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A Relief From Hardship As Labor Postpones Indefinite Strike In 11th-Hour Move

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A Relief From Hardship As Labor Postpones Indefinite Strike In 11th-Hour Move....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

At the eleventh hour, organized labor made the decision to postpone the previously scheduled nationwide indefinite strike, which was set to commence today. This delay is intended to grant the federal government an opportunity to implement outlined programs aimed at mitigating the hardships resulting from the removal of the fuel subsidy.

The suspension, lasting for a duration of 30 days, is the result of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) reached between the labor unions and the federal government at the Presidential Villa.

The strike notice had been issued by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in response to the federal government’s removal of the subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), leading to an increase in fuel prices.

Key provisions of the MOU include:

1. A commitment from the federal government to implement a wage award of N35,000 for all Federal Government workers, beginning in September, until a new national minimum wage is enacted.

2. The establishment of a minimum wage committee within one month from the date of the agreement.

3. Suspension of Value Added Tax (VAT) collection on Diesel for six months, commencing in October 2023.

4. Allocation of N100 billion for the provision of high-capacity Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses for mass transit, along with CNG conversion kits and stations nationwide, with the aim of commencing by November.

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5. Implementation of various tax incentives for the private sector and the general public.

6. Commitment to resolve leadership crises within the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and address issues concerning the purported proscription of the Road Transport Employers’ Association of Nigeria (RTEAN).

7. Referral of outstanding salaries and wages of tertiary education workers in federal-owned educational institutions to the Ministry of Labour and Employment for further discussion.

8. Payment of N25,000 per month for three months, starting in October 2023, to 15 million households, including vulnerable pensioners.

9. Expansion of initiatives for the subsidized distribution of fertilizers to farmers nationwide.

10. Encouragement of state governments, local governments, and the private sector to implement wage awards for their workers.

11. Commitment to provide funds for Micro and Small-Scale Enterprises (MSMEs) and a focus on creating decent jobs.

12. A joint visitation to the refineries to assess their rehabilitation status.

Additionally, all parties committed to adhering to the principles of social dialogue in future engagements. The MOU will be filed with the relevant Court of competent jurisdiction as a consent judgment by the Federal Government within one week.

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The MOU was signed by NLC President Joe Ajaero, NLC General Secretary Emmanuel Ugboaja, TUC President Festus Osifo, and TUC Secretary Nuhu A. Toro. Representing the federal government were Minister of Labour Simon Lalong, Minister of State Labour Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, and Minister of Information Mohammed Idris.

Meanwhile, President Bola Tinubu approved a provisional wage award of N35,000 for all treasury-paid federal government workers for a period of six months following further consultations with the government delegation that met with the leadership of NLC and TUC.

It is worth noting that during the meeting between both parties, the federal government pledged its commitment to expedite the deployment of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to alleviate public transportation challenges resulting from the removal of the PMS subsidy. The government also announced funding support for micro and small-scale enterprises, VAT waiver on diesel for the next six months, and payment of N75,000 to 15 million households for a three-month period from October to December 2023 at N25,000 per month. The federal government emphasized that outstanding issues could be resolved through active engagement in work and not during a strike.

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APC Releases 2027 Electoral Calendar, Parties Brace For Fierce Contest.

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially released its timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 General Elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The details were contained in a document signed by the party’s National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Muhammad Argungu.

According to the schedule, the timetable sets out key processes including screening of aspirants, appeals, primary elections, and guidelines for the purchase of nomination and expression of interest forms.

The party also fixed the cost of nomination forms at ₦100,000,000 for presidential aspirants, ₦50,000,000 for governorship aspirants, ₦20,000,000 for Senate hopefuls, ₦10,000,000 for House of Representatives candidates, and ₦6,000,000 for State House of Assembly aspirants.

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In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the APC reaffirmed its commitment to conducting transparent and credible primary elections aimed at strengthening internal democracy within the party.

The schedule indicates that the sale of forms will begin on Saturday, April 25, 2026, and close on Saturday, May 2, 2026.

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Screening of aspirants for State Houses of Assembly, House of Representatives, Senate, and Governorship positions is slated for May 6 to May 8, 2026, while presidential screening will take place on May 9, 2026.

The presidential primary election is scheduled for May 15 to May 16, 2026.

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Tension In Oyo As APC Leader Alleges Death Threat From Lawmaker.

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A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagelu Local Government Area of Oyo State, Gafar Oyebade, has been hospitalised after alleging that he was assaulted during a stakeholders’ meeting reportedly involving a member of the House of Representatives, Olafisoye Akinmoyede.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Oyebade, who represents the internal party group in Lagelu, claimed the incident occurred at the APC State Secretariat in Oke Ado, Ibadan, on Monday during a meeting convened to resolve disputes over the recent local government congress.

He said he was invited by the APC State Secretary, Fatai Adesina, to attend discussions aimed at addressing lingering disagreements within the party.

According to him, the situation escalated when he refused to sit among certain individuals in the absence of his political leaders, insisting that proper representation was necessary before proceeding.

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Oyebade alleged that the meeting, which later moved into the office of the state chairman, became tense and descended into physical confrontation.

He further claimed he was attacked in the presence of party executives and also received threats during the incident, which he said left him injured.

The APC chieftain stated that he has since sought medical attention and reported the matter to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Iyaganku, Ibadan.

However, Olafisoye Akinmoyede has denied the allegations, insisting that the meeting was peaceful and no form of violence occurred.

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In a response issued through his legislative aide, Dr. Isiaq Akintunde, the lawmaker explained that the gathering was aimed at resolving internal party issues and not marked by any disruption.

He added that the meeting discussed concerns around Oyebade’s claimed position within the party, noting that official records differ from the role he presented.

The incident has further deepened tensions within the party in the area as both sides maintain conflicting accounts of what transpired.

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Tragedy At JAMB Centre As Woman Dies While Accompanying Daughter For UTME.

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A tragic incident occurred in Ilara-Mokin community, Ifedore Local Government Area of Ondo State, on Monday, when a woman identified as Oluwasola Adebayo reportedly collapsed and died while accompanying her daughter to a Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination centre.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The incident happened during the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), leaving residents and witnesses in shock.

It was gathered that the woman had escorted her daughter to the exam venue when she suddenly began to feel unwell shortly after arriving.

An eyewitness, Abiola, said she showed signs of weakness before eventually collapsing at the centre.

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According to him, efforts made by people around to revive her were unsuccessful, and she was confirmed dead at the scene.

Sources also revealed that she had earlier informed people of her plan to accompany her daughter to the examination centre. At the time of the incident, her daughter was already inside the examination hall writing the UTME and was unaware of what had happened outside.

The development drew sympathy from residents and passersby, many of whom expressed sorrow over the sudden loss.

Confirming the incident, the spokesperson for the Ondo State Police Command, Jimoh Abayomi, said the command had been informed and responded appropriately.

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He described the incident as unfortunate and expressed the command’s condolences to the family.

He further stated that the deceased’s family had been contacted, and her remains were released to a family member who identified himself as her son.

The police urged members of the public to remain calm, as the community continues to mourn the unexpected loss.

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