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BREAKING: NLC /TUC Suspend Impending Strike for 30 Days

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The Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress have suspended its planned nationwide indefinite strike action for the next month.

This was contained in a memorandum of understanding signed Monday by the NLC President, Joe Ajaero, and General Secretary, Emmanuel Ugboaja; as well as the TUC President, Festus Osifo, and Secretary General, Nuhu Toro.

The three-page document was also signed by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong; Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Dr Nkeiruka Onyejeocha; and Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris.

“The NLC and TUC accept to suspend for 30 days the planned Indefinite Nationwide strike scheduled to begin, Tuesday, the 3rd of October, 2023,” the MoU reads in part.

“The Federal Government grants a wage award of N35,000 (thirty-five thousand
Naira) only to all Federal Government workers beginning from the month of
September pending when a new national minimum wage is expected to have
been signed into law.”

The decisions come at the end of an hours-long meeting between the Federal Government, NLC, and the TUC on Monday.

See the full MoU below:

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING REACHED BETWEEN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA AND THE NIGERIA LABOUR CONGRESS (NLC) AND TRADE UNION CONGRESS OF NIGERIA (TUC) AS A RESULT OF DISPUTE ARISING FROM WITHDRAWAL OF SUBSIDY ON THE PRICE OF PREMIUM MOTOR SPIRIT (PMS) ON MONDAY, THE 2ND DAY OF OCTOBER, 2023

Arising from the withdrawal of subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) by the Federal Government and the resultant increase in the price of the commodity, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) issued a strike notice which had elapsed and they were poised to embark on a strike billed to commence on Tuesday, the 3rd of October, 2023.

Consequently, a meeting was called by the Federal Government to avert the strike and after much discussion, the following agreements were reached:

1. The Federal Government grants a wage award of N35,000 (thirty-five thousand Naira) only to all Federal Government workers beginning from the month of September pending when a new national minimum wage is expected to have been signed into law.

2. A minimum wage committee shall be inaugurated within one month from the date of this agreement.

3. Federal Government suspends collection of Value Added Tax (VAT) on Diesel for six months beginning from October, 2023.

4. Federal Government accepts to vote N100 billion for the provision of high capacity CNG buses for mass transit in Nigeria. Provisions are also being made for initial 55,000 CNG conversion kits to kick start an auto gas conversion programme, whilst work is ongoing on state-of-the-art CNG stations nationwide. The rollout aims to commence by November with pilots across 10 campuses nationwide.

5. The Federal Government plans to implement various tax incentive measures for private sector and the general public.

6. On the leadership crises rocking the NURTW and the purported proscription of RTEAN, the Federal Government commits to handling Labour matters in line with relevant ILO Conventions and Nigerian Labour Acts. A resolution of the ongoing impasse is expected by or before October 13.

7. The issue of outstanding Salaries and Wages of Tertiary Education workers in Federal-owned educational institutions is being referred to Ministry of Labour and Employment for further engagement.

8. The Federal Government commits to pay N25,000 per month for three months starting from October, 2023 to 15 million households, including vulnerable pensioners.

9. The Federal Government will increase its initiatives on subsidized distribution of fertilizers to farmers across the country.

10. The Federal Government should urge State Government through the National Economic Council and Governors Forum to implement wage award for their workers. Similar consideration should also be given to local government and private sector workers.

11. The Federal Government commits to the provision of funds as announced by the President on the 1st of August broadcast to the Nation for Micro and Small Scale Enterprises. The MSMEs beneficiaries should commit to the principle of decent jobs.

12. A joint visitation will be made to the refineries to ascertain their rehabilitation status.

13. All parties commit to henceforth abide by the dictates of Social dialogue in all our future engagements.

14. The NLC and TUC accept to suspend for 30 days the planned Indefinite Nationwide strike scheduled to begin, Tuesday, the 3rd of October, 2023.

15. This Memorandum shall be filed with the relevant Court of competent jurisdiction within one (1) week as consent judgment by the Federal Government.

Signed:


NLC:


Comrade Joe Ajaero Comrade Emmanuel Ugboaja, mni
President NLC General Secretary


TUC:


Comrade (Engr) Festus Osifo Comrade Nuhu A. Toro
President Secretary General


Federal Government:


H.E. Simon Bako Lalong
Honourable Minister of Labour and Employment



Hon. Dr Nkeiruka Onyejeocha
Honourable Minister of State for Labour and Employment



Mallam Mohammed Idris
Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation

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BREAKING: Unknown gunmen on rampage, kill 3 policemen in Enugu [VIDEO]

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Some unknown gunmen have killed at least three policemen in Achi, Oji River Local Government Area, Enugu State.

Ohibaba.com learnt that the incident occurred at a checkpoint close to Ozudaa Market, Auchi.

Details of the incident are still sketchy as of the time of filing this report.

However, a viral gory video seen on Facebook by Ohibaba.com shows lifeless bodies of the slain policemen.

More to follow….

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Gov. Aiyedatiwa Sets Up Arbitration Panel to Resolve Isinigbo/Igoba Land Dispute

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In a decisive move to end the protracted land dispute between the Isinigbo and Igoba communities in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State, Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has approved the constitution of an Arbitration Committee to mediate the conflict and prevent further breakdown of law and order.

The committee is chaired by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Olukayode Ajulo, SAN, OON, expert in conflict resolution and a Fellow of the prestigious Chartered Institute of Arbitratirs in the United Kingdom.

The Governor’s action aligns with a resolution of the Ondo State House of Assembly and underscores his administration’s commitment to peace, security, and communal harmony across the state.

The land dispute between Isinigbo and Igoba has lingered for years, leading to the loss of lives and the destruction of property worth millions of naira.

The unrest has also strained social relations and disrupted the peaceful coexistence of residents in the affected communities.

Governor Aiyedatiwa’s intervention is seen as a bold step toward restoring order and ensuring long-term stability.

The committee’s mandate includes identifying the root and immediate causes of the conflict, key actors involved, and facilitating peaceful dialogue between stakeholders.

Other members of the committee include Hon. Ololade Gbegudu, representing Okitipupa Constituency II in the State House of Assembly; Commissioner of Police, Ondo State Command, CP Wilson Afolabi; Ondo State Surveyor-General, Surv. Idowu Owolabi; and Mr. F.O. Adaramola, Secretary of the Ondo State Boundary Commission, who will serve as secretary of the committee.

According to the appointment letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Taiwo Fasoranti, the committee is also expected to recommend actionable solutions to the boundary issues and propose strategic policies to prevent similar conflicts in other parts of the state.

The committee has been given a three-month timeline to complete its assignment and submit its report to the Deputy Governor, His Excellency Olayide Owolabi Adelami, for further action.

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Full list of fifty-one people killed in Plateau Monday Morning Attack

The movement described the attack as a continuation of an ongoing genocide and called for urgent intervention by the government and civil society organizations.

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The Irigwe Youth Movement has confirmed the killing of 51 of its kinsmen in the early hours of Monday, April 14, 2025, in Zikke, Kwall District of Bassa Local Government Area, Plateau State, predominantly inhabited by Irigwe natives.

The massacre, carried out by suspected herdsmen militias, lasted for over 90 minutes between midnight and 1:30 a.m., leaving dozens of homes razed and scores of families devastated.

In a statement by Joseph Chudu Yonkpa, National Publicity Secretary of the Irigwe Youth Movement, made available to journalists Monday night in Jos, “the victims were murdered in cold blood by militias. The victims are as follows:

  1. Musa Dako, 64 years
  2. Daniel Adams, 27 years
  3. Obadiah Usman, 31 years
  4. Zinas James, 22 years
  5. Monday Sareke, 37 years
  6. Yohanna Kusa, 43 years
  7. Janet Danjuma, 29 years
  8. Sunday Dako, 49 years
  9. Reuben Adamu, 94 years
  10. Dogara Adamu, 69 years
  11. Bulus Moses, 26 years
  12. Stephen John, 28 years
  13. Menche Stephen, 7 years
  14. Nema Stephen, 4 years
  15. Mary Stephen, 24 years
  16. Wiki John, 30 years
  17. Joshua John Bagu, 46 years
  18. Margaret Morris, 6 years
  19. Debene Morris, 4 years
  20. Monday Sale, 52 years
  21. Salama Agah, 15 years
  22. Laraba Agah, 4 years
  23. Talatu Mangwa, 42 years
  24. Grace David, 45 years
  25. Lovina Monday, 19 years
  26. Agah Monday, 4 years
  27. Naomi Monday, 37 years
  28. Noel David, 13 years
  29. Jummai Stephen, 10 years
  30. Monday Keyi, 37 years
  31. Jerry Moses, 7 years
  32. James Moses, 10 years
  33. Jacob Moses, 3 years
  34. Danjuma Gado, 38 years
  35. Friday Moses, 14 years
  36. Talatu Moses, 47 years
  37. Akus Moses, 46 years
  38. Asi Jerry, 58 years
  39. Tele Zea, 29 years
  40. Bre Shetu Nanzhwa, 61 years
  41. Nanzhwa Ive, 5 years
  42. Kaja Daniel, 42 years
  43. Elisha Anthony, 37 years
  44. Anna Anthony, 67 years
  45. Danlami Randum (Mula), 49 years
  46. Ado Danjuma, 17 years
  47. Sarah Kula, 16 years
  48. Ishaya Moses, 10 years
  49. Juan Moses, 5 years
  50. Sunday Mangwa, 25 years
  51. Moses Bala, 43 years”

The movement described the attack as a continuation of an ongoing genocide and called for urgent intervention by the government and civil society organizations.

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