Nigerian workers on Wednesday joined their counterparts in other parts of the world to mark the 2024 International Labour Day, also known as Workers’ Day. The May Day, an annual ritual celebrated on May 1st of every year, honours the contributions and feats of workers worldwide as well as the vital roles of workers in…
As Nigeria joined the rest of the world to mark International Workers’ Day, the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress, TUC, say life has been miserable for Nigerians and workers under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. In separate statements by the Head of Information and Public Affairs of NLC, Benson Upah and…
A devastating accident involving an over-speeding tipper has resulted in the loss of four lives near Akabo Ukwu Expressway in Nnewi during the late hours of yesterday, April 30th. According to an eyewitness at the scene, the victims are reportedly a mother, her daughter, and two others.The driver of the truck fled the scene and…
Action has indeed matched words, as the UK deported its first migrant to Rwanda, marking a notable shift in the country’s approach to handling illegal immigration. EKWEANAEDO ONLINE gathered that the action, carried out under Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s directive, has sparked both support and criticism, raising questions about the ethics and effectiveness of such…
Organized Labour has explained the reason for proposing an N615,000 minimum wage. President of Trade Union, Festus Osifo, said organized labour considered many factors before coming up with the N615,000 minimum wage. According to him, organized labour awaits the Nigerian federal government’s counteroffer on its proposed minimum wage. He said “We had a minimum wage…
Liberian President, Joseph Boakai, has appointed Major General Charles Johnson retd, as the Director of the National Security Agency, pending confirmation by the Liberian Senate His appointment is coming months after his resignation as Minister of National Defence. Before that, he led the Armed Forces of Liberia as its Chief of Staff for six years….
There have been condemnations by many Nigerians after a group of masquerade in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State on Sunday beat a nurse to pulp some days ago The action has attracted outrage, with individuals and groups demanding justice for the nurse who was racing to her duty call. The victim has been…
The Anambra State Government, through the ministry of Environment has commenced state wide campaign against clogged water channels and other environmental practices that are inimical to good health. Speaking to newsmen in his office, the Anambra State Commissioner for Environment Engr. Dr Felix Odimegwu stated that the ministry had released a statement to the general…
The Police Command in Ebonyi has confirmed two persons dead after a bridge under construction at Mgbabeluzor village in Izzi Local Government Area of Ebonyi collapsed on Monday. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, DSP Joshua Ukandu confirmed the incident to Ekwe Anaedo in Abakaliki. He said that the Incident occurred about…
A Police Inspector whose name is yet to be ascertained has allegedly cut off his wife’s hand over what was confirmed as “a minor disagreement over N20,000”. It was gathered that the said Inspector left the money at home in the Dong area of Jos North local government area of Plateau State and when he…
