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Workers’ Day 2026: DNKI Salutes Nigerian Workers, Urges Fair Wages, Dignity, and Stronger Commitment to Labour Welfare

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5 months ago

May 1, 2026

Cyril Ogar
De Norsemen Kclub International (DNKI) warmly congratulates all Nigerian workers on the occasion of the 2026 International Workers’ Day, celebrated globally on International Workers’ Day.

In a statement Signed on Friday in Abuja, by International PresidentDe Norsemen Kclub International (DNKI) Chief Oliver Ityohegh: reveals On this significant day, we join millions of Nigerians and the global labour community in recognizing the resilience, dedication, and invaluable contributions of workers across all sectors who remain the backbone of national development despite prevailing economic challenges.

The theme for the 2026 Workers’ Day, “Ensuring Decent Work and Living Wages in a Challenging Economy”, underscores the urgent need to prioritize workers’ welfare in the face of rising inflation, economic instability, and declining purchasing power. It highlights the responsibility of governments and employers to guarantee not just employment, but dignified work conditions, fair compensation, and sustainable livelihoods.

The International President of DNKI, Chief Oliver Ityohegh, notes that Nigerian workers continue to demonstrate unwavering commitment and patriotism, often working under difficult conditions with limited resources.

He emphasizes that workers remain the “beating heart of economic activity,” and must therefore be valued, empowered, and adequately rewarded.

DNKI calls on the Federal Government, state governments, and private sector employers to take decisive and measurable steps to improve the welfare of workers across the country. Specifically, we urge:

– A comprehensive review and upward adjustment of wages to reflect current economic realities, ensuring that workers’ take-home pay can truly “take them home.”

– Immediate payment of all outstanding allowances and entitlements, recognizing that these benefits form a critical part of workers’ livelihoods.

– Improvement of working conditions across both public and private sectors, in line with global best practices.

– Institutionalization of fair remuneration policies that protect workers from exploitation and ensure equity in compensation.

We reiterate that no nation can achieve sustainable growth without a motivated and fairly treated workforce.

Workers are not merely participants in the economy they are its driving force and most valuable asset.

Furthermore, DNKI emphasizes the importance of tackling corruption and inefficiencies within labour and administrative systems. Transparent governance and accountability are essential to ensuring that resources meant for workers’ welfare are not diverted or mismanaged.

As an organization committed to social justice and national development, DNKI reaffirms its dedication to advocating for workers’ rights, promoting welfare initiatives, and supporting policies that enhance productivity through improved living standards. We will continue to collaborate with relevant stakeholders to champion reforms that empower Nigerian workers and strengthen the socio-economic fabric of the nation.

We also urge workers to remain steadfast, law-abiding, and united in their pursuit of better conditions, while continuing to contribute meaningfully to national progress.

On this Workers’ Day, we celebrate the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of Nigerian workers. Your efforts do not go unnoticed, and your role in shaping the future of this nation remains indispensable.

Happy Workers’ Day!

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Eagle Times Newspaper Will Be Voice for Nigerians – Publisher Chukwunyere Vows

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9 hours ago

October 2, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Publisher of The Eagle Times Nigeria, Sir Ikechukwu Chukwunyere, has pledged that the newspaper will promote accountability, credible journalism and public-interest reporting in its coverage of national affairs.
Chukwunyere made the commitment on Thursday, October 1, 2026, during the official unveiling and launch of The Eagle Times Nigeria.

He said the new media organisation was established not merely to add another newspaper to Nigeria’s media landscape, but to provide a platform committed to serving the public interest.

According to him, the newspaper’s guiding philosophy, “The Voice for the People, The Watchdog for the Nation,” places a responsibility on the organisation to listen to Nigerians, tell their stories, highlight issues affecting their daily lives and scrutinise those entrusted with public responsibilities.

“To be a voice for the people means that we must listen to Nigerians, tell their stories, highlight their concerns and give visibility to issues that affect their daily lives,” he said.

The publisher added that The Eagle Times would be guided by accuracy, fairness, professionalism, credibility and responsible journalism, stressing that the newspaper would not publish stories merely because they were sensational.

“We will verify. We will investigate. We will seek the other side. We will correct our mistakes when we make them,” he said.

Chukwunyere further stated that the newspaper would endeavour to give individuals and organisations the opportunity to respond whenever allegations were made against them.
“Our commitment is not to any political party, government or individual. Our primary commitment is to journalism, to truth and to the Nigerian public,” he said.

He noted that the newspaper was launching at a time when the media industry was undergoing rapid transformation, with audiences increasingly consuming news through digital platforms, including websites, television, podcasts and social media.

He said The Eagle Times would therefore operate as a multimedia organisation, combining its newspaper with digital platforms and The Eagle Times TV to reach audiences across different channels.

According to him, the organisation also intends to create opportunities for young journalists, writers, photographers, producers, digital creators and other media professionals to develop their skills and contribute to journalism and national development.

Chukwunyere said the newspaper’s coverage would include politics, governance, business, economy, security, judiciary, education, health, technology, sports, entertainment, lifestyle and international affairs.

He, however, said the organisation intended to distinguish itself not only by the subjects it covered but by the quality and approach of its journalism.

We want to tell stories that matter, we want to investigate issues that require investigation, we want to highlight Nigerians who are making a difference, and we want to give communities that are often ignored an opportunity to be heard,” he said.

The publisher acknowledged the challenges involved in establishing a newspaper, saying the venture required investment, commitment, professional discipline and the courage to pursue an idea.

He expressed appreciation to the management, editorial, reporting, production and digital teams, as well as families, friends, partners and supporters who contributed to the establishment of the organisation.

Chukwunyere also assured readers, viewers and the newspaper’s digital audience that The Eagle Times would strive to earn their trust and remain accountable to the standards it had set for itself.

He said the newspaper’s success would not be measured only by circulation figures, website traffic or social media followers, but also by the confidence Nigerians placed in its journalism.

“Today, we spread our wings. Today, The Eagle Times takes flight,” he said, reaffirming the newspaper’s commitment to its slogan: “The Voice for the People, The Watchdog for the Nation.”

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