions, minister bury the hatchet Organised labour and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike have resolved their standoff, clearing the way for immediate resumption of duty by affected workers in Abuja. The truce followed an all-night conciliation meeting convened by the Senate Committee on the FCT, with talks…
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LABOUR TO THE STREETS: NLC, TUC FIX FEB. 3 SOLIDARITY RALLY
Unions back striking FCDA workers, vow peaceful but firm protest in Abuja The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have announced plans for a peaceful solidarity rally on February 3 in Abuja, throwing their full weight behind FCDA workers on strike over unpaid salaries. In a joint statement, NLC’s Benson Upah…
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HEALTH SECTOR SHOWDOWN: TUC, NLC GIVE FG 14 DAYS
Health workers are done waiting. The TUC and NLC have issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Ministry of Health over the long-delayed implementation of the CONHESS salary adjustment, submitted way back in 2021. In a joint statement signed by Nuhu Toro (TUC) and Benson Upah (NLC), the unions said the delay has dragged on…
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COURTROOM DRAMA AS AUXILIARY COLLAPSES MID-TRIAL IN IBADAN
Panic briefly took over the Oyo State High Court on Tuesday when Mukaila Lamidi, popularly known as Auxiliary, suddenly collapsed while seated in the courtroom. The former Oyo NURTW chairman reportedly slumped as he awaited the hearing of his case, forcing court officials and security operatives to rush to his aid. The incident brought proceedings…
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NO WORK, NO PAY WON’T STOP US — JOHESU VOWS TO CONTINUE INDEFINITE STRIKE
Despite pressure from the Federal Government, health workers under JOHESU say they are not backing down anytime soon. The Joint Health Sector Unions and Assembly of Health Care Professionals (JOHESU) has insisted it will continue its indefinite nationwide strike, even as the Federal Government moves to enforce a “no work, no pay” policy. This position…
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FG HITS JOHESU STRIKERS WITH “NO WORK, NO PAY” POLICY—HEALTH CRISIS DEEPENS!
Health workers under JOHESU have been striking since Nov. 14, 2025, crippling services—now the Federal Government dropped a bombshell Saturday, ordering federal hospitals to dock their January pay under the “No Work, No Pay” rule to force an end! Health Ministry circular, signed by Dr. Disu Adejoke for the Coordinating Minister, mandates Chief Medical Directors…
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FMC ABEOKUTA DOCTORS’ TOTAL STRIKE LOOMS MONDAY OVER FG’S BROKEN PROMISES
Hospitals turning ghost towns again? Abeokuta’s resident doctors just issued an ultimatum—total shutdown Monday unless Federal Government pays up on welfare deals, with “No Implementation, No Going Back” their battle cry. ARD President Dr. Quadri Olanipekun dropped the bombshell Thursday after Wednesday’s emergency huddle reviewed NARD’s stalled MoU on 19 demands: promotion/salary arrears delays, skipped…
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DOCTORS’ STRIKE: FG INSISTS IT’S POLICY GLITCHES, NOT NEGLECT
Tired of hospitals turning into ghost towns during strikes? The Federal Government just clapped back, blaming structural health sector headaches—not abandonment—for NARD’s walkout, while touting fresh cash boosts for medics. Health Minister of State Dr. Iziaq Salako revealed ongoing reforms like ₦90 billion annual allowances (call duty, shifts, rural postings) negotiated collectively since November 2025…
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ABIA TEACHERS GIVE GOVERNMENT 7 DAYS OR “CHALK DOWN TOOLS”
Abia classrooms may soon fall silent as teachers say patience has limits — and this time they’re counting in days, not terms. The Nigeria Union of Teachers in Abia State has thrown a seven-day red card to the state government, threatening an indefinite strike if officials fail to fix a long list of welfare complaints.In…
