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The Federal Government has directed the invocation of statutory provision of “no work no pay” on any worker who joined the strike called by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) over the new fuel price regime. The directive was contained in a statement issued Tuesday night, signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal. The SGF ordered Ministers, Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Government Agencies to enforce the directive and open attendance registers in all Ministries, Departments and Agencies. He said the order was sequel to the notice issued by the NLC for workers to embark on an indefinite strike from Wednesday in defiant of an order of National Industrial Court. “This notice is regrettably given in spite of an order by the Industrial Court against the strike. “All workers, whether in public or private sector, are reminded of the Trade Dispute Act, 2004 which provides: “‘Where any worker takes part in a strike, he shall not...

Bishop Seun Adeoye of Sufficient Grace and Truth Ministry, Okinni, Osun State has explained why he embarked on one man rally against the present hike of fuel price from N86 to N145 by the federal government. Speaking in Osogbo, Osun State on Tuesday, May 17, 2016, Rt. Rev Adeoye stated that he took the step because he was of the opinion that the Muhammed Buhari’s administration has not been fair to downtrodden Nigerians by the increase in the price of PMS. “Nigerians are passing through hell now. People should see the government as a big father who will give them solace in time of crisis. But this father is wielding a big stick against the people. “This increase in pump price of PMS is uncalled for. In the last one year, Nigerians have seen increase in virtually everything apart from their earnings. We have seen increase in electricity tariff, increase in bank charges and astronomical increase in food items. “Churches in Nigeria today are becoming centres for distr...

One Adamu Mai Bisco was on Monday arrested by the Yobe State Police Command for allegedly hacking his mother, father and sisters to death with a shovel while they slept. The incident happened at their home in Bataiya area of Potiskum town of the state, the Nation reports. The 28-year-old man, according to the state’s Police Public Relations Officer, RRPO, ASP Toyin Gbadegesin, is believed to have carried out the dastardly act under the influence of hard drugs, Marijuana and Tramol capsules. The PPRO said, “The suspect, without any provocation as the victims were fast asleep, picked up a shovel, attacked and killed his father, mother and 2 sisters at about 1.00am on Monday. “The police received a distress call and moved in to arrest the suspect. “Some items were recovered as exhibit from the suspect who is still being interrogated. “Interim investigation reports revealed that the suspect is a drug addict as he confessed to have consumed illicit drugs. ...

The National Industrial Court has asked the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to suspend its planned strike. Babatunde Adejumo, president of the court, gave the order on Tuesday. Ruling on an exparte application filed by Abubakar Malami, Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Adejumo ordered parties to maintain the status quo until the hearing and determination of the exparte motion. He also directed the government to dialogue with the NLC towards an amicable resolution of their dispute. The case was adjourned to May 24. Last week, labour asked the federal government to reverse the price of petrol within three days or face an indefinite industrial action. At the end of a joint meeting between the Nigeir Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) on Saturday, the unions advised Nigerians to stockpile food and staples to prepare for a showdown with the government.   On Monday, a government delegation met with labour leaders to prevent the strike from...