11 SUSPECTS ARRESTED OVER ATTACK ON OMOYELE SOWORE IN ADO-EKITI; INVESTIGATION CONTINUES IN EKITI. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 *[POLICE PRESS RELEASE]* EKITI POLICE ARREST 11 SUSPECTS OVER ATTACK ON OMOYELE SOWORE IN ADO-EKITI; INVESTIGATION CONTINUES.  The Ekiti State Police Command has arrested eleven (11) suspects in connection with the alleged attack on Mr Omoyele Sowore, an African Action Congress (AAC) presidential aspirant, and other persons at Tawakalitu Restaurant, Dalimore Area of Ado-Ekiti. Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad(RRS), based on a credible tip-off swooped on the hideouts of the suspects at Atikankan Area of Ado-Ekiti at about 10:00 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2026, where they were arrested. The suspects are: Joseph Tayo '32yrs', Olatunji Abayomi '41yrs', Isaac Amba '22yrs', Kehinde Ajigbana '18yrs', Tosin David '18yrs', Solomon Iyanu '18yrs', Ogunsola Ayomide '21yrs', Ojo Ayodeji '22yrs', Kayode Dada '32yrs', Segun Olatunji '28yrs' and Salami Emmanuel '53yrs'. Items recovered include two walkie-ta...

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS UNION STRIKE SET TO BEGIN AFTER WAGE TALKS COLLAPSE, AFFECTING MORE THAN 47,000 WORKERS. (PHOTO).


 Samsung Electronics union strike set to begin after wage talks collapse, affecting more than 47,000 workers

A strike involving more than 47,000 Samsung Electronics workers is set to begin Thursday after wage negotiations between the company and its labor union collapsed, rattling investor confidence and sending the company’s shares down about 3%.

The breakdown followed a failed mediation effort in which the union agreed to a proposal from South Korea’s labor relations commission, while Samsung ultimately rejected the terms. A union spokesperson said the company initially requested additional time to continue discussions, but later stated that no final decision had been made, leaving talks at an impasse. The union said it regrets the breakdown of the post-mediation process but plans to continue seeking a resolution even as the strike moves forward.

Samsung, meanwhile, said negotiations fell apart because accepting what it called excessive union demands would undermine core management principles. The company also stressed that it remains open to dialogue until the last possible moment, while maintaining that strikes should not take place under any circumstances.

The planned walkout is expected to be limited in scope due to a court order requiring that essential safety operations and critical facilities not be disrupted, a measure aimed at protecting semiconductor production lines and equipment.

At the center of the dispute is Samsung’s performance-based bonus system. The union is demanding bonuses equivalent to 15% of the company’s operating profit, the elimination of caps on payouts, and a more formalized and transparent structure for compensation. The current system limits bonuses to a percentage of salary, which the union argues prevents workers from fully sharing in the company’s strong earnings.

The disagreement over removing the bonus cap has been the most significant sticking point, with critics noting that uncapping payouts could have long-term implications for profitability even during strong market cycles.

South Korean government officials had urged both sides to reach an agreement ahead of the strike and reportedly considered possible intervention measures that could temporarily suspend industrial action if it was deemed to pose broader economic risks under labor law.


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