EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has accused Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma of plotting to assassinate the president of the union, Joe Ajaero. In a statement issued on Sunday, the union accused Uzodinma of invading the hometown of the union’s president in Owerri, Imo State capital, on Saturday. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Industrial Court in Owerri, Imo State, has restrained the organised Labour from embarking on any kind of strike in the state until further notice. The court warned that any move to disobey its order would attract consequences. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Supreme Court Has Failed Nigerians’ – PDP Reacts As … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) have issued a fresh strike notice to the Federal Government. This is coming a few hours after the recent attacks, abduction, and assault on NLC President, Joe Ajaero, and other members of the unions. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Supreme … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Workers in Oyo State have been charged by the state chapters of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) not to go to work on Monday. The unions gave this directive in a joint press statement signed by the NLC Chairman in the state, Kayode Martins and … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Imo State Police Command operatives have arrested the President of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero. Ajaero was whisked away by the Police at the ongoing protest in Imo state. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Supreme Court Has Failed Nigerians’ – PDP Reacts As To Tinubu’s Victory ‘Supreme Court Verdict Is … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has ordered members to storm the Imo State Government House. Ajaero made this known while briefing journalists at the Labour House on Sunday in Abuja. It was reported that NLC and the Imo state government have been at war regarding … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong, has rejected claims by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) that he (Lalong) is taking sides in the dispute between factions of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW). It would be recalled that the NLC had on Thursday, in a statement … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Trade Union Congress on Saturday said the suspension of its October 1 nationwide strike was a temporary move. It noted that it remained conditional upon the fulfillment of the promise by the President Bola Tinubu-led administration to fulfill the conditions enlisted in the Memorandum of Understanding signed by the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) clarified that the nationwide strike was suspended and not called off, with the intention of allowing the federal government to fulfill its part of the agreement reached with labor officials. As a reminder, the NLC and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) suspended the planned strike, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Tuesday revealed that the new minimum wage may be negotiated to N100,000 or N200,000. The announcement is coming after NLC and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) shelved its planned strike scheduled for today after meeting officials of the Federal Government. Editors Pick FG Speaks … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government on Monday held a meeting with leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC). This online media platform had earlier reported that the meeting which was held in the Chief of Staff Conference Room, Presidential Villa, Abuja was a move to … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Executive Members of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) on Monday directed their members to resume work at the nation’s seaports and oil and gas platform. This online media platform understands that the union had earlier directed workers at the seaport to comply with the Nigeria Labour Congress … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have jointly suspend the indefinite strike billed for October 3, 2023 following the removal of fuel subsidy. This was made known on Monday by the head of Media, Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), Com John Kennedy Ikemefuna. It … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the organised labour, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have rejected President Bola Tinubu’s N25,000 Provisional wage increment for the average low-grade worker. This news medium had earlier reported that President Tinubu in his October 1st message announced that the increment of the salary is to … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government and leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) are expected to meet today. This news medium understands that the meeting was fixed by the Federal Government in an effort to find common ground and avert the planned nationwide industrial action from Wednesday. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) on Friday ignored the emergency meeting of the Federal Government. This online media platform had earlier reported that the Federal Government fixed the meeting to avert the planned nationwide strike starting on October 3. EDITOR’S … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government on Friday invited the leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) to an emergency meeting. This news medium understands that the meeting was fixed by the Federal Government to avert the planned nationwide strike on October 3. Editors Pick Tinubu’s … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Thursday distanced the union from a report claiming that it has reached an agreement with the Federal Government to suspend the proposed indefinite strike. This online media platform had earlier reported that the organised labour comprising of the NLC and the Trade Union Congress … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Ministry of Labour and Productivity, Simon Lalong, has revealed that plans are underway to avert the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) nationwide indefinite strike action. This news medium reported that the organised Labour Unions reached a decision to go on strike on October 3 … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that some associations in the aviation and banking industries have confirmed their support towards the nationwide strike proposed by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC). According to them, as associations under either NLC or TUC, they are bound to obey the orders of organised labour, even … Read more