The president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has stressed the need to address critical concerns within the Tax Reform Bill

The crisis rocking the Edo State Chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) was on Friday laid to rest as the National Executive Council (NEC) of the NLC affirmed Odion Olaye as the authentic chairman of the state. Briefing newsmen in Benin after returning from the NEC meeting, Olaye presented copies of the resolution of…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued the Edo State Government and the Police Force a 14-day notice to quit its secretariat in Benin City. In a statement signed by the NLC President and General Secretary, Joe Ajaero and Emmanuel Ugboaja respectively, the 14-day working days ultimatum would expire on January 8, 2025. The NLC…

The National President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has called on the "downtrodden" citizens of Nigeria not to give up on the country, urging them to remain resilient despite the challenges they face. In a statement personally signed by Ajaero on Monday to mark Nigeria's 64th Independence anniversary, he criticised the political…

Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC), has condemned what it described as 'the unshaded onslaught against democracy' being perpetrated by state apparatus under the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Founding Director, WARDC, Dr. Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi, said that the government's attacks against the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), by the State Security Service should…

The Middle Belt Solidarity League (MBS), on Tuesday, condemned the Nigeria Labor Congress's (NLC) call for the release of its President, Joe Ajaero, and demand for reduced fuel prices, labeling it as 'hypocritical'. MBS criticized the NLC for remaining silent when fuel prices were increased to accommodate their demanded salary hikes. MBS Chairman, Fidelis Riyom,…

Former Director of Department of State Services (DSS), Mr Dennis Amachree has spoken in support of the agency, saying that the NLC president is not above the law. The former secret police officer noted that Joe Ajaero must have been found wanting before he could be arrested. His words: "The Nigerian public need to know…

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has urged security agency holding the President of Nigeria Labour Congress (TUC), Joe Ajaero to release him immediately. The TUC President, Festus Osifo, who made the demand via a statement issued in Abuja yesterday, said the labour body received Ajaero's arrest with grave concern. READ ALSO: DSS invades…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has strongly condemned the recent increase in fuel prices by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), saying the hike will exacerbate the hardships faced by Nigerians and demanding an immediate reversal of the policy. The NNPCL raised the pump price of petrol from ₦568 to between ₦855 and ₦897…

The Delta Commissioner of Police (CP), Olufemi Abaniwonda, has urged the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to allow due process to prevail over the invitation of its president by the police. Abaniwonda made the call on Thursday when the Delta chapter of NLC held a protest in solidarity with its president, Comrade Joe Ajaero, at the…

The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero has left the headquarters of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. Ajaero had last week agreed to honour the invitation of the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) over his alleged role in the financing of terrorism on Thursday, August 29,…

A coalition of Abuja lawyers has submitted a letter to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Intelligence Response Team (IRT), requesting details and the nature of the allegations of criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, treasonable felony, subversion, and cybercrime levelled against the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero. The letter, signed by Samuel…