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No Going Back! Labour Insists On ₦500,000 Minimum Wage Demand.
Organised labour has reiterated its demand for a ₦500,000 minimum wage, arguing that the amount reflects the economic challenges Nigerian workers face amid the rising cost of living.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The National Secretary of the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (JNPSNC), Gbenga Olowoyo, stated this during an interview on Arise News on Tuesday.
However, Olowoyo said labour remained open to reasonable negotiations with the Federal Government to reach a mutually acceptable figure.
His comments followed a six-hour meeting between organised labour and the Federal Government to discuss workers’ welfare and measures to ease the impact of rising petrol prices.
Olowoyo welcomed the government’s agreement to provide workers with ₦70,000 monthly transport support for six months, beginning in November 2026.
He described the outcome of the meeting as encouraging, noting that the lengthy discussions had produced a positive development for workers.
“I think with the recent development that happened today, the negotiation lasted over six hours, and with the outcome of the meeting, I think it is a good omen,” he said.
The labour leader explained that the transport intervention would benefit workers at all levels, including those at the grassroots, amid concerns about rising transportation costs and the growing pressure on household finances.
He, however, emphasised that the ₦70,000 monthly support was a temporary measure and would not replace labour’s demand for a new minimum wage.
“The template of ₦500,000 is still subsisting. And at the same time, if government is able to dance around ₦500,000, we would be alright to support the President. So I want to believe that, as I told you, we are not going to be rigid, but at the same time, we’ll be reasonable,” Olowoyo stated.
He explained that the proposed minimum wage was intended to help workers meet essential responsibilities, including feeding their families, paying school fees and covering other basic expenses.
Olowoyo also expressed optimism that the agreement would create room for further discussions, particularly the establishment of a tripartite committee to negotiate a new minimum wage, which remains one of labour’s major demands.
According to him, the Federal Government’s decision to sign an agreement with organised labour demonstrated its willingness to address the concerns raised by workers.
He noted that the outcome of the negotiations would extend beyond the unions directly involved, given that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has more than 40 affiliate unions.
The negotiations initially involved the JNPSNC and eight other unions before the NLC joined the discussions, broadening the representation of workers.
Describing the outcome as a collective victory, Olowoyo expressed confidence that the government would fulfil its commitment to the transport allowance.
“We know government is going to implement it because that is commitment already,” he said.
The six-month transport support programme is expected to run from November 2026 to April 2027. Olowoyo said organised labour hoped to conclude negotiations on the new minimum wage before the temporary intervention expires.
He added that the coming months would provide an opportunity for both parties to resolve outstanding issues and agree on a wage structure that reflects the economic realities confronting Nigerian workers.
An officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has been arrested for allegedly firing gunshots into the air during a confrontation with traders at Kubwa Market in Abuja.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The officer, identified as Onoja Samuel, reportedly arrived at the market armed with a pistol following allegations that some traders had assaulted his wife.
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Mohammed Sanusi, disclosed the incident while addressing journalists at the command on Wednesday, Naija News reports.
Sanusi said the police received a distress call from Kubwa Market, located in the Bwari Area Council, reporting that a man was shooting into the air.
Following the report, officers attached to the Kubwa Police Division were deployed to the scene, where they arrested the suspect.
According to the police commissioner, preliminary investigations revealed that Samuel holds the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Corps (DSC) in the NSCDC.
He explained that the officer allegedly fired several shots during an argument with the traders.
“During the ensuing argument with the traders, Onoja Samuel, who is a DSC with the NSCDC, fired several shots into the air,” Sanusi said.
The police recovered a CZ pistol and 17 rounds of live 9mm ammunition from the suspect.
Sanusi added that Samuel remained in police custody and would be charged in court upon the conclusion of investigations.
The commissioner also urged personnel of other security agencies operating in the FCT to exercise restraint and notify the police divisions responsible for their areas before conducting authorised operations.
He stressed that effective coordination among security agencies was essential to preventing confrontations and maintaining peace across the territory.
Nigerian gospel singer Laolu Gbenjo has cautioned the public against spreading unverified information about the circumstances surrounding the death of his colleague, Bayonile Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Gbenjo’s warning comes amid growing controversy surrounding the late singer’s death and burial arrangements, with reports of disagreements among members of his family.
The gospel singer spoke on Tuesday during a night of tributes held in honour of Toluwanisings in Ibadan, Oyo State. He warned against allowing the situation to degenerate into a controversy similar to the one that followed the death of Nigerian singer Mohbad.
Describing the deceased as a devoted Christian and a genuine servant of God, Gbenjo said Toluwanisings was passionate about his faith and had a good relationship with people.
He urged the public to stop fuelling unnecessary controversy over the late singer’s death, particularly through social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram.
“You can never see Toluwani in the midst of jobless people. He had a good heart. He was a friend to everybody. He served the Lord with all his heart. Don’t turn Toluwani into Mohbad. That madness on TikTok and Instagram must stop. If you are jobless, go and look for a job,” Gbenjo said.
Meanwhile, comedians Ayobami Ajewole, popularly known as Woli Agba, and Olamide Oladimeji, also known as Dele Omo Woli, have threatened legal action against individuals allegedly linking them to Toluwanisings’ death.
Woli Agba disclosed this in a public notice shared on his Instagram page on Sunday.
In the notice issued by their solicitors, Gemgold, the comedians warned members of the public against publishing or circulating allegations they described as false and defamatory against them.
The legal notice maintained that the allegations were baseless and intended to damage the reputations of the two entertainers.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed December 2, 2026, for judgment in the ₦1 billion fundamental rights suit filed by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and other respondents.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik set the date after lawyers representing the parties adopted their respective court processes.
However, El-Rufai’s lawyer was absent when the case was initially called. The judge subsequently deemed the former governor’s filed processes adopted.
Counsel to the ICPC, Abdul Mohammed (SAN), adopted the commission’s court processes and urged the judge to dismiss the suit in its entirety.
Similarly, the lawyer representing the Inspector-General of Police, ACP Ezekiel Rimamsomte, and Maimuna Lami-Shiru, Director of Civil Litigation and Public Law, who appeared on behalf of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), adopted their respective processes and asked the court to dismiss the case.
During the proceedings, El-Rufai’s lawyer, Ubong Akpan, arrived in court and apologised for his lateness.
When Akpan sought the court’s permission to adopt his client’s processes, Justice Abdulmalik informed him that the documents had already been deemed adopted.
The judge subsequently adjourned the matter until December 2, 2026, when judgment is expected to be delivered.
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