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SEE FULL LIST: ASUU, TCN, banks, others join NLC nationwide strike

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Some unions have shut their workplaces to comply with the directive of the two labour unions to embark on an indefinite nationwide strike.

On Friday, the organised labour announced that they will be commencing a nationwide indefinite strike due to the refusal of the Federal Government to increase the proposed minimum wage from N60,000.

According to the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, the strike will begin at midnight on Sunday, June 2, 2024.

In a joint statement delivered by Ajaero and his Trade Union Congress counterpart, Festus Osifo, they expressed their serious concerns and disappointment over the Federal Government’s failure to finalise and pass a new National Minimum Wage Act into law.

They also demanded that the government reverse the increase in electricity tariff to N65/kWh.

Recall that both unions had given an ultimatum of May 31, 2024, for negotiations on the new minimum wage.

However, talks between organised labour and the Federal Government broke down on Tuesday after both parties presented their offers.

The government increased its initial offer of N57,000 by adding N3,000 to make it N60,000. ,

This proposal was rejected by labour during the meeting.

During negotiations at this meeting, labour also lowered their demand from last week’s proposal of N497,000 by removing N3,00 which reduced their new proposal to N494,000.

The Academic Staff Union of Universities in a statement addressed to the branch chairpersons and zonal coordinators of ASUU on Monday, the association’s President, Emmanuel Osodeke, directed lecturers in universities across the country to join the strike as an affiliate of the congress.

The statement read, “The NLC has declared an indefinite strike action beginning from Monday, 3rd June 2024, as a result of the failure of Government to conclude the renegotiation of minimum wage for Nigerian workers and reversal of hike in electricity tariff.

On Sunday, Aviation unions directed its members to withdraw services across airports in Nigeria.

The unions include the National Union of Air Transport Employees, the Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, the Association of Nigerian Aviation Professionals, and the National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers.

The union stated, “In compliance with the directive from the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria—we hereby inform the general public, aviation service providers, airline operators, aviation businesses, and all aviation workers nationwide that starting from 0000hrs of June 3, 2024, all services at all Nigerian airports shall be fully withdrawn till further notice.”

Below are the unions that have joined the strike:

  1. The Academic Staff Union of Universities.
  2. Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria.
  3. The National Union of Electricity Employees.
  4. National Union of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions Employees.
  5. Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria

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Lagos state government shuts hotels, poultry over noise, air pollution

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The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency has shut down several businesses in the Ikorodu area of the state over environmental infractions.

The state Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this in a statement on X.com on Friday.

The statement read, “In a bold move to tackle noise, air pollution, and other environmental infractions, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency recently conducted a comprehensive enforcement operation in key areas of Lagos State, including Agric, Ibeshe, and Ikorodu.

“Despite prior warnings, several establishments, including hotels, bar, gas filling station, poultry farms, and lounge, continued to flout LASEPA’s directives.

“As a result, these establishments have been temporarily shut down to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.”

The affected businesses were said to include Victory Hotel, Wendy Bar, Moore Gas Plant, Provider Farm and Poultry, Cloud 24, Little Palace Hotel, City Groove Lounge and Bar, Destiny Castle, and B.S. Gold Warehouse.

In the statement, LASEPA stated that it has repeatedly warned businesses about the need to adhere to environmental standards.

The agency also vowed to intensify its enforcement efforts to ensure compliance with state environmental laws.

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We have identified sponsors of planned nationwide protest, says DSS

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The Department of State Services (DSS) says it has identified those behind the planned nationwide protest.

In a statement on Thursday, Peter Afunanya, DSS spokesperson, said the service is applying a “non-kinetic measure and conflict resolution” to address the impending protest.

There are reports that youths across the country are planning to embark on nationwide protest over the increasing cost of living.

The DSS spokesperson said the secret police found the planned demonstration to be “politically motivated”.

“While peaceful protest is a democratic right of citizens, the Service has confirmed a sinister plan by some elements to infiltrate the protest and use it to cause chaos and extreme violence in the land,” the statement reads.

“It has also identified the reason behind the protest to be political.

“The plotters desire to use the intended violent outcome to smear the federal and sub-national governments; make them unpopular and pit them against the masses. The long-term objective is to achieve regime change, especially at the centre.

“The Service has also identified, among others, the funding lines, sponsors, and collaborators of the plot.

“However, it does not think that aggression should be the first line of action in the instance, in handling the emerging scenario.

“It has instead variously applied non-kinetic and conflict resolution strategies, including moral suasion, stakeholder engagement, and other multi-track diplomatic shuttles, to dissuade the planners from actualising their undesirable objective.”

Afunanya said the “agitators” should use “ample ways” available to them to channel their grievances without resorting to violence.

“The Service calls on people of goodwill, leaders of thought, captains of industry, labour unions, student associations, youth leaders, the civil society, clergy, NGOs, women groups, civil servants, and politicians to shun any invitation to participate in any orchestrated violence, deliberately designed to cause disaffection in the country,” he said.

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22 drug dealers convicted in July, says NDLEA

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The Kano State Command of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency on Thursday disclosed that it secured the conviction of 22 drug dealers in the state in July 2024.

Confirming the convictions to newsmen, on Thursday, the Commander of the agency, Abubakar Idris-Ahmad, described the feat as a major victory in its fight against illicit drug trafficking and abuse.

Idris-Ahmad said, “Out of the 22 drug dealers convicted, one Abubakar Mu’azu’s arrest resulted in an altercation during which he stabbed an NDLEA officer.”

“Mu’azu was charged to court and sentenced to three years in a correctional centre, while the other convicts were sentenced to various terms of imprisonment.

“Different types of illicit substances were found in Mu’azu’s possession.”

The narcotics commander said that the command would continue the fight against drug trafficking and abuse and prosecute those culpable.

Idris-Ahmad commended the Chairman/ Chief Executive Officer of the agency, retired Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Buba-Marwa, for his unwavering support and commitment to the fight against drug abuse.

According to him, no amount of intimidation or violence would hinder the agency’s operatives from pursuing and bringing perpetrators to justice.

“Our operatives are trained professionals who will stop at nothing to ensure that those who engage in drug-related offences face the full wrath of the law,” he stated.

To accomplish its mission of ridding the state of drug addicts, the commander solicited the support of the general public, urging them to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities related to drug abuse and trafficking to the agency for prompt action.

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