Tag: industrial action

Trump’s wrath of Oedipus By Lasisi Olagunju

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Mr Donald Trump and his Generals are buckling their armour to wipe out terrorists who kill Christians in Nigeria. “I am hereby instructing our Department of War to prepare for possible action. If we attack, it will be fast, vicious, and sweet…” the American president tweeted yesterday. Nigerians who heard Trump probably wondered where he is going to start from. People abducting people, people killing people are everywhere in Nigeria: North-East, North-West, North-Central, the South – everywhere. The forests are deeply infested; the cities have them thick behind seedy walls.…

FG moves to end NARD strike, assures continuity of care in federal hospitals …Health Ministry expresses regret, says services ongoing despite industrial action

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has expressed regret over the ongoing strike action by members of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), assuring Nigerians that every effort is being made to ensure a quick resolution and full restoration of services.   In a statement issued on Monday, November 3, 2025, the ministry said it remained committed to dialogue and constructive engagement with the leadership of NARD to address outstanding issues in a manner that prioritises both healthcare workers’ welfare and uninterrupted patient care.   “The Federal…

Oyetola’s transparency, accountability prevent industrial action in 24 months – Osun workers …as gov reaffirms commitment to workers’ welfare

Emporium Reporters

State of Osun workers on Wednesday lauded the administration of Governor Adegboyega Oyetola for taking the workers’ welfare as priority. The state’s workforce disclosed that the Governor’s high sense of commitment to good governance, transparency and accountability had prevented any form of industrial action in the last 24 months. The workers said these during the Year 2020 Civil Service Productivity Lecture, Awards and Colloquium organised to commemorate the 2nd year anniversary of Governor Oyetola in office, held at Staff Development Centre, Abere, Osogbo. Speaking at the event, the State Chairman,…