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“I was never chased out of my office” – Wike

Wike disclosed that over ₦12 billion had just been approved for the payment of January salaries, describing the move as evidence of the administration’s commitment to staff welfare.

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January 27, 2026

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“I was never chased out of my office,” FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, told journalists today in Abuja.

Wike accused unnamed politicians and senior civil servants of fueling the ongoing strike by workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA).

The aggrieved workers are calling for his sack over months of unpaid salaries and allowances, but Wike told journalists shortly after the National Industrial Court ordered an end to the industrial action, which has disrupted public services in Abuja for more than a week, that the strike had gone beyond workers’ welfare issues and was being exploited for political purposes, despite ongoing efforts by the administration to resolve the dispute through dialogue.

“The administration was already in the process of mediation when some politicians hijacked the strike,” Wike said, adding that several of the demands raised by workers were either unreasonable or had already been addressed.

He maintained that the FCTA had taken concrete steps to address workers’ concerns, including salary payments and reforms within the civil service.

Wike disclosed that over ₦12 billion had just been approved for the payment of January salaries, describing the move as evidence of the administration’s commitment to staff welfare.

The minister also pointed to improved revenue performance under his leadership, stating that the FCT had generated more than ₦30 billion in Internally Generated Revenue, a significant increase compared to previous years.

Wike urged workers to acknowledge reforms undertaken by the administration, including the establishment of the Civil Service Commission and investments in infrastructure across the territory

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BREAKING: House of Reps Unveils New Minority Leader

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3 hours ago

June 11, 2026

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.... As Agbedi Emerges House Minority Leader, and Dasuki as Deputy

The House of Representatives has officially announced a new minority leadership, effectively resolving weeks of uncertainty and intense horse-trading within the opposition caucus.

Hon. Fred Agbedi of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), representing Sagbama/Ekeremor Federal Constituency of Bayelsa State, has emerged as the new Minority Leader.

Hon. Abdulsamad Dasuki of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), representing Kebbe/Tambuwal Federal Constituency of Sokoto State, was named Deputy Minority Leader, while Hon. Manu Mansur Soro of the Action Peoples Party (APM), representing Darazo/Ganjuwa Federal Constituency of Bauchi State, emerged as Minority Whip.

The announcement, which followed a unanimous agreement among opposition lawmakers on the filling of key principal positions, brings to a close recent leadership disputes and competing claims within the minority caucus.

The new leadership lineup is expected to provide stronger coordination and direction for the opposition in the House of Representatives.

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JUST IN: Nigerians evacuated from South Africa arrives Lagos

The evacuation comes amid growing concerns over the safety of Nigerians residing in South Africa following reports of violence and attacks on foreign-owned businesses and communities.

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5 hours ago

June 11, 2026

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Nigerians evacuated from South Africa have arrived this morning safely in Lagos.

The evacuation comes amid growing concerns over the safety of Nigerians residing in South Africa following reports of violence and attacks on foreign-owned businesses and communities.

The evacuees arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, at about 10:15 a.m. on Thursday aboard an Air Peace aircraft.

The return flight is part of a coordinated evacuation effort by the Federal Government in response to renewed attacks targeting foreign nationals in South Africa.

The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, was expected to receive the returnees upon arrival at the airport.

The Federal Government had earlier assured that it would continue to engage South African authorities to ensure the protection of Nigerians and prevent further escalation of tensions.

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NLC President Joe Ajaero wins Arthur Svensson International award for worker’s rights

Speaking at the award ceremony in Oslo, Norway, yesterday , Ajaero said that the honour was not a personal achievement but recognition of the struggles of workers across Nigeria.

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June 11, 2026

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•Joe Ajaero

President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has been honoured as the 2026 laureate of the Arthur Svensson International Award for his courage and commitment to defending workers’ rights.

The award is presented to individuals who have demonstrated exceptional courage, strategic acumen and an unwavering commitment to defending workers’ rights and trade union freedoms worldwide.

Speaking at the award ceremony in Oslo, Norway, yesterday , Ajaero said that the honour was not a personal achievement but recognition of the struggles of workers across Nigeria.

“I stand before you today not as a man, but as a symbol, a true symbol of millions of Nigerian workers who wake up every morning not just to the smell of tear gas, the sound of sirens, and the cold silence of a state that preys on its own people but who go to work hungry and come back hungrier more emasculated than before they left for work,” he said.