Author: Vincent Osuwo

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has authorized a N50,000 pay award for Lagos State’s public sector workers. The award was announced by the governor on Friday during the International Workers’ Day ceremony at Mobolaji Johnson Arena. Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, said the award would be valid for the month of May as part of measures to mitigate the impact of growing living costs. “For the month of May, the Lagos State government has approved an additional N50,000 for all workers. “We are aware of prevailing economic challenges, including increasing fuel prices and global pressure. This decision is…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar criticized First Lady Oluremi Tinubu’s distribution of 100 trucks of rice and ₦1.2bn cash support to northern states, calling it a politicized response to economic misery. This was indicated in an Abuja statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu. His reply comes amid growing concerns about rising food costs, inflation, and deteriorating living circumstances throughout the country, notably in the North, where insecurity and decreased agricultural production have exacerbated food shortages. The First Lady had just started distributing rice and cash assistance to poor households across the 19 northern states…

Senate President Godswill Akpabio reminded Nigerian workers on Friday that the National Assembly is aware of their economic issues and remains committed to addressing them through legislative measures. The former Akwa Ibom State governor made the assurance in a congratulatory message to celebrate 2026 International Workers’ Day, published in Abuja by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Eseme Eyiboh. Akpabio acknowledged the difficulties encountered by workers and promised that the Senate would continue to intervene through legislation targeted at improving living conditions and working standards. He said, “The 10th National Assembly recognizes the challenges workers face, from rising costs…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration for worsening hardship for Nigerian workers. He accused the government of betraying the promise of “Renewed Hope” and deepening economic suffering. In a statement posted on his X handle on Friday to mark the 2026 Workers’ Day, Atiku emphasized the importance of labor dignity. He claimed that the 2023 election campaign’s theme, “Renewed Hope,” had resulted in “renewed hardship” for millions of Nigerians. “A slogan betrayed. ‘Renewed Hope”—those two words carried the dreams of millions of Nigerians who trooped to the polls in 2023,” he wrote. Atiku claimed that…

President Bola Tinubu has directed his chief of staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, and special adviser on political matters, Ibrahim Masari, to oversee the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary elections for Senate and House of Representatives seats ahead of the 2027 general elections. The proposal comes after recent high-level meetings with senators and House members who emphasized the need for internal party democracy. Under the new system, Gbajabiamila’s and Masari’s supervisory team would work with APC state governors and the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), President of the Senate, and Speaker of the House of Representatives to carry out their presidential duties.…

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has called for urgent salary reviews and broad economic reforms in Nigeria, warning that the country’s deteriorating economic conditions continue to undercut the value of labor and exacerbate residents’ hardship. Obi praised workers from diverse industries in a statement posted on his X account on Friday, calling them critical to national survival. “Workers are the backbone of every nation,” he said, adding that Nigerian workers “continue to sustain our families, communities, institutions, and national economy, even in the face of severe hardship and uncertainty.” He raised concern over the declining value of wages amid rising…

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney says the hardest moment in footballers’ careers is accepting when they are no longer the players they once were, drawing from his own experience at the top level. Rooney, who joined Manchester United for £27 million from Everton in 2004, had a successful 13-year career at the club. Rooney played 559 games, scored 253 goals, and won five Premier League championships, as well as the Champions League, Europa League, and FA Cup. However, after falling down the pecking order, he elected to quit United and return to Everton in 2017, aged 31. According to BBC…

The Kogi State Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party has approved Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as the party’s sole candidate for the Kogi Central Senatorial District in the 2027 general election. The decision was made at a meeting held on Thursday at the party’s office in Lokoja, when members approved the previous consent provided by the State Chairman, Muhammed Gambo. The committee also endorsed Natasha’s leadership of the PDP in the state, citing her constant support and financial assistance for the party’s activities and structures. Gambo spoke at the meeting on behalf of members of the working committee and lauded…

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has warned 1,068 retrained constables against professional recklessness, emphasizing that their uniform is tool for injustice. Disu issued the warning in his keynote presentation on Thursday during the passing-out parade of retrained police constables at the Police Mobile Force Base, 26 PMF, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, stressing that the era of impunity has ended. He stated that any police found misusing a weapon or killing without legal basis would be fired or prosecuted. “Impunity ends now. Any officer who misuses his weapon or who kills a citizen without lawful justification will be dismissed and…

Dele Momodu has denied claims that he intended to run as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s vice-presidential candidate, claiming he has no intention of contesting any election. Momodu labeled the spreading claim as a distraction in a Facebook post on Thursday, urging fans to disregard it. “When I first received this poster from a friend, I dismissed it as a joke designed to distract us… I will be most grateful if my friends and party members can do me the honor of ignoring this joke,” he said. He added, “I’m not running for any race again. I’m interested in humbly…