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Strike goes ahead

Nigeria’s trade unions say they are going ahead with Wednesday’s general strike despite government concessions. The Nigeria Labour Congress (Nlc) say they are sticking to their demands for a scrapping of increases in fuel prices and value-added tax. They also … read more

US Consulate Warden Message – Strike

U.S. EmbASSY, ABUJA U.S. Consulate General LAGOS NIGERIA June 20, 2007 Warden Message Caution Advised for the Duration of Labor Strikes This Warden message is being issued to advise American citizens that Nigerian labor leaders have called for nation-wide strikes … read more

11 Soldiers, 16 Agip Workers Missing

The Federal Government yesterday ordered the deployment of more troops to Ogboinbiri community in Southern Ijaw local government area of Bayelsa State. This followed the humiliating defeat suffered in the hands of militants by men of the Nigerian Army at … read more

Militants demand N170m to free hostages

The armed gang that abducted three Indians and a Pole in Sapele, Delta State, last Friday has demanded for N170 million ransom for their release. Nigerian Tribune gathered that the kidnappers called the chief accountant of the rubber firm that … read more