August 31, 2026
By Olasunkanmi Akoni
LAGOS — Tension rose in Lagos on Monday as policemen attached to the Lagos State Command reportedly fired tear gas to disperse pensioners protesting at the Lagos House and Lagos State House of Assembly, Ikeja, over outstanding pension adjustments and wage awards.
The pensioners, under the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), had gathered at the government premises to demand the implementation of approved pension increases, payment of arrears and other benefits due to them.
The protesters said their demands centred on outstanding pension enhancements and wage awards, among other welfare issues.
