By Afolabi Oyekunle. A meeting is scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday 3rd of December between the Governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwoolu and leaders of the NUPCPS and DBS and Labour leaders towards looking into the demands of the Pensioners and offer solutions. The Pensioners have been demanding for the payment of their pension enhancement and wage increase as approved by the federal government. NUPCPS Lagos state Chairman, Comrade Michael Omisande/ Lagos state Governor Babajide Sanwoolu. The non-compliance by the Lagos state government to these demands led to a   MEGA protest at the Lagos House, Alausa, on Monday 31st August 2026, involving thousands of the Pensioners.          Pensioners on protest. Reacting to the new development, the NUPCPS chairman in Lagos state, Comrade Michael Omisande said the Pensioners are resolute on their demands from the Lagos state government. " l shall go to Thursdays meeting with the determinat...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. Attempts to vandalized railway track materials at the siding serving the Dangote Steel Rolling Mills Osogbo, formerly known as the Osogbo rolling mill has been foiled by the Nigeria Railway Corporation and the Nigeria Civil Defence Corps. NRC says the incident occurred on Friday, August 28, 2026.  The District Engineer, Western District, Ibadan, Engr. Austin O. Ohenhen, said the Principal Track Officer in charge immediately moved to the location alongside security personnel after receiving report about the incident. However, the suspected vandals reportedly fled the scene on sighting the security operatives. A subsequent search of the area led to the recovery of nine oxygen gas cylinders allegedly brought to the site for use in the illegal operation.            Security personnel, including officers of the NSCDC Railway Command, have since secured the affected railway materials and the surrounding area. ...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has acknowledged the concerns expressed by pensioners under the Contributory Pension Scheme in Lagos State regarding the implementation of pension increases and wage awards. In a release,  PenCom acknowledged the importance of ensuring that retirees receive all benefits legitimately due to them and appreciates the concerns arising from delays in the implementation of any approved pension adjustments. Pencom reiterated that it is engaging the relevant stakeholders to ensure that these processes are properly addressed. According to PenCom, it has engaged with the Lagos State Government and the Lagos State Pension Commission (LASPEC) on matters related to administering pensions under the CPS, including the need to extend appropriate pension adjustments to eligible CPS retirees. "Implementing pension enhancements involves determining eligibility, applicable adjustments, actuarial liability, funding, and providin...

 By Afolabi Oyekunle. The Ogun State Government has issued a fresh flood alert ahead of the second phase of the 2026 rainy season, advising residents in vulnerable communities to remain vigilant and relocate to safer locations where necessary. The warning followed a forecast by the Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet) identifying Ogun state among states expected to experience heavy rainfall during the year. In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Environment, Mr Ola Oresanya, the state government said the first phase of the rainy season, which ran from mid-March to July, witnessed intense rainfall and isolated flash floods in some parts of the state, but with comparatively minimal impact. Oresanya attributed the modest impact to the proactive measures adopted by the government, including sustained public awareness and education, regular maintenance of rivers, streams and drainage channels, as well as improvements in waste management services. He said particular a...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. Pensioners in Lagos state have vow not to vote for APC during the Gubernatorial election but rather vote for another party. They however promised to vote for President Bola Tinubu during the Presidential election. Part of the Pensioners protesting. NLC Lagos state Chairman Comrade Funmi Sessi speaking at the protest. Their stand was made known yesterday during the protest carried out at the Government House in Ikeja to protest the unconcerned attitude of the State government in paying their pension enhancement benefits and wages increase as announced by President Bola Tinubu to Pensioners under the Contributory Pensioners Scheme and DBS. Reiterating their stand,the NUPCPS chairman in Lagos state, Comrade Michael Omisande said the Lagos state government, Mr. Babajide Sanwoolu should be blamed for their stand because of his uncared attitude  both to the Pensioners under the CPS and DBS. He said they will also mobile their children, relativ...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. Nigeria's destiny is not in the hands of anybody or politician but with the people, therefore there is the need to build institutions, create enabling environment, system and opportunities for growth, progress and development. This is the submission of Speakers at the Nehemiah Ministry Creative Leadership Summit in Lagos at the weekend in which several topics were treated by different speakers towards finding solutions to the myriad of problems confronting the country. In his contribution at the Summit, on the topic " Who will save Nigeria", Mr. Femi Falana (SAN) said Nigerians should not believe an individual can solve all the problems in the country but should remain active and begin to ask questions and query inconsistent policies and hold the leaders accountable.                 Mr Femi Falana (SAN) Mr. Falana said with the numerous raw materials and opportunities in the country, Nigerians have no business to b...