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NLC Rejects Politicians’ Salary Increase, Demands Fair Pay for Struggling Nigerian Workers

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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has kicked against the move by the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to review and increase the salaries of political officeholders.

In a statement by its president, Joe Ajaero, the NLC described the proposal as unfair and insensitive, especially at a time when millions of Nigerians are battling economic hardship. Ajaero argued that the pay gap between politicians and ordinary workers is already too wide, and any further increase would only worsen inequality.

He pointed out that while politicians have enjoyed massive pay raises over the years, civil servants have been left behind with very little adjustments. According to him, the ₦70,000 minimum wage is still a struggle for many workers, yet those in government circles continue to enjoy not just fat salaries but also huge allowances and hidden perks.

The labour leader insisted that RMAFC must explain the criteria it used to justify such a proposal and make public the full details of what political officeholders currently earn. He warned that pushing through with the plan could spark serious unrest, describing it as a ticking time bomb that could lead to a “tsunami” of resistance.

The criticism has not only come from the NLC. Rights group SERAP has also asked President Bola Tinubu to reject the proposal, calling it unconstitutional and morally wrong. The group noted that raising political pay while public services are crumbling and citizens are sinking deeper into poverty shows a lack of accountability and fairness in governance.

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Federal Government Clarifies Position on Proposed Tax Recommendations

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The federal government reacted to claims stating that the new tax rules will be imposed on telecommunications and petroleum products for Nigerians.

The FG released a statement to explain the process and stated that there is no intention to place taxes on telecom and petroleum products and services.

“Those recommendations do not amount to government policy and are not binding on Nigeria. Decisions on tax matters are taken through established constitutional and legislative processes and are guided by national priorities and prevailing economic realities.”


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Peter Obi Raises Concerns Over Nigeria’s Hunger Index Ranking

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Nigerian politician Peter Obi speaks on the increase in the cost of living in Nigeria and shared how more Nigerians are now hungry and the hunger crisis is increasing in the country.

He stated, “Despite three years of Tinubu’s food emergency, Nigeria’s hunger ranking index declined to among the worst nations globally.”

“Yet the outcome of this has been the opposite. Nigeria’s hunger index has worsened significantly. Nigeria’s hunger index ranking was 103rd out of 123 countries surveyed in 2022/2023, and this figure has since worsened to 115th out of 123 countries surveyed in 2025/2026.”


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U.S. Government Warns Influencers Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

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The U.S. government has released a warning to social media influencers who will be coming to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The government placed a rule on creating content to make money while using a tourist visa and stated that it could lead to deportation back to their country.

It can be noted that the World Cup will be hosted in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

“People who enter the United States under a visitor program and receive income from a U.S. source would be violating the conditions of their admission status.”


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