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TUC Rejects FG’s ₦70,000 Transport Allowance, Gives Reasons
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has rejected the Federal Government’s proposed ₦70,000 monthly transport allowance, insisting that workers need a permanent salary increase rather than temporary financial relief.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
reports that the congress also accused the government of failing to honour an agreement reached with health workers.
The union stated its position in a statement signed by its President-General, Festus Osifo, and Secretary-General, N. A. Toro, less than a day after the government announced the allowance following discussions with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC).
The TUC argued that no law prevented the Federal Government from increasing workers’ salaries immediately, even as negotiations over a new national minimum wage continued.
It disclosed that it had communicated its position to the government in a letter dated October 8, 2026, following a National Administrative Council meeting in Abuja. The union said it maintained the same position during subsequent engagements with government officials, including the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF).
“This was hinged on the fact that government does not require minimum wage to be negotiated before increasing workers’ pay as there is no maximum wage law in the country,” the statement read.
The congress proposed increasing the salary of the lowest-paid federal worker from ₦70,000 to ₦300,000, alongside corresponding adjustments for other salary grades. It noted that some states already pay minimum wages above ₦100,000.
“While it is good to negotiate minimum wage which will affect other cadre of workers, FGN must raise wage level immediately as there are no law or historical practices stopping it from doing so,” the union stated.
The TUC also said it had firmly rejected the proposal for another temporary wage award during consultations with the government. It insisted that negotiations over a new minimum wage should not be used to delay an immediate salary increase.
The union cited the ₦40,000 wage award agreed upon in October 2023, which it claimed was never fully paid.
According to the congress, some workers missed one or two months of payments, others received nothing, while disbursements were irregular. It further alleged that more than 80 per cent of states and the informal sector failed to implement any wage award.
The TUC called on governments to reduce the cost of essential goods and services, ensure prompt payment of salaries and pensions, protect jobs, end exploitative labour practices and revive local production.
The congress also accused the Federal Government of failing to implement an agreement reached with the Joint Health Sector Unions seven months ago.
It recalled that the agreement, brokered with labour’s intervention and signed by the Ministers of Labour, Health and Finance, provided for an adjustment to the Consolidated Health Salary Structure.
However, the union said the adjustment remained outstanding despite health workers suspending their strike in good faith.
“While the workers have kept their side of the bargain, the government hasn’t kept its side of the agreement,” the TUC said, describing the situation as “absolutely unacceptable.”
The congress demanded the immediate implementation of the agreement, a clear timeline, adequate budgetary provisions and consultations with the unions involved.
It warned that health workers could not be expected to continue providing services while the government failed to honour its commitments.
“The TUC demands tangible action, not further assurances. It will stand firmly with the affected affiliates and health workers and pursue every lawful and legitimate measure necessary to secure compliance,” the statement added.
The union said it was awaiting the outcome of a planned meeting with the government before deciding on its next course of action.
“Workers’ welfare is not a privilege. Agreements must be honoured. Workers’ rights must be respected. Government must comply,” the TUC stated.
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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