News from States
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Zulum begins North’s first metro rail network
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, is set to construct an intra-city rail network to connect Maiduguri and its environs. This is the first such project by any of Nigeria’s 19 northern state governments. The first phase of the project will commence with 12 designated terminals within Maiduguri, to connect major markets, schools, other public places and economically viable locations. The…
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Edo: Okpebholo swears in 3 judges previously excluded by former governor Obaseki
Edo State Governor, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, has sworn in three State High Court judges who were previously excluded from the swearing-in ceremony with eight of their colleagues cleared by the National Judicial Council in June 2023 by the former governor, Godwin Obaseki. While swearing in the judges at the Government House in Benin City, Governor Okpebholo emphasized that no one…
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Otu averts strike, okays N70,000 minimum wage for Cross River workers
Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu has approved a new minimum wage of ₦70,000 for state workers, effective from December 1st, 2024. The agreement, reached after a meeting with organized labour, includes consequential adjustments across all levels. The signing of the new minimum wage follows the governor’s earlier establishment of a Joint Public Service Negotiating and Implementation Committee in November,…
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FG, Adamawa sign MoU to upgrade health facilities
The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Adamawa State Government have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to finalize the handover and conversion of Cottage Hospital Hong and General Hospital Mubi into Federal Medical Centres. The signing ceremony, held in Adamawa State, was described as a significant step towards improving healthcare delivery across the nation. The Coordinating Minister for Health…
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Edo workers expect Okpebholo to increase minimum wage to N100,000- Obaseki’s media aide
Crusoe Osagie, media aide to former Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has urged the current governor, Monday Okpebholo, to better the N70,000 minimum wage implemented by Obaseki instead of trying to rubbish his principal’s achievement. In a statement on Sunday, Osagie said, “The latest feeble attempt by the Edo State Government through the state acting chairman of Nigeria Labour Congress,…
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Lawmaker dismisses Governor Zulum’s concerns on tax reform impact
Hon. Abdulmumini Jibrin, representing Kiru/Bebeji Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has dismissed Governor Babagana Zulum’s concerns regarding the new tax reform bill, urging the Borno State governor to adopt greater transparency in addressing the state’s fiscal situation. Speaking in a recent interview, Jibrin called on Zulum to publicly disclose Borno State’s current revenue allocation and the projected figures…
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NLC orders indefinite strike over minimum wage in FCT
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed workers in the six area councils of the FCT to embark on an indefinite strike from Sunday, December 1, 2024. The directive will remain in effect until further notice. This decision was conveyed in a letter signed by the FCT NLC Council Chairman, Stephen Knabayi, and…
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Gov Oborevwori lauds FG for disbursing N1.2bn grant to Deltans
The governor of Delta state, Sheriff Oborevwori has praised President Bola Tinubu’s government for disbursing over 1.2 billion naira to beneficiaries under the Federal government grant and loan scheme across the state. Oborevwori who gave the commendation at a One-Day Townhall Sensitisation on the Federal Government grant and loan Scheme held in Asaba the state Capital said the sustenance of…
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Okpebholo approves payment of 13th month salary to Edo civil servants
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has approved the payment of “13th month” salary to state workers. In a move to further enhance the state’s civil service, the Governor has also introduced a policy offering automatic employment to First Class graduates of Edo State origin from any university, both within Nigeria and abroad. This announcement was made by the Head of…
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Biafran agitator, Simon Ekpa to spend Christmas in Finland detention
Pro-Biafran agitator, Simon Ekpa, will spend Christmas in detention as Finland legal system does not permit bail, according to a Senior Detective Superintendent at Finland’s National Bureau of Investigation, Mikko Laaksonen. Ekpa was arrested in Finland for alleged terrorism-related activities. According to Saturday PUNCH report, the Finnish police confirmed that Ekpa, described as the self-proclaimed Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic…
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