The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a significant increase in cholera cases across Nigeria, with 1,141 suspected and 65 confirmed cases resulting in 30 deaths from January 1st to June 11th, 2024. This surge is primarily due to the intensifying rainy season, which has worsened …
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Zamfara Begins Payment of N30,000 Old Minimum Wage
Taiwo Niyi The Zamfara State Government has commenced the payment of N30,000 minimum wage to its workers, fulfilling a promise made by Governor Dauda Lawal last month. This is an increase from the previous monthly salary of N7,000. According to a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, civil …
Read More »Oyo NSCDC deploys 2,515 personnel for Eid-El Kabir
By Funmi Ojo The Oyo State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Augustine Padonu has deployed 2,515 highly trained personnel of the Command to nook and cranny of the state in preparation for the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. According to the statement E-signed by the Public Relations Officer, …
Read More »Kwara Gov Releases 23 Inmates, Reduces 18 Life Sentences
By Lami Victor, KADUNA The Kwara State Governor, Mallam Abdulrazak Abdulrahman has ordered the release of 23 Inmates and the reduction of Life Sentences of 18 others. The governor gave the directive after he visited all Custodial Centres in the state on June 14, 2024. This was made known in …
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