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Hospitals, schools, others deserted as strike continues in Ogun

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Hospitals, schools and other government parastatals in Ogun State have been left deserted as the statewide industrial strike embarked upon by the labour unions entered its seventh day.

The state hospital visited by our correspondent had patients neglected and unattended as at the time of filing this report.

Ekwutosblog reports that workers in the state embarked on an indefinite strike over non-remittance of the contributing pension funds and other irregularities

 

The workers lamented that Contributory Pension Scheme has failed in its objective as successive governments in the past 17 years failed to remit funds, owing an accumulated contributory pension of N82 billion.

Our correspondent observed that hospitals, schools, the State House of Assembly, among others, remained closed on Tuesday.

A patient who visited the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, OOSUTH, Sagamu, told our correspondent that he was refereed to another hospital.

“They are not attending to patients, they referred me elsewhere,” the patient lamented.

In Abeokuta, the state capital, the ever busy State Hospital, Ijaye, was deserted as doctors weren’t at their duty posts.

While visiting several government schools across the state, our correspondent noticed that the strike also had an impact on the third-term exams which were suppose to commence last Tuesday.

Ekwutosblog reports that despite several meetings with Governor Dapo Abiodun, the workers vowed to continue the indefinite strike until their demands are met.

Abiodun had assured them that his administration would ensure immediate payment for workers who retire from July 2, 2025, through the Contributory Pension Scheme.

 

He noted that a 10-year payment plan would commence from 2025 to 2030 under the first phase, while the second phase, which would commence next year, would be from 2030 to 2035.

Noting their dissatisfaction with the governor’s stance on the Contributory Pension Scheme, NLC State chairman Hameed-Benco Ademola insisted that the strike would go on until their demands were addressed.

Hameed-Benco stated that the meeting with the State Government deliberated on issues concerning the Contributory Pension Scheme, new minimum wage (2024) vis a vis its consequential adjustments, eight years arrears of Leave Allowance, consequential adjustments on pension and promotion of staff (2023 & 2024).

Hameed-Benco explained that they embarked on the industrial action not to cripple the economy but to fight for their rights.

However, unconfirmed reports suggest that the government and the organized labour may reach a considerable conclusion on Tuesday.

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2Baba Cries Out For Help in Now Deleted Instagram Post

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This morning, 2Baba posted “Help Me” on his Instagram stories, but less than 20 minutes later, the message vanished.

For the past few days, his relationship with his current wife, Senator Natasha Osawaru, has been under serious scrutiny, as a series of public incidents have surfaced and fuelled widespread speculation about the state of their marriage.

His cry for help should not be taken lightly. But who will answer him?

Will it be his family, his close friends, or the entertainment industry that has benefited from his legendary career?

At this point, one thing is clear. The music icon seems to be calling for real support and those around him cannot afford to look away.

 

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BREAKING: Unknown Gunmen Attack Gov. Otti’s Advance Team In Imo, As Scores Were Kidnapped From A Bus Along Owerri-Road Road

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An advance team of Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, escaped unhurt after unidentified gunmen opened fire on their vehicle in the early hours of Tuesday, December 2, 2025, along the Umuowa–Ihite axis in Imo State.

The three-member team was en route to Sam Mbakwe Cargo Airport, Owerri, when the attack occurred shortly before the airport junction.

In a statement electronically signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, the Abia Government clarified that Governor Otti’s main convoy was not involved in the incident and was nowhere near the location at the time.

“The convoy of His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, was not attacked. No member of the advance team or any other person sustained injury, and no life was lost,” the statement stressed, urging the public to disregard rumours suggesting otherwise.

It was learned that Security agencies have been notified, and investigations are underway to identify and apprehend the assailants.

Meanwhile, a commercial bus plying along Owerri -Aba road towards the Ngor Okpala axis was attacked Monday and scores of passengers were feared kidnapped by yet-to-identify gunmen.

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Gunmen attack Ngige’s convoy in Anambra

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The convoy of former Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, was attacked by gunmen in Umuoji, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State.

Ngige who confirmed the incident to newsmen, stated that he was not in the convoy when the attack occurred. He mentioned that several people were shot and injured.

“I was not in the convoy. I’m still alive and well. Those hoodlums have started again. I came to my state to relax, but what happened is unfortunate. I will go back to Abuja. But I assure those who did this, they will not go unpunished.” he said

The vehicles were reportedly returning from a mechanic workshop in Nkpor when the gunmen struck along the busy Umuoji–Nkpor Road leading to Alor, Ngige’s hometown.

According to Mr. Fred Chukwulobelu, Ngige’s former Special Adviser on Media, a policeman in the pilot car was shot, and the attackers, dressed in police and army uniforms, took away his gun and uniform.

He also confirmed that a woman filming the incident was fatally shot. He added that a shop owner who rushed out to see what was happening was also shot; he lost significant blood and is scheduled for surgery, but is expected to recover fully.

The pilot car was riddled with bullets, while the wounded escort leader has undergone surgery and is also expected to recover.

Meanwhile, the Anambra State Police Command said it has launched a state-wide manhunt for the perpetrators.

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