Democracy Radio, Organised Labour Mourn NLC Scribe Ugboaja
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has described the death of its General Secretary, Comrade Emmanuel Okechukwu Ugboaja as a major loss to the Nigerian and global labour movement. The NLC made this known in a communiqué issued at the end of its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting which held in Enugu on […]
NEC Approves N83.2bn to Tackle Flooding Before Disaster
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved N83.2 billion for early interventions to reduce the impact of flooding and other climate-related disasters across Nigeria. The approval was granted at the council’s 158th meeting chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, following a presentation by the Minister of State for Budget and Economic Planning, […]
TUC Expels 11 Members, Suspends 15 Over Alleged Disobedience
By Chinedu Echianu The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria has expelled 11 officers and members while suspending 15 others over what it described as “flagrant disobedience” to resolutions and decisions of its National Executive Council (NEC). The disciplinary actions were announced in a communiqué issued after an emergency NEC meeting held on May 18, 2026, […]
TUC Vows Mass Mobilization Against Insecurity, Soaring Tariffs
By Chinedu Echianu The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has called on the Federal Government to urgently address worsening economic hardship, insecurity and rising electricity tariffs, warning that organised labour may mobilise workers if policies continue to undermine their welfare. The warning was contained in a communiqué jointly signed by TUC President, Festus Osifo, […]
ADC Overhauls Constitution, Installs Mark-Led NWC at Abuja Convention
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has concluded its national convention in Abuja with sweeping reforms, including a constitutional amendment and the ratification of a new National Working Committee (NWC) led by David Mark. Delegates at the convention overwhelmingly endorsed the constitutional changes, with 1,471 out of 1,576 accredited voters—representing 94 per cent—approving […]