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The President of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Joe Ajaero, has been released on administrative bail by the Department of State Services, DSS. Ajaero, who confirmed his release to journalists said the DSS  allowed him to go home aroundpast 11pm last night after being grilled for about 15 hours since his arrest around 7am at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. He explained that some police officers also came around to grill him at […]

The Minister of State (Oil) Petroleum Resources, HEINEKEN LOKPOBIRI, says there is availability of petrol despite the scarcity and hike in the price of the product. LOKPOBIRI, who stated this yesterday  while briefing newsmen at the Presidential Villa, Abuja after meeting with Vice President KASHIM SHETTIMA, assured Nigerians that the scarcity being experienced would be over before weekend as petrol would be available across the country.  He stated that once the product is […]

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has kicked against the latest increase in the pump price of petroleum, warning that it would worsen poverty among workers. The union in a statement signed by its president FESTUS OSIFO, called on the Federal Government to “immediately cancel these decisions, promote policies that will strengthen the naira, and take decisive steps to alleviate the suffering of Nigerians.”  OSIFO argued that the sudden hike “implemented […]

Microsoft Founder and philanthropist, BILL GATES has revealed plans to inject at least $2.8 billion into the country’s healthcare, nutrition, and agricultural sectors. While speaking on his intentions at the National Economic Council, NEC, meeting presided over by Vice President KASHIM SHETTIMA at the Presidential Villa, GATES emphasized the need to invest in Nigeria’s greatest resource, its people while addressing the economic challenges the country faces. He underlined the importance of prioritising primary healthcare, urging Nigerian leaders […]

Nigerian Under-18 boys’ basketball players have been denied visas  by the South African Consulate in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. Nigeria is billed to face Egypt at the 2024 FIBA U-18 Afrobasket competition scheduled to hold in Pretoria yesterday but the development has jeopardized Nigeria’s trip. The  Vice Chairman of the Youth Development Committee of the Nigerian Basketball Federation, NBBF,  UGO UDEZUE, expressed disappointment, citing a lack of explanation for the […]

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has demanded an immediate reversal of the hike in fuel price announced by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), saying the hike has worsened the misery of Nigerians.  Amid the lingering fuel scarcity in the country, the NNPCL increased the pump price of petrol from ₦568 to ₦855, ₦897 (depending on the location per litre).  Condemning the move in a statement, NLC President, JOE AJAERO, […]

The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress NLC, Joe Ajaero, has described the police invitation to answer questions on alleged involvement in terrorism financing, cybercrime, subversion, criminal conspiracy, and treasonable felony, as one of the hazards of being a labour leader. Ajaero stated this yesterday while addressing a crowd of labour members who gathered at the NLC headquarters, Abuja, to welcome him after honouring an invitation by the police Intelligence Response […]

The Federal government has threatened to enforce, no work, no pay policy for the number of days the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors’, NARD embarked on their recent seven-day warning strike, in line with extant labour laws, amid government's concerted efforts to resolve its concerns and ensure continued industrial harmony. A statement by the spokesperson, Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Ado Bako, remarked that the policy is not […]