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Ogun doctors begin strike over security breach

Resident doctors at the Federal Medical Centre, Idi-Aba, Abeokuta, Ogun State, have commenced a three-day warning strike following a security breach and burglary at the House Officers’ Quarters within the hospital premises. The industrial action was triggered by the theft of several valuables during the incident, including mobile phones, laptops, cash and other personal belongings […]

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Abia doctors confirm release of kidnapped surgeon, suspend planned strike

The Nigerian Medical Association, Abia State branch, has confirmed the release of kidnapped orthopaedic surgeon, Dr Uche Bonaventure Aguocha, who was abducted on Sunday, May 26, 2026. The PUNCH reported that the announcement was contained in a statement jointly signed by the NMA State Chairman, Dr Ezenwa Ezuruike, and the Secretary, Dr Clement Ifenkoronye, dated […]

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Federal workers threaten indefinite strike over hardship, rising insecurity

The Federal Workers Forum has threatened to mobilise federal workers across the country for an indefinite nationwide strike over worsening insecurity and unresolved wage-related issues affecting workers. According to The PUNCH, the threat was contained in a communiqué issued after an online meeting held on Sunday, where the forum also criticised the Nigeria Labour Congress […]

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NASU, SSANU to suspend university strike from May 11

Non-academic staff in Nigeria’s public universities have moved to suspend their ongoing nationwide strike, raising hopes for the resumption of full academic activities across campuses. The Joint Action Committee of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities directed its branches to commence processes for the […]

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Varsity workers reject 30% pay rise, threaten nationwide shutdown

The Federal Government has invited the leadership of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Universities and Allied Institutions to a meeting on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in a bid to avert the looming strike by the two university-based unions, The PUNCH learnt exclusively on Monday. The strike threat […]

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Resident doctors suspend strike as FG reverses allowance cut

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has suspended its planned indefinite nationwide strike following fresh commitments by the Federal Government to address key welfare concerns, including the reinstatement of the reviewed Professional Allowance Table. The decision was reached at an emergency virtual meeting of the association’s National Executive Council held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, […]

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Resident doctors to strike today over unpaid allowances

The strike declared by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, scheduled to begin today, April 7, 2026, is already threatening to disrupt services across federal and state-owned hospitals nationwide. Resident doctors in Nigeria have spent a cumulative 51 days on strike since the administration of President Bola Tinubu began, a development that raises fresh concerns […]

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Resident doctors to begin indefinite strike Tuesday over unpaid arrears

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has announced plans for a nationwide strike beginning Tuesday April 7. This follows the Federal Government’s review of the Professional Allowance Table policy framework and constructive dialogue. Dr Shuaibu Ibrahim, the Secretary General, disclosed this in a Saturday statement. He noted that the decision followed extensive consultations among members […]

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ICYMI: Bolt, Uber drivers in Lagos announce three-day shutdown

The Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria, Lagos State chapter, has declared a three-day strike beginning Sunday. The action is in protest against poor working conditions and unsustainable fares on ride-hailing platforms. The union’s Public Relations Officer, Mr Steven Iwindoye, announced the strike during a news conference in Lagos on Sunday. App-based drivers have […]

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Electricity workers threaten strike over unresolved anti-labour grievances

The National Union of Electricity Employees has intensified mobilisation of its members nationwide for a possible strike next week. This follows the expiration of its 21-day ultimatum to the Federal Government without any resolution of its grievances. The union issued the ultimatum in a letter dated January 26, 2026, addressed to the Minister of Power. […]

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Ibadan JOHESU resume work Monday after 84-day strike suspension

The Joint Health Sector Unions chapter at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, will resume work on Monday following the national body’s suspension of its 84-day strike. The JOHESU UCH Chairman, Comrade Oladayo Olabampe, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria m in Ibadan on Saturday. Olabampe explained that the decision to […]

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FCTA workers defy court orders, resume indefinite strike

The workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration under the Joint Union Action Committee on Thursday resumed the indefinite strike they began on January 19 over unresolved welfare issues. The News Agency of Nigeria reported that only a few workers were seen around the FCTA Secretariats, Departments and Agencies, compared to the massive turnout on […]