The Organized Labour has declared it will not accept a "starvation wage" of N62,000 or N100,000 as the minimum wage for Nigerian workers, insisting instead on N250,000 as the living wage. This position was reiterated by Chris Onyeka, Assistant General Secretary of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), during an appearance on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief show on Monday. Onyeka highlighted that the NLC had set a one-week deadline for the Federal Government, expiring at midnight on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Onyeka emphasized that if the Federal Government and National Assembly fail to meet workers' demands by the deadline, the NLC and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) would reconvene to decide on resuming the nationwide industrial action that was temporarily paused last week. "Our stance is clear. We have never entertained accepting N62,000 or any wage that cannot sustain Nigerian workers. We will not negotiate a starvation wage. We remain firm at N250,000, which w...

  On Saturday Endrick scored a stoppage-time winner as Brazil beat Mexico 3-2 in a Copa America warm-up match in Texas. The 17-year-old landed his third goal in as many appearances for Brazil as he headed in a cross by substitute Vinicius Jr six minutes into added time. Fulham midfielder Andreas Pereira had given Brazil an early lead from a Savio pass before Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli tapped in to double their lead just after half-time. Julian Quinones pulled one back for Mexico in the 73rd minute before Guillermo Martinez Ayala equalised in the second minute of stoppage time. Endrick is set to join Real Madrid from Palmeiras this summer having agreed to the move in December. He told RTVE this week: "I hope it is a wonderful story with Real Madrid and to be in Madrid all my life." https://youtu.be/3VZ8JyZwn8o

  Canada’s employment situation remained relatively stable in May following a surge in job creation the previous month, according to the national statistical agency on Friday. Approximately 27,000 new jobs were added in May, but the unemployment rate rose slightly to 6.2 percent as population growth continued to outpace job creation. This follows the addition of about 90,000 jobs in April. Statistics Canada reported that the unemployment rate has increased by 1.1 percentage points since April 2023 across all major demographic groups. Employment gains in May were observed in health care and social assistance (+30,000), finance, insurance, real estate, rental and leasing (+29,000), business, building and other support services (+19,000), and accommodation and food services (+13,000). Conversely, employment declined in construction (-30,000), transportation and warehousing (-21,000), and utilities (-5,400). Most of the new jobs were part-time, while full-time employment slightly decre...

An autopsy performed on late singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, professionally known as MohBad, at Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) has suggested a possible cause of his death. The report, obtained by TheCable on Thursday, indicated that while the exact cause remains uncertain, a potential drug reaction is suspected based on limited post-mortem and toxicology findings. Samples of Mohbad’s gastric content, blood, bone marrow, liver, kidney, and lung were collected for comprehensive toxicology examination. The results revealed the presence of diphenhydramine, an antihistamine, in his system, though not in a fatal concentration. Diphenhydramine is used to treat allergies, stomach ailments, cold symptoms, and anxiety. The anatomical and pathological examination noted an injury on Mohbad’s right forearm and moderate to severe decomposition of his body upon exhumation. The report suggests a potential fatal anaphylactic shock or drug reaction, despite inconclusive post-mortem...

  King Charles III of the United Kingdom has urged nations worldwide to oppose tyranny in all its forms. He delivered this message on Thursday during a D-Day commemoration event in France, marking 80 years since the Allied landings in Normandy, a pivotal moment in World War II. In Ver-sur-Mer, France, King Charles paid tribute to fallen Allied soldiers and acknowledged the sacrifices made by French civilians and members of the French resistance. Expressing profound gratitude, he emphasized the importance of remembering and honoring those who served during that critical period. King Charles highlighted his privilege of meeting numerous veterans over the years and stressed the ongoing obligation to preserve their stories, ideals, and achievements. Video link https://youtu.be/ElxuhSbGydA

Renowned legal practitioner  and rights activist, Femi Falana, has stated that all states can afford to pay the minimum wage. Appearing on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, Falana emphasized that states failing to comply would be taken to court. He said, “There is no state in Nigeria today that cannot pay more than the minimum wage because the government removed fuel subsidy last year, and President Tinubu assured Nigerians that the money saved from this policy would be utilized. “Any state government or employer that does not pay the national minimum wage will face legal action. Our law firm and the labor unions have agreed not to tolerate the non-payment of wages. Defaulters will be dragged to court. “We will ensure compliance with the law, including seeking court orders to deduct workers’ wages directly from the source in Abuja. We cannot continue this way.” This statement comes in the context of the federal government’s agreement with organized labor over the payment of ...

A media briefing was held on Monday, June 3, 2024, regarding the ongoing nationwide labor strike, featuring Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation. During the briefing, the minister urged labor unions to resume negotiations at the table. “As Government, we are desirous of a peaceful outcome, and we will do everything to make this happen. Yesterday, the leadership of the National Assembly met with the Unions. Today, we have offered another invitation to the Unions, to meet with us and continue our discussions. “We will continue to engage, and continue to make ourselves very available in the context of these negotiations on behalf of the Nigerian people “Let me make it clear that we are not opponents on this negotiating table. We are united by the fact that we want the best for the Federal Republic of Nigeria and for all 200 million citizens of the country. “We have a responsibility to strike a measured and realistic balance, in this effort to arrive at a ne...