From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Nigeria Labour Congress has faulted the Federal Government’s proposed tax reforms, warning that any tax regime targeting workers’ wages, particularly the national minimum wage, cannot be described as progressive. The NLC said provisions seeking to tax the minimum wage and impose heavier burdens on low-income earners were unfair and regressive. The President of the NLC, Joe Ajaero, stated this on Wednesday in Abuja during the 85th birthday celebration and book presentation of the first elected President of the Congress, Hassan Summonu. The event, held at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, also featured the presentation of…
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From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Government has commenced capacity-building for ministries, departments and agencies ahead of the full implementation of the Treasury Single Account from January 2026. The Commissioner for Finance, Bello Kagara, disclosed this during a training and engagement session for permanent secretaries and chief executive officers of MDAs, describing the exercise as a key step towards strengthening transparency and accountability in public finance management. Kagara said the training followed a directive by Governor Dikko Umaru Radda mandating the complete adoption of the TSA framework across the state. According to him, the engagement was aimed at…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has approved the appointment of three new Permanent Secretaries into the state civil service. The approval was announced in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Head of the State Civil Service, Mallam Falalu Bawale. Those appointed are Tukur Hassan Dan Ali from Danmusa Local Government Area, Junaidu Muntari from Kankara Local Government Area, and Yahaya Abdullahi from Safana Local Government Area. Dan Ali is a journalist and the current Chairman of the Katsina State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists. Bawale said the appointments were based…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Chairman of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria in Cross River State, Comrade Mike Akpang, has called for deliberate and strategic actions to revitalise sporting activities and strengthen the association’s operations in the state. Akpang made the call while reading a correspondence from the national headquarters of SWAN, stressing the need for purposeful, sports-driven strategies to keep the association active and relevant. “There is a need for strong and practical strategies that will revamp the association’s framework and enhance sporting activities in Cross River State,” he said. He noted that sustaining an active SWAN…
By Hussaini Ibrahim The Kano State Universal Basic Education Board, in partnership with the Partnership for Learning for All in Nigeria, has organised a six-day capacity-building programme for English Language teachers to improve teaching quality and pupils’ learning outcomes across the state. Speaking at the programme on Thursday, the PLANE State Team Lead, Malam Umar Lawan, said the training was designed to strengthen classroom practices and enhance pupils’ proficiency in English. In a statement issued on Thursday and signed by the Deputy Director, Corporate Communications of SUBEB, Alhasan Hassan, the board said the programme formed part of ongoing efforts to…
From Mustapha Saye, Kaduna A veteran photojournalist, Malam Umar Usman Iyale, has been abducted by suspected bandits in Kaduna State. Iyale was kidnapped on Monday night at his residence in Danhonu II community, Chikun Local Government Area of the state. The incident, which occurred around 9pm, has sparked concern among residents, particularly due to the journalist’s advanced age and reported health challenges. Eyewitnesses said the armed men stormed Iyale’s home, demanded money and took him away after he was unable to meet their demands. Confirming the incident, the Kaduna State Police Command said an investigation had commenced, assuring that efforts…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The General Officer Commanding, 8 Division of the Nigerian Army and Commander, Sector 2 Joint Task Force, Operation Fansan Yamma, Maj. Gen. Ibikunle Ademola Ajose, has donated 20 motorcycles to women in Giginya Cantonment, Sokoto State, to boost their economic activities. The donation was aimed at improving the livelihoods of personnel’s families in the barracks by supporting income-generating ventures and promoting self-reliance among women. According to a statement issued in Abuja by the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 8 Division, Lt. Col. Olaniyi Osoba, the motorcycles were handed over to the Magajiya of the cantonment…
From Sani Gazas Chinade Damaturu Yobe state, Governor Hon. (Dr.) Mai Mala Buni, has condoled with the families of 25 persons who died in a boat mishap in Nguru local government area, describing the incident as a monumental loss to their families and the state. In a press statement by DG press and media affairs to the governor said, the Governor Buni in his condolence message said “it is with a heavy heart that l received the shocking and devastating news of the boat mishap in Nguru local government area which claimed 25 lives with 14 others still missing and…
From Sani Saleh Chinade, Damaturu Youth groups in Yobe State have endorsed Lawan Kolo Geidam to contest the 2027 governorship election, citing his extensive public service experience, grassroots leadership, and commitment to youth mentorship. The endorsement was announced on Wednesday in Damaturu by the Democratic Enlightenment for Good Governance, a youth-led organisation with operations across the state. Coordinator of the group, Adamu Hussaini Yunusa, said the decision followed wide consultations involving 178 coordinators from the state’s local government areas. “Yobe requires a leader with proven capacity in public administration, politics, and grassroots mobilisation to sustain development,” Yunusa said. He highlighted…
From Mu’awuya Bala Idris, Katsina A frontline politician in Katsina State, Engineer Musa Abdullahi, has declared his intention to contest for the position of Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in the state. Abdullahi said his decision to seek the party’s top position was driven by the need to reposition the APC for greater internal cohesion, electoral success and sustainable development in Katsina State. “I am contesting to introduce meaningful reforms that will change the face of our great party and contribute to the overall development of the state,” he said. The APC chairmanship aspirant made the declaration at a…