I don't reall envy GEJ at this trying times. Given his experience and antecedents, he couldn't have done better. I know he means well for Nigeria, but this is a clear case of good idea gone bad. Uncle Jona, you will rise again.

Demdem:

Even when awake, the Retardeen is brain dead.

Talk about a die hard GEJ hater. All of your post always bashing d poor man. Even your siggy says it all.

What i heard is all NLC leaders are going into hiding, because no negotiations will be made if the downstreams are going to be closed by tomorrow. Now, una dey give us false gist sey NLC leaders are negotiating, and i think if the NLC leaders are going to negotiate, the TUC president will be there, and i am watching a live program, where the TUC president is interviewed, so where una hear this gist from?

O boy the way you dey provoke allover Nland am surprised your giving in so quickly abi all your vexing na for show?

LOL

Chrisbenogor:

Do you ever think sometimes that you take it a wee bit too personal? I dont see the need to go personal sha.

dayokanu  is bereft of common sense and high on cheap drugs too.

@dadaic ,u dey watch old programme being replayed .Meeting is ongoing as we speak . In the next few minutes the strike will be called of ,I see labour and govt settlinh some where around 100 naira .But the fear is how will labour demobilize the hijacked protesters.

At the meeting:

Mannylex:


Talk about a die hard GEJ hater. All of your post always bashing d poor man. Even your siggy says it all.

I hate no one. aint just comfortable with his leadership skills. Been following his activities since his bayelsa days where he failed miserably. About my siggy, at least i didnt spice it for him, i qouted him verbatim.

@samstels, And where are you watching or getting your info from?

no be small provoke o but guy shun? any thing wey pass 2mora na unto last last levels, make dem settle mata.

strike continues, meeting ends in a deadlock

NLC will be looking for trouble if they accept anything above N65/litre

latest?

Okonjo Iweala steps out to use the toilet, she's back now

Where una dey get the info from? Una don tire me sef, AJE no dey talk anything, CNN, no de talk anything, Where the meeting dey take place?

otokx:

no be small provoke o but guy shun? any thing wey pass 2mora na unto last last levels, make dem settle mata.

I feel you bros, dem say na when play still dey sweet na him pikin suppose stop. guys eye don dey red.

coonz:

strike continues, meeting ends in a deadlock

Good. Just heard it now from Channels.

AJE is saying something now,

Channels news. Meeting deadlocked. Strike continues.

Meeting ends in a deadlock-Channels TV

NLC complaining that the masses should be considered.

Labour union should only agree to a proposal that holds this govt accountable. It's not only about reversing it back to N65 but ensuring this Govt. keeps its promise to  

- A 20% reduction in subsidy starting in April 2012 and for the next 5yrs. Yearly increment will be tied to tangible implementation of projects in key areas: completion of refineries, building of roads, Improvement in power supply etc.  For instance, if by April 2013 an agreed upon project is not completed then Govt cannot increase prices.

- Cut in salary for all Federal elected officials. 25% cut in basic salary and 50% cut for all other allowances. Plus a firm commitment to cut wasteful spending in the budget. Allocating N18.5 billion for Aso Rock is a prime example.

-  An independent investigation into the N1.3 trillion subsidy for this year and overall oil subsidy regime. Forget that Senate investigation; that's just show and tell. I just don't know who can handle this

- Reject any palliative measures. We don't need that crap. This is only for Jonah and his boys to chop money  

This is the way to go; if not this govt will come back in 2yrs or 3yrs and  tell us the economy is collapsing and they need to remove oil subsidy

@OCCAM
VERY WELL SAID ITS HIGH TIME NIGERIANS LEARNT TO STRICTLY MONITOR GOVT.

Breaking News- Strike continues, meeting deadlocked

Labour union should only agree to a proposal that holds this govt accountable. It's not only about reversing it back to N65 but ensuring this Govt. keeps its promise to  

- A 20% reduction in subsidy starting in April 2012 and for the next 5yrs. Yearly increment will be tied to tangible implementation of projects in key areas: completion of refineries, building of roads, Improvement in power supply etc.  For instance, if by April 2013 an agreed upon project is not completed then Govt cannot increase prices.

- Cut in salary for all Federal elected officials. 25% cut in basic salary and 50% cut for all other allowances. Plus a firm commitment to cut wasteful spending in the budget. Allocating N18.5 billion for Aso Rock is a prime example.

-  An independent investigation into the N1.3 trillion subsidy for this year and overall oil subsidy regime. Forget that Senate investigation; that's just show and tell. I just don't know who can handle this

- Reject any palliative measures. We don't need that crap. This is only for Jonah and his boys to chop money  

This is the way to go; if not this govt will come back in 2yrs or 3yrs and  tell us the economy is collapsing and they need to remove oil subsidy

@OCCAM
VERY WELL SAID ITS HIGH TIME NIGERIANS LEARNT TO STRICTLY MONITOR GOVT.

meeting ends in a deadluck and strike continues tommorrow i just heard it on channel tv

I said before this strike came a difficult time (early in the year). It will be difficult for it to continue past d end of this week in all honesty. Hence why I would have preferred if labour had waited a week or 2 weeks more and carried an indefinite shutdown that would have strengthened its negotiating hand. You can be sure certain memebers within NLC are already ready for an end.

Breaking News:

Nigerian main labor union says government, unions had fruitful talks over fuel subsidy removal, will return to meet on Saturday

https://twitter.com/BreakingNews/status/157567452111319040

Strike Continues !!! It's so sad that the President clearly does not respect the wishes of the people .

apo

NLC vs FG meeting ended in a deadlock. Talks will resume at 10am tomorrow. *AND the Strike is still ON*