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Labour strike made me lose money but I am with them – Falz
Nigerian rapper Folarin Falana, known as Falz, expressed support for the ongoing labor strike despite its impact on his business. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) began an indefinite strike to push for a new minimum wage and reconsider electricity price hikes. Falz revealed that the strike left him stranded in Uyo due to airport closures, causing him to miss a video shoot and lose money. Nonetheless, he affirmed his backing…
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Minimum Wage: Half agbado is better than none – Lawmaker, Shehu Sani
Former lawmaker Senator Shehu Sani has responded to the suspension of the nationwide strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC). Sani stated that suspending the strike will allow for ongoing negotiations to continue. The suspension of the strike to make room for continued negotiations is ok. Half agbado is better than none,” the former lawmaker wrote on X. the Labour Union said the suspension was to give room for…
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Women’s salaries should be paid directly to their husband’s bank account – Comedienne, Helen Paul suggests
Comedienne Helen Paul recently proposed on her Instagram account that women’s salaries be deposited directly into their spouses’ bank accounts, sparking a discussion among women to share their thoughts on the matter. She wrote: “‘I think women’s salaries should be paid directly to their husband’s bank account’. “My fellow women, what do you think?”
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Labour calls off nationwide strike
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have called off the nationwide strike. This decision allows for uninterrupted discussions with the tripartite committee regarding the new national minimum wage. TUC chairman, Festus Osifo, confirmed this development on Tuesday. According to DAILY POST, labor leaders met with the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, and other government officials on Monday. They concluded that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is…
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Nothing beats having sex without guilt and shame – Solomon Buchi says only matrimonial sex is sweet
Self-acclaimed relationship expert, Solomom Buchi has said only matrimonial sex is sweet. According to him, nothing beats having sex without guilt or shame. He wrote; “Nothing beats having sex without guilt and shame; without the anxiety of getting pregnant. The best sex you’ll ever have cannot be outside of marriage. Fornication and adultery aren’t sweet. Only matrimonial sex is sweet and takes away anxiety of “what are we?”. We are married people pleasing ourselves,”
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If there is anyone that should be arrested, it should be Tinubu. He rigged his way into office – Aisha Yesufu responds those calling for her arrest for not standing up during the National Anthem
Nigerian activist Aisha Yesufu has responded to calls for her arrest for not standing during the national anthem. In a viral video, Yesufu boldly challenges anyone to take action against her for her refusal. She argued that if anyone should be arrested, it should be President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, recalling that he lifted a stick during the national anthem recital amid the election campaign. She also claimed Tinubu “rigged his way into office” and attempted…
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Strike: Organized labour are members and supporters of Labour Party. They bear grudges against the Tinubu administration – Presidential aide, Bayo Onanuga
Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Tinubu, has asserted that the ongoing strike by organized labour unions is causing more harm to the Nigerians they claim to support. In a post on his X handle, Onanuga alleged that members of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) are supporters of the opposition Labour Party, and therefore, “logically bear ill-will and grudges against the Tinubu government”. According…
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We want Obi and others back to the party – PDP chairman, Damagum says
Umar Damagum, the acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has expressed the party’s desire to have Peter Obi and other former members return. Damagum made this statement during an appearance on ‘Nigeria Right Now,’ a program on AIT, which aired on May 30. Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, recently visited several PDP leaders, including Atiku Abubakar, sparking discussions of a possible merger between the two parties.…
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The earlier some ladies realize they are not destined to be a first wife, the better for them – Nigerian woman says
Facebook user, Fatimah Bint Suleiman has expressed that some women should accept that they are not meant to be the first wives. In a post she shared via the Microblogging site, the sooner these ladies know this the better for them See her post below;
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No division in presidency, Onanuga is someone I revere – Ajuri Ngelale
Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, has stated that there is no division or confusion among the presidential spokespersons. He commented during an interview on ‘TVC’s Politics’ on Sunday This clarification comes after two separate statements were issued on May 28 regarding the President’s activities marking his one year in office. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, announced that the President would address a joint session…
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ASUU joins NLC, TUC strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has joined the ongoing strike initiated by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) starting Monday. This industrial action began after the federal government failed to meet the unions’ minimum wage demands. In a statement to branch chairpersons and zonal coordinators, ASUU President Emmanuel Osodeke directed university lecturers nationwide to participate in the strike as an affiliate of the congress “The NLC has declared an…
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Indefinite strike: FCTA Secretariat locked
On Monday, the Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC) of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) locked the Secretariat entrance to comply with the labour union’s indefinite strike. The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) had called for a strike starting June 3 due to the Federal Government’s failure to increase the proposed N60,000 minimum wage and reverse the recent electricity tariff hike. JUAC President, Mrs. Rifkatu Lortyer, stated that their actions followed…
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