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September 12, 2024

Ghost of the witchfinder general

I’m concerned that there is a growing similarity between witchcraft and how Nigeria’s security services look for enemies.

SSS Officers (Credit: Premium Times)
September 11, 2024

Ajaero: Presidency says Britain’s TUC lying about Nigeria’s rights abuses

“The accusations made by the Trade Union Congress in the United Kingdom are, thus, unfounded and based on a misunderstanding of the situation,” said the presidency.

Ajaero with black eye and Tinubu sleeping
September 10, 2024

UK’s TUC flays Tinubu’s government for arresting NLC president

The statement noted. “We condemn the actions of the Nigerian government and demand that they cease their persecution of Joe Ajaero.’’

NLC president Joe Ajaero
June 4, 2024

NLC strike continues as union leaders meet today to decide next move

The union stated this via its X handle after meeting with the delegation of federal government over minimum wage.

NLC president Joe Ajaero
June 1, 2024

NUPENG, NUEE mobilise members for nationwide labour strike

“This is in view of the various socio-economic policies of this administration that have impoverished the working people of this country.”

NUPENG
March 27, 2024

NLC urges FG to speedily revive textile industry

“The textiles industry has historically been a major employer of labour.’’

NLC president Joe Ajaero
March 18, 2024

NLC urges immediate payment of withheld salaries to NASU, SSANU

“Much worse, it defies logic to try to subject members of these unions to discriminatory treatment.”

NLC, NASU and SSANU
December 20, 2023

Tackle naira scarcity to ease Nigerians’ hardship, NLC urges FG

Mr Ajaero accused the government of creating another avenue for economic rentiers such as the PoS operators.

NLC president Joe Ajaero
December 15, 2023

World Bank’s call for increase in fuel price threat to Nigerians: NLC

“It is truly a shame that the World Bank has really shown itself to be an enemy of the Nigerian nation.”

Queue at filling station
December 13, 2023

Labour union warns FG against plans to restructure TCN

“It is important that we learn from the mistakes of the past so that its errors are not repeated.”

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