…and retirees without access to their savings, which they had hoped to rely on after retirement. Speaking in separate interviews with PUNCH Metro on Saturday, the cooperative’s president, Emelereta Emmanuel, said the delay had stalled the society’s annual general meetings and exposed executive members to threats and har…

…speaking with BIODUN BUSARI, recounts how his wife, Hannah, relentlessly demanded her retirement benefits from the Ogun State Government before she died after undergoing two surgeries Can you share some information about yourself? I am a retired head teacher from Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun State. I met my wif…

…officers in the field while leaving them worried about food at home and destitution in retirement? “Bola, answer the retired officers asking for a pension they can live on. Act on the Police Exit Bill and review serving officers’ salaries, as was done for members of the Armed Forces. Give the people who protect Nigeria…

…SchemePenCom says pension increases, settled arrears and faster approvals are improving retirement income and reducing delaysNew benefits include an Exit Benefit Scheme, planned free healthcare for eligible retirees and a Minimum Pension GuaranteePAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will…

…pensioners benefiting from the payment), introduced new benefits, accelerated payment of retirement benefits and improved pension security for workers and retirees. She said that for the first time in 21 years, pensions of 2,116 retirees of the defunct Nigerian Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) were reviewed, citing…

…new career.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources “Retirement is not the end of service; it is an opportunity to serve in a different capacity. My years in the Nigeria Police Force provided me with invaluable experience in leadership, discipline, conflict management and the adminis…

…Acting Corps Marshal by former President Muhammadu Buhari in July 2022, following the retirement of his predecessor, Boboye Oyeyemi, after completing his tenure.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources Before his appointment, Biu served as Deputy Corps Marshal in charge of Finance an…

…and demotion letters issued to education directors who benefited from the Harmonised Retirement Age for Teachers Act, 2022. The NLC also called for the reinstatement of the dissolved management teams of the FCT Universal Basic Education Board and the Secondary Education Board, directing workers in both the public and p…

…Image Awards. Photo: Aaron J. ThorntonImagesThe famous actor confirmed a more definitive retirement during a red carpet event for The Best Man: The Final Chapters, a Peacock series in which he reprised his role as Quentin Spivey. Howard told Entertainment Tonight that the show would be his swan song, as he planned to r…

Manchester City legend David Silva has come out of retirement to sign for Sha Tin in Hong Kong. 'I'm so excited to go to Hong Kong and enjoy the local culture, the food in Sha Tin and, of course, football in Hong Kong,' he said in an Instagram video announcing the move. The club, meanwhile, said: 'David Silva will be i…

…his reaction to a Benin player who attempted to take a selfie with him. Lionel Messi's retirement moment with the Argentine national team was interrupted when a Benin player attempted to take a selfie with the 39-year-old. Messi registered two assists and a goal for Argentina in a 3-0 win over Benin in his final game f…

GistReel Cristiano Ronaldo has admitted he deserves to be punished for walking out of Portugal’s Nations League camp but insists he has no intention of retiring from international football. The 41-year-old left the squad last week after being an unused substitute against Norway and subsequently learning that he would n…

…across the state. He noted that the government had already adopted the harmonised retirement age for teachers and introduced an automated payroll system aimed at blocking leakages and strengthening accountability in the payment process. According to him, the administration had also recruited more than 9,000 teachers, w…

…were designed around innovation, inclusion and integrity while improving access to retirement savings. “Under Pension 2.0, the Commission has introduced several landmark regulatory instruments. Among these is the Guideline on the Administration of Retirement Savings Accounts in Foreign Currency, which provides a framew…

…ordered the immediate reinstatement of disengaged teachers who are below the statutory retirement age of 65 years. The governor also directed the payment of outstanding salaries to teachers affected by verification issues, as well as the 4,075 newly recruited teachers who are yet to receive their wages. Otti gave the d…

A 38-year-old businessman, Philip Tunde, has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) after 4.80kg of c+c@ine was allegedly recovered from his luggage at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The NDLEA said Tunde was arre£sted on September 27 at the joint screening po…

…programmes for eligible Americans, while Social Security provides benefits such as retirement income to qualifying citizens.Trump closed the announcement with a direct warning:"So from now on, fraudsters, we're watching you."Watch

…reinforce his interest in the transition between professional sport and life after retirement. 4. Felix Owolabi — Nigeria Former Nigeria international Felix Owolabi, popularly known as “Owo Blow,” is one of the most prominent Nigerian examples of a footballer who pursued advanced education. Owolabi holds a doctorate in…

…player’s departure. He said via Al Nassr Zone on X, “I genuinely believe that upon his retirement, Portugal will face a problem, as there exists something referred to as hierarchy. Portugal’s national team comprises numerous prominent personalities. Consequently, who will serve as the decision-maker, and who will assum…

…and three top military lawyers. The Chief of Staff of the Air Force also announced his retirement without explanation just two years into a four-year term, while the head of US Southern Command retired a year into his tenure. Hegseth has insisted the president is simply choosing the leaders he wants, but Democratic law…

…Urges states, FCT to implement teachers’ retirement age…Union seeks ECE integration into public primary schools By Chinedu Adonu The National President of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Comrade Audu Titus Amba, has lamented the continued attacks, killings and abduction of teachers and pupils, urging governments…

…had provided relief to public schools after years of manpower shortages caused by retirement, death and natural attrition. “For more than 15 years, the state’s teaching workforce has experienced inadequate replacement of departing teachers, creating challenges for principals and schools in maintaining effective academi…

…from Damba Housing Estate in Gusau, the kidnappers accused him of withholding his retirement benefit. One of them reportedly told him: “You either produce the money or we take you to the bush.” His family mobilised millions of naira to secure his release. Bala later said: “Immediately the payment of the ransom was done…

…has said the proposed amendment to the state’s Magistrates Law, seeking to increase the retirement age of magistrates and law officers, is not an Executive Bill. Pedro said the bill was a Private Member’s Bill currently before the Lagos State House of Assembly, adding that the proposal was considered justifiable in the…

…Correctional Service in Kogi have urged the Federal Government to urgently address poor retirement benefits and prolonged delays in gratuity payments. The appeal was made during the official inauguration of the pioneer executives of the Retired Correctional Officers Association, Kogi chapter, on Thursday in Lokoja. In…