Labour Strike, Withdrawal Of Policemen From VIPs And Other Newspaper Headlines Today

Stories and reactions on the nationwide indefinite strike, declared by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC), as well as the withdrawal of 100,000 policemen from VIPs in Nigeria dominate the headlines on the dalies today.

The Punch reports that the federal government has threatened to file contempt charges against the organised labour over the nationwide indefinite strike. The newspaper says the federal government has withdrawn over 100,000 police officers attached to very important persons (VIPs).

Daily Trust reports that the scarcity of the naira has worsened in the northern part of the country as banks limit cash withdrawals. The newspaper says Saudi Arabian authorities cancelled the visas of 177 out of 264 passengers airlifted to Jeddah by Air Peace from Lagos and Kano on Sunday.

The Nation reports that the presidency has cautioned organised labour against the nationwide strike, saying it is not in the nation’s interest. The newspaper says President Bola Tinubu has directed the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to urgently seek ways to improve on the welfare of the nation’s judicial officers.

The Guardian says the hike in the cost of the treatment of diabetes and high mortality rate have continued to worry patients and caregivers. The newspaper reports that organised labour has commenced a nationwide indefinite strike despite a court order.

Daily Independent reports that the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has disclosed that it will move its West Africa Senior Secondary Certificate Examination for private candidates from paper and pencil Tests to computer based examinations. The newspaper says Godwin Obaseki, governor of Edo, has approved the extension of the free bus scheme implemented by the state government for three months.