By Afolabi Oyekunle. Members of the Lagos state NUPCPS have been advised to prepare for  "Mother of all protests" to press for the release of their pension enhancement and other entitlements from the Lagos state government. The protest is fixed for this month after the expiration of the 19 days ultimatum given to the state to pay the Pensioners. Chairman of the Lagos state NUPCPS, Comrade Michael Omisande gave the directive after a meeting with the Permanent secretary, Public Service Office, Sunkanmi Oyegbola, in which the Director General, LASPEC, Babalola Obilana and executive director, finance, Muyiwa Oshin also joined. NUPCPS Lagos state Chairman, Comrade Michael Omisande. According to Comrade Omisande, It is a sacrifice they must render for their financial emancipation. " I strongly believe that the money can be paid if the government really wants to pay within the time frame". LS Governor Babajide Sanwoolu "According to...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. By Kayode Akinmade  For many years, Ijebu-Ode was synonymous with poor roads. Travelling through the ancient town often meant navigating potholes, flooded streets during the rainy season and painfully slow journeys that took a toll on both commuters and vehicles. That reality shaped public perception and, for a long time, deservedly so. Today, however, Ijebu-Ode is telling a different story. Since assuming office on May 29, 2019, Governor Dapo Abiodun has embarked on one of the most extensive road renewal programmes in the town’s history, transforming critical transport corridors and improving mobility across residential, commercial and recreational districts. The transformation is a practical demonstration of the Infrastructure pillar of his administration’s ISEYA agenda, which recognises that sustainable development begins with efficient connectivity. Across Ijebu-Ode, roads that had suffered decades of neglect have been reconstructed, rehabilitated or expand...

 EXCO APPROVES MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS, CHIEFTAINCY UPGRADES. The Ogun State Executive Council has approved a fresh set of strategic infrastructure projects, including the construction of new legislative quarters, housing schemes, the reconstruction of the Ogun State Governor’s Lodge in Abuja, the rehabilitation of major roads across the state, and the upgrading and recognition of traditional stools as part of Governor Dapo Abiodun’s commitment to sustainable development, urban regeneration and the preservation of the state’s cultural heritage. The approvals include the construction of 450 units of two-bedroom semi-detached bungalows with basic infrastructure facilities, the development of 28 new official quarters for members of the Ogun State House of Assembly, the construction of 28 sellable duplexes at Ibara Government Reservation Area (GRA) Scheme II, as well as the reconstruction of the Ogun State Governor’s Lodge in Asokoro, Abuja. The Executive Council also...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. Pensioners in Lagos state adviced  to prioritize their health, instead of seeking for jobs that could further compound their health. This advice is coming from the Deputy Chairman of the Lagos state NUPCPS,Comrade Salawu Lateef, while speaking with FocusNews on the sideline of the 3rd Business Journal FINTECH'26 in Lagos attended by a cross section of the CPS Executive. Comrade Lateef said the bad situation in the country may have been forcing some of the Pensioners to be looking towards new jobs instead of consolidating themselves after many years in service. He however promised that after the meeting with LASPEC officials next Monday, 3rd of August,  the executive will decide on the next step to take towards seeing that the Pensioners receive their pension enhancement and wage increase. Comrade Lateef said the union will not hesitate to call the Pensioners to exercise their human rights to protest against the state government if the outcome i...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. Contributory Pensioners in Lagos state say they are tired of the delay by the state government in paying their pension entitlements as approved by the federal government. Towards this, they have given   the Lagos State Government, 19 days notice,  to credit their Accounts at the Pension Fund Administrators, PFAs, or face persistent protests by the Pensioners.       Governor Babajide Sanwoolu This is contained in a notice by the state Chairman of the NUPCPS, Comrade Michael Omisande to   EXCO MEMBERS, ZONAL CO-ORDINATORS AND CPS PENSIONERS. "I t is notified for the information of all CPS Pensioners in Lagos State that following perceived delay by the Authorities in actualizing the Pension increases/Wage Award Template submitted in January, 2026, the Undersigned wishes to give the Lagos State Government, 19 days notice,  to credit our Accounts at the Pension Fund Administrators, PFAs. Failure to meet this demand...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. In a bold move to strengthen security, protect residents and boost investor confidence, the Ogun State Executive Council has approved four landmark bills designed to tackle violent crimes, ritual killings, cultism, extortion and the growing challenge of missing persons across the state. The approval, granted at the Council meeting held on Thursday, July 30, 2026, underscores the determination of the Prince Dapo Abiodun administration to deploy robust legislative measures to address emerging security threats while reinforcing Ogun State’s reputation as one of Nigeria’s safest and most attractive investment destinations. The proposed legislations—the Group Liability for Offences of Violence, Extortion and Secret Societies (GLOVES) Bill, the Victims’ Rights Bill, the Human Sacrifice Prevention and Prohibition Bill, and the Missing Persons Bill—will be transmitted to the Ogun State House of Assembly for consideration in the coming days. Attorney-General and...