Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has approved a financial bonus that is equivalent to the monthly PAYE obligation for every civil servant in the state, including local government workers. The emergency support measure will last for at least three months, according to a statement by the Commissioner for Finance Dr. Hauwa Nuru. “This bonus has...
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Gov Zulum, two other Governors to receive Arewa Humanitarian Award
By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State, Bala Mohammed of Bauchi and Umar Bago of Niger State, have been nominated for the distinguished Arewa Humanitarian Awards, 2024. The recognition is to highlight their exceptional contributions to humanitarian efforts and the well-being of their respective states, according to statement by Zulum’s SSA...
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ECWA Condemns Rising Insecurity, Calls for Christian Prayers for Nigeria’s Peace
The Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) has expressed deep concern over the escalating insecurity in Nigeria, urging Christians to remain steadfast in prayer for the nation’s restoration and peace. Taiwo Ogunniyi Following its 18th meeting at the Fate-Tanke District Church Council (ECWA F/T DCC) on Friday, ECWA condemned the rise in criminal activities, including banditry,...
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Kaduna: Why desperate politicians are witch-hunting Finance Commissioner – Group
Exposed! Plots to remove S/Kaduna indigenes in Gov Uba Sani Cabinet alleges by group By our correspondent, Kaduna Group, under the auspices of Coalition For Justice and Good Governance ( CJGG), has raised concerns about what they described as the reasons why desperate politicians are witch-haunting the Commissioner for Finance, Hon. Shizzer Bada. According to...
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Anglican Bishop Calls on Federal Government to Reintegrate Retired Officers to Strengthen Rural Security
The Bishop of Kwara Diocese of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Rt Revd Sunday Adewole, has urged the Federal Government to reabsorb retired military and police officers into the nation’s security framework to address rising insecurity in rural communities. Speaking during a press briefing on Wednesday to mark the 50th anniversary of the Diocese’s...
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Kaduna Gov approves N72,000 Minimum Wage, to launch free transport scheme
By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Governor Uba Sani has approved a new minimum wage of N72,000 for Kaduna State civil servants, with effect from November 2024, in line with his administration’s commitment to advance workers’ interests. A statement issued by Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Malam Ibraheem Musa, said that the decision is in line...
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Gov Zulum Greets Adamawa Governor, Fintiri @57
By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has extended warm birthday greetings to his colleague, the governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, as he celebrates his 57th birthday. Zulum’s statement was released on Thursday by his spokesperson, Dauda Iliya, on Monday, 28 October 2024. Governor Zulum praised Fintiri’s dedication to public...
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NIGERIA BOOSTS CYBERSECURITY AS FG HOSTS LANDMARK WORKSHOP TO PROTECT CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
The Federal Government of Nigeria has taken a significant step in strengthening the country’s cybersecurity defences by hosting a Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII) Protection and Resilience Workshop. This landmark event, held at the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) in Abuja, brings together policymakers and sector regulators to fortify cybersecurity across Nigeria’s key...
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Northern Gov’s laments security challenges, out-of-school children, poverty, hardship, others
*Calls for additional electricity transmission infrastructure By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Northern States Governors Forum (NSGF) has expressed lamentation over the ongoing security challenges, economic hardship, out-of -school children, poverty and unemployment being faced. The Forum’s Chairman and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya disclose this in an opening remarks Monday at a combined ongoing...
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Ex HoR Member, Faruk Lawan complete Jail term, regains freedom
By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna A former House of Representatives (HiR) member, Farouk Lawan has been released from prison, after serving a five-year jail terms. The former lawmaker was released on Tuesday morning from the Kuje Correctional facility in Abuja. The former HoR member was sentenced to five years in prison for corruptly demanding and accepting...