Share Protest Turns Violent: Angry Workers Chase Wike’s Motorcade Through Abuja Streets By Gambo Jagindi January 26, 2026 Tension ran high in Abuja on Monday as aggrieved workers chased Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike’s motorcade, protesting unresolved welfare and salary issues. The workers, reportedly angry overContinue Reading
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) is launching a nationwide protest on December 17, strategically reframing the nation’s security crisis as a non-partisan, existential threat to both economic stability and social cohesion. By explicitly linking rampant insecurity to capital flight, stifled investment, and the direct devastation of working-class families, the NLC positions itself as a central civil society pillar demanding urgent governance. The protest is framed not as opposition, but as a critical mobilization to strengthen the government’s mandate forContinue Reading
Governor Monday Okpebholo’s appointment of visually impaired lawyer Kindness Idahosa as a Law Officer is a powerful, actionable demonstration of inclusive governance, proving that disability is not a barrier to high professional achievement. This decision strategically leverages Idahosa’s remarkable journey—from a 13-year educational hiatus due to Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy to graduating with a Second-Class Upper in Law and being called to the Bar—as a testament to the transformative impact of targeted support. The administration uniquelyContinue Reading
ShareAluta News The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has approved the implementation of N70 national minimum wage for workers of the FCT Administration. The acting Head of Civil Service in the FCT, Mrs Grace Adayilo, who announced this in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday,Continue Reading
ShareAluta News Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has said that the new minimum wage of ₦73,000 for civil servants would be implemented from November. The governor made this announcement on Friday in Akure while addressing workers during a fitness walk, which is part of the 2024 Public Service WeekContinue Reading
ShareAluta News Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi, has signed into law N75,000 minimum wage for the state workers. Idris, signed the new wage in Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday, before the National Labour Congress (NLC) leaders headed by the National President, Joe Ajaero. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports thatContinue Reading
ShareAluta News The Federal Government has handed over 64 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to representatives of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), and the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS). The handover of the buses took place on Sunday at the State House Conference Centre,Continue Reading
ShareAluta News The leadership of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) says the commencement of operations by the Dangote Refinery is a monumental step forward for Nigeria’s energy independence and economic growth. Mr Labi Olawale, the General Secretary of NUPENG, said this in a congralutory letterContinue Reading
ShareAluta News The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for the immediate reversal of the new price increase in pump price of petrol across the country. The Congress made the demand in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by its President, Mr Joe Ajaero and made available to newsmen.Continue Reading
ShareAluta News The Federal Government and Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have reached a compromise to avert the strike notice issued by the union. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that ASUU on Aug. 19, at the end of its NEC meeting held at the University of Ibadan,Continue Reading
