President Tinubu met with traditional rulers to prevent a planned protest, expressing concern about its impact. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu held a meeting with traditional rulers on Thursday to prevent a planned nationwide protest. The meeting at the State House, Abuja, included the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, and the … Read more
APC governors and President Tinubu are meeting privately to address and possibly prevent a planned nationwide protest from August 1-15, while Afenifere supports the protest, blaming Tinubu’s policies. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Bola Tinubu are currently holding a closed-door meeting at the … Read more
Nigeria Governors’ Forum reaffirms commitment to security and discusses health sector improvements amidst plans for a nationwide protest. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing security and protecting lives and property at the sub-national level. This statement comes amidst growing tension over a planned nationwide protest … Read more
APC Governors assure commitment to ending hunger and insecurity; urge protest organizers to embrace dialogue. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressive Congress (APC) Governors have assured Nigerians of President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to ending hunger and insecurity. This assurance came after a two-hour closed-door meeting of the APC Governors’ Forum. EDITOR’S PICK FG To … Read more
Lagos State students, led by NULASS President Alimi Lekan-Idris, opt out of the nationwide protest scheduled for August 1, urging dialogue instead. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Students enrolled in tertiary institutions in Lagos State have expressed their stance on the planned nationwide protest set to begin on August 1. Nigerians, particularly the youths, have pledged … Read more
The Federal Government has scheduled an emergency meeting to address the planned nationwide protest on August 1. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has scheduled an emergency meeting for Wednesday morning in response to a planned nationwide protest slated for August 1. This follows President Bola Tinubu’s plea to the organizers to postpone the … Read more
The Kogi state government has advised its residents against participating in a planned nationwide protest set to take place between August 1 and 15, addressing concerns over the rising cost of living and economic hardships in Nigeria. Eko Hot Blog reports that Kingsley Fanwo, the Kogi Commissioner for Information and Communication, released a statement on … Read more
ASUU Strikes Again: UniAbuja Joins Industrial Action NANS Declares Nationwide Protest Over Fuel, Power Crisis Disgruntled Students Raise Their Voices Against Mismanagement Eko Hot Blog reports that the University of Abuja’s ASUU chapter has embarked on an indefinite strike action. In the wake of this decision, the union aims to shed light on pressing issues. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his recent comment on labour unions. In a statement issued on Friday (today), the NLC said the Nigerian leader is only concerned with future political calculations instead of directing his efforts to address pressing challenges in the country. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Trade Union Congress (TUC) has told the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) that its members will not join the nationwide protest slated for Tuesday and Wednesday. The TUC President, Festus Osifo, stated this at a press briefing in Abuja on Monday ahead of the planned NLC protest. Osifo asserted that … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that an appeal has gone out from the federal government to the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) for the union to shelve its planned nationwide protest. The appeal is coming just a few hours before the NLC planned protest against the rising cost of living and general economic hardship in the country, which … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a human rights group known as the ‘Take It Back Movement’ has begun a protest in Lagos State against the economic hardship being experienced in the country. This comes amidst the warning issued by the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Adegoke Fayoade. Police spokesman in Lagos, Benjamin Hundeyin, in a … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that not less than 65 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) under the aegis of the Coalition of Civil Society Organisations Forum have pulled out of the planned nationwide protest by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). The CSOs argued that the protest, scheduled for February 27 and 28, may be hijacked by hoodlums … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the leadership of organised labour has slammed the Department of State Services (DSS) over its warning that its proposed protest, scheduled to hold February 27 and 28, should be shelved. This online media platform reported that DSS had warned the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and its counterpart from Trade Union Congress … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the leadership of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has declared a two-day nationwide mass protest for February 27 and 28 to press home It’s demand for better welfare package in the light of recent hike in prices of goods and servics. This news medium gathered that the NLC President Joe Ajaero, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the federal government has made a U-turn and withdrawn the suit filed against the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) over the protest embarked upon on August 2. The government’s letter addressed to the labour unions on the new development through their counsel, Femi Falana said … Read more
The Nigerian Union of Journalists rejects subsidy removal, supports nationwide protests if pump prices aren’t reversed. High inflation and reduced purchasing power could lead to social unrest. NUJ directs members to start industrial action from June 7th if price regime remains. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Union of Journalists has rejected the sudden … Read more
Nationwide protest over hike in food prices coming – Primate Ayodele warns Primate Ayodele said the masses, the youths, women, men, and children will be part of the nationwide protest. Ekohotblog reports that Nigerian cleric, Primate Elijah Ayodele, the Leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, cautioned President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday about the present … Read more
The House of Representatives introduced a bill which according to the sponsor, Garba Mohammed would allow both the Federal and state governments to freely negotiate the minimum wage with their workers in line with the nation’s federal system. Nigerian workers in their hundreds stormed the National Assembly complex in Abuja, demanding the withdrawal of a … Read more
The union is protesting against a move by some legislators to amend the minimum wage law, thereby allowing state governments determine the wage The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Wednesday staged a nationwide protest over proposed amendments to the minimum wage for Nigerian workers. This protest which is being coordinated from the Federal Capital Territory … Read more