The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the NLC had declared a nationwide protest for December 17, 2025.

The NLC protesters gathered at the Ikeja underpass early in the morning on Wednesday, carrying placards and chanting slogans demanding urgent action to curb violent crimes and kidnappings.

Members of Nigeria’s main labour union took to the streets of Lagos on Wednesday to protest rising insecurity, calling on the government to take urgent action to protect lives and property. Hundreds of members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) marched through major roads in Lagos

The President of the NLC, Joe Ajaero, led the labour leaders to the meeting on Tuesday night at the State House, Abuja.

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday night engaged in discussions with leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC. The meeting was held at the Presidential

President Bola Tinubu has met with NLC leaders in Abuja as labour weighs a nationwide protest over insecurity, with a final decision expected soon.

Despite a late-night meeting with President Tinubu, NLC members went ahead with nationwide protests in Abuja and Lagos over insecurity and worsening conditions.