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...

By  Afolabi Oyekunle. Pensioners in Lagos state have warned the state government not to underestimate their powers in deciding the next election in the state. The Pensioners who are unhappy with the state government in dealing with their affairs in particular its reluctance to pay the Contributory Pensioners their defined benefits and wages enhancement warned the government to note they have voting rights and can use their influences to tilt situations in their favour. The CPS Pensioners last Monday took to the streets in their zones carrying placards with various inscriptions on the injustice being melted to them by the state government. They warned that treating Pensioners as second hand citizens will have a negative consequences on the government in particular in the coming elections in the state. To the Pensioners, the Lagos state Governor Babajide Sanwoolu has not been right with the CPS Pensioners, pledging once to pay them their enhanced benefits and ...

By Afolabi Oyekunle.   The Managing Director/ Chief Executive of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Mr Oluwaseun Faleye, has expressed sadness over the death of the General Secretary of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Emmanuel Ugboaja. Faleye described Ugboaja’s passing as a huge loss to the labour movement, saying he stood firm for the rights and dignity of labour. Late NLC General Secretary Emmanuel Ugboaja. The NSITF boss, in a condolence message on Friday in Abuja, said Comrade Ugboaja was a committed labour leader, an articulate advocate for Nigerian workers, and a patriot who served with dignity and passion.             NSITF Managing Director. “As the General Secretary of the NLC, Comrade Emmanuel Ugboaja stood firm for the rights and dignity of labour. He was a bridge-builder, a voice of reason, and a dependable partner in the pursuit of protection for all workers. “A brilliant lawyer and an ast...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Lagos State and female governorship aspirant, Princess Abiodun Oyefusi, has called on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu top immediately clear all outstanding pension obligations owed to pensioners and retirees across the state. L.,..... She declared that Lagos has no good reason owing pensioners given its position as Nigeria’s leading internally generated revenue state. Oyefusi, in a statement on Tuesday, said pension was an entitlement earned through years of dedicated service and should not be treated as a favour, welfare package or political gift. She described the recent protests by pensioners across the 57 Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas of the state as a serious warning that should receive urgent attention from the government. According to her, pensioners have raised concerns over outstanding pension adjustments, wage awards and other accrued entitlements, adding that the...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has called on the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to lead the push to expand the legal boundaries of workplace protection and social security in Nigeria, saying the law must now cover informal sector and platform workers, not just those in formal employment. Managing Director/Chief Executive of NSITF, Mr Oluwaseun Faleye, made this assertion at the 66th Annual General Conference of the NBA in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Speaking on the theme “Beyond limits: Expanding the legal frontiers of workplace protection and social security beyond limits in Nigeria”, the MD noted that social security, as defined by the International Labour Organisation, is “a foundation for human dignity and resilience” and the protection a society provides to ensure access to healthcare and income security in cases of old age, unemployment, sickness, injury, maternity, or loss of a breadwinner”. Represented by the General Manager, A...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), SIFAX Logistics, and Dangote Transport are among major stakeholders that have confirmed participation in the forthcoming 2026 Transportation Summit organised by the Transportation Correspondents Association of Nigeria (TCAN). The summit, scheduled to hold on the 24th of September, 2026, at the Radisson Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, is expected to bring together policymakers, regulators, industry leaders, transport operators, development partners, academics and other stakeholders to discuss the future of Nigeria’s transportation and logistics sector. The event is themed “Unlocking Nigeria’s Economic Growth Through Transportation Logistics.” According to TCAN Chairman, Tola Adenubi, "The summit will focus on strategies for improving the country’s logistics infrastructure, strengthening policy implementation, enhancing safety and innovation, and promoting sustainable devel...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has flagged off the reconstruction and dualisation of the 58-kilometre Ibadan–Ijebu-Ode Road linking Oyo and Ogun states, while approving the immediate reconstruction and dualisation of the Abeokuta–Ibadan Road. The projects, according to the President, are part of the Federal Government’s efforts to strengthen transportation networks, deepen economic integration and address critical infrastructure deficits across the South-West. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony held at the open field of Legacy Estate, Idi-Ape, Ibadan, President Tinubu, who was represented by Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, said the projects demonstrated his administration’s commitment to improving strategic economic corridors and delivering infrastructure that directly impacts the lives of Nigerians. Governor Dapo Abiodun representing President Bola Tinubu. President Tinubu described the Ibadan–Ijebu-Ode corridor as a major economic artery connect...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. Hundreds of Contributory Pensioners in Lagos state today stormed streets and roads in their zones with placards in protest against the delay in the implementation of their entitlements and wages as approved by President Bola Tinubu. Singing solidarity songs and showing their anger they condemned the delay saying it was injustice to them to be denied their benefits. Agege Zone Coordinator, High Chief Ojekunle speaking at the zone. Speaking with newsmen they said the delay in paying the entitlements does not portray Governor Babajide Sanwoolu in good light to them. According to them many of them are dying daily while many are sick as they could not adequately taken care of themselves due to the low pension payment they receive monthly. In his message, the Chairman, Nigeria Union of Pensioners in Lagos state, Comrade Olufemi Olanrewaju said it is an act of injustice for  Lagos state to continue to deny the Pensioners their d...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. Contributory Pensioners under the (CPS)  in Lagos state will on Monday 24th, 2026 stage warning protests in all their zones to press for their Pension entitlements and wages enhancement from the Lagos state government.   The protest is coming after the expiration of 19days ultimatum given on August 1st for the state government to pay them which the government has not fulfilled. The Pensioners said they have decided to embark on the protest as they could not continue to live with the situation where many of their members are suffering because of the peanut they are receiving under the present pension scheme. They wondered why the Lagos state government is delaying the payment after the actuarists have completed the complications of their total benefits package. The Pensioners said if the government fails to pay them after the warning protests they will embark on what they call ' Mother's of protests on 31st of August to the government House in Alausa. ...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, as Director of Fundraising for the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general elections. The appointment was contained in the list of members of the campaign council released on Saturday by the Presidency. President Tinubu will serve as Chairman of the council, while Vice President Kashim Shettima will be Vice Chairman. APC National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, is also listed as Vice Chairman, while former Zamfara State Governor, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, will serve as Director-General. Governor Dapo Abiodun and President Bola Tinubu. Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, is the Secretary, while APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Bashiru, and Hadiza Bala-Usman will serve as Deputy Secretary and Assistant Secretary respectively. As Director of Fundraising, Governor Abiodun will coordinate efforts to mobili...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. Contributory Pensioners in Lagos state have taken their case to President Bola Tinubu calling on him to prevail on Governor Babajide Sanwoolu to pay the Pensioners their entitlements and wages increase. The Pensioners who spoke on the delay by the Lagos state government to pay their entitlements called on President Bola Tinubu to look into their case. According to them, the Governor has been dragging his feet  to pay the Pensioners since the Template used to pay  by the federal pensioners was submitted to him. Speaking on the issue, the Chairman NUPCPS in Lagos state, Comrade Michael Omisande said the attitude of Governor Babajide Sanwoolu in delaying the payment is in opposition to the Renewed Hope of President Tinubu who is against suffering of Pensioners in the country.          Comrade Omisande Comrade Omisande said as part of his renewed hope agenda, President Tinubu approved money for federal pensioner...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. Dangote Transport has taken another major step towards improving road safety with the launch of a state-of-the-art Driver Monitoring Control Room that allows drivers operating its trucks to be monitored in real time while on transit across Nigeria.  The innovative facility, located at the Dangote Transport operational base in Ibese, Ogun State, was recently showcased to journalists during a guided tour of the transport operations centre, where officials highlighted the company's commitment to leveraging technology and best practices to reduce road accidents and improve drivers’ behaviour.   Speaking during the facility tour, the Head of Operations, Dangote Transport, Ibese, Mr. David Idiege, described the Driver Monitoring Control Room as one of the latest additions to the company's comprehensive safety architecture. Head of Transport Control, Dangote Transport Ibese Plant, Ifeanyi Ezeala; Head of Transport Operations, DCP Ibese Plant, David Id...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Tuesday launched the South-West Zonal National Community Food Bank in Ogun State, urging state governments across the region to replicate the initiative to strengthen the fight against food insecurity and malnutrition. Speaking at the launch held at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta, Senator Tinubu said the programme was designed to ensure that vulnerable Nigerians, particularly children and pregnant and lactating women, have sustained access to nutritious food. She called on governors in the South-West to establish community food banks in their respective states in partnership with the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), stressing that such collaboration would facilitate the supply of food items and provide the operational support needed to sustain the initiative. The First Lady described the National Community Food Bank Programme as a deliberate and sustainable respo...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. Contributory Pensioners in Lagos state are set up for warning protests across the state on Monday 24th 2026. This is as a result of the non- implementation of the Pension increase and wages enhancement for Contributory Pensioners by the Lagos State government and expiration of the 19 days ultimatum, given on August 1st and expires on 19th of August.  According to a statement signed  by Comrade Michael Omisande  Chairman, NUPCPS, Lagos State Council,  the Pensioners have decided for a warning protests in all the zoned across the state on Monday 24th August 2026.  He said this is the outcome of a resolution at a meeting by the Executive members of the Union and Co-ordinators.  Comrade Michael Omisande said  the Mother of protests will take place on 31st August 2026 if their request have not been met by then.  He said the Police Authorities have be informed towards adequate . Governor Babajide Sanwoolu He ...

B y Afolabi Oyekunle. The Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum and Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has congratulated the Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on his victory in the August 15 governorship election. Governor Abiodun described Adeleke’s re-election as a reflection of the choice of the people of Osun State, noting that the outcome of the election has once again demonstrated the strength and resilience of Nigeria’s democracy. He commended the people of Osun State for their peaceful conduct before, during and after the election, urging all stakeholders to continue to place the peace, unity and development of the state above partisan interests.        Governor Dapo Abiodun The Ogun State governor also commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for demonstrating that he is a true democrat by ensuring a level playing field for all the political parties and candidates who participated in the election. According to him, the P...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. Governors from across the country, First Ladies and other dignitaries will converge on Ogun State on Tuesday for the zonal launch of the National Community Food Bank Programme, featuring the distribution of food items to vulnerable and indigent residents of the state. The programme, which will commence at Makun, Sagamu, is expected to attract major stakeholders from across the country as part of efforts to strengthen the Federal Government’s social intervention initiatives and provide support for vulnerable households. The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, will lead the distribution exercise and other activities scheduled for the visit.                 The First Lady According to a statement by the Special Adviser to the Ogun State Governor Prince Dr. Dapo Abiodun - MFR  on Information and Strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade , Senator Tinubu will also commission the 108-unit Muhammadu Buhari Estate at ...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. The newly elected National Executive President of NUPENG, Comrade Salimon Akanni Oladiti, last Thursday led a powerhouse delegation of Union leaders on a landmark courtesy visit to His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, at the State House, Abuja. The high-stakes meeting was not just a courtesy—it was a coronation of solidarity.  In a powerful display of national recognition, Comrade Oladiti conferred the prestigious Grand Patron Award on His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, symbolizing the unwavering partnership between the Labour force and the Presidency. Flanked by the Honorable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris; Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri; and the full complement of newly elected National Administrative Council members, Comrade Oladiti thanked the President for his bold reforms in the oil and gas industry. Comrade Oladiti also lauded Mr. President for his s...