…payment begins October From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State has approved N72,500 as the minimum wage for civil servants in the state. The payment of the new minimum wage takes effect from this October. Governor Ododo unveiled the new minimum wage, in Lokoja on Monday. In addition, Ododo also suspended payment of tax on this newly approved new minimum wage for one year. Speaking at the signing of the new minimum wage agreement with leaders of organised labour in the state, the governor emphasized the importance of implementing the new wage promptly to help…
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From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have arrested a woman in Lokoja, Kogi State, for dumping her newborn baby into a gutter. Her arrest follows a report of the incident by some residents of the Karaworo area of Lokoja, where the baby was discovered. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, promptly attracted the attention of the NSCDC operatives, who retrieved the baby from the gutter and took him to a hospital. A few days later, operatives received a tip from another woman, which eventually led to the arrest of the mother…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Executive Chairman of Dange/Shuni Local Government Council Sokoto state, Hon Aminu Magaji Bodai has said that his administration is committed to maintaining the existing relationship with the staff of the council, despite challenges in governance. Bodai stated this while speaking at the maiden meeting with staff of the Council held at Dange local government headquarters of the council. He further assured the staff of his plans in consultation with the Unions to clear staff outstanding allowances as soon as funds are made available to enhance service delivery. The chairman vowed to create, sustain and…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Maiduguri Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has commissioned a 500 resettlement housing estate in Konduga Local Government Area in the central part of the state. The resettlement houses have public facilities such as schools, a primary healthcare centre, water facilities and other basic needs. In an event held on Sunday in Konduga town, Zulum noted that the resettlement marked the beginning of the closure of IDP camps in Konduga LGA. About 500 families benefited from the gesture. In addition to the houses, each family also received food items, blankets, mats, mattresses, rubber buckets and wrappers.…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos A bill has been passed and gazetted by the House of Representatives, recommending the relocation of the Federal College of Education to Kanam by a member representing Pankshin, Kanke Kanam(PKK). Rt.Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi is advocating for a naval military secondary school to be established in Kanke in an effort towards uplifting the standard of education, saying that his people are his strength, his dictate and his AK-47. “They are my political backbone. When I say this, I am referring to the love and support the common man has for me. That’s what matters most to…
By Sanusi Bature Dawakin, Tofa During the 2024 World Teachers Day, the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) honoured six state Governors for their various achievements in the education sector. Kano state Governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf is one of them. Others are his counterparts from Borno, Oyo, Benue, Enugu, and Kebbi states. Governor Yusuf was honoured with prestigious golden award for his exceptional performance in reforming the state’s education sector, during a colourful event organized by NUT, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Education. The Eagle Square, Abuja, venue of the event was full to the brim, with a…
…As health commissioner harps on SWAp By Usman Usman Garba In its bid to harmonise activities of agencies and parastatals under its supervision in the coming year to achieve one health goal, the Kano State Ministry of Health, in collaboration with Development Partners, has organized a 5-Day Health Sector 2025 Annual Operational Plan (AOP) Harmonization. Being conducted in Kaduna State, the workshop is aimed at orienting the stakeholders on a wide Approach (SWAp), finalizing the situation analysis for the 2025 Annual Operational Plan (AOP), as well as reviewing and finalizing the MDAs’ level AOP. It will also provide cross-validation of…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina A member of the House of Representatives from Katsina State, Hon.Abdullahi Balarabe Dabi, has sponsored the training of 112 youth on computer literacy. Dabai, representing Bakori/Danja Federal Constituency, also donated a set of computers and their accessories to the trained youth. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the training, Dabai said the training was initiated to generate income for the beneficiaries through the setting of business. He said each beneficiary would be assisted in setting up an operational business centre. Dabai said his Constituency office will sustain training of youth in different skills to reduce…
By Rabiu Sanusi Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has been awarded a prestigious Fellowship by the United States Chartered Institute of Management and Leadership. According to a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the Institute also presented Governor Yusuf with an Award of Excellence in recognition of his efforts in human capital development and resource management. The recognition was conferred by representatives of the Institute’s Governing Council, led by Barr. (Dr.) Steven Longe, during an investiture ceremony at the Abuja Governor’s Lodge. This event followed shortly after the governor received the National Award from…
….As Union Celebrates Pension Day in Abuja From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The National President, Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Comrade Godwin Abumisi has called on Mr.President and State Governors to release bailout funds to the State Governments to settle all the outstanding pension accrued to pensioners across the country. “As the president of the Union, these neglect gives me sleepless nights, especially when legitimate and legal rights are denied to these senior citizens. Let me call on Mr. President and the Governors forum to put this matter as one of the priority of the government to release bailout funds to the…