From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The presidential aspirant for the upcoming Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) election, Alhassan Yahaya, has shared his vision and mission with journalists in Cross River State and Nigeria at large. He made this announcement during a briefing with his campaign team at the Etim Bassey Press Center in Calabar, Cross River State. The event took place ahead of the elections scheduled this week in Owerri, the Imo State capital. Speaking to the journalists, Comrade Yahaya emphasized that if given the mandate to lead the NUJ, he would restructure the union’s framework to enhance the welfare…
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From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni has approved the payment of N70,000 minimum wage to state civil servants with effect from December 2024. This is contained in a memo signed by the governor, following recommendations by the committee on minimum wage constituted by the state government. The committee had recommended a reconciliation of local government finances to ensure a hitch-free transition process of the local government councils from the existing salary structure to the new minimum wage. The reconciliation process, which is nearing completion, is expected to be concluded soon for approval and quick enrolment…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The football semi-final at the 2024 African Military Games in Abuja saw Nigeria lose 1-0 to Cameroon on Thursday. The match, which ended goalless after regular time, went into extra time, where Cameroon scored the decisive goal to secure their place in the final. In the other semi-final, Algeria triumphed over Equatorial Guinea with a dominant 2-0 victory, securing their spot in the final as well. Cameroon and Algeria will face off in the final on Saturday, while Nigeria will play Equatorial Guinea in the third-place match. The 2024 African Military Games, currently underway in Abuja,…
By Usman Usman Garba Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has officially handed over 76 Kano children, who were acquitted of treasonable felony by the Federal High Court in Abuja, to their parents. Two of the children were promised automatic jobs with the state government, while the others were reinstated to their schools. The children had been arrested by the police during the August 1st #EndBadGovernance protest in Kano. They endured severe hardship and starvation during their three-month detention in police custody in Abuja. Following their release and pardon by President Bola Tinubu, Governor Yusuf swiftly brought the teenagers back to Kano…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Hajiya Hussaina, the beloved mother of Prof. Umaru Pate, President of the Nigerian Society of Nigerian Broadcasters (SNB). In a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the Governor conveyed his heartfelt condolences to Prof. Pate and the entire family. Governor Yusuf described the late Hajiya Hussaina as a devoted and nurturing mother who played a pivotal role in supporting her children and family members to achieve remarkable success in their respective careers. He further highlighted Prof. Pate’s…
From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Independent Electoral Commission (KTSIEC) has commenced the screening of candidates ahead of the February local government elections. The screening process is being monitored and supervised by officials from the ICPC, NDLEA, the Code of Conduct Bureau, EFCC, and other security agencies. Speaking at the event, the Chairman of the Commission, Lawal Alhassan Faskari, stated that the screening is in line with the guidelines and timetable approved for the elections. Faskari further explained that the exercise complies with Section 16(1) of the state Electoral Law as amended. He noted that the amended law…
From Abba Dukawa, Abuja The Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request for a ₦1.77 trillion ($2.2 billion) loan after a voice vote in favor of the proposal. Presiding over the session, Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, alongside the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts—chaired by Senator Wammako Magatarkada (APC, Sokoto North)—presented the committee’s report, which led to the approval. The loan request, submitted by President Tinubu on Tuesday, forms part of a broader external borrowing plan aimed at partially financing the N9.7 trillion budget deficit for the 2024 fiscal year. In his letter to the National Assembly, Tinubu…
By Nasiru Muhammad Muslims faithful have been advised to acquire practical knowledge on how to perform Hajj to get rewards from God Almighty. A team leader on practical Hajj in Nassarawa local government area, Malam Yau Garba Sulaiman, stated this while briefing the students of the Arabic department of Maryam Idris Umar College of Education, Kano, on excursion visit to the Kano Hajj Demonstration site. Malam Sulaiman explained that seeking knowledge of every aspect of Islam before practising them, especially the performance of Hajj and other related Ibadat, is very significant for the Muslim ummah. A statement signed by the…
By Ahmed Muazu The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), celebrated as a model for African Hajj operations, is now at the centre of national scrutiny. Allegations of financial mismanagement against some of its past leadership have led to growing public distrust, placing the commission under an uncomfortable spotlight. The dismissal of Malam Jalal Arabi as Chairman/CEO of NAHCON marked a significant turning point in the commission’s history. For an organization that is 18 years old since its formation and tasked with coordinating the journey of 95,000 Nigerians to the hajj, navigating challenges is not unfamiliar territory. However, recent allegations…
From Abba Dukawa, Abuja The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, has clarified that the House has not yet taken any position on the tax reform bills transmitted to the National Assembly by President Bola Tinubu for consideration and passage. The bills—namely the Nigeria Tax Bill, the Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, the Nigeria Revenue Service Establishment Bill, and the Joint Revenue Board Establishment Bill—have stirred some controversy. However, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, sought to allay concerns, clarifying that the proposed tax reform laws aim to address shortcomings…