AGS NEWS – The Lebanese health ministry said late Wednesday that 46 people were killed and 85 others injured by “enemy Israeli strikes” across the country over the past 24 hours. ALSO READ: What we will do to Hamas in … Continue reading Israeli strikes killed 46 in 24 hours -Lebanese officials
AGS NEWS – Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has called on the Federal Government to heed the demands of organizers ahead of the planned nationwide protest on August 1, 2024. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Falana, a human … Continue reading Don’t threaten organisers of planned nationwide protest, Falana warns FG
AGS NEWS – Russian strikes on the northeastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv on Saturday killed two people and wounded 15, regional governor Oleg Synegubov said.Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, is close to the Russian border and has been severely damaged in … Continue reading Russian strike kills two, injures 15 in Ukraine
AGS NEWS – The organised labour has firmly rejected the Nigerian federal government’s proposed minimum wage of ₦62,000 or ₦100,000 for workers. In an interview on Channels Television, Chris Onyeka, Assistant General Secretary of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), called … Continue reading Labour rejects ₦100,000 minimum wage, strike may resume tuesday
AGS NEWS – Israel is reportedly preparing to strike Iran in response to a recent barrage of drones and missiles, as discussed in war cabinet meetings. Israel’s air force, equipped with US-made fighter jets, is said to be gearing up … Continue reading Israel prepares for ‘Clear and Forceful’ strike against Iran
Hospital doctors in England have initiated their lengthiest strike action starting Wednesday, raising concerns among health authorities about the added strain on services during the busiest time of the year. Junior doctors, those below the consultant level, have joined picket … Continue reading Doctors in England begin fresh strike over pay dispute
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a warning that universities nationwide may face strikes in 2024 due to the insufficient budget allocated to the education sector and inadequate remuneration. Prof. Emmanuel Oshodeke highlighted President Bola Tinubu’s earlier … Continue reading ASUU kicks against low education budget, threatens to go on strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a directive to all zonal coordinators and chairpersons urging the mobilization of members for the nationwide strike following the directive from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress … Continue reading ASUU issues directive for members to join nationwide strike
Organized labor, represented by the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), has announced a nationwide strike set to commence on November 14, 2023. This decision was reached following an extraordinary National Executive Council … Continue reading BREAKING: Labour declares nationwide strike starting Tuesday, Nov 14
Tragedy struck in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State as lightning fatally struck three Senior Secondary School (SS3) students. An eyewitness shared with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the incident occurred on Saturday, November 4, 2023, … Continue reading Tragic lightning kills three SS3 students playing football in Anambra
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have jointly announced their decision to stage a nationwide strike beginning October 3, 2023. The move comes in response to what the labor unions perceive as the government’s failure … Continue reading BREAKING: NLC and TUC announce nationwide strike starting Oct 3rd
The Federal Government has issued an earnest plea to the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to reconsider their scheduled two-day warning strike, set to commence on Tuesday. This appeal, conveyed by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon … Continue reading FG appeals to labour to postpone planned strike
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a declaration of a two-day warning strike set to begin on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. The announcement was made by NLC President, Joe Ajaero, during a press conference held at the Labour House … Continue reading NLC announces two day warning strike over fuel subsidy
The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) has revealed its intention to convene a National Executive Council (NEC) meeting next month to determine whether a nationwide strike will be initiated. Dr. Victor Makanjuola, President of MDCAN, disclosed this … Continue reading Medical and dental consultants association set to determine strike decision in September
Organized Labor has issued a stern warning that it will initiate a complete, all-encompassing, and indefinite nationwide shutdown of Nigeria if the petrol pump price, currently at 617 naira, is increased once again, which they deem to be “illegal.” Joe … Continue reading NLC warns of fresh strike amid fuel price increase
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has temporarily halted its scheduled daily nationwide protest following a closed-door discussion with key Senate officials. NARD President Emeka Orji shared this development, clarifying that a reevaluation will take place within the next … Continue reading Resident doctors temporarily suspends planned protest
Just a day after reaching an agreement with President Bola Tinubu to call off their protests, the relationship between the organized labor and the Federal Government in Nigeria has soured once again. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced its … Continue reading #SubsidyProtests: FG-Labour talks leads no where, NLC begins strike from August 14
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Lagos State chapter, has taken a strong stance following the tragic death of Dr. Vwaere Diaso, a medical house officer, who lost her life in an elevator accident at the General Hospital, Odan, Lagos. In … Continue reading NMA commences indefinite strike following doctor’s tragic death
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has begun mass mobilization ahead of a planned nationwide strike scheduled to commence on Wednesday. The strike is in protest against the removal of fuel subsidies, which has resulted in significant hardships for ordinary citizens. … Continue reading NLC firm on wednesday strike, organizes worker mobilization
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, demanding the reversal of perceived anti-poor policies, including the recent hike in petrol pump prices. Failure to meet these demands will result in an indefinite nationwide … Continue reading NLC gives nationwide strike notice over anti-poor policies
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, is set to meet with President Bola Tinubu in a bid to prevent the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) from going ahead with their planned industrial action. During a meeting with … Continue reading Speaker holds meeting with Tinubu to address planned resident doctors’ strike
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has given the Federal Government a fresh two-week ultimatum to address the lingering demands of its members. This decision was reached during the Extraordinary National Executive Council (E-NEC) virtual meeting held by NARD. … Continue reading Strike looms as doctors issue FG fresh two weeks ultimatum on pending issues
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has decided to suspend its scheduled strike in response to the increase in fuel prices resulting from the removal of subsidies. Following a meeting between the Nigerian government delegation and NLC leadership at the Presidential … Continue reading NLC calls off nationwide strike over fuel subsidy
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has decided to initiate a nationwide strike starting next Wednesday. The strike is a response to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s failure to reverse the recently increased pump price for Premium Motor Spirit (petrol). … Continue reading NLC set to commence nationwide strike on wednesday in response to subsidy
Healthcare workers staged a protest in the Federal Capital Territory on Wednesday, warning that they would initiate an indefinite strike from midnight unless the Federal Government fulfills their demands. ALSO READ: WHO declares end to global health emergency for Covid … Continue reading Nigerian healthcare workers threaten indefinite strike over unmet demands
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