Workers pledge support for Governor ’s re-election after Minimum Wages approval
Workers pledge support for Governor ’s re-election after Minimum Wages approval
Workers in Osun, on Monday, pledged to support Gov. Ademola Adeleke’s second term bid in 2026, after he approved N75,554 minimum wage for them.
The workers, who were visibly excited by the gesture, trooped out joyously to the Governor’s Office at the State Secretariat, Abere, to thank him.
They were led by the chairmen of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC).
Addressing the governor, flanked by his Chief of Staff, Alhaji Kazeem Akinleye, the NLC boss, Christopher Arapasopo, described what the governor did as “unprecedented in the history of Osun”.
Arapasopo said that the governor had proven himself worthy to the workers by fulfilling his campaign promise to them.
According to him, workers, in turn, will support his re-election in 2026.
“Your Excellency, you have proven to be the true son of the soil. You have proven that truly you are the son of your father.
“We are here to say thank you.
“We asked for the minimum wage and you obliged us, not with the standard N70,000 but N75,554.28k for the least worker in the state.
“You also approved N25,000 for the senior citizens (the pensioners).
“We are also here to say thank you for the palliative materials released to all the categorises of workers, including pensioners.
“You have done what has never happened in the history of our state.
“You said in your first official engagement with us (labour) that where you come from, people don’t suffer, and you have proven it to us that people will not suffer under you.
“We pray that everything you ask from God comes to fruition.
“2026, no vacancy in Osun,” the NLC chieftain said.
He also said that they (labour leaders) have the mandate of Osun workers, and that in 2025 May Day, “we shall declare our support for you for second term”.
His TUC counterpart, Mr Bimbo Fasasi, also appreciated the governor for the minimum wage implementation.
Fasasi affirmed the position of the NLC chairman, saying that Osun workers “are solidly behind the governor and in 2026, ‘no vacancy’ in Osun State”.
Responding, the governor expressed delight the way the workers came out in their numbers to appreciate him for fulfilling his campaign promise to them.
He said: “During the campaign, I said our number one priority is to make sure our workers are happy.
“I have the fear of God and I will keep repeating that, any leader that does not have the fear of God is not supposed to be a leader.
“It is a sin for someone to toil, work and not get paid.
“I wish our federal allocation was like that of Lagos or Akwa Ibom, I would have done more for you, but with the little we are earning, I will make sure that you are happy.”
Adeeke further said that his administration was working towards industralising the state.
“When the state revenue improves, I will improve on the workers’ welfare and salary,” he said. (NAN)
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Two men docked for allegedly defiling underaged girl
Two men docked for allegedly defiling underaged girl
The police in Lagos on Friday, charged two men before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly defiling an 11- year-old girl.
The defendants are: Prince Tomnyie, 40, a businessman, who resides at Agege, and Micheal Adenuga, 24, a furniture maker, who resides at Atere Street in Lekki.
They are standing trial on charges of defilement, and had each pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The prosecutor, ASP Adegoke Ademigbuji told the court that they committed the offence sometimes in December 2024, and September 2025, at Langbasa Ajah and Igbara Lekki, Lagos .
The prosecutor alleged that the victim’s father, had taken his daughter for medical check and it was discovered that the minor had been defiled.
The prosecution alleged that the victim had told her father that his friend, Tomnyie, defiled her sometimes ago.
Ademigbuji alleged that the victim also mentioned the second defendant’s name who lives in their neigbourhood.
The offence contravenes the provisons of section 137 of the Criminal Law of Lagos, 2015.
The Chief Magistrate, Mr L. A Owolabi, granted the defendants bail in the sum of of N600,000 each, with two sureties each in like sum.
He adjourned the case until March 5, for mention. (NAN)
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Report any officer asking for money for release of suspect as Police insist bail is free
Report any officer asking for money for release of suspect as Police insist bail is free
The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has insisted that bail is free, and called on the public to report any officer asking for money to release a suspect on bail.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the FCT, SP Josephine Adeh, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja.
Adeh spoke in reaction to public outcry that some police officers were demanding money to release suspects on bail in the territory.
She said the report of the erring officers would serve as a deterrent to others, adding that it was fraudulent to demand for money to release a suspect on bail.
Adeh blamed the yielding to such fraudulent demand on ignorance on the part of the victims who refused to stand on their rights.
“A similar case was reported where an officer demanded money to release a suspect on bail and when the matter was reported, we requested for evidence from the victim.
“The evidence was provided because the money was transferred to the officer’s account and actions are being taken on the issue.
“So, I encourage the public to take advantage of the FCT Police Complaint Response Unit (CRU) lines on 08107314192 to report such misconduct with evidence,” she said.
Adeh urged the public to always insist on their rights and refuse any form of payment to release a suspect on bail.(NAN)
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Former President sentenced to five years in prison by Court
Former President sentenced to five years in prison by Court
South Korea’s former president Yoon Suk Yeol was on Friday sentenced to five years in prison for obstruction of justice.
The Seoul Central District Court found that the 65-year-old conservative, with the help of the presidential security service, had tried to prevent his own arrest and deleted multiple documents related to the investigation against him.
Yoon shocked the nation by imposing martial law on December 3, 2024, amid a budget dispute with the opposition, plunging the country into a political crisis.
He justified the drastic measure as necessary to protect South Korea’s democratic order and accused the left-leaning opposition of being infiltrated by communists with ties to China and North Korea, though he provided no evidence for these claims.
In a separate trial, prosecutors have sought the death penalty for Yoon on charges of incitement, with a verdict expected on February 19.
While the death penalty remains legally in force in South Korea, it has not been carried out for nearly 30 years.
Yoon’s actions previously alarmed international investors and led to withheld investments, damaging the reputation of South Korea as a political and economic model for the region.
Since last summer, South Korea has been led by President Lee Jae Myung, a left-leaning centrist and long-time political rival of Yoon. (dpa/NAN)
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