The Nigeria Police Force has issued a new summons to the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, and the union’s Secretary General, Comrade Emmanuel Ugboaja, for questioning regarding serious allegations. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between Govt, People -Minister UEFA To … Read more
Human rights activist Femi Falana, SAN, along with Maxwell Opara and Deji Adeyanju, were among the lawyers who accompanied Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, to the Force Headquarters for questioning over allegations including terrorism financing EKO HOT BLOG reports Initially, the Labour movement had mobilised its members to accompany Ajaero to the … Read more
The President of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Joe Ajaero, will on Thursday honour a Police summon over alleged criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, treasonable felony, subversion, and cybercrime 11 days after an invitation by the Intelligence Response Team, IRT, arm of the Police. Ajaero is expected to be accompanied by leaders of industrial unions affiliated with … Read more
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, has put all its members across the country on red alert and ready for industrial action if the Police arrest the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Joe Ajaero. EKO HOT BLOG recalls that that the Intelligence Response Team, IRT, arm of the Nigerian … Read more
Former Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, says the invitation of the Nigerian Labour President, Comrade Joe Ajareo by the police is expected due to his position. In a post via his X handle on Wednesday, Obi said the NLC is an interlocutor of the Federal Government on various labour … Read more
The member representing Ideato North South Federal Constituency of Imo State in the House of Representatives, Ikenga Ugochinyere, has called on the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) to withdraw its invitation to the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero. The invitation, signed by Assistant Commissioner of Police Adamu Mu’azu, requires Ajaero to appear … Read more
The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has warned that it will shut down the power sector if its General Secretary, Joe Ajaero, who is also the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), is arrested on what they describe as “trumped-up charges” of terrorism financing, cybercrime, subversion, criminal conspiracy, and treasonable felony by the … Read more
President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Joe Ajaero, says he would honour the invitation from the Nigeria Police Force on Wednesday, August 29. He communicated the date to the Inspector General of Police via a letter from his lawyers, Falana and Falana. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on Hard Work, Not Just Prosperity – Osinbajo Tells … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urgently called a National Executive Council (NEC) meeting following the police’s summons of its National President, Joe Ajaero, over allegations of terrorism financing. The meeting is set for 8 a.m. on Tuesday, with leaders from all affiliates and state chapters expected to attend. The notification for this emergency meeting, … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force has summoned Joe Ajaero, the National President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), for questioning over serious allegations, including terrorism financing, cybercrime, and related offences. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on Hard Work, Not Just Prosperity – Osinbajo Tells Nigerian Churches Olympics Best Basketball Coach: Tinubu Hails As D’Tigress’ Wakama On Award WAEC … Read more
The Nigeria police have invited the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Joe Ajaero, for interrogation on charges related to alleged “criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, treasonable felony, subversion and cybercrime” This is contained in a statement by the NLC Head of Information and Public Affairs, Mr Benson Upah on Monday in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Federal Government not to take steps to interfere in the tenure of union leaders in the country. Mr Benson Upah, NLC Head of Information made the call while addressing newsmen on Thursday in Abuja. Upah alleged that the government wanted to impose a two-year tenure on … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared that it will not be intimidated by the federal government’s actions. NLC President Joe Ajaero condemned the recent invasion of the union’s headquarters, a threatening letter from the Registrar of Trade Unions, and the arrest of Opalua Eleojo, a National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) executive, as attempts … Read more
Tinubu’s Ingenuity Over LG Autonomy, Minimum Wage He must have goofed for announcing the abrogation of fuel subsidy on his first day in office just after he was sworn-in, President Bola Tinubu may go down in history as a great problem solver. Of course this is one of the worst period for Nigerians when the … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has accepted the ₦70,000 new minimum wage proposed by the federal government to avoid a potential hike in petrol prices. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has fully accepted the ₦70,000 new minimum wage proposed by the federal government during a meeting with President Bola Tinubu on … Read more
NLC President Joe Ajaero praises the Supreme Court’s decision to grant financial autonomy to local governments, calling it a significant restoration of democratic hope. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has praised the Supreme Court’s decision to grant financial autonomy to local government areas. In a statement issued on Thursday, NLC … Read more
NLC President Joe Ajaero has criticized the Tinubu administration and DISCOs over the recent electricity tariff hike, demanding an immediate reversal to prevent further economic hardship. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has cautioned President Bola Tinubu’s administration and Electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOs) against the recent hike … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Joe Ajaero, has stated that organized labour will not go on strike tomorrow despite the ongoing dispute with the government over the new minimum wage. Giving the reason for the decision, Ajaero said labour would not go on strike yet because the figures … Read more
Negotiations Restart: Nigerian Workers’ Minimum Wage Talks Resume. The Tripartite Committee on Minimum Wage met at Nicon Luxury Hotel in Abuja, with federal government ministers and organized labour leaders in attendance. While no state governors attended, the Nigeria Governors’ Forum was represented by its Director General, Abdulateef Shittu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that negotiations for a … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the organised Labour has suspended its nationwide strike for five days. This decision was taken to facilitate productive discussions and negotiations regarding the new minimum wage. The Nigerian Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress suspended the strike after its joint national executive council (NEC) meeting in Abuja on Tuesday According … Read more