Category: News
Ogun NLC Justifies Indefinite Strike Over N82 Billion Pension Arrears
The Ogun State Chapter of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has explained why the Organised Labour embarked on an indefinite strike action, citing the State’s outstanding debt of about N82 billion in Contributory Pension Arrears. According to the NLC State Chairman, Comrade Hameed Ademola-Benco, the strike was necessitated by the Government’s failure to remit the…
Rain or Shine: Retired Police Officers Brave Downpour to Protest at National Assembly
In a poignant display of determination, a group of retired Police offyicers braved the rain on Monday to stage a protest at the National Assembly gate in Abuja. The protesters, comprising elderly ex-police personnel, demanded their removal from the Contributory Pension Scheme, which they described as exploitative and unjust. The demonstrators, holding placards and chanting…
UNIMED Registrar, Ezekiel Imole Adeniran, Assassinated in Ondo
The University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED) in Ondo State is in mourning following the assassination of its Registrar, Mr. Ezekiel Imole Adeniran. His lifeless body was discovered in his residence in Ondo town on Thursday morning, July 17, 2025. According to the Ondo State Police Command, preliminary investigations indicate that two unidentified individuals reportedly emerged…
NO BREAKTHROUGH: Ogun State Govt, Labour Leaders Fail to Reach Agreement Amid Strike
A high-stakes meeting between the Ogun State Government, led by Governor Dapo Abiodun, and leaders of the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Ogun State has ended without a breakthrough. The meeting, which was held to discuss the ongoing industrial action by workers in the…
Drama Unfolds in Ondo Court: Woman Accuses Lawyer of Secretly Marrying Ex-Husband
A dramatic scene erupted at the Akure Customary Court in Ondo State when Mrs. Folakemi Adebayo accused her ex-husband, Emmanuel Oyebanji, and the lawyer who handled their divorce case of betrayal. The court session took a tense turn when Folakemi, visibly emotional, stormed into the courtroom in tears, alleging that Emmanuel had secretly married the…
BREAKING NEWS IN IJEBU-ODE: Olor’ogun Dr. Sonny Folorunsho Kuku Appointed Acting Awujale of Ijebu Land
In a significant development, Olor’ogun Dr. Sonny Folorunsho Kuku, the current Regent of Awujale, has been officially appointed to serve as the Acting Awujale of Akile Ijebu Land. This appointment will remain in effect until a new Awujale is elected and crowned. The news has been met with widespread congratulations from sons and daughters of…
44 RETIRED HEADS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION HONOURED IN OGUN STATE
It was a day of speeches and celebration as 44 retired Heads of Local Government Administration (HOLGAs) were honored at an event organized by the Body of Serving HOLGAs in recognition of their invaluable contributions to grassroots governance in Ogun State. In her opening remarks, the Chairman of the occasion and Chairman of the Ogun…
NULGE Directs Ogun LG Staff to Join Strike Over Unmet Demands
The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) in Ogun State has directed all Local Government staff in the State to comply with the ongoing strike called by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). The directive was issued by the NULGE State President, Comrade Adebayo Adefesobi Oluomo, following a meeting with Union members. According to Comrade…
Ogun Workers Ground State, Embark on Indefinite Strike Over N82bn Pension Debt
In a dramatic escalation of their longstanding dispute with the State Government, Civil and Public Servants in Ogun State have commenced an indefinite strike over the non-remittance of contributory pension funds. The strike, which takes effect from 12 Midnight Tuesday, July 15, 2025, is expected to bring the State’s activities to a grinding halt. According…