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...