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Fresh crisis rocks Nasarawa NLC as health workers pull out of negotiation
Fresh troubles are brewing in Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) Nasarawa State Chapter in the ongoing indefinite strike declared by the body in the state.
The Coalition of Nasarawa State Health Professionals Association (CNSHPA), after participating in all the negotiations leading to the draft of an agreement pulled out at the last minute and vowed to continue with the strike action.
Speaking yesterday at the government house during a meeting between the governor and the NLC to sign the draft MoU, the Commissioner for Justice, Abdulkareem Kana, told the gathering that the health workers had pulled out of the MoU at the last hour after the draft had been done.
The Justice Commissioner explained that the action of the health workers has rendered the draft agreement invalid.
Governor Abdullahi Sule declined to sign the agreement on the basis that the health workers and labour are not on the same page, he directed the NLC chairman to go back and agree with the health workers on certain areas of the disagreement before returning to him.
But speaking to journalists yesterday in Lafia, Mr Kyari Caleb, spokesperson of CNSHPA, who is also the Chairman, Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria, said the agreement reached between labour and government did not capture their interest.
He explained that the coalition started its own strike action on June 7 before the organised labour declared an indefinite strike on June 15.
He said the government engaged the coalition and organised labour together but the coalition had to back out because they were not satisfied with what was being offered by the government.
“The decision to embark on the strike was a collective one. Our members will continue to stay at home until the government does the needful.
Some of our demands include, lack of implementation of promotions for more than 10 years, failure to implement N30, 000 minimum wage for members and lack of annual increment among others,” he added.
NLC had declared indefinite strike due to failure of the government to meet their demands after two ultimatums were served.
The NLC Chairman, Yusuf Iya listed some of the demands to include, partial implementation of minimum wage without recourse to due process of collective bargaining, lack of implementation of promotions since 2008.
Others are; lack of annual increments, lack of training, lack of confirmation of appointments of casual workers some of which are working for more than 10 years among others.
Comrade Iya said that some of the problems lingered for a long period of time, but the government has failed to give priority toward addressing them.
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I’m alive, Obasanjo reacts to death rumour
I’m alive, Obasanjo reacts to death rumour
Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has said he is alive, hale and hearty.
He stated this in reaction to rumours of his death being reportedly spread on some social media platforms.
He spoke in Osogbo, Osun State, during the inauguration of the Old-Garage/Oke-Fia Road reconstructed by Governor Ademola Adeleke.
Obasanjo said those who wanted him dead were spreading the rumour of his death on the social media.
He said, “I heard the rumour that I was dead. I saw it on the social media. I quickly told my children and my relations that it was not true and that I’m alive.
“Those that want me dead, that is their wish, but God still keeps me alive.”
Obasanjo praised Adeleke for his performance in Osun and charged the governor to keep up the work.
Governor Adeleke assured the people of the state that his administration would complete all the ongoing projects.
“My dear people of Osun State, our administration has constructed over 120 kilometres of roads across the state.
“Two major flyovers are also progressing to completion at Osogbo while work is progressing at the Ile Ife Flyover and Ilesa dualisation.”
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Tinubu jets out to France on three-day visit
Tinubu jets out to France on three-day visit
President Bola Tinubu will travel to France today (Wednesday) for a three-day state visit at the instance of the French president.
A statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed this.
It said, “The Nigerian leader’s three-day visit, which will focus on strengthening political, economic, and cultural relations and establishing more opportunities for partnership, particularly in agriculture, security, education, health, youth engagement and employment, innovation, and energy transition, promises significant benefits for Nigeria.”
Onanuga said Tinubu and Macron would harmonise positions on stimulating more interest in exchange programmes that focus on skill development for youths and improving their competencies in automation, entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership.
“Both leaders will participate in political and diplomatic meetings highlighting shared values on finance, solid minerals, trade and investments, and communication,” he added.
“They will also witness a session by the France-Nigeria Business Council, which oversees private sector participation in economic development.”
The presidential adviser stated that the Nigerian first lady and her French counterpart would discuss solutions for empowering women, children, and the most vulnerable through the Renewed Hope initiative.
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Yahaya Bello reports to EFCC office with lawyers
Yahaya Bello reports to EFCC office with lawyers
A former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, on Tuesday visited the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to honour another invitation extended to him over alleged misappropriation of funds.
Bello went to the anti-graft office with his lawyers in the morning.
The ex-Kogi governor reportedly drove himself to the EFCC’s office in a black Toyota Hilux van with some lawyers.
He was said to have been taken by some operatives of the agency and are currently being grilled.
This is coming after the Supreme Court judgment which dismissed a suit brought by some state governments challenging the constitutionality of the agency.
The EFCC at the last hearing on November 14, sought the adjournment till November 27 in the fresh case it instituted against Bello.
It stated that the 30-day window was still running for the summons earlier issued.
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