THE Kano State Police Command has reaffirmed its ban on all Durbar activities during the upcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, citing unresolved security threats. In a statement isued alongside other security agencies, the command said credible intelligence suggests that miscreants plan to hijack the celebrations, as witnessed during the last Eid.
Despite a recent circular from the Kano Emirate Council inviting traditional leaders and horsemen for the annual Sallah Durbar, the police emphasised that the ban remains in place across the state. Restrictions include a prohibition on horse riding, car racing, reckless driving, and unlawful possession of weapons.
The command urged parents to warn their children against being used by subversive elements and called on residents to observe Eid peacefully, praying for the state’s progress and mourning the athletes recently lost in a road accident. The police assured that security forces will strictly enforce all safety directives.
The police ban contradicts the Emirate Council’s earlier notice, which detailed plans for the Durbar on June 4, with a formal audience before the Emir on June 5. The council also announced preparations with local authorities to facilitate the event, creating a potential standoff between tradition and security enforcement.
Adamawa Begins Payment Of N70,000 Minimum Wage To LG Workers
ADAMAWA State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has initiated payment of the new ₦70,000 minimum wage to all local government employees across the state.
The decision, aimed at boosting the welfare of grassroots workers, was the highlight of a courtesy visit from the Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) leadership, who commended the governor for prioritising labour welfare.
During the visit, NULGE commended Governor Fintiri’s commitment to improving workers’ conditions and applauded the state for setting a positive example in labour relations. In response, the governor reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to raising living standards for all public servants in Adamawa.
Governor Fintiri also announced a ₦5 billion financial relief package for retired workers, to be disbursed next month. He emphasised that this initiative acknowledges retirees’ lifelong contributions to the state’s development and aims to clear outstanding entitlements.
By implementing this new wage structure, Adamawa joins a select group of states leading the nation with significant increases in local government minimum wages. This move underscores the Fintiri administration’s pro-labour stance and commitment to inclusive governance.
Seven Child Victims Found In Mokwa Flood As Search Still Ongoing
SEVEN more children’s bodies were recovered on Monday and Tuesday in Mokwa, six days after devastating floods hit Mokwa town in Niger State, bringing the official death toll to 160.
The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) said locals helped retrieve the decomposing bodies buried under debris, with four found and two more discovered along the Mokwa–Raba axis. Villagers aided in digging out corpses to prevent disease outbreaks, though some victims were swept into the River Niger and remain unrecovered.
The Niger State’s Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, Ahmad Suleiman, said that over 200 bodies have now been recovered, with many more still missing. An 18-seater commercial bus travelling north was also swept away by the floodwaters, and neither the vehicle nor its passengers have been located. Residents reported watching homes and family members vanish in the torrent, while the collapse of the Mokwa bridge has left food trucks stranded and hampered supply routes to southern markets.
The Northern Elders Forum echoed calls for urgent government action, urging a coordinated response that includes relocation of vulnerable communities, strengthened drainage infrastructure, and enforcement of land-use regulations to prevent future disasters.
Kaduna Governor Commissions Upgraded Kachia General Hospital
GOVERNOR Uba Sani of Kaduna State has commissioned the newly renovated and equipped Kachia General Hospital in Kachia Local Government Area. The ceremony marked the fulfilment of a 2023 pledge to improve access to quality healthcare and restore dignity to public health institutions across the state.
Recall that his administration’s commitment since assuming office in May 2023, Governor Sani said the hospital’s transformation reflects a clear vision to rebuild the healthcare system and ensure no citizen, regardless of income or location, is left behind. “The renewed facility now boasts modern infrastructure and essential medical equipment to serve residents of Kachia and its neighbouring communities effectively,” he commented.
Kachia General Hospital is the third general hospital rehabilitated and commissioned by the state government this year. Eleven additional hospitals are at advanced stages of completion and will be inaugurated in the coming weeks. These projects are part of a wider investment in health services spanning all three senatorial zones.
In addition to hospital upgrades, the governor noted efforts to strengthen primary healthcare, improve referral centres and enhance health professionals’ training and welfare. He praised the Ministry of Health, project teams, development partners and dedicated health workers for their roles in bringing the project to fruition. “As we mark the second anniversary of our administration, this hospital stands as a symbol of our progress, partnerships and commitment to the people,” Governor Sani concluded.
