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NLC Urges South African Unions To Protect Migrants Amid Rising Xenophobia.
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for urgent action to curb rising xenophobic violence against African migrants in South Africa, urging the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) to roll out a widespread awareness campaign to safeguard migrant workers.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a letter dated May 7, 2026, and sent to COSATU leadership in Johannesburg, NLC President Joe Ajaero condemned recent killings of African migrants and the destruction of their businesses.
He attributed the attacks to worsening economic hardship and weak policy responses, warning that African workers must not be pitted against one another.
Ajaero said it was unacceptable for members of the working class to be treated as targets of violence, stressing that labour solidarity must be preserved.
He urged COSATU to intensify sensitisation efforts within communities, unions, and workplaces to counter narratives that blame migrants for unemployment and economic struggles. He also called for efforts to dismantle the belief that Africans from different countries are enemies because of colonial borders.
The NLC criticised what it described as the poor response of South African security agencies, accusing authorities of failing to adequately protect migrants and their businesses.
It demanded the full deployment of security personnel to prevent further attacks, as well as the arrest and prosecution of those responsible. The congress also called on the South African government to compensate victims and affected families.
According to the NLC, xenophobia undermines labour unity across Africa and weakens collective bargaining power.
Ajaero stressed that divisions within the working class ultimately benefit capital at the expense of workers, warning that such tensions must be addressed urgently.
The congress also proposed an emergency meeting of African labour bodies under the African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation and the Organisation of African Trade Union Unity to develop coordinated protections for migrant workers.
He further warned that failure to decisively confront xenophobic violence could encourage its spread to other parts of the continent, describing it as a dangerous threat that must be eliminated before it escalates further.
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Case Adjournment: The Court of Appeal in Abuja has postponed the hearing of an appeal regarding the potential deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord Party, and three other political parties until July 7.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Procedural Delay: The court moved the hearing date from June 25 to allow the involved parties sufficient time to file and exchange their briefs of argument.
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Reasoning for New Date: Although Accord Party counsel, Musibau Adetunbi (SAN), requested a three-day window to file, Justice Abubakar Mohammed explained that the panel’s upcoming official commitments necessitated selecting July 7 as the earliest available date.
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Background of the Dispute: The appeal follows a Federal High Court ruling by Justice Peter Lifu, which ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the ADC, Accord Party, Action Peoples Party (APP), Action Alliance (AA), and Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) for allegedly failing to meet constitutional performance benchmarks.
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INEC’s Position: INEC has challenged this deregistration order, arguing that these parties met the necessary constitutional thresholds by securing elective positions in previous elections and providing certificates of return as evidence.
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Stay of Execution: On June 16, the Court of Appeal previously ordered a stay of execution on the Federal High Court’s judgment, preventing INEC from proceeding with the deregistration until the current appeal is decided.
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Procedural Criticism: The appellate court had previously criticized Justice Lifu for ignoring an earlier order to suspend proceedings, noting that such an action undermined the established hierarchy of the courts.
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Origin of the Suit: The original legal challenge was filed by the National Forum of Former Legislators, who argued that these specific parties failed to meet the electoral performance standards required by the 1999 Constitution and the 2022 Electoral Act.
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Broad African Representation: The 2026 NBA Draft, held at Brooklyn’s Barclays Centre, saw over 10 players from Africa or with African heritage selected across two rounds.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Nigerian Dominance: Nigeria led all African nations with six selections in the draft. Other players selected had family roots in Rwanda, the Republic of the Congo, Ghana, and the Central African Republic.
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Key Historic Selections:
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AJ Dybantsa, who has Congolese heritage, was selected first overall by the Washington Wizards, becoming only the second player with such ties to be drafted.
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Nate Ament, of Rwandan descent, was taken 13th overall by the Miami Heat, becoming the second player of Rwandan heritage to enter the league via the draft.
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Nigerian Talent Highlights:
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Ebuka Okorie (17th, Oklahoma City Thunder) and Zuby Ejiofor (23rd, Atlanta Hawks) were chosen in the first round.
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Otega Oweh (41st, Miami Heat), Felix Okpara (46th, Orlando Magic), and Tobi Lawal (48th, Dallas Mavericks) were selected in the second round.
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Ugonna Onyenso (53rd, Houston Rockets) rounded out the Nigerian picks and made history alongside Okpara as the second pair of Nigerian players to be selected in the same draft.
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Other Notable Picks: Jack Kayil, a guard with Ghanaian heritage, was picked 39th overall by the Houston Rockets, and Narcisse Ngoy, who has Central African Republic roots, was selected 57th by the Atlanta Hawks.
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Impact of Development Pathways: The success of players like Onyenso and Kayil underscores the growing influence of initiatives such as NBA Academy Africa and the Basketball Without Borders program in preparing talent for the league.
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Wike’s Claims on Infrastructure: FCT Minister Nyesom Wike stated that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) factional National Chairman, David Mark, is currently experiencing the benefits of the Tinubu administration’s infrastructure projects.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Event Context: These remarks were made by Wike on Thursday during the commissioning of the Arterial Road N16–Ring Road III Intersection, which connects the Jahi and Gwarimpa districts. This project was part of a series of initiatives marked to celebrate President Tinubu’s third anniversary in office.
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Travel Improvements: Wike alleged that during his eight years as Senate President, David Mark was forced to travel by helicopter between Abuja and his hometown due to the poor condition of the roads.
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Assessing Current Progress: The Minister asserted that, thanks to road projects completed by the current administration over the last three years, it is now possible to drive safely to Makurdi.
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Call for Political Honesty: Wike suggested that despite political differences, there should be an acknowledgement of the government’s accomplishments in road development, urging critics to recognize the progress made.
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