Category: Politics

*Zulum pays the best wage in Northeast so far -NLC By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Thousands of primary school teachers in Borno State were thrown into excitement and jubilation when Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, approved the implementation of N70,000 minimum wage. This follows one week after the N70,000 minimum wage was paid to civil...

*Say’s Borno healing from age-long Boko Haram insurgency effects By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has reaffirmed his commitment to supporting Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Borno State. A release by SSA on New Media Abdurrahaman Bundi stated that Zulum gave the assurance during his visit to Coplad Nigeria...

Kwara State Governor, Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, has once again been lauded for his impactful investments in sports infrastructure, especially his ongoing efforts to rehabilitate the indoor sports hall at the Kwara State Stadium Complex, Ilorin. Prominent legal figure and APC stalwart, Barrister Debo Aderibigbe, commended the governor’s dedication to youth and sports development. Reflecting on...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...