News
Court stops NLC, TUC from embarking on planned strike
The National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) has issued an order of interim injunction restraining members of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and their affiliates from proceeding with their earlier planned strike action scheduled to commence on Tuesday, November 14.
According to reports, the President of the Court, Justice Benedict Kanyip, issued the order on Friday while ruling on an ex-parte application brought by the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) on behalf of the Federal Government and argued by Tijani Gazali (SAN), Acting Director (Civil Appeals), Federal Ministry of Justice.
READ ALSO: IGP orders investigation into assault of NLC President in Imo
Justice Kanyip said the order shall subsist until the determination of a motion on notice for interlocutory injunctions equally filed by the AGF.
The judge said the court is empowered under sections Section 7(1) and 19(a) of the NICN Establishment Act, to hear such ex-parte application and grant such ex-parte order where a strike is threatened, but yet to be commenced, as in this case.
-
Football4 days agoAfrica breaks World Cup record with seven teams in knockout stage
-
Latest7 days agoAlleged xenophobic attack claims life of Malawian street vendor in South Africa
-
Comments and Issues6 days agoNorway’s Rowing Celebration Captures The Spirit Of The World Cup
-
Entertainment1 day agoActress Cossy Ojiakor shares flooded home as heavy rainfall wreaks havoc in Lagos
-
Aviation1 week agoHeading through the storm: Multiple taxes, complex leasing drag on Nigerian carriers
-
Football5 days agoNetherlands to face Morocco, Brazil draw Japan in 2026 World Cup round of 32
-
Energy6 days agoLeaked court documents allege Shell ignored pipeline safety warnings in Niger Delta
-
Business5 days agoNAFDAC, FCCPC others partners OSOA Foods advocacy on food safety, MSME growth