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Real reasons NLC suspended its 7-day warning strike

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The Nigeria Labour Congress has suspended its seven-day warning strike following promises by the Federal Government to reconvene the tripartite committee on national minimum wage on October 4, 2018.

The labour movement said the suspension took effect from Sunday, and further directed its affiliate unions and state councils to maintain “a high level of mobilisation and readiness until the struggle for a reasonable minimum wage is achieved.”

Announcing the decision in Abuja on Sunday, the NLC President, Ayuba Wabba, stated that the labour action was suspended to enable the tripartite committee to hold its crucial meeting and conclude its work.

The workers are demanding a new minimum wage of about N50,000 instead of the current national minimum wage of N18, 000.

Wabba, who was flanked by other labour leaders, said the unions had received a formal invitation to a meeting of the tripartite committee scheduled for October 4 and 5.

He stated that the two-day meeting would be the final session of the committee after which a final report would be submitted to President Muhammadu Buhari.

The NLC President said, “We invite you here today (Sunday) to inform you that we have received a firm and formal invitation to a reconvened meeting of the tripartite committee scheduled for the 4th and 5th of October, 2018.

“We demand that this shall be the final session of the committee and that a final report will be submitted to Mr President immediately.”

He added, “In order to avail the committee the necessary conducive environment to hold this crucial meeting and conclude its work, organised labour has, after obtaining the mandate of their necessary organs, decided to suspend the strike action with effect from Sunday, September 30, 2018.”

The labour leaders had held a meeting with the Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, last Wednesday where they were informed that the tripartite committee on minimum wage would reconvene on October 4.

But the labour leaders were unimpressed as they refused to suspend the strike which the NLC, Trade Union of Nigeria and the United Labour Congress had ordered shortly before the parley with the minister in Abuja.

The union leaders subsequently held a meeting with the Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari, at the Presidential Villa last Thursday, where they were prevailed upon to call off the strike.

The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria has directed its members to resume work on Tuesday.

Shortly after NLC suspended the strike on Sunday, President of JUSUN, Mr Marwan Adamu, said, “The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria has asked all its members across Nigeria to resume work on Tuesday, October 2nd, 2018 following the suspension of the strike by the organised labour.”

 

Sahara weekly online is published by First Sahara weekly international. contact saharaweekly@yahoo.com

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Oluyinka Replaces Odunlami Funmilayo as Ondo Police Spokesperson

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The Ondo State Police Command has appointed Ayanlade Olayinka Olushola as its new Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO).

He has officially resumed duty and will serve as the Command’s spokesperson, managing public communications and enhancing the force’s image.

This was made known in a statement signed by CSP Funmilayo Odunlami, the outgoing PPRO, on behalf of the Ondo State Commissioner of Police.

Ayanlade holds a degree in Sociology from the Nigeria Police Academy (Regular Course 2) and a Master’s in Criminology and Security Studies. Over the years, he has served in various roles, including as a Divisional Traffic Officer and Divisional Crime Officer.

He is also affiliated with international security organizations, being a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and the International Association of Crime Analysts.

The Command also called on the public and media organizations to support Ayanlade in his new role.

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From Giant to Beggar: The Tragic Collapse of Nigeria Under APC Rule

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From Giant to Beggar: The Tragic Collapse of Nigeria Under APC Rule

 

By George Omagbemi Sylvester

 

Once hailed as the “Giant of Africa,” Nigeria now limps on broken legs — economically battered, politically rudderless, and morally bankrupt. It is no longer just the brain drain that should worry us; it is the soul drain. Nigerians — students, professionals, entire families — are fleeing not just to Europe or North America, but to Ghana, a nation we once dismissed as “small brother.” This is not just ironic. It is humiliating. And it is a direct consequence of the All Progressives Congress (APC) taking power in 2015.

 

From Giant to Beggar: The Tragic Collapse of Nigeria Under APC Rule

 

The APC’s takeover, starting with President Muhammadu Buhari in 2015, marked the beginning of a free-fall. What followed was a decade of despair, capped now by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu — another APC patriarch — who has inherited and worsened the crisis. The result? Every airport terminal has become a departure lounge for the talented, the young, and the fed up.

 

From Giant to Beggar: The Tragic Collapse of Nigeria Under APC Rule

 

A Decade of Despair: From Buhari

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Anyone that intimidates,oppresses Natasha further will face grave consequences, prophet Ikuru warns

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By Collins Nkwocha

The prophetic hall of fame and Ambassador of peace,prophet Godwin Ikuru of Jehovah Eye Salvation Ministry has warned that those oppressing and intimidating senator Natasha Akpoti will be exposed if they continue to perpetuate the ungodly and derogatory act.

Speaking to newsmen today in Lagos, prophet Ikuru enunciated that God is not happy with the injustice the female senator has been subjected to “the injustice Natasha is facing is too much,they want to reduce her to nothing and rubbish her existence, what has she done?just because she cried out and told everyone what she has been passing through,I want to warn those who have been plotting against her sternly that anyone that intimidates or oppresses her again will face grave consequences “.

Prophet Ikuru maintained that Senator Natasha has been a good example and a great role model to women in politics “senator Natasha is loved dearly by her constituency because she is performing magnificently and allowing her people to feel the impact of democracy,no senator in that constituency has done half of what Natasha did within a year,why the plot to remove her unjustly through a manipulated recall,I,the prophetic hall of fame,I decree that anyone that is after your life, let the power of God scatter them, anyone that wants to disrupt Asiwaju government let God scatter them, anyone that wants to disrupt the government of Babajide Sanwo-Olu God will scatter them ”

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