Eko Hot Blog reports that the ultimatum of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to the Federal Government to address the effect of the removal of fuel subsidy on Nigerians expires today. The leadership of the union are expected to meet next week to decide when to begin an indefinite nationwide strike. Editors Pick Ondo Assembly … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the leadership of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has been invited to a meeting by the Federal Government over its planned strike. This online media platform gathered that the meeting was scheduled for Monday. EDITOR’S PICKS Group Demands Investigation Into Alleged Corrupt Verdicts By Election Petition Tribunals Police Declare … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the organised labour has threatened to embark on an indefinite strike from next week if the Federal Government fails to meet its demands over the removal of fuel subsidy. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) said the strike would be a shutdown of commercial and economic activities across the country. Editors … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a United Nigeria Airlines aircraft on Friday evening skidded off the runway at Murtala Muhammed International Airport Lagos. The aircraft with registration number 5NBWY, skidded off at about 6:48 pm while trying to land under a very high rainfall. EDITOR’S PICKS Obi Supporters In Diaspora Reject Judgement, Back Supreme Court … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has ended its two-day warning strike, directing its members to resume work on Thursday, September 7. The union’s directive was contained in a statement signed by its president, Comrade Joe Ajaero Wednesday evening. Ajaero said the workers made significant strides in achieving the goals they … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Tuesday disregarded the two-day warning strike directive issued by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) against the recent removal of fuel subsidy. This online media platform understands that the Labour Union on Tuesday (today) commenced its warning strike, shutting down economic activities across the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Tuesday insisted on continuing the two-day warning strike, as Nigerians await the judgment of the Presidential Election Tribunal. This online media platform understands that the presidential tribunal is expected to rule on the petition filed by the presidential candidate of the Labour Party … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that some government ministries, departments and agencies in Abuja are currently shut in solidarity with the two-day nationwide strike declared by the Nigeria Labour Congress. The Federal Secretariat on Tuesday morning alongside other major areas such as the popular radio house which houses some agencies under the Ministry of Information … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has explained why they shunned the meeting with the Federal Government over increasing hardship and suffering across the country caused by the removal of fuel subsidy. This online media platform recalls that the NLC had refused to attend a last-minute reconciliatory meeting with FG before … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Aviation security and logistics sub-sector has been directed by the National Union of Air Transport Employees to proceed on an immediate strike from Wednesday, August 16, 2023, following poor wages. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘You Are Not Competent To Criticise Tinubu’s Reforms’ – APC Slams Bakare Gunmen Invade, Set Ablaze Palace … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened to go on strike if the government increases the price of petrol without concluding negotiations with the labour unions. The NLC president, Joe Ajaero, said that the government should stop the falling value of the naira, which is making it difficult to import … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has confirmed the ongoing indefinite strike, despite postponing their scheduled protest. NARD’s President, Dr Innocent Orji, speaking on Channels TV on Wednesday, mentioned that the Federal Ministry of Health hasn’t contacted the association. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Appoints Special Investigator To Probe CBN … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, on Tuesday, suspended its planned nationwide daily protest after a closed-door meeting with principal officers of the senate. The President of NARD, Emeka Orji, made this known in a chat with Punch. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Appoints Special Investigator To Probe CBN BREAKING: ECOWAS … 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
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has directed the Chief Medical Directors and Medical Directors in the Federal Teaching Hospitals to implement the no work, no pay policy on the striking members of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors. The FG also directed the hospitals to maintain an attendance register for all resident … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that barely 24 hours after embarking on nationwide protests against the removal of fuel subsidy, the Organised Labour has suspended its proposed strike action. The President of Trade Union Congress, Festus Osifo made this known during an interview with Arise News on Thursday morning. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Appoints Special Investigator … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that barely 48 hours to the planned nationwide protest by the labour unions, The Presidential Steering Committee on Palliatives is currently meeting representatives of the Organised Labour comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja. Monday’s meeting which began at 05:30pm will … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has said that it will not be going on strike, but will instead hold peaceful rallies to protest the removal of subsidy on petrol and the government’s failure to roll out palliatives to cushion the harsh effect of the stoppage of subsidy payment. The NLC … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Labour Ccongress, (NLC) has advised citizens to stock their homes with food items, medicines and other essential things ahead of the commencement of its seven-day strike to protest the removal of fuel subsidies and the escalating cost of living in the country. The warning, it noted, had become … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government on Thursday revealed that some medical doctors who have left country in search of greener pastures still have their names on the nominal rolls of its hospitals The Director General of the Budget Office,Mr Ben Akabueze, made the shocking revelation while speaking during a meeting between the … Read more