Tag: May Day
May Day: Lawan commends Nigerian workers’ resilience
According to Lawan, the workers have helped develop answers to problems and have supported the government's attempts to address the…
Nigerian govt. approves Eagle Square for May Day parade
This comes after the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) said that the Federal Government refused…
May Day riots, protests in Paris
About 250 rallies were organised in Paris and other cities including Lille, Nantes, Toulouse and Marseille. In the capital, trade…
Sanwo-Olu rallies workers to boost productivity
As we join the rest of the world today, to celebrate International Workers’ Day, I implore all workers, especially those…
Workers Nigeria’s unsung heroes, says Tinubu
“Labour is the backbone of a nation. Our nation’s labourers are the daily unsung heroes of society", Tinubu said in…
Lawan salutes Nigerian workers on May Day
Senate President Ahmad Lawan saluted Nigerian workers and felicitates with them as they join the rest of the world in…
FG declares Monday public holiday for Workers’ Day
The Federal Government has declared Monday, 3 May as public holiday to mark the annual International Workers' Day, which falls…
Photo News: Nigerian Workers Mark May Day
Ayo Efunla Thousands of Workers gathered at the Agege Stadium to join there counterparts around the world for the International…
May Day: Medical expert tasks employers on healthcare for workers
A Medical Expert, Dr Abia Nzelu, on Wednesday, called on employers to promote preventive healthcare among their workforce in order…
Photo: Sex workers at May Day, demand equal right
Sex workers in Lagos State were represented at this year's May Day celebration at the Agege Stadium, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria.
May Day: Oyo’ll Pay N30, 000 Minimum Wage, Ajimobi assures workers
Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has assured the state’s workforce of his administration’s resolve to pay the N30,000 minimum…
May Day: Lagos has enjoyed 4 years of industrial harmony – Ambode
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday joined thousands of workers to commemorate the 2019 edition of the May Day…
May Day: Orji Kalu commends workers
Dr Orji Kalu, former governor of Abia and senator-elect, Abia North Senatorial District, has commended the Nigerian labour force for…
May Day: Be diligent as you await new minimum wage, NLC tells workers
The Nigerian Labour Congress on Tuesday called on workers to be more diligent and dedicated in their services to humanity…
May Day: Why Danfo buses must go – Ambode
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday said the government will not rescind its decision to ban Yellow buses, popularly…
May Day: Workers reject Ngige’s representative
A mild drama and confusion ensued at the Eagle Square, Abuja, on Monday as workers disallowed the Acting Permanent Secretary…
May Day Marches Turn Violent In Istanbul
Dozens were detained by police in Istanbul on Monday after clashes broke out between demonstrators and authorities during May Day…
May Day: Labour cancels Kogi celebration
The organised labour in Kogi has cancelled the celebration of this year’s May Day in the state in protest over…
May Day: Tiwa Savage, Tee Billz and Nigeria by Reuben Abati
“Ol’boy, man don see something oh.” “Wetin you see?” “My eyes don see something. My ears don hear, and my…
FG declares Monday as public holiday
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta The Federal government has declared Monday 2 May as public holiday to commemorate the 2016 Workers’ Day celebration…
May Day: Lagos workers dazzle at Onikan Stadium
Photos By Emmanuel Osodi Lagos State workers celebrates labour day at Onikan stadium in Lagos Island today. Here are some…
May Day: Sen. Tinubu congratulate workers
The lawmaker representing Lagos Central Senatorial District, Senator Remi Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian Workers as they mark National Workers Day.…
May Day: IG assures workers of adequate security
The acting Inspector-General of Police, Mr Solomon Arase, on Thursday expressed happiness with the nation’s labour movement and assured it…
Massive Protests Mar May Day Celebration In Lagos
Kazeem Ugbodaga Massive protests marred today’s May Day celebration at the Onikan Stadium, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria as hundreds of protesters…
May Day turns protest day, sombre in Seoul
Turkish police fired tear gas and water cannon to disperse May Day protesters in Istanbul on Thursday, as tens of…
May Day: APC tells workers better days coming
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged Nigerian workers to remain strong and keep hope alive, despite the prevailing situation…
Bolivia expels USAID
President Evo Morales on Wednesday announced the expulsion of USAID from Bolivia, accusing the US development agency of meddling in…
Amosun offers free shops to owners of demolished ones
Abiodun Onafuye/ Abeokuta The Ogun State government has assured traders whose shops were demolished in the course of the on-going…
Labour vows to resist oil price increase
Ayorinde Oluokun/ Abuja The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC has advocated for a comprehensive reform of the downstream oil sector while…