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STRIKE

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Africa

Besigye Launches Hunger Strike Amid Prolonged Detention

Opposition leader Kizza Besigye has begun a hunger strike as his detention nears three months. The 68-year-old politician, who faces charges of possessing pistols and attempting to buy weapons abroad, denies the accusations. Besigye has been in a Kampala prison since his controversial arrest in Nairobi last October. His trial was initially postponed until January, but it remains unclear when it will begin. Concerns over his health have grown, with […]

todayFebruary 12, 2025

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News

Shift Ground On New Minimum Wage – LP To FG, Labour

The Labour Party has called on both the Federal Government and the Organized Labour to return to the negotiating table and arrive at an acceptable position for the sake of vulnerable Nigerians. This is contained in a statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Mr. Obiora Ifoh in Abuja. "As to the amount that is being demanded, it is our sincere opinion that both parties should come […]

todayJune 3, 2024

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General

CAN Wants Amicable Resolution Of Labour/FG Crisis

The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN has called on Government and the organized Labour to return to the negotiating table in finding an acceptable solution to the new national minimum wage. CAN President, Most Reverend Daniel Okoh who expressed concern on the ongoing strike by the organized Labour said it was a legitimate demand for a fair and adequate minimum wage. According to the CAN President, Nigerian workers deserve a […]

todayJune 3, 2024

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National

ASUU Joins NLC In Nationwide Strike.

The Academic Staff Union of Universities(ASUU)has aligned themselves with the current strike led by organized labor groups, including the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress. In a communication sent to the branch chairpersons and zonal coordinators of ASUU on Monday, the President of the association, Emmanuel Osodeke, instructed lecturers from universities nationwide to participate in the strike as members of the congress. “The NLC has declared an indefinite strike […]

todayJune 3, 2024

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General

Labour Shutdown Nigerian Ports Amidst Strike

Following the directive from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has suspended port operations across the country. Aside from the ports in Lagos, all other port facilities in locations such as Port Harcourt, Warri, Onne, and Calabar have been shut down, a union official informed newsmen The official added that these ports will remain closed until […]

todayJune 3, 2024

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FCT

FCTA Secretariat Under Lock, As JUAC Enforces Strike Action

The Joint Union Action Committee, JUAC of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, has locked the entrance of the FCTA Secretariat in compliance with the indefinite industrial action embarked by the labour union. President of JUAC, Mrs Rifkatu Lortyer, said the committee’s decision to deny workers access to the Secretariat was in compliance with the NLC and TUC directive. The action, according to the unions, was over the failure of […]

todayJune 3, 2024

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Education

SSANU, NASU Embark On Strike

Academic activities were today paralysed at the University of Abuja as the joint Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU and the Non Academic Staff Union NASU embarked on strike over withheld four months salary. Other demands by the Unions are renegotiation of the 2009 FGN SSANU agreement, reconstitution of governing council's, release of earned allowances, and improved funding for Universities. The Chairman of SSANU, University of Abuja Chapter, Comrade […]

todayMarch 18, 2024

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Foreign

US And UK Launch Fresh Strikes On Houthis In Yemen

The US and UK have conducted a fresh series of joint air strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen. The Pentagon said Monday's strikes hit eight targets, including an underground storage site and Houthi missile and surveillance capability. The Iran-backed Houthis have been targeting ships they say are linked to Israel and the West that travel through the important Red Sea trade route. The US and UK said they were trying […]

todayJanuary 23, 2024

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General

Unpaid Arrears : Primary School Teachers Begin Strike

FCT Primary School Teachers have begun an indefinite strike today in compliance with the directive and circular issued by the Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, FCT Chapter in Abuja. To this end, the Federal Capital Territory Wing, has directed primary school teachers in the territory to resume strike today. The union gave the directive in a communique issued at the end of an emergency meeting of the State Wing Standing […]

todayJanuary 15, 2024