NEWS

Court Bars NLC From Embarking On Strike Over Fuel Price Hike

A National Industrial Court of Nigeria sitting in Abuja on Monday barred Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) from embarking on a planned nationwide strike on Wednesday, June 7 over the removal of subsidy on fuel, a development that has led to increase in the price of petrol by over 150 percent across the country.

The presiding judge, Justice Olufunke Anuwe stopped NLC and all its affiliates from proceeding with the strike pending the hearing and determination of the substantive suit.

The court further ordered the service of the originating summons and motion on notice on the NLC against the next adjourned date of June 19.

READ ALSO: After Meeting With Tinubu, JOHESU Suspends Strike For 21 Days

The orders of the court followed an ex parte application by the office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice seeking to stop the planned strike.

Sponsored

President Bola Tinubu had on his inauguration May 29 announced the removal of subsidy on petrol, saying provision was not made for it in the 2023 budget.

Details later…

SPONSORED
Alex Enemanna

A print journalist with vast knowledge of political developments in Nigeria. Passionate about equity and fairness through robust developmental journalism.

Recent Posts

Seven Feared Dead As Suspected Herdsmen Attack Benue Community

At least seven individuals, including women and children, have been confirmed dead following a fresh…

18 minutes ago

Immigration Fraud: US Arrests Ex-Rwandan Official Over Genocide Misinformation

A Long Island resident has been indicted on federal immigration fraud charges for allegedly concealing…

28 minutes ago

Our Music Is Changing How The World Sees Africa – Davido

Nigerian music sensation Davido believes that Nigerian culture is experiencing an unprecedented global moment. “We’re…

1 hour ago

Google’s Revenue Rises By 12% To $90.2 Billion In Q1 2025

Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google, reported robust financial results for the first quarter…

2 hours ago

PDP: 2027 Election Is Between Tinubu, Nigerians, Not Just Political Parties

As Nigeria moves steadily toward the 2027 general elections, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has…

2 hours ago

Ohafia Bids Farewell To 98-Year-Old Matriarch, Mrs. Afor Kalu Uwa

The Umu Ezie maternal lineage of Asaga and the family of Chief Iro Nkwo Agwu…

2 hours ago