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NLC Urges Government To Implement Price Control Amid Rising Food Cost In Ondo
NLC Urges Government To Implement Price Control Amid Rising Food Cost In Ondo
NLC urges government to implement price control amid rising food cost in Ondo. Mr Olapade stated that the NLC was aware of the current harsh economic realities confronting Nigerians.
The Nigeria Labour Congress, Ondo State chapter, has called on Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to implement a price control system to curb rising food cost in the state.
The state chairman of the NLC, Ademola Olapade, made the call at the 2025 May Day celebration held on Thursday in Akure, the state capital.
Mr Olapade, who decried the hard economic condition in the nation, also said the ballooning living cost and striking economy was taking its toll on the workers of the state.
He explained that the rising costs of essential commodities, most importantly transportation and housing, have worsened the situation for workers.
He stated, “Your Excellency, we are not oblivious of the harsh economic realities confronting Nigerians today. The rising cost in essential commodities, transportation, housing, and basic services has further eroded the purchasing power of workers. We therefore urge the Ondo State government to design and implement a functional price control mechanism to check the spiralling costs of goods and services.’’
He also appealed to the governor to cushion the effects of the hardship with intervention programmes not just for the civil servants in the state but the entire populace.
Mr Olapade also commended the governor for the implementation and payment of N73,000 as minimum wage to workers in the state, adding that the pay surpasses the N70,000 benchmark announced by the federal government.
Also, the state Chairman of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, Clement Fatuase, hailed the governor for his support to the state workers.
Mr Fatuase, however, faulted the planned demolition of some government quarters being occupied by workers in the state, noting that it would worsen hardship on the workforce.
“Information has it that the state government is planning to demolish all quarters occupied by productive workers of Ondo State. If that is true, we say categorically that we totally reject this as it will further bring hardship into our already tense economy.
We therefore suggest that the quarters should be renovated for good use of workers to alleviate their suffering and improve productivity.
“Going forward, we further plead that Mr. Governor should make plots of land available at affordable prices for workers of Ondo State by engaging the State Property and Development Company,” he said.
In his speech, Mr Aiyedatiwa assured that his administration would not play politics with the welfare of workers in the state.
The governor also said his government would continue to patronise and make the welfare of workers in the state a top priority.
Mr Aiyedatiwa hailed the resilience, commitment, and integrity of the state workers, observing that they had been central to the successes recorded under his administration.
He also described the workers as the driving force behind the economic growth and development of the state.
“As we continue in the journey of our administration, I want our workers to rest assured of the patronage and protection of the state government.
We shall not sacrifice the welfare of our workers on the altar of politics. Our administration will always strive within the limits of its resources to ensure that workers’ welfare is given priority consideration,” he said.
NLC Urges Government To Implement Price Control
Highlighting the list of interventions for workers being carried out by his administration, Mr Aiyedatiwa noted that the government was among the states that had been paying the new minimum wage.
He added that the state did not only adopt the N70,000 benchmark by the federal government but also increased the state’s minimum wage to N73,000.
Explaining that retirees in the state now receive a monthly pension award of N30,000, the governor said that his administration now focuses on career growth, with promotions up-to-date and the 2025 exercise already underway.
“Our modest gains in office have only been possible because of your hard work across all sectors. From schools and hospitals to ministries and agencies, you are the true engine of governance,” Mr Aiyedatiwa said.
Navy Dismantles Illegal Refining Capacity, Destroys Site With 3 Storage Tanks in Rivers
The Nigerian Navy, through FOB BONNY, has dismantled an illegal refining site discovered in Promise Land Community along Nanabie Creek, Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State, further denying criminal operators the infrastructure required to process stolen crude oil.
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The site was discovered on 30 September 2026 following credible intelligence and comprised one large cooking pot and 3 large storage tanks intended for illegal refining activities. On 2 October 2026, the Commanding Officer, FOB BONNY, Captain SMC Umeh, led a team to the location, where the illegal refining site and associated equipment were destroyed in accordance with established regulations.
The intervention represents a further disruption of illegal refining capacity within the Bonny area, particularly by removing infrastructure that could be used to process and store stolen crude oil. It also follows recent operations by FOB BONNY under Operation DELTA SENTINEL that uncovered substantial volumes of suspected stolen crude oil and associated illegal refining infrastructure within its Area of Operations
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The Nigerian Navy has continued to strengthen surveillance and monitoring across the area to prevent the establishment or reactivation of illegal refining sites and deny criminal operators the infrastructure required to sustain crude oil theft and related activities.
ABIODUN FOLORUNSHO
Navy Captain
Director Naval Information
Nigerian Navy
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Nigerian Police Foil Bandit Attack in Sokoto, Recover Rocket Launchers
The Sokoto State Police Command has foiled an attempted bandit attack on Tsabre community in Isa Local Government Area, recovering two rocket launchers and other items abandoned by the fleeing attackers.
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The incident occurred around 1am on Friday when the armed men reportedly invaded the village and opened sporadic gunfire, causing panic among residents.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Ahmad Rufa’i, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday.
He said the Divisional Police Officer in Isa, upon receiving a distress call, immediately mobilised tactical teams, including operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit and Violent Crime Response Unit, to confront the attackers.
According to him, the police engaged the bandits in a gun battle, forcing them to retreat into a nearby forest.
“The tactical teams engaged the hoodlums in a fierce gun duel that lasted for some time. Due to the superior firepower and tactical positioning of the police operatives, the bandits were overpowered and forced to escape into the nearby forest with their casualties,” Rufa’i said.
He added that the police subsequently combed the surrounding bushes and recovered two rocket launchers and two empty AK-47 magazines.
Other items recovered included a Techno keypad phone without a battery, a touch light, an Army jungle hat, a sweater cap, five pairs of sandals and a rain jacket.
The Commissioner of Police, Hayatu Shaffa, commended the officers for their swift response and courage during the operation.
Shaffa reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property across the state.
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He also urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious persons and activities to the police.
The CP further appealed to residents to report anyone with suspected gunshot wounds seeking medical attention to the nearest police station, as efforts continue to track the fleeing attackers.
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Navy Rescues 2 Kidnapped Victims, Recovers Stolen Outboard Engines in Akwa Ibom
The Nigerian Navy has rescued 2 kidnapped victims and recovered several stolen outboard engines during an operation against sea robbery and kidnapping in the Ibeno general area of Akwa Ibom State on 30 September 2026.
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The operation followed credible information on the activities of suspected sea robbers and kidnappers targeting fishermen and forcibly taking away fishing boats and outboard engines. In response, the Nigerian Navy Ship JUBILEE Maritime Quick Response Team, Ibeno, swiftly mobilised to the area to counter the threat.
During the operation, the naval team encountered 2 boats suspected to be operated by the criminals, prompting the occupants to flee into adjoining creeks. In the ensuing pursuit, the suspects abandoned one of the boats containing several stolen outboard engines and the 2 kidnapped victims, who were immediately rescued by the naval team and escorted to safety. The recovered outboard engines were secured for verification and further necessary action, while efforts are ongoing to locate and apprehend the fleeing suspects.
The successful operation underscores the Nigerian Navy’s sustained commitment to Search and Rescue (SAR), the protection of lives and the security of legitimate maritime activities across Nigeria’s waters. Through its network of ships, bases, surveillance systems, maritime quick response teams and other operational elements, the Nigerian Navy continues to maintain a presence across the maritime domain, enabling timely responses to distress situations and emerging security threats.
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The operation also demonstrates the importance of credible intelligence and community support in enhancing maritime security. The Nigerian Navy therefore encourages coastal communities, fishermen and other maritime stakeholders to continue providing timely information that could assist in preventing criminal activities and responding rapidly to persons in distress.
The Nigerian Navy remains resolute in safeguarding Nigeria’s maritime domain and will continue to sustain proactive patrols, Search and Rescue operations, and intelligence-driven interventions aimed at protecting lives and property while denying criminal elements freedom of action in the nation’s waterways.
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