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National

BREAKING: FG withdraws contempt suit against NLC

Akanji Philip August 8, 2023 0 Comment

The Federal Government says it has withdrawn the contempt of court proceedings against organised labour for embarking on a nationwide protest. This is contained in a letter addressed to the lead counsel to...

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National

BREAKING: FG withdraws contempt suit against labour, NLC may suspend strike

Akanji Philip August 8, 2023 0 Comment

The Federal Government on Monday backtracked and withdrew its contempt suit filed against leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress for organising a nationwide anti-subsidy protests on August 2, 2023....

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National

FRSC Fires Officer For Joining Subsidy Removal Protest

VAM News August 4, 2023 0 Comment

VAM News Update THE Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Imo Command has sacked one of its officers for joining protesters on Wednesday in the special marshals regalia. Sector Commander of the FRSC in Imo,...

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National

Subsidy: Labour threatens nationwide strike over lawsuit

VAM News August 3, 2023 0 Comment

VAM News Update THE Nigeria Labour Congress, Thursday, said it would commence a nationwide strike on August 14, 2023, should the Federal Ministry of Justice fail to withdraw the lawsuit filed against the organized...

National -21 Minutes

NLC, TUC resolve to suspend protest – Presidency claims

VAM News August 3, 2023 0 Comment

VAM News Update •We will make our position known – NLC President •as Labour marches nationwide, grounds activities •Port Harcourt refinery will resume within four months — Tinubu •no single kobo saved from subsidy...

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National

Breaking: Federal Government Sues Labour Unions Over Protests

VAM News August 2, 2023 0 Comment

VAM News Update THE federal government has filed a contempt proceeding against the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) for allegedly defying an order restraining the unions from embarking on...

National -1 Minute

Petrol subsidy removal protest begins in Lagos, Abuja, Osun amid heavy security

VAM News August 2, 2023 0 Comment

VAM News Update Members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have commenced nationwide protests over the removal of petrol subsidy. The protesters have converged on the Ikeja under-bridge in Lagos. Last Wednesday, NLC issued...

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National

Nationwide strike: See Why NLC will protest against Tinubu, Wednesday

VAM News August 1, 2023 0 Comment

Joe Ajaero, the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), and the union’s delegation are not barking down on its decision to embark on a nationwide strike on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Despite President...

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Featured

NLC’s planned protest, strike lawful – Femi Falana

Akanji Philip July 31, 2023 0 Comment

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has insisted that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and its affiliates can proceed with the August 2 strike and protest as planned. According to Falana, the exercise doesn’t...

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BREAKING: NLC insists on Wednesday strike, mobilises workers

Akanji Philip July 31, 2023 0 Comment

The Nigeria Labour Congress has commenced mass mobilisation ahead of its planned nationwide strike scheduled to begin Wednesday to protest the hardship occasioned by the fuel subsidy removal. In a schedule obtained by...