May 1 of every year is set aside for the celebration of workers worldwide. The Lagos government joined workers in celebrating the 2023 edition yesterday. The state promised to resolve all outstanding welfare issues. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to the welfare … Read more
Ngige, the NLC and the CBN held a meeting on Monday in order to prevent a nationwide strike over Naira scarcity. The Minister summoned the meeting behind closed doors to negotiate with Labour Union. A nationwide strike was proposed by the apex labour union and scheduled to begin on Wednesday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Ngige has spoken up on his candidate of choice. According to the Minister, he voted for his conscience. He also asked for an extension of voting time for INEC officials in his polling unit. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, on Saturday defied an afternoon rain to cast … Read more
Ngige has stated that the decision to pay the ASUU salary backlog lies with the Industrial Court. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government‘s decision to pay half of October salaries and refusal to pay the seven-month backlog salaries of members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) last week has faced several … 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
Anambra APC has distanced itself from Ngige’s refusal to endorse Tinubu. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Anambra State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has distanced itself from Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, after he failed to endorse the presidential bid of the party’s candidate, Bola Tinubu. EDITOR’S PICKS 2023: I … Read more
APC Deputy spokesman has asked Ngige to resign if he can’t support Tinubu’s presidential bid in the 2023 election. Eko Hot Blog reports that Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Murtala Ajaka, has said Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, should resign if he cannot support the party’s presidential candidate, Asiwaju … Read more
Ngige has said he cannot publicly choose between Tinubu and Obi in the 2023 race for Nigeria’s president. Eko Hot Blog reports that Minister of Labour, Chris Ngige, has said he will not disclose his preferred presidential candidate in the 2023 elections. EDITOR’S PICKS Several Supporters March For Tinubu On Independence Day In Chicago (PHOTOS) … Read more
Ngige has blasted Jega over his recent comment on the ASUU strike. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, has berated the former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Attahiru Jega, over his comment on the ongoing strike embarked on by the Academic Staff Union of … Read more
Ngige Walks Out Of Meeting After Argument With ASUU President EKO HOT BLOG gathered that there was an angry moment of argument between the Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige and the President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke during a negotiation meeting facilitated by the Speaker of … Read more
FG Have Plans To Review Minimum Wage –Ngige EKO HOT BLOG reports that Federal Government, on Monday, said there are plans to increase the N30,000 minimum wage in the light of inflation raving the world. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, revealed this at the Nigeria Labour Congress public presentation titled, “Contemporary … Read more
Electricity Workers Has Suspended Nationwide Strike After Meeting With Ngige EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) on Wednesday evening called off its nationwide strike. The union took this decision after an emergency meeting with the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige. EDITOR’S PICK Bandits Reportedly Takeover … Read more
Ngige Has Called For An Emergency Meeting Over Blackout EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, has summoned an emergency meeting with the National Union of Electricity Employees who had shut down services nationwide. The workers embarked on industrial action on Wednesday and withdrew their services from the … Read more
NANS has mobilised for NLC’S nationwide strike over ASUU EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has commenced mobilisation in preparation for a nationwide strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress(NLC) over the failure of the Federal Government to reach an agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities. EDITOR’S … Read more
Ngige had declared his intention to contest the APC presidential ticket before a crowd at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Alor, Idemili South LGA of Anambra State Meanwhile, President Muhammadu Buhari has met with ministers who are seeking elective offices in 2023 EDITOR’S PICK 2023: Buhari’s Aide Confirms Jonathan Now APC Member ‘I’m Forced To Pay … Read more
Buhari Worried Over Conflict Of Interest Allegation Levelled Against The Ministers Buhari Unhappy With Godwin Emefiele’s Court Case Over Presidential Ambition EDITOR’S PICK: 2023: Reno Omokri Speaks On ‘Big Deal’ Hours After Jonathan Reportedly Joins APC 2023: Buhari Orders Emefiele, Other Appointees To Resign 2023: Presidency Speaks On Fate Of Ministers, Appointees Who Fail To … Read more
Buhari Asks Amaechi, Malami, Akpabio, Ngige, Others Eyeing Elective Seats To Resign Gives The Ministers Until May 16 To Leave His Cabinet EDITOR’S PICK: 2023 Presidency: Minister of Education Resigns To Focus On APC Primary PDP Nominates Danjuma La’ah As New Senate Deputy Minority Whip JUST IN: PDP Shifts NEC, BoT, Caucus Meetings EKO HOT … Read more
Ngige reiterated that he cannot make a commitment on when the impasse will be resolved, called on the lecturers to do their part He said he is worried by the incessant strikes in public universities in Nigeria, stressing that “he has not slept” in a bid to see that the schools are reopened EDITOR’S PICK … Read more
Ngige unveiled his presidential ambition before a crowd at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Alor, Idemili South local government area of Anambra State Ngige described himself as the “Jack of all trade and master of all” that Nigeria needs now EDITOR’S PICK Chrisland Gives Reason For Suspending 10-Year-Old Female Student Lagos Warns Against Hawking On Pedestrian … Read more
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, at the weekend promised to re-engineer Nigeria with focus on education, health, employment, infrastructural development and security. Ngige is set to declare on Tuesday, explains why he consulted PDP governors EDITOR’S PICK Police Arrest Suspect With N2.56M Fake Drugs Jealous Man Sets Wife Ablaze In Adamawa … Read more