₦airaland Forum

Demand from NLC

Here is the official statement released by NLC after the first day of the strike 14-11-2023.

NIGERIA LABOUR CONGRESS
MOTTO: LABOUR CREATES WEALTH

TO ALL AFFILIATES & STATE COUNCILS.

Fraternal Greetings!

INDEFINITE NATIONWIDE STRIKE: A GREAT BEGINNING

We wish to appreciate and congratulate all Affiliates and State Councils for the great work in complying with the directive of the National Executive Council (NEC) resolution to begin a nationwide strike today.

Congress salutes your resoluteness and determination in ensuring that all of our workplaces were that down completely and workers stayed at home. The solidarity and singlemindedness in delivering on our resolutions has put a lie to those who wants to see a contrary outcome and have thoroughly made a resounding statement around the nooks and crannies of our nation.

Our assessment showed more than expected compliance in today's outing despite being the first day of action. Gaps that were expected on the first day were surprisingly not that very visible. Just like an Aeroplane taking off will experience a little bit of drag in lifting off the tarmac, ours today was a smooth and cleaner take off. We doff our hats for you all and congratulate you for your doggedness.

You surpassed our expectations than we urge you to gird your loins and make it more compelling tomorrow until the Government meets our demands. Continue the mobilisation and let the success continue!
We remain committed to greater success in this action which can only happen with our collective efforts and determination to free our members in Imo state and ensure that the Government is held accountable for its use of violent abduction and brutality as a tool in workplace engagement.

Fraternally yours,

Comrade Emmanuel Ugboaja Esq. mni General Secretary

OUR DEMANDS

1.ARREST AND PROSECUTE MR. CHINASA NWANERI THE S.A ON SPECIAL DUTIES , THE DEADLY GANG LEADER OF HOPE UZODIMMA THUGS : HE LED THE ATTACK A GAINST WORKERS ON THAT DAY

2 ARREST, PROSECUTE AND DISMISS LL POLICE OFFICERS INVOLVED IN THE RUTALIZATION OF NLC PRESIDENT AND ORKERS IN IMO STATE

3. ARREST AND PROSECUTE ALL THUGS THAT ATTACKED THE NLC PRESIDENT IN IMO STATE

4. ARREST, PROSECUTE AND DISMISS THE CHIEF SECURITY OFFICER IMO STATE GOVERNMENT HOUSE, SP SHABA : HE LED, PARTICIPATED AND PROVIDED COVER FOR THUGS TO BRUTALIZE WORKERS IN IMO STATE

5. ARREST, PROSECUTE AND DISMISS HE POLICE AREA COMMANDER THAT ED THE BRUTALIZATION OF NLC RESIDENT AND OTHER WORKERS IN MO STATE

.. INVESTIGATE AND PROSECUTE THE ORMER IMO STATE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE

More unions are sending memos by the minute.

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These are some of the memos that have been released by some of the unions directing their members on an indefinite strike.

Anyone who read the last article released will know the release of Tinubu’s file was not stopped but it won’t be fast tracked. What Atiku wanted was to get it fast tracked so he can use it as evidence in the Supreme Court. The question is of what use will it be if the judgement is passed tomorrow and it is released on the 30th of October?

FreeStuffsNG:
Speculators currently behind the unpatriotic and criminal arbitrage are already trapped with the executive orders and will get burnt las las ni

They want to keep on speculating , hype the overvalued street value of USD and call it parallel market price or projection. Smh. Eyin obaiye je lo ma re.

This current FG will not go borrowing money or use hard-earned forex inflow to fight against the overvalued US dollar on the streets. You all will get burnt las las.

Those being deceived to keep hoarding forex will get burnt severely las las. It's laughable ignorance when poorly educated people who have almost 100% of their day to day expenses in naira still go and hoard forex and crowd out those who genuinely need it. If they don't get burnt, no defence of the naira will. Not even EFCC that Mr Emefiele kept sending after them will make them stop.

I am 100% in support of the steps FG through CBN is taking to allow free float to determine our real aggregate demand till those unpatriotic elements are burnt by real market forces.

God bless President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. God bless Mr Cardoso. God bless Nigeria for ever! Check my signature for free stuffs!

This your free stuff nah black market rate you dey use or bank rate?

Justellah:
please guys, please I've tried to get little help here to no avail, please I beg you in the name of Almighty GOD pls, If any good samaritan can please help me, no matter how little so we can buy foodstuff and cook, I will be very happy. my daughter and I we are starving. Please help us the last time we ate a good food was from our neighbor on  sunday. Since then we have surviving on drinking garri since Monday and the garri we use to have hope has finished. the little money I have I used it to pay for house rent so that we can at least have roof over our head. am pleading for help please, not for my sake but for my daughter please am a single mother. No matter how little it will go a long way to help us. Almighty God bless you

Acct num with faith

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G.TBank

My name is Angela Oyom. Almighty God bless you and your family

This scammer again, you have posted your account with different moniker since January for support. You’re a scammer please look for something to do.

jflower06:
FCMB... 2986296012

Oga Atanda Temitope Adewale, why were you scared in posting your account number.

The exchange rate between the naira and dollar opened the week at N1,200/$1 on P2P platforms on Monday as traders continue to face demand pressures amidst dwindling supply.

Checks by Nairametrics reveal quotes opened at about N1,200/$1 however as we approached noon sellers quoted as high as N1,210/$1.

Meanwhile on the black market where the exchange rate is sold unofficially, reports reaching Nairametrics indicate quotes are going for N1200/$1 for cash trades and N1,250-N1300 for “inflows” aka wired transfers. It is important to add that actual crossed rates might be higher or lower depending on who is buying or selling.

Source: https://nairametrics.com/2023/10/23/exchange-rate-opens-week-at-n1210-1-on-parallel-market/

Zxcvbnmghtr:
Where did I mention East. Please! Haba Mr Northerner.

I see I am talking to a fool, continue I won’t reply you again.

Zxcvbnmghtr:
Hahahaha...all of you are the same. Lol crying 'BILLIONAIRES'.

It’s so sad that you think anyone that say anything about this government is from the east. I am from the North dude, change the way you think.
For context I am not a billionaire, I am just comfortable.
Also, there are people that are from the east that support this government and people from the west that are not supporting this government.
Since you’re so myopic in your views I feel it’s appropriate to mention it to you.

Zxcvbnmghtr:
sorry for yourself.

Look at this unfortunate fellow, the problem in Nigeria doesn’t affect me at all because I am not in Nigeria. I just feel for people who are suffering doesn’t matter what region they come from.
Since you’re so shallow that the only thing you can do is open your mouth and say trash, carry on and see where it will take you.

Wherever you are I am sorry for believing that hoax Tinubu and his minions pulled in 2013. Please forgive me.

This is an old video, from different news outlets I heard they are in jail cause they were not able to pay their fees and don’t have a student permit while residing illegally in Cyprus.

This is really disappointing, judge this for yourself.

God I hate this stupid goalkeeper. What kind of big fool is that. Is that a player

God bless this man wherever he is.

Devotee1:
please guys, please I've tried to get little help here to no avail, please I beg you in the name of Almighty GOD pls, If any good samaritan can please help me, no matter how little so we can buy foodstuff and cook, I will be very happy. my daughter and I we are starving. Please help us the last time we ate a good food was from our neighbor on  sunday. Since then we have surviving on drinking garri since Monday and the garri we use to have hope has finished. the little money I have I used it to pay for house rent so that we can at least have roof over our head. am pleading for help please, not for my sake but for my daughter please am a single mother. No matter how little it will go a long way to help us. Almighty God bless you

Acct num with faith

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G.TBank

My name is Angela. Almighty God bless you and your family

This is a scammer don’t send anything to him. He is a man, he creates accounts to beg for money.

hifani:
Abeg this is not the type of news we want to hear at this point in time

Is good to hear everything as it is, the good and the bad.

Fuel scarcity has resurfaced across Nigeria as many oil marketers shut their outlets against motorists and other buyers on the back of an unfavourable working environment.

Long queues have also been sighted at various retail stations across the nation with the product, BusinessDay’s findings revealed.

In Lagos, the queue sighted at the retail outlet of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited in King’s Way Road, Ikoyi, has found its way to Mobolaji Johnson Avenue road while TotalEnergies at Eric Moore has shut its gate to motorists to avoid congestion.

Saitara Petroleum and Gas at Orile Iganmu has shut down its operations while Tinpet Nigeria Limited, which is trying to keep the lights on, has increased its petrol pump price to N605 per litre as at 01:14 pm today.

In Abuja, BusinessDay found that many marketers who were opened have hiked their pump price from N615 per litre to N625 per litre.

Matrix Energy Limited in Delta state sent out a memo today stating that the prices of petrol and diesel have moved to N598 and N958 per litre respectively.

Independent marketers have hinged this development on the inability to import the product despite deregulation of the downstream sector on the back of market Instability, bad roads and a shortage of foreign currency, with the price of a dollar currently trading for more than N1,045 on the black market.

Since NNPC is still the only importer of the goods, it was gathered that it had supply. However, its affordability remains a bane for smooth operations for marketers.

Abdulkadir Mustapha, the spokesperson of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) in Borno state, said: “The problem is that most private depots are out of stock because they are supplied by NNPC. Since NNPC is the sole importer, the private depots from which independents purchase products likewise rely on NNPC for supplies. Profiteering is also encouraged by this setup.

“We have had a difficult time picking products from NNPC in almost a week, which is why you are noticing this scarcity. The crucial aspect here is that, despite deregulation, NNPC remains the sole importer of PMS, with no other depot importing.

Some of NNPC’s portals have closed and are no longer issuing authority to lift to marketers in some of their portals.” This demonstrates that there is a substantial gap in the supply chain. However, the NNPC promised that they are anticipating products and will feed us very soon.”

Analysing the difficulties in distributing available products, Mustapha said: “Fueling a diesel truck to take products to and from the depot of origin either lagos to Maiduguri or Warri to Calabar to Maiduguri without servicing the truck and other minor and major repairs now cost N2 million.

“This shows that per litre of petrol transportation to the far north is not less than N65 per litre.” According to his analysis, the total cost per litre of petrol will stand at N657 per litre without a return from the investment or profit for the investment of N29.6 million.

Source: https://businessday.ng/energy/oilandgas/article/fuel-scarcity-hits-again-as-marketers-shut-stations/

Brimstone77:
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I think israel should build a missile that detect the position where rockets are coming from,and strike the target instantly..

No need wasting resources intercepting rockets,just strike there post and stop them from further firing..

That sounds like a good idea but what if the terrorist infiltrate their territory and fire the missile inside Israel? Then the defence system can cause more damage to critical infrastructure.

The Iron Beam: Israel’s Pioneering Laser Defense System

Introduction:

Amid the rapidly changing dynamics of modern warfare, Israel unveils its latest defense marvel, the Iron Beam. As threats multiply, this laser defense system is set to revolutionize the way aerial threats are neutralized, marking a significant evolution from traditional missile interceptors.

The Genesis of the Iron Beam:

Israel has long been at the forefront of missile defense technology, with systems like the Iron Dome receiving international acclaim for their efficacy. However, the shifting nature of threats, especially those of very short range, necessitated a more immediate, cost-effective, and precise response. Enter the Iron Beam, developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, offering a solution that operates at the speed of light.

Functionality and Advantages:

The Iron Beam employs directed energy – essentially high-powered lasers – to target, track, and neutralize threats. This approach offers several key advantages:

1. Speed: The system responds almost instantaneously, vital for threats that may only be airborne for a few seconds.

2. Cost: Unlike traditional systems that require expensive interceptors, the laser system significantly reduces operational costs per engagement.

3. Precision: The laser’s accuracy ensures minimal collateral damage and maximizes the chance of neutralizing the threat.

Complementing Existing Defenses:

The Iron Beam is not intended to replace systems like the Iron Dome but to complement them. While the Iron Dome is adept at longer-range threats, the Iron Beam focuses on very short-range projectiles, drones, or mortar shells that might evade other defenses.

Iron Dome vs. Iron Beam: Key Differences

1. Purpose:
• Iron Dome: Intercepts short- to medium-range rockets and artillery.
• Iron Beam: Targets very short-range threats like drones and mortars.

2. Mechanism:
• Iron Dome: Uses radar and interceptor missiles.
• Iron Beam: Utilizes directed energy (lasers).

3. Cost:
• Iron Dome: Each interception involves missile costs.
• Iron Beam: Lasers offer a more cost-effective interception once operational.

4. Response Time:
• Iron Dome: Quick, but limited by missile speed.
• Iron Beam: Nearly instantaneous due to lasers.

5. Environmental Factors:
• Iron Dome: Less affected by atmospheric conditions.
• Iron Beam: Lasers can be influenced by factors like fog or rain.

6. Collateral Risk:
• Iron Dome: Debris from interceptions can fall.
• Iron Beam: Reduced risk due to laser precision.

Conclusion:
The introduction of the Iron Beam underscores Israel’s commitment to safeguarding its skies and staying a step ahead in defense technology. As nations worldwide observe the operational success of this system, it might not be long before laser defense systems become a mainstay in modern warfare.

BolaAThubv:
You didn't understand the news or what? You might have to go for refresher courses on Reading and Comprehension

Seriously when I read his comment I was thinking the same thing. Like even from the headline you can decipher the main idea of the text.

Burob:
Why must poor people always indulge themselves in things that don’t concern them?

Instead of thinking thoroughly on how to escape from penury, they spend the vast majority of their time chasing shadows on things that are above their realm of imagination?

God it’s today I know Nigerians are doomed. Na you open your mouth talk this thing? Jesus you’re stupid, a big fool, you are a born daft. So someone is asking about how the nation’s economy is going, all you can say is “he shouldn’t indulge in things that don’t concern him” there will never be a bigger fool than you ever in the history of this world and in the future.

Burob:
We know people like you no get passport, & have no intentions of getting one in the nearest future, So your ignorance can be excused.

Even before you started thinking of getting one I already left Nigeria you little naive F**L

talk2hb1:
Lie Lie Picture, is that not Ukraine flag in one of the pictures

Hmmm, so if someone in Nigeria have an American flag in his room that automatically makes his room a part of America or he is automatically in America?
You do know they’re foreigners living in Isreal right?