Protests Sweep Across States, Presidency Points To Alleged Political Maneuvering

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Presidency has faulted the nationwide protests led by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) that took place across multiple states on Tuesday, alleging that some people are leveraging the economic situation in the country to further their own political agenda. The protests saw large turnouts in cities like Abuja, Lagos, … Read more

‘It Is Regrettable’ – Uzodimma Apologises Over Attack On NLC President, Ajaero

Eko Hot Blog reports that Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, has said the assault on the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, is regrettable. It would be recalled that Ajaero was last week brutalised by men alleged to be loyal to Uzodinma in connivance with the Imo State Police command. However, … Read more

BREAKING: Labour Unions Ban All Flights To Imo, Declare Uzodimma Persona Non-Grata

EKO HOT BLOG reports that all flights to Owerri, Imo State, from airports across Nigeria have been blacklisted by the unions in the aviation industry. The action follows a joint directive by the Labour Union, which consists of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC), in response to the brutalisation of the … Read more

Total Blackout Looms As Electricity Workers Begin Strike Over Attack On NLC President

EKO HOT BLOG reports that electricity workers under the auspices of the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has asked their members to withdraw their services nationwide. The union said the action was to protest the alleged arrest and brutalization of the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, by the police Wednesday … Read more

Imo Attack: NLC President, Ajaero To Undergo Ophthalmic Investigation, Brain Scan

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has been referred for an ophthalmic investigation and brain scan. This comes after Ajaero sustained injuries from an attack by suspected hired thugs and the police during a rally protest in Owerri, the Imo State capital. recalls that NLC, … Read more

BREAKING: Again, Aggrieved NLC Members Block Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway

Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway

Aggrieved NLC members and residents have again blocked the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway. EKOHOTBLOG reports that motorists were on Wednesday stranded as aggrieved residents and members of the Ogun State Chapter of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) blocked the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway to protest against the deplorable condition of the highway. The protest is coming after the expiration of 21 days ultimatum … Read more

Kidnapped Taraba NLC Chairman Regains Freedom

Gunmen Abduct Taraba NLC Chairman

The Nigeria Labour Congress Chairman, Taraba State, Peter Jediel, has now regained his freedom. Peter Jediel, regained his freedom on Sunday evening. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Eredo Traditional Rulers Move To Check Herders Criminal Activities Ekiti Govt Drags IGP To Court For Dismissing Unmarried Pregnant Policewoman Several hours after being abducted, the Nigeria Labour Congress … Read more

Taraba NLC Chairman Is Dead

Pastor Peter Gambo, Chairman of the Taraba Council of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), dead on Wednesday after a brief illness at the state Specialist hospital, Jalingo. Read Also: Check Out Pictures From Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo wife’s, Birthday Dr Innocent Vakkai, the state’s Commissioner for Health, confirmed his death in an interview with the News … Read more

NLC Demands Immediate Release Of Jalingo

NLC, Kaduna, Warning Strike

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for the immediate release of the publisher of the Cross River Watch,  Mr Agba Jalingo. Jalingo has reportedly been incarcerated at the Calabar Correctional Facility since August 22, 2019 by the agents of the Cross River State Government. This allegation the state governor, Ben Ayade, had, however, denied. … Read more

Kidnapped NLC Cross River Chairman Regains Freedom

Cross River State Police command said that the kidnapped state Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress(NLC), Comrade Ben Ukpepi, has regained freedom. Ukpepi, who was abducted from his residence in Akpabuyo on Tuesday night last week, regained his freedom on Sunday night. The State Police Command Public Relations Officer, DSP Irene Ubgo, confirmed to our … Read more