Sani Haruna Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State said his administration would commence payment of thirty thousand naira minimum wage from next month. The governor announced this during a meeting with the leadership of the Zamfara State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Union, NLC. A statement by the spokesperson to the Governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, revealed that implementing the minimum wage reflects the state government’s commitment to improving workers’ welfare. According to the statement, the State Government would pay workers a minimum wage of (30,000) thirty thousand Naira instead of seven thousand Naira (7,000) effective June 2024. While addressing the…
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By Usman Muhammad Governor Umar Namadi has presided over the historic signing of a Memorandum of Understanding MoU between Jigawa State and the Nigeria-Arabian Gulf Chamber of Commerce NAGCC. The MoU aims to promote trade and industrialization in the State. RELATED: Tourism: Jigawa To Transfer Baturiya Game Reserve To FG. In a statement made available to newsmen by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Hamisu Mohammed Gumel said, the MoU was signed in a colourful ceremony that took place at the Government House Dutse . He said, Dr. Kassim Gidado expressed NAGCC’s commitment to fostering economic development and trade…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Kano Command, says it has rescued 13 victims of human trafficking, in the state. The Kano State Commandant NSCDC Mohammed Lawal-Falala, disclosed this to newsmen. He explained that the victims were rescued on May 20th at Dan Tsinke Quarters in Tarauni Local Government Kano. RELATED: Eid- ul- Kabir :NSCDC Deploys over 3,000 Personnel in Kano According to him, NSCDC received information that a man keeps young female children in his house and trafficks them to Cameroon to seek greener pastures. Falala noted that one suspect was arrested by the operatives of the…
Kano state governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has sought for a diplomatic support of the Kingdom of Netherlands to accelerate agricultural production and mitigation on the impact of climate change. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf disclosed the proposed diplomatic synergy with the Dutch government,when he played host to Ms Eva De Wit, First Secretary Migration at the Embassy of the Kingdom of Neitherlands in Nigeria. Governor Yusuf emphasized the impact driven landmark the Kingdom has recorded on agriculture and climate change in Europe. READ ALSO: Kano Police Partner PCACC To Fight Corruption The Governor Expressed his administration’s willingness to cement partnership…
President Bola Tinubu has directed law enforcement agencies to ensure diligent investigation and prosecution of suspects in the recent act of arson at a mosque in Kano State. In a statement, the President sends his condolences to the Government and people of Kano State over the fire incident that led to the death of some worshippers at a mosque at Larabar Abasawa in Gezawa Local Government Area of the state. RELATED:Kano mosque fire: Tinubu directs law enforcement agencies to prosecute suspects He condemns the tragic development, and commiserates with the bereaved families, all those affected, and prays for quick recovery…
Kano state house of assembly KNHA has adopted a motion to recall the Kano state emirate councils amendment bill. This was sequel to deliberations on the floor of the house during plenary session over by the speaker Alhaji Jibril Isma’il Falgore. RELATED: Breaking News: Kano Assembly dissolves 5 emirate created by Ganduje In a motion of urgent public importance moved by the majority leader Alhaji Lawan Hussaini Dala,he urged the house to support the motion to move the state forward. The motion of urgent public importance was seconded by member representing Dawakin Shu’aibu Rabi’u. Recall that, In 2019, Kano state…
As intending pilgrims from Kano state are awaiting their first flight to Saudi Arabia for this year’s Hajj, the state governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf has saved them from shortage of Basic Travel Allowance, BTA. The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON had recently announced that the intending pilgrims for the 2024 Hajj would be given $500 each as BTA. RELATED: Hajj: Kano gov approves N376m allowance for pilgrims Barring any interventions, Nigerian intending pilgrims for this year’s hajj will receive less than $500 BTA as earlier approved by the National Hajj Commission for the pilgrims of 36 states, FCT and armed…
Kano State House of Assembly has urged the Kano state government (KNSG) to assist the families of the deceased and victims of the mosque explosion in Gada Gezawa local government area. This was a sequel to deliberations on the floor of the house during a plenary session presided over by the speaker Alhaji Jibril Isma’il Falgore. In a motion of urgent public importance moved by a member representing the Gezawa constituency Alhaji Abdullahi Yahaya supported by the lawmakers. He explained that 17 people lost their lives while those alive are in critical condition and currently receiving medical attention at Murtala…
The Kano State government KNSG has sealed off and delisted Palace Clinic Kwanar Ganduje Sharada Kano municipal local government area. The director general of Kano State Private Health Institutions Management Agency PHIMA Professor Salisu Ibrahim disclosed this in Kano. Professor Salisu who doubles as Kano State Health disciplinary committee maintained that the clinic was shut down due to certain violations. He explained that the committee investigated for four months to verify complaints received against the health institution. The director general stressed that the committee had several meetings on the issue after receiving 11 petitions against the palace clinic. RELATED: PHIMA…
The ongoing efforts of the Kano State government KNSG towards ensuring adequate water supply to the State had been commended. The Chairman House Committee on Water Resources of the State House of Assembly and member representing Albasu Constituency, Alhaji Musa Tahir Hungu stated this in Kano. According to him,the committee visited some water treatment centers across the State to ascertain the level of their performances. RELATED: Ekiti Lawmaker Calls For Citizens Participation In Lawmaking The lawmaker stressed that the visit paved way for the committee to asses and identify the needs of the treatment centers as well as their daily…