Labour Party candidate has foiled ex-Governor Nnamani’s bid to return to the Senate. Kelvin Chukwu polled 69, 136 votes to defeat Chimaroke of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, who scored 48, 701 votes. Kelvin replaced his brother, Oyibo Chukwu, who was allegedly murdered few days to the Feb. 25 presidential and National Assembly elections. EKO … Read more
Pain is something that nearly everyone has experienced. Pain in the waist or lower back might set in after doing something as simple as housework, making it a typical complaint among those who have laboured. Alternatively, the person may have developed chronic waist aches as a result of a previous sports injury or a long-term … Read more
FG has made U-turn on proposed salary increment. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the federal government on Friday said contrary to trending reports, it is not considering a salary increment for Nigerian workers. The spokesperson of the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Olajide Oshundun made the clarification in a statement made available to newsmen. EDITOR’S … Read more
UNIJOS ASUU has asked its members to stay at home indefinitely over the half salaries paid to them. Eko Hot Blog reports that the University of Jos (UNIJOS) chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has ordered its members to stay at home indefinitely, pending the payment of withheld salaries by the federal … Read more
Labour storms NASS over ASUU strike …staff use smaller gate at the Assembly Annex, about one kilometre from the main gate to the complex as a result of renovation EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Shock As Hon Yakubu Impeached Over Gross Incompetence APC 2023: Tinubu Shortlists El-Rufai, Oshiomhole For Campaign DG –Reports Don’t Be Distracted With … Read more
The protest is to call the attention of the government to the country’s deteriorating security situation and ASUU’s lingering strike The labour leaders also discussed other issues, including the ongoing constitution amendment… EDITOR’S PICK Ohanaeze Reveals Why Nnamdi Kanu Was Denied Bail Drama As PDP Gives Ex-President Obasanjo 48hrs To Clarify Atiku’s ‘Regret’ Remarks Tinubu … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says it will strongly advocate against removing Labour from the Exclusive Legislative List. NLC President Ayuba Wabba said this in a statement entitled “Labour on the Legislative Exclusive List”, on Tuesday in Abuja. He noted that labour issues were presently domiciled in the Second Schedule, Legislative Powers, Part 1, Exclusive … Read more
…the TUC in a communique said the government must ensure that local refineries are operational before such a move is implemented. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Trade Union Congress (TUC) on Saturday gave conditions for the removal of fuel subsidies. The Federal Government has hinted that it may end the subsidy programme in June … Read more
The Organised Labour has said the Federal Government’s imposition of excise duties on locally produced non-alcoholic, carbonated, and sugary drinks is nothing, but a declaration of war on Nigerian. In a statement, Labour expressed fear that the imposition of the levy might degenerate into a breakdown in industrial relations in the sector and generally in the country, … Read more
By Bamidele Balogun The Lagos State Government and the Joint Negotiating Council, JNC, have met to resolve labour issues and welfare of Civil Servants. The government, through the Office of Establishments and Training held a Joint Negotiating Council meeting yesterday to resolve outstanding Labour issues and staff-related career development and welfare matters in the State Public … Read more
Karla had given birth to her first son 15 years ago and had struggled to conceive since before this surprise baby came along. A woman has made waves online after she said she had no idea she was pregnant until she saw her baby’s head coming out of her. The woman from New Zealand … Read more
According to Olasanoye, some of the fraudulent activities in banks and other financial institutions may be because the casual workers are not professionals, well-trained, and embittered due to inadequate compensation. The Association of Senior Staff of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions (ASSBIFI) has said that eighty percent of employees of banks and other financial institutions … Read more
The organized labour in Imo State has ordered workers in the state to embark on an eight-day warning strike, beginning from today, Monday, December 21, 2020. This was contained in a press release signed by the Labour’s state Chairman and the Secretary, Austin Chilakpo and Ken Onwuemeodo, respectively. According to the statement, the warning strike … Read more
Benue State government have agreed to commence the implementation of the ₦30,000 National Minimum Wage for civil servants on levels one to six. Ekohotblog gathered that the development was made known by the Scretary to the State Government (SSG) Prof. Anthony Ijohor (SAN), who briefed reporters on Wednesday at the end of a meeting with … Read more
The Organised labour in Niger State has embarked on indefinite strike over government’s decision to slash November salaries of workers by 30 per cent. The state Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Mr. Yakubu Garba, made this announcement on Wednesday in Minna. He said NLC and Trade Union Congress (TUC) resumed the suspended strike due to … Read more
Labour unions in Niger state say they will hold a special prayer session over perennial insecurity that’s ravaging the state and northern part of the country.. In a statement co-signed by Yakubu Garba, the state chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), and Tanimu Yunusa, his Trade Union Congress (TUC) counterpart, the union said the … Read more
Labour has asked the government to reverse the recent fuel price increase The Federal Government has appealed for a week break from discussion with organised labour to consult on the new petrol price increase. Group Managing Director of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mele Kyari made the request during the meeting with leadership of … Read more
After the walk out on Federal Government by Organised labour in a meeting to resolve the issues of Petroleum price increase and electricity tariff, Labour has said they do not intend to embark on strike. Addressing newsmen on Monday in Abuja, Deputy President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, explained that the … Read more
Strike Suspended As FG, Labour Reach Agreement Ekohotblog, September 28, 2020… Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have suspended its proposed strike after reaching an agreement with FG, Ekohotblog.com reports. The Federal Government reached an agreement with Labour unions in Nigeria at exactly 2:53 am on Monday, September 28, over a nationwide strike by the NLC. The Minister of … Read more
The organized labour has insisted that the Federal Government should revert back to the old prices of petrol and electricity tariff. The union said the refusal of the FG to revert the tariff implies that the strike action will stand. This is as the Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige and the President … Read more