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Kaduna Govt Empowers 39 Rescued Minors with ₦100k, Smartphones

Thirty-nine children from Kaduna State, previously detained by the Federal Government, were reunited with their families on Wednesday in a symbolic gesture by the Kaduna State government. During a brief ceremony at the “Children’s Homes” along Katuru Road in Kaduna, each child received ₦100,000 and an Itel A18s smartphone from the government. Governor Uba Sani […]

Insecurity

Police Sound Alarm on Emerging Terrorist Group in Sokoto 5 Local Govt Areas

The Sokoto State Police Command has raised concerns over the activities of an armed Islamic group known as “Lakurawas,” which is reportedly active across five local government areas in Sokoto State. ASP Ahmed Rufai, spokesperson for the command, confirmed the group’s presence in an interview on Wednesday. According to Rufai, Lakurawas militants, who are said […]

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FG Faces Backlash from Corps Members Over Unpaid ₦77,000 Allowance

National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members are calling on the Federal Government to implement the newly promised minimum wage of ₦77,000, citing the rising economic hardship they face. The corps members took to social media on Wednesday to voice their concerns, expressing frustration over continued delays in adjusting their allowance. Despite the government’s approval of […]

Insecurity

Gunmen Abduct Over 100 Villagers in Fresh Zamfara Attack

Armed bandits have stormed communities near Wanke, Zamfara State, abducting over 100 residents, including women, children, and the elderly. The attack occurred close to Gusau, the state capital, with victims taken from various villages. Among those kidnapped is the community’s Chief Imam, who had previously been abducted and was still recovering from a leg injury. […]

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Zamfara Gov Bans All Non-statutory Deductions From Worker’s Salaries

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal has ordered the immediate suspension of all non-statutory deductions, notably cooperative associations & commodity vendors deductions. Zamfara state employees have raised multiple complaints regarding deductions made through the State Payroll system. In a statement issued in Gusau, the spokesperson for the governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, disclosed that the directive aimed […]

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BREAKING: Makinde Approves New Minimum Wage of ₦80,000 for Oyo Workers

The Oyo State Government has approved a new minimum wage of ₦80,000 for its workforce, setting a new benchmark in the region. This development was announced by Prince Dotun Oyelade, the State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, who stated that the decision followed recommendations from a Technical Committee established by the state government. Governor Seyi […]

Economy

Zamfara Tops 2024 Revenue Collection Rankings in Nigeria – Report

Zamfara State has emerged as the leading state in internal revenue generation (IGR) growth in Nigeria, according to the 2024 BudgIT report. The annual report, published last Tuesday, evaluates the long-term budget performance and fiscal sustainability of each Nigerian state, highlighting Zamfara’s impressive leap in revenue collection. In a statement, Zamfara State Governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman […]

Education

Edo Academy Trains 15,000 Public, Civil Servants in Critical Skills

The John Odigie Oyegun Public Service Academy (JOOPSA) has equipped over 15,000 public and civil servants with essential skills aimed at driving professional excellence and improving service delivery. This milestone was highlighted by Precious Imuwahen Ajoonu, the Director-General of JOOPSA, during the Academy’s Open House event held in Benin, which also included an awards presentation […]

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JUST IN: Kano Court Blocks CBN, Others from Freezing LG Funds

The Kano State High Court has issued an order restraining the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), and the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) from withholding monthly allocations meant for Kano State’s 44 local government areas. The order was granted following a motion ex-parte filed on November 1 […]

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Sen. Yau Sahabi Conducts Oversight Visit To Jaji Military Command

Senator Yau Sahabi Kaura, representing Zamfara North senatorial district and an active member of the Senate Committee on Defence, recently conducted an oversight visit to the Jaji Military Command in Kaduna State. This visit was part of the committee’s mandate to oversee the progress, challenges, and effectiveness of military training facilities and operations in Nigeria. […]