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Fuel Subsidy: NLC Declares Indefinite Strike? Fact Emerges
- The NLC has denied the report that the union would embark on an industrial strike over the removal of the fuel subsidy by the federal government.
- In his reaction to the report that the union has declared that the strike will begin on Friday, Benson Upah, the spokesperson of the NLC, said such a report was not coming from the congress.
- However, Ujah noted that the congress would meet on Friday to deliberate on the development and inform the general public about its decision.
FCT, Abuja – The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has dismissed the report that it was ready to begin industrial action on Friday, June 2, against the withdrawal of the fuel subsidy by the federal government.
Benson Upah, the Head of Information and Public Affairs of the NLC, dismissed the report on Thursday, June 1, in Abuja, while reacting to the claim that the labor union has declared an industrial action that will begin on Friday over the removal of subsidy, PM News reported.
Fuel subsidy is a form of government intervention to reduce the cost of fuel by giving direct financial support to oil companies, thus, subsidise the product to consumers
NLC clarifies report of going on strike over fuel subsidy removal
Upah urged members of the public to disregard the report which he described as a rumor mill that would ask his members to go on strike from June 2. He added that the story did not come from the NLC.
The union spokesperson noted that the story has been going viral on social media, which it knows nothing about it. His statement reads in part:
“In as much as we are outraged by this mindless price increase which is intended to bring untold hardship to Nigerians, we have no plan to start any action on June 2.”
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However, the NLC disclosed that the union would be meeting on Friday to discuss the fuel subsidy removal by President Bola Tinubu.
According to Upa, the NLC would inform Nigerians about its next plan after its meeting on Friday. On Monday, President Tinubu announced that “fuel subsidy is gone” because there was no provision for it in the 2023 budget beyond June 2023. But the oil marketers have since increased the price of the commodity while some petrol stations are shut.
Bola Tinubu: President may go after Bureau De Change if he wins against subsidy
Fedpolygist earlier reported that President Bola Tinubu hit the ground running on Monday when in his inaugural speech, he reiterated a promise he made to Nigerians while campaigning for presidency.
Upon delivering his speech, oil marketers kicked the president for pronouncing that fuel subsidy is gone, and they closed many filling stations and inflated the price of petrol. However, if Tinubu succeeds in removing the fuel subsidy, Bureau De Change operators are likely to be his next target as regards reforms.
CELEBRITY NEWS
”Why Kizz Daniel stopped talking to me” – Skiibii opens up (Video)
Nigerian singer, Skiibii, has opened up on the reason behind his strained relationship with Kizz Daniel for a while now.
Skiibii recently had an interview with Afrobeat podcaster Adesope where he revealed his currently not talking to Kizz Daniel.
Skiibii disclosed that he is very close to Kizz Daniel and understands how he thinks.
However, the singer also revealed that they constantly have a lot of fights, describing Kizz Daniel as a “Werey.”
According to Kizz, they are currently not on talking terms after he sent him a voice note which didn’t go well with him.
“This last time we fought, I sent him a voice note, and he just hissed at me. Since that time, we no dey talk. We don fight. But you see as we dey fight, I still get many good things to talk about him. He’s a lovely guy.”
@Blackboysho reacted: “Real life is different from social media… love Skibbiiiiii.”
@oluwashiizey commented: “Skiibii get D’banj DNA for him blood . He’s so entertaining to watch.”
@ishoola706 reacted: “Best interview ever now I love Skiibi.”
@ParksWay8 said: “This episode sweeeeeeet! Egbon dy turn this podcast to another thing oh.”
@ParksWay8 commented: “Too real!!! See interview!! Man was himself.”
@Pocho184 said: “For acknowledging KC as your oga despite your level now, God bless you Skiibii.”
@abeebgbadamosi562 reacted: “Since when I watch skiibii for tiwantiwa nahin I don love ham, e dey talk ham as e be, no dey fake.”
@MuhammadIbrahim-gt8fr said: “You faked buying a GLS600 maybach tho.”
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Nigerians fume as young boy who was promised heaven and earth during presidential election is neglected
In what appears to be a disheartening turn of events, Nigerians are expressing their disappointment as the young election hero, whose viral video of chasing Peter Obi’s convoy captivated the nation, has allegedly been left empty-handed despite grand promises made during the presidential election campaign.
The incident has reignited debates over the credibility of campaign pledges and the treatment of citizens who actively participate in political processes.
During the presidential elections campaign, the young boy was promised a myriad of rewards ranging from scholarships abroad to substantial financial compensation.
These assurances were intended to recognize and appreciate his bold act of running after the convoy of Peter Obi, the former vice-presidential candidate, in a fervent display of support.
However, five months have elapsed since the general elections took place, and the promised rewards have failed to materialize, leaving the young election hero disillusioned and causing Nigerians to voice their grievances.
Social media platforms have been inundated with expressions of frustration, highlighting the broken trust between politicians and the electorate.
@mandemluvme said; “U go dey trust politicians?😂😂😂”
@mali.k_3 wrote; “Obi😂😂😂”
@jah_rock_ said; “I did not trust this man right from day one… fake man”
@thisleksam said; ‘That’s politics for you”
@bvenza wrote; “Just da play you da hear da play.”
@b_o_w_a_d said; “Peter obi talk say he won give him one post then ?
@kuwait_official wrote; “Internet is very bad what’s this again”
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”Hold your Boyfriends Tight”, SS3 Graduate Advises Ladies
A fresh Senior Secondary graduate has sent out a stern warning to ladies as she tells them to hold their boyfriends well.
The young graduate has shared a video on her social media page advising the older ladies to hold their boyfriends well because she is done with school and in the market.
According to her, she is now in the dating market and has also learned the skills of snatching boyfriends and husbands from their ladies.
The video shared by the young graduate has attracted a lot of reactions from social media users.
Seun wrote; “They learn this rubbish from social media. It’s now cool for kids in secondary school to say stuff like this. It’s a short distance from saying to doing.”
Blossom wrote; “Boyfriend wey pesin suppose hide from secondary school pikin no be boyfriend”
Fatima wrote; “I hope this video gets to her parents so that they can beat her very well.
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