Nigerian labor unions begin nationwide strike over living wage demand

STORY: Nigerian labor unions begin nationwide strike over living wage demand SHOOTING TIME: June 3, 2024 DATELINE: June 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:44 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the strike 2. various of the meeting 3. SOUNDBITE (English): FESTUS OSIFO, Labor union leader STORYLINE: Nigerian labor unions on Monday commenced an indefinite nationwide strike to demand a living wage for local workers across various sectors, causing a widespread disruption affecting government offices, airports, schools, banks, and even the national power grid. SOUNDBITE (English): FESTUS OSIFO, Labor union leader "We are hereby declaring the commencement of a nationwide industrial action, a nationwide strike effective from Monday June 3, 2024 and this strike shall be indefinite. This strike shall be on until we have a new national minimum wage." The strike followed disagreements on various negotiations for a new minimum wage by government representatives and organized labor for several months, with

Botswanan President Mogae talks with Koizumi

Botswanan President Mogae talks with Koizumi

TOKYO, Japan - Botswanan President Festus Mogae (L) and Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi shake hands at the prime minister's office June 8 in Tokyo prior to their talks.

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Festus Arthur of Barrow looks on during the FA Cup Third Round match between Barnsley and Barrow at Oakwell, Barnsley on Saturday 8th January 2022. (Photo by Will Matthews/MI News/NurPhoto) (Credit:MI News/NurPhoto/Kyodo News Images)

Botswanan President Mogae talks with Koizumi

Botswanan President Mogae talks with Koizumi

TOKYO, Japan - Botswanan President Festus Mogae (L) and Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi shake hands at the prime minister's office June 8 in Tokyo prior to their talks. (Kyodo)

Botswanan President Mogae talks with Koizumi

Botswanan President Mogae talks with Koizumi

TOKYO, Japan - Botswanan President Festus Mogae (L) and Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi shake hands at the prime minister's office June 8 in Tokyo prior to their talks. (Kyodo)

Gunsmoke - film (1966)

Gunsmoke - film (1966)

Glenn Strange, Ken Curtis, James Arness, Amanda Blake, Robert Ewing & Milburn Stone Characters: Marshal Matt Dillon,Kitty Russell,Sam Noonan,Festus Haggen,Dr. Galen 'Doc' Adams Television: Gunsmoke (TV-Serie) Usa 1955-1975, 17 September 1966 Date: 17-Sep-66

Gunsmoke - film (1966)

Gunsmoke - film (1966)

Glenn Strange, Milburn Stone, Amanda Blake, Ken Curtis, James Arness & Buck Taylor Characters: Dr. Galen 'Doc' Adams,Kitty Russell,Marshal Matt Dillon,Sam Noonan,Festus Haggen,Chester Goode Television: Gunsmoke (TV-Serie) Usa 1955-1975, 17 September 1966 Date: 17-Sep-66

Gunsmoke - film (1966)

Gunsmoke - film (1966)

Glenn Strange, James Arness, Dennis Weaver, Amanda Blake, Milburn Stone & Ken Curtis Characters: Sam Noonan,Marshal Matt Dillon,Chester Goode,Kitty Russell,Dr. Galen 'Doc' Adams,Festus Haggen Television: Gunsmoke (TV-Serie) Usa 1955-1975, 17 September 1966 Date: 17-Sep-66

Gunsmoke - film (1966)

Gunsmoke - film (1966)

Ken Curtis Characters: Festus Haggen Television: Gunsmoke (TV-Serie) Usa 1955-1975, 17 September 1966 Date: 17-Sep-66

Gunsmoke film (1959)

Gunsmoke film (1959)

Ken Curtis Characters: Festus Television: Gunsmoke (TV-Serie) Usa 1955-1975, 05 September 1959 Date: 05-Sep-59

Gunsmoke film (1959)

Gunsmoke film (1959)

Milburn Stone, James Arness, Amanda Blake & Ken Curtis Characters: Matt Dillon, Festus, Doc, Kitty Television: Gunsmoke (TV-Serie) Usa 1955-1975, 05 September 1959 Date: 05-Sep-59

Gunsmoke film (1959)

Gunsmoke film (1959)

Ken Curtis Characters: Festus Television: Gunsmoke (TV-Serie) Usa 1955-1975, 05 September 1959 Date: 05-Sep-59

Gunsmoke film (1959)

Gunsmoke film (1959)

Amanda Blake & Ken Curtis Characters: Kitty, Festus Television: Gunsmoke (TV-Serie) Usa 1955-1975, 05 September 1959 Date: 05-Sep-59

Gunsmoke film (1959)

Gunsmoke film (1959)

James Arness, Amanda Blake, Ken Curtis & Milburn Stone Characters: Matt Dillon, Kitty, Festus, Doc Television: Gunsmoke (TV-Serie) Usa 1955-1975, 05 September 1959 Date: 05-Sep-59

Gunsmoke film (1959)

Gunsmoke film (1959)

Ken Curtis & James Arness Characters: Festus, Matt Dillon Television: Gunsmoke (TV-Serie) Usa 1955-1975, 05 September 1959 Date: 05-Sep-59

Gunsmoke film (1959)

Gunsmoke film (1959)

Ken Curtis & James Arness Characters: Festus, Matt Dillon Television: Gunsmoke (TV-Serie) Usa 1955-1975, 05 September 1959 Date: 05-Sep-59

Gunsmoke film (1959)

Gunsmoke film (1959)

James Whitmore, Ken Curtis & James Arness Characters:  Timothy Fitzpatrick / ... (4 episodes, 1965-1973), Festus, Matt Dillon Television: Gunsmoke (TV-Serie) Usa 1955-1975, 05 September 1959 Date: 05-Sep-59

Gunsmoke film (1959)

Gunsmoke film (1959)

Milburn Stone & Ken Curtis Characters: Doc, Festus Television: Gunsmoke (TV-Serie) Usa 1955-1975, 05 September 1959 Date: 05-Sep-59

Gunsmoke film (1959)

Gunsmoke film (1959)

Ken Curtis Characters: Festus Television: Gunsmoke (TV-Serie) Usa 1955-1975, 05 September 1959 Date: 05-Sep-59