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Workers Betrayed! NLC Says Nigeria’s Labour Rights Score a Total Embarrassment”
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has decried Nigeria’s dismal global reputation on workers’ rights, revealing that the country has once again been listed among the world’s 10 worst nations for labour rights violations.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Describing the ranking as a national embarrassment, the NLC urged employers to take the lead in reversing the trend.
NLC President Joe Ajaero made this known at the 68th Annual General Meeting of the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) in Lagos on Wednesday. He was represented by the NLC Deputy President and immediate past President-General of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria, Adewale Adeyanju.
According to Ajaero, the 2025 ITUC Global Rights Index placed Nigeria among the worst offenders in protecting workers’ rights.
“This is a stain on our conscience and a legacy none of us should accept. Many of these violations occur within enterprises represented here,” he said.
Ajaero charged NECA to lead by example in promoting respect for labour laws and collective bargaining.
“I urge NECA to lead by example: uphold collective bargaining, respect labour laws, and reaffirm the dignity of the workforce,” he stressed.
He further called for stronger collaboration between employers and organised labour in implementing resolutions from the recent 113th International Labour Conference in Geneva. According to him, such cooperation is crucial in regulating the rapidly expanding platform economy and enhancing workplace safety.
“Declarations alone are not enough. We must work side by side to translate these commitments into living realities that protect workers from the excesses of unregulated technology while capturing its benefits,” Ajaero stated.
The labour leader commended NECA’s Director-General, Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, for fostering dialogue, saying cooperation between both sides is vital for industrial harmony.
“His openness to genuine engagement has reaffirmed the truth that we are not adversaries, but partners bound by common purpose,” Ajaero noted.
He urged NECA to join the NLC in domesticating new International Labour Organisation conventions, including those on Decent Work in the Platform Economy and the Biohazards Convention, which strengthens workplace safety and health measures.
“Let us seize this moment to fortify occupational safety and health governance in our country,” he added.
Ajaero also reiterated the NLC’s call for establishing a Standing Committee between NLC and NECA, saying such a body is vital for sustained dialogue, conflict prevention, and dispute resolution.
“This mechanism is no longer optional; it is the surest path to enduring industrial peace,” he said.
The NLC President strongly condemned attempts by some state governors and legislators to remove labour matters from the Exclusive Legislative List, warning that such moves could destabilise industrial relations nationwide.
“These misguided attempts reveal a dangerous ignorance of the chaos this would unleash. In moments like this, our unity is our shield,” he cautioned.
He further highlighted broader societal challenges impacting the labour environment, including repression, shrinking civic space, and economic exclusion.
“A vibrant civic space is not a luxury—it is the fertile ground in which both businesses and workers flourish,” he remarked. “We must act to reclaim Nigeria’s civic space, which is shrinking under the weight of insecurity, repression, and economic exclusion.”
Concluding his remarks, Ajaero reminded employers of the central role workers play in sustaining businesses, urging fairness and justice in workplace relations.
“Profit without people is an empty pursuit; progress without justice is a fleeting illusion,” he said. “That worker you consider redundant is also the consumer who keeps your enterprise alive.”
Ajaero congratulated NECA on its 68th AGM and expressed optimism that the discussions would pave the way for more productive, fair, and decent workplaces in Nigeria.
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‘I Have Stopped Impregnating Women’ – 2Baba Makes Shocking Revelation.
Nigerian music star Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has declared that he no longer impregnates women.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The singer made the statement on Saturday during a live performance at Rehab Lounge in Calgary, Canada.
While performing his hit song True Love, 2Baba paused to interact with the audience and playfully asked the women present to identify where his true love was.
He jokingly wondered whether she was standing at the back of the venue or somewhere in front of him before making a remark about his experiences with women.
The award-winning musician told the audience that he had stopped getting women pregnant, adding that he had been making the same confession wherever he performed recently.
He said, “For the purpose of this show, I will pretend like I’ve never seen anything before. Where’s my true love? Is she back there? Is she right here? Is she somewhere here? Where’s my true love? You people shouldn’t put out me for trouble.
“As I said, some ladies they fear to shout. See, everywhere I go these days, I make this confession. As I say, some ladies they fear to shout. I say, I don’t fear to shout. Because I don’t stop to dey give woman belle. Ask anyone, they’ll tell you, I don’t do such thing things again.”
The singer’s comment comes amid public interest in his personal life and relationships.
2Baba was previously married to Nollywood actress Annie Macaulay-Idibia. The couple announced their separation in January 2025 after having two children together.
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NPFL Cracks Down! Abia Warriors, Katsina United, Warri Wolves Hit With Sanctions.
Abia Warriors were fined ₦3.2 million for failing to provide adequate security as agreed during the pre-match technical meeting ahead of their encounter with Niger Tornadoes.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Abia Warriors were fined ₦3.2 million for failing to provide adequate security as agreed during the pre-match technical meeting ahead of their encounter with Niger Tornadoes.
The Umuahia-based club was also found guilty of an attempt by one of its officials to disrupt the live broadcast of the match by harassing a crew member of the league’s broadcast partner.
As part of the disciplinary measures, Abia Warriors’ multimedia officer, Chidera Favour Igwe, has been suspended from all NPFL match activities for five matches.
Katsina United, meanwhile, were fined ₦2 million for failing to provide adequate and effective security during their home fixture against Plateau United.
The club was also sanctioned for allowing supporters to encroach onto the field of play during the encounter.
Warri Wolves Receive Heaviest Punishment
Warri Wolves have been handed the most severe sanctions following the unruly behaviour of their supporters during Sunday’s Matchday 10 clash against Kano Pillars in Ozoro.
The Seasiders were fined ₦4.2 million and docked three points and three goals from their accumulated tally. The club was also ordered to play its next three home matches behind closed doors.
According to the NPFL, Warri Wolves failed to provide adequate security at the stadium, resulting in an assault on match officials after the final whistle.
The league further disclosed that the second assistant referee sustained a nose injury and was left bleeding during the incident.
The NPFL stated that all three clubs have 48 hours from the date of notification to appeal their respective sanctions in accordance with the league’s disciplinary procedures.
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‘Bala Mohammed Is The Incoming Senate President’ – Makinde Makes Stunning Claim.
The presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde, has predicted that Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed will become Nigeria’s next Senate President if the party wins the 2027 general election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Makinde made the declaration on Thursday during the APM South-West town hall meeting in Akure, the Ondo State capital.
He expressed confidence that the party would secure a sweeping victory in the 2027 polls, describing its agenda as a plan to reset the country.
Makinde made the prediction after Mohammed was introduced at the gathering and described as an incoming senator.
Speaking at the event, the APM presidential candidate said, “Well, APM is going to win this election overwhelmingly because this is the reset agenda being put before Nigerians, so I dare to say that my national leader is the incoming Senate President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”
He urged Nigerians to listen to the party’s message and support its proposed agenda ahead of the 2027 elections.
Makinde also discussed the qualities he believes Nigerians should consider when choosing their next president, arguing that physical energy and the ability to tackle national challenges should take precedence over age.
According to him, the next president must possess the stamina to work long hours and respond effectively to the country’s pressing problems.
He stated, “While I will not make age an issue in this campaign, I will make energy, having energy, being able to stay up late to deal with the challenges we face as a country.”
Makinde further challenged presidential candidates to demonstrate their physical fitness, urging voters to consider their capacity to handle the demands of the presidency.
“So please, when they bring their presidential candidates, let the candidates be able to jump, and if they can do that, vote for them,” he added.
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