In a major relief to retired civil servants in Zamfara State, the government has paid out N5.3 billion to settle a 13-year backlog of gratuity owed to them. According to Governor Dauda Lawal, the payment process began in February after a thorough verification exercise. So far, the state government has paid out N5.3 billion, leaving…
The Nigerian Senate is considering a bill that proposes a return to regional government, expected to be passed into law by October 1, 2024. The draft, circulating on social media, is titled “A Bill for an Act to Substitute the Annexure to Decree 24 of 1999 with a New Governance Model for the Federal Republic…
The three-party committee on the new national minimum wage reconvenes today amidst rising tensions and the threat of a nationwide strike. Last Tuesday, labour representatives walked out of the meeting, accusing government negotiators of being unserious about reaching an agreement. The state governors have been accused of stalling negotiations, allegedly pressuring the Federal Government to…
In a drastic response to escalating safety concerns in Kano, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has instructed doctors at Hasiya Bayero Paediatric Hospital to cease their services. The decision follows a recent violent incident involving medical staff. On May 27, two female doctors were assaulted at gunpoint by unidentified assailants, some of whom were reportedly…
In a historic move, President Bola Tinubu has signed into law the National Anthem Bill, restoring Nigeria’s national anthem to the version used before 1978. The bill, passed by the National Assembly on Tuesday, marks a significant shift in the nation’s symbolic identity. The original national anthem, which was replaced by the military in 1978,…
Displaced residents from the troubled Okuama community in Ughelli South Local Government Area have moved into an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp constructed by the Delta State government. The relocation follows military operations in the community triggered by the killing of soldiers on a peace mission in March. Many villagers had fled their homes to…
Abuja, Nigeria – Today, a delegation from Women Community in Africa (WCA), the advocacy arm of Beyond Mentors Community Care Initiative,paid a courtesy visit to the Federal House of Representations Chairperson on the Committee on Women Affairs, Hon. Kafilat Adetola Ogbara. During the meeting, WCA representatives discussed their organization’s efforts and achievements over the last…
Tragedy has struck again in Plateau State, as the death toll from the brutal attack on Zurak village in Wase local government area has climbed to 56. The community was left reeling after bandits unleashed a wave of violence, killing 50 and injuring many more. The devastating assault prompted residents to flee in search of…
