Tag: Pensioners
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NUP commends Kaduna government over health insurance cover for 16,000 pensioners
The Nigerian Union of Pensioners (NUP) Kaduna State Chapter, on Monday commended the State Government for providing health insurance cover to the more than 16,000 pensioners in the state. The secretary of the union, Alhaji Alhassan Musa, made the commendation while speaking with newsmen in Kaduna. Musa described the development as “very thoughtful”, adding that…
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Enugu Workers, Pensioners will enjoy under Labour Party, says Media Office
…ask all workers to Rrise and claim their mandate Labour Party has said that workers and pensioners in Enugu State will enjoy immediate and just reward for their work by ensuring that they are paid their wages as and when due. The party also reaffirmed that the era where retired workers and senior citizens,…
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Pensioners protest in Delta State – By Francis Ewherido
For personal reasons I have recused myself from writing about the Delta State Government, especially in the last seven years. I do not want to be misunderstood, especially now that the governor is a Vice Presidential Candidate in the next election. But something has snapped in my head and I need to put that self-imposed…
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[Video]Delta state pensioners protest against unpaid gratuities
Pensioners in Delta state have taken to the streets of Asaba to protest against governor Okowa over unpaid gratuities. The pensioners were mostly teachers who retired after 35 years of meritorious service to the state and were yet to be paid after seven years of service. The protesters called governor Ifeanyi Okowa a 419, accusing…
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Commissioner denies Gov Bello used Kogi pensioners money to declare for president
Kogi State Commissioner for Finance and Budget Planning, Asiwaju Idris has said the State Governor, Yahaya Bello did not use pensioners money to declare for president.
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Pensioners hail Buhari for approving use of technology-driven verification
Pensioners in the South-East have lauded President Muhammadu Buhari for approving the use of technology-driven verification to stamp out all forms of stress in the pension system. The pensioners gave the commendation at the launch of “Am Alive” Application by the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) in the South-East in Enugu on Friday. They were…
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Man slumps as pensioners stage protests in Edo, Government reacts
An elderly man on Monday collapsed in Edo State as retirees protested over their unpaid pensions and gratuities by the state government.
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Wike’s refusal to pay pensioners wicked, irresponsible – Dakuku
Former All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Rivers State, Dr Dakuku Peterside has called on Governor Nyesom Wike to hearken to the
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Pensioners give FG 21-day ultimatum, threaten nationwide protest
Pensioners in Nigeria have threatened to embark on a nationwide protest giving the Federal Government a 21-day ultimatum. The pensioners during a briefing at the nation’s capital, Abuja called on the Federal Government to implement the Consequential adjustment of pensions, arising from the implementation of the National minimum wage for Nigerian workers; hence they will…
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Acting Chief Judge orders 30 protesting magistrates to vacate office
The Acting Chief Judge of Cross River State, Hon Justice Eyo Efiom Ita has ordered the 29 Protesting Magistrates in the state to vacate their sits in various courts in the state pending the resolution of the matter involving their two years salary. Ita, in a letter signed by the Chief Registrar, Edem N. Okokon,…