…as police defend alleged tear-gassing of protesting pensioners in Lagos The Nigeria Police Force has commenced discreet investigations into alleged inciting comments made by some political actors, including Senator Francis Fadahunsi, representing Osun East Senatorial District; Borno State Commissioner for Youth and Sp…

…debunked reports of images circulating on social media about the use of tear gas on pensioners during a protest at the Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday, August 31, 2026. The command further stated that a specific photograph allegedly depicting what happened at the protest ground was generated via the use of arti…

…PenCom disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday following concerns raised by pensioners in Lagos State over delays in implementing approved adjustments to their retirement benefits. The intervention came as pensioners under the Nigeria Union of Pensioners and the CPS staged a protest at Lagos House and the state…

…Governor, Seyi Makinde, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the welfare of pensioners, declaring that their wellbeing remains an integral component of the policies and programmes of his government. Makinde stated this on Monday through the Chairman of the Oyo State Local Government Staff Pension Board, Ho…

…threatening a peaceful protest if the payment is not made by September 10, 2026. The pensioners, under the aegis of the Coalition of Federal Pensioners of Nigeria, made the demand in a letter dated August 21, 2026, and addressed to the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction. The letter, signed by the co…

…economy. Before I came here, 27 states were unable to pay salaries, not to even talk of pensioners, salary of workers. "In your state, I know a man that I raised who is nicknamed half salary," the president said. Aregbesola, a former close ally of Tinubu, who is now a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC),…

…He thanked traditional rulers, religious and community leaders, civil servants, pensioners, youths, women, artisans, traders, farmers and other residents who supported his administration and voted for continuity. “It is time to heal, unite and continue building a greater Osun,” Adeleke said. He added: “My dear people o…

…saying, “Before I came here, 27 states are unable to pay salaries, not to even talk of pensioners, salary of workers. I know a man in your state that I raised who is nicknamed ‘half salary.’ They come to the federal, capping hand, unable to do anything.” Tinubu argued that the direct beneficiaries of the reform were or…

…State Publicity Secretary, Uche Aguoru, signed a statement presenting the demands after pensioners in the state raised concerns over unpaid gratuities and unmet pension obligations.APC urges Abia government to clear pension and gratuity arrears owed retirees after years of waiting for their benefits. Photo: NsarImagesP…

By Chinedu Adonu Hope has risen among pensioners in Enugu State following the approval of a new minimum pension of N32,000 for local government retirees by the state government, with payments expected to begin once adminisatrative processes are completed. The government has also approved the enrolment of all local gove…

…restoration of greater fiscal stability across many states. Countless civil servants and pensioners who, for years, endured unpaid salaries and pensions are now receiving them more regularly. That was certainly not the reality in many states from around 2014. Even about four years ago, 27 state governments struggled to…

…of voters outside his political party, Accord. The majority of civil servants and pensioners also appear committed to returning the governor for a second term, coupled with a spirited campaign by all the 25 members of the state House of Assembly. Adeleke has also gained the support of the followers of former deputy gov…

The National President of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Godwin Abumisi, has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving the payment of N39.6bn being 10.6 per cent pension increase arrears owed to pensioners under the Defined Benefit Scheme. Abumisi spoke in an interview with TVC News shortly after the Pension Tran…

…Conference in Geneva, Switzerland, where he also raised concerns over the welfare of pensioners and the challenges facing Nigeria's contributory pension scheme. According to him, "On the issue of pensioners, we have pensioners' associations that are affiliates of the labour centres, and we remain committed to their wel…

…campaign across the state and enjoyed significant support among artisans, traders, pensioners, and other segments of the population. Bejide argued that the alleged resort to vote-buying by the ruling party was itself evidence that the ADC posed a serious challenge in the election. "We went from house to house. We visit…

…dismissal was reversed. He was reabsorbed into the police." Saraki also cited cases of pensioners and a widow who could not access her late husband's pension for years. "Those are roles the National Assembly should be playing for you", he said. On the Petroleum Bill and Outdated Laws Saraki noted that many of Nigeria's…

…board raised concerns over what it described as an identity theft operation targeting pensioners and next of kin across the country. According to the board, fraudsters posing as pension officials and agents have been attempting to obtain sensitive information such as Bank Verification Numbers, BVNs, National Identifica…

…economic growth, and social welfare, has earned broad approval among civil servants, pensioners, youths, and vulnerable groups. His re-election bid has attracted endorsements from former governors Adeniyi Adebayo, Ayodele Fayose, Kayode Fayemi, and Segun Oni, as well as senior legal luminaries Afe Babalola and Wole Ola…

By Victor Ahiuma-Young Military pensioners across the country are facing a growing threat from fraudsters seeking to steal their personal and banking information under the guise of processing pension benefits. The Military Pension Board, MPB, has raised the alarm over what it described as an identity theft scheme targe…