Kano State Governor, Alh. Abba Kabir Yusuf, has inaugurated a State Advisory Committee on the New National Minimum Wage just 48 hours after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved the new N70,000 minimum wage as agreed with the organized Labour Union. Kano is the first state nationwide to establish such a committee. The inauguration took place today at the State Government House and was conducted by the Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, on behalf of the Governor. Read More: BREAKING: Kano unveils committee on new minimum wage In a statement issued to the press, the Deputy Governor’s Spokesperson Ibrahim Garba…
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Khadijah Aliyu The Coalition of APC Youth Movements from Kano State held a press conference at the National Union of Journalists Secretariat in Kano. During the conference, the Chairman, Hon. Adamu Mukhtar Unguwar Gini, urged Nigerian youths to avoid participating in the planned End Bad Governance protest scheduled for August 1, 2024. The coalition advised the youths to engage in constructive dialogue with the government instead of taking to the streets. Chairman Adamu cited examples from countries like Sudan, Libya, and Kenya, where protests led to further instability and suffering. He emphasized the historical precedent showing that protests, despite good…
The Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf has written a letter to the Kano State House of Assembly KNHA seeking for approval to appoint Inuwa Idris(rtd) as a commissioner and member of the state executive council. The request letter which was addressed to the Speaker, Alhaji Jibril Isma’il Falgore, was read on the floor of the house during an emergency plenary session. Emphasizing the importance of the appointment, the majority leader, Lawan Husseini, noted that screening and filling the vacant position would enhance security. Read Also : Kano Governor Nominates Inuwa Commissioner Internal Security After careful deliberations, the house unanimously adopted…
Kabiru Haruna Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has distributed essential equipment to 160 Community Development Associations (CDAs) across the state’s eight metropolitan local governments to prevent flooding and ensure a smooth rainy season. The equipment includes wheelbarrows, shovels, rain boots, and first aid boxes, aiming to bolster the city’s drainage systems and promote sustainable urban development. Governor Yusuf emphasized the importance of effective drainage systems, noting their critical role in protecting against flooding. flooding, enhancing public health, improving environmental quality, and increasing urban livability. The initiative involves self-help groups, recognizing their significant role in addressing local challenges, and…
Khadijah Aliyu The World Health Organization WHO has reiterated its commitment to support the Kano state government KNSG in enhancing surveillance for Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) through Primary Healthcare PHC System Strengthening. Country Representative (WR) and Head of Mission, WHO Dr. Kazadi Mulombo Walter represented by the Kano state coordinator, Dr. Mayana Sanusi Abubakar, during the flag-off of the first round of Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health Week (MNCHW) held at Unguwa Ukku PHC in Tarauni LGA . The State coordinator pointed out that Severe Acute Malnutrition is a silent emergency, saying that the number of children being treated for…
The Federal Executive Council FEC has instructed the NNPC to sell crude oil to local refineries, including the Dangote refinery. The Special Adviser to the President on Revenue, Dr. Zacch Adedeji, explained that the directive was given because the Dangote Refinery is now approaching a steady state of operations. He mentioned that the refinery would need approximately 15 crude cargoes per month, which amounts to an annual supply cost of 13.5 billion dollars. Additionally, the NNPC has committed to supplying four crude oil cargoes monthly, leaving the remainder to be sourced from international traders. He explained that to manage the significant…
Minister of Information Muhammed Idris says that the federal government is actively working on the issues raised, rendering the protests unnecessary. He emphasized that the government is responsive and listens to the voices of its citizens. Idris highlighted the government’s efforts to ensure food availability, noting that 20 trucks of food supplies have been distributed to state governors for those in need. Additionally, rice is being sold at about 50% of its cost, with a bag priced at ₦40,000. This rice has been distributed to various centers across the states, with ten trucks allocated to each state as an initial…
Zubair Abdurra’uf Idris The media world has lost a shining star, a beacon of professionalism, and a paragon of humility. Lawal Yusuf Saulawa’s passing leaves a void that can never be filled. His impact on the lives of countless journalists, including mine, is immeasurable. Late Lawal Yusuf Saulawa, who started his journalism career with Broadcasting Corporation of Northern Nigeria (BCNN) as a cameraman, was a creative and passionate force in programming and reportage. He was one of the leading characters of the famous “Zaben Robb Programme”, “Basafce Dan Malam Dogara”, and “Zaman Duniya Iyawa”. His talent and dedication earned him…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently signed the Minimum Wage Act Amendment Bill into law, fulfilling a campaign promise and demonstrating his commitment to Nigerian workers. Senator Basheer Lado, the Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, emphasized this in a statement issued in Abuja, highlighting that the signing of the minimum wage bill reflects Tinubu’s people-centric governance. “Tinubu promised to pay a living wage to Nigerian workers, and he has delivered on that promise,” Lado stated. During his electioneering campaigns and he has kept that promise,” Senator Lado stated. He noted that the amendment now mandates a review of…
In light of the recent expiration and subsequent dissolution of the previous management board of Kano Pillars Football Club, the Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the appointment of a new management team. This decision was announced in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Sunday. The new board members have been carefully selected for their competence and experience and will serve for an interim period of one year, with the potential for longer-term role for renewal based on the team’s performance in the upcoming seasons. The new board comprised the following:…