The Presidency has affirmed that there were no human rights violations involved in the recent arrest of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Joe Ajaero, by the Department of State Services (DSS). EKO HOT BLOG reports that this statement was made in response to allegations of human rights abuses leveled against President Bola Tinubu’s administration by … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed regret over its decision to abstain from the #EndBadGovernance protest that took place in August. Benson Upah, the NLC’s Head of Information, accused the Bola Tinubu-led administration of silencing confrontation voices and suppressing dissent. During an interview on Arise TV on Tuesday, Upah accused … Read more
Here is Top Nigerian Stories today, September 10, 2024. Super Eagles Draw with Rwanda in AFCON Qualifier Nigeria’s match against Rwanda in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers ended in a goalless draw. Despite a strong performance, including a seemingly legitimate goal by Ademola Lookman being disallowed, the Super Eagles failed to secure a … Read more
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) of the United Kingdom has strongly condemned the Nigerian government over the arrest and ongoing harassment of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Joe Ajaero. Ajaero was detained on Monday at Abuja’s Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport while he was on his way to attend and speak at a TUC conference in … Read more
The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, and the Secretary General of the union, Emmanuel Ugboaja, are set to be questioned by the Nigeria Police Force on September 30, 2024. This development follows petitions written against the NLC. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In Delta Man Detained for … Read more
The Department of State Services (DSS) has granted bail to Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Joe Ajaero, leading to his release from custody. Ajaero was arrested by DSS operatives on Monday morning at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport while en route to the United Kingdom to attend a conference organized by the Trade Union Congress … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has demanded the immediate and unconditional release of its President, Mr Joe Ajaero. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ajaero was allegedly arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS), on Monday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport on his way to the UK for a TUC meeting. Mr Benson Upah, NLC … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has initiated a closed-door meeting in response to the arrest and detention of its President, Joe Ajaero, by Nigerian authorities while he was en route to the UK for a global workers’ conference. Benson Upah, NLC’s Head of Public Relations, confirmed the situation in an interview, stating that Ajaero was … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has confirmed the arrest of its national president, Joe Ajaero, by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) in Abuja on Monday. The arrest took place at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport as Ajaero was preparing to travel to the United Kingdom for an official engagement with the Trade Union … Read more
The President of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Joe Ajaero has been arrested by the Operatives of the Department of the State Service, DSS. The NLC president was picked up on Monday morning at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. According to Vanguard, Ajaero was about to board a flight to the United Kingdom, UK, for … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and former Vice President Abubakar Atiku have expressed concern over the recent hike in petrol prices by the federal government, warning that it has pushed most Nigerians to a breaking point. Speaking over the weekend, Atiku emphasized that the hike, along with plans to increase Value Added Tax (VAT), will … Read more
As frustrations rise over the recent spike in petrol prices, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has demanded that the federal government reverse the hike and return prices to ₦617 per litre. The NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, stated that the government’s decision contradicts an earlier agreement reached during negotiations. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For … Read more
New details have emerged regarding the recent re-invitation of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President Joe Ajaero and Secretary General Emmanuel Ugboaja by the Nigeria Police Force. This follows an earlier invitation related to serious allegations. EKO HOT BLOG recalls Ajaero was summoned by the police over accusations including “criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, treasonable felony, subversion, … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned the federal government for betrayal following the Nigerian National Petroleum Company’s (NNPC) increase in petrol prices. In a statement on Tuesday, NLC President Joe Ajaero criticized the government’s move to raise the pump price to ₦855 per litre, emphasizing that it contradicts their agreement to keep fuel prices … Read more
Drew Povey, the Briton accused of inciting insurrection against President Bola Tinubu’s government, has urged the Nigerian authorities not to equate protests with treason. Responding to allegations that he was building a network of sleeper cells to topple the administration and plunge the nation into chaos, Povey, who the Nigerian government claims also goes by … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has voiced strong disapproval of the police’s second invitation to its president, Joe Ajaero, and General Secretary Comrade Emmanuel Ugboaja. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between Govt, People -Minister UEFA To Honour Ronaldo For Record-Breaking Champions League Career EKO HOT … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force has issued a new summons to the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, and the union’s Secretary General, Comrade Emmanuel Ugboaja, for questioning regarding serious allegations. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between Govt, People -Minister UEFA To … Read more
Human rights activist Femi Falana, SAN, along with Maxwell Opara and Deji Adeyanju, were among the lawyers who accompanied Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, to the Force Headquarters for questioning over allegations including terrorism financing EKO HOT BLOG reports Initially, the Labour movement had mobilised its members to accompany Ajaero to the … Read more
The President of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Joe Ajaero, will on Thursday honour a Police summon over alleged criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, treasonable felony, subversion, and cybercrime 11 days after an invitation by the Intelligence Response Team, IRT, arm of the Police. Ajaero is expected to be accompanied by leaders of industrial unions affiliated with … Read more
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, has put all its members across the country on red alert and ready for industrial action if the Police arrest the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Joe Ajaero. EKO HOT BLOG recalls that that the Intelligence Response Team, IRT, arm of the Nigerian … Read more