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JUST IN: Joe Ajaero Leads NLC Protest In Abuja

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NLC President, Joe Ajaero, Leads Protest In Abuja.

The Nigeria Labour Congress and other related unions have commenced their protest in Abuja over the high cost of living, inflation, insecurity, and hardship in the country.

The protest started from the Labour House Headquarters in Abuja at exactly 9:36 am.

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Unions taking part in the protest include the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria, the FCT Council, the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, and the Nigeria Union of Teachers and Construction Workers’ Union, among others.

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Also present at the national protest is a former Nigeria Country Director, ActionAid, Ene Obi; presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore among others.

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The protesters were seen wielding placards with inscriptions such as “#End Poverty and Hunger. Support Local Industries#,” “Fix Local Refineries End Subsidy#;” “#End Naira Devaluation; Tax the Rich Subsidise the poor#” to make their grievances known on the current economic hardship across the country.

Addressing journalists before the protest started, the NLC President, Joe Ajaero said, “The government said we should not do rally. They used peaceful means and threats but we are in God’s hands.

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“We are here for a rally so that Mr President will know how Nigerians feel and know where it is pinching us.”

There have been a series of protests across the country over the cost of living among Nigerians.

The NLC and the Trade Union Congress had on February 8 issued a 14-day nationwide strike notice to the government over the failure to implement the agreements reached on October 2, following the removal of the fuel subsidy.

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The Federal Government’s failure to fulfil its promises after the 14-day ultimatum by Labour will be met with a two-day nationwide protest.

Organised labour, had last week Monday begun mobilising its members for a nationwide protest slated for February 27 and 28 over the cost of living crisis in the country.

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However, barely 24 hours after the planned protests, the TUC said that it was not part of the planned protests declared by the NLC, noting that the decision to protest on February 27 and 28 as announced by the NLC was not taken collectively by both unions.

A last-minute meeting called by the Federal Government on Monday night to avert the proposed nationwide protest ended in a deadlock.

Details later…

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Fire Destroys Radio Studio In Oyo

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A fire outbreak has destroyed the radio studio of Ajayi Crowther University in Oyo State, resulting in the loss of equipment and property worth millions of naira.

The incident occurred on Monday within the university campus.

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According to reports, the fire was triggered by an electrical surge from the studio’s air-conditioning system.

The blaze quickly spread through the facility before firefighters arrived to contain it.

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Confirming the incident, the Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Service, Maroof Akinwande, in a statement on Tuesday, said firefighters led by PFS 11 Makinde quickly responded to the call.

When they arrived, the studio was engulfed in flames and smoke. They managed to stop the fire from spreading to other areas.

“No casualty was recorded, and we were able to save properties worth millions of naira,” Akinwande said.

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He advised the public to always have fire extinguishers and use them properly to stop small fires before they spread.

Recall that on August 16, in a statement signed by the Group Head of Corporate Affairs, Fresh FM Nigeria and Yinka Ayefele Limited, Samson Akindele, confirmed a fire outbreak gutted its head office at Challenge, Ibadan.

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This fire outbreak comes only a few days after a similar incident occurred at Fresh 105.9 FM in Ibadan.

Also, on July 9, 2025, property worth millions of naira was destroyed as fire razed five shops out of 10 in Ibadan, Oyo State

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VIDEO: Fatal Accident Spurs Traffic Jam On Lagos Road

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The accident scene…Photo Credit: LASTMA

A fatal road crash on Tuesday that claimed the life of a passenger and left two others injured, has caused heavy traffic along the Idi-Iroko inward Ogolonto axis of Ikorodu Road, Lagos.

The General Manager of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, confirmed the incident in a statement signed by the agency’s Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, Taofiq Adebayo.

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According to LASTMA, the crash involved a commercial bus and a truck, with one victim crushed to death after being flung from the bus. Emergency responders conveyed the injured to the Ikorodu General Hospital while efforts were made to ease the traffic gridlock that had built up along the busy corridor.

According to The PUNCH, incident comes barely 24 hours after another crash at the Ibeju Bus Stop on the Lekki–Epe Expressway claimed six lives and left nine others injured.

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Six Killed, Nine Injured In Fatal Crash On Lekki–Epe Expressway

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Six people were confirmed dead, and nine others sustained injuries in a road accident at Ibeju Bus Stop along the Lekki–Epe Expressway in Lagos State.

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority said the crash occurred on Monday when a blue Volvo FL6 truck loaded with wooden planks rammed into a white commercial bus with registration number AKD 336 YD.

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The fatalities included two men, three women, and a child. Four other occupants of the bus escaped unhurt.

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LASTMA’s Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment, Adebayo Taofiq, said officials, with support from other emergency responders, swiftly rescued the survivors.

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“The nine injured survivors were swiftly extricated by LASTMA officials with support from other emergency responders and immediately conveyed to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Epe and Hammond Hospital for urgent medical attention.”

He added that LASTMA worked in collaboration with the Federal Road Safety Corps, the Nigeria Police Force, and the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps to evacuate victims and clear the accident scene.

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LASTMA General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, condoled with the bereaved families and cautioned motorists against reckless driving, particularly overspeeding. He urged drivers to remain vigilant, obey traffic laws, and avoid distractions, especially during the Ember Months, a period known for frequent road crashes.

He added that the remains of the deceased had been deposited at the FMC morgue in Epe, awaiting formal identification by their families.

Taofiq said the four unhurt survivors received immediate attention from the LASTMA Rescue Unit, working with other agencies.

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