NLC threatens Total Shutdown if protesters are attacked, alleging government conspiracy

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has alleged that the State has perfected plans to launch attack against the two-day nationwide peaceful rallies it scheduled for February 27 and 28. NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, who insisted that the NLC  and civil society allies were moving ahead with the protest rallies against economic hardship and insecurity, […]

US Congress speedily backs new funding before government shutdown

The US Congress has passed legislation to fund the government through early March, avoiding a partial government shutdown on Saturday. The House of Representatives passed the short-term funding measure by a vote of 314 to 108, about two hours after the Senate passed it by a vote off 77 to 18, despite political tensions. Democrats […]