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Lagos has fulfilled its promises to workers, says Sanwo-Olu
By Adeola Ogunrinde The 2025 Workers’ Day celebration in Lagos State was marked by vibrant displays of solidarity from various labour unions, who defied the rain to march in unity at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan. Themed “Reclaiming the Civic Space in the Midst of Economic Hardship,” the event drew thousands of members from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and…
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Parallel Workers’ Day celebrations held in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo A parallel Workers’ Day celebration was held in Osun State on Thursday, as labour unions marked the occasion at different venues in Osogbo, the state capital. While the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), under the leadership of Comrade Christopher Arapasopo, held its May Day rally at Fakunle Unity School, another faction held an alternative celebration at the…
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May Day: We’ve recruited over 3,000 workers, paid 3 years gratuity arrears- Aiyedatiwa
The Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has said his administration had recruited over 3,000 workers, paid 3 years gratuity arrears, hailing workers as the driving force behind the state’s development. He said their resilience, commitment, and integrity have been central to the successes recorded under his administration. Speaking at the 2025 Workers’ Day celebration held at the Gani…
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Makinde inspects Ibadan Airport Park, Circular Road projects
By Adejayan Gbenga Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday inspected two major infrastructure projects in the state—the Omololu Olunloyo Park and the ongoing Rashidi Ladoja Circular Road. The Omololu Olunloyo Park, located at the start of the 3.2 km Omololu Olunloyo Airport Road in Ibadan, is a leisure facility featuring gardens, architectural and cultural installations, a viewing gallery,…
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May Day: Okpebholo increases minimum wage for Edo workers to N75,000
Governor Monday Okpebholo has raised the minimum wage for workers in Edo State from ₦70,000 to ₦75,000 in a bid to improve their living standard. The governor announced this on Thursday at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City during the celebration of this year’s Workers’ Day. “Today, I am proud to announce that our administration has approved a new minimum wage of…
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Amotekun operative killed, another missing in Osun ambush
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun Corps, has confirmed the death of one of its operatives, Mr. Lamidi Abiodun, who was killed in an ambush by suspected armed hoodlums at the Papa boundary area in Iwo, Osun State. In a statement released to journalists, the corps’ spokesperson, Yusuf Idowu, also disclosed that a member…
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Oyo pays N60m monthly to 22,212 pensioners — Pension Board
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State Government has announced the monthly disbursement of ₦60 million to pensioners as part of efforts to clear outstanding arrears. Chairman of the Oyo State Pension Board, Hon. Tunji Adekunle, disclosed this at a press briefing on Wednesday. According to him, 22,212 pensioners are currently on the state’s payroll. Adekunle reiterated the administration’s commitment to…
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We’ve paid N179bn in pensions, gratuities – Abiodun
…says 350 hectares acquired under sites and services schemes for workers Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has stated that his administration has so far expended N179.7 billion in settling pensions and gratuities for state and local government retirees since its inception in 2019. Abiodun, who disclosed this at the 2025 Workers’ Day Celebration held at the Cultural Centre, Kuto,…
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PHOTO NEWS: Makinde, thought leaders inspire next generation at Youth Summit
The 2025 Oyo Youth Summit, held on Tuesday in Ibadan, brought together a vibrant mix of young innovators, thought leaders, and visionaries in a dynamic exchange aimed at empowering the next generation and shaping a progressive future. The event was graced by the Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency Seyi Makinde, who reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to youth development.…
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Adeleke bribed labour with N172m for 2026 bid— Osun APC
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused Governor Ademola Adeleke of disbursing N172 million in state funds to labour unions as a bribe for endorsing his second-term bid during the 2025 May Day celebration. In a statement signed by its Director of Media and Information, Chief Kola Olabisi, the APC claimed…
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