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Some staff of Ardo-Kola Local Government Area have cried out over alleged non-payment of salaries for about four months, saying the situation has caused “serious hardship” for their families. The workers, who spoke to newsmen on condition of anonymity, alleged that salaries due to them for the past four months had been diverted. They also accused the Local Government Treasurer of “conniving with some banks” in the alleged diversion. Another allegation raised by the staff is that the Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs is “employing/selling appointments without the consent of LGA chairmen.” These claims have not been independently verified. Due to the development, some affected staff said they are preparing a petition to an anti-graft agency to investigate how and why their salaries have not been paid for the four-month period. When contacted, the Chairman of Ardo-Kola Local Government Council, Hon. Umar Bello Badawaire, said journalists should direct inquiri...

By Comrade Musa Mohammed Moonlight  Kaduna, June 2026 – The 23 Local Government Council Chairmen in Kaduna State have unanimously approved the payment of Group Life Insurance premium for all local government staff in the state. The decision was taken during the Joint Allocation Accounts Committee {JAAC} meeting after a presentation by the Executive Secretary, Kaduna State Pension Bureau, on the importance of the Scheme and the need to comply with statutory provisions protecting employees and their families. The Honourable Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs commended the Chairmen for their commitment to workers’ welfare, describing the approval as “a demonstration of responsible leadership.” He stressed that the administration of Governor Uba Sani remains steadfast in strengthening social protection and improving welfare, security, and productivity of public servants across Kaduna State. The Executive Secretary, Kaduna State Pension Bureau, thanked...

 Members of the Cooperative, Loans and Thrift Society of National Ear Care Centre, Kaduna, have petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged financial misappropriation, diversion of funds, and lack of accountability by successive executives of the Cooperative Society  The cooperative society, according to its stated objectives, is meant to provide loans to members at reasonable interest rates, grant financial assistance to members, promote a savings culture, share profits and surplus, encourage investment, and supply food items and other products at affordable costs etc  However, some members alleged that these objectives “have not been realistic” under the last two administrations led by Hadiza Haruna and Ya’u Anthony Dogara, and the current president, Shuaibu Rani. Members who spoke on condition of anonymity claimed that the society’s account, which reportedly received over N120 million monthly 10 years ago, now receives less t...

  As KTSG intensifies Multi-Dimensional Efforts to secure release of the couples, others. The Katsina State Government wishes to provide an update to the public regarding the abduction of former Director of Defence Information, Major General Rabe Abubakar (Rtd), and his wife. The Government is pleased to announce that, coordinated efforts are reaching an advanced stage, and there is high optimism that the retired General and his wife will soon gain freedom. Following the unfortunate coordinated abduction of the General and his wife along the Matazu axis, Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, PhD, CON immediately directed all relevant security apparatuses to prioritize their safe return and many others at the bandits den. Preliminary investigations into the abduction of the retired Major General and his wife have revealed that the incident was a deliberate and targeted kidnapping  Evidence gathered so far suggests that the veteran military officer and his spouse were sp...

The Arewa Media Practitioners {AMP} is set to host its 9th Lecture & Award for National Development. Theme: _"The Future of Northern Nigeria’s Democracy: Can the System Reform Itself or Must We Change It?"_   Sub-theme: _Our Fears for 2027 and the Role of Citizens in Reclaiming Power_ Key Issues for Discussion: 1. State of Democracy in Nigeria/North - Legislative independence, money politics, vote buying, Northern majority vs regional impact. 2. Electoral Integrity & 2027 Concerns - Voter suppression, intimidation, violence prevention, voter education. 3. Youth, Drugs & Political Manipulation - How politicians exploit youth with drugs/money while shielding their own children abroad. 4. Accountability & Reform Pathways - Checking executive/legislative abuse, citizen oversight, debate on reform vs structural change. 5. Role of Media & Civil Society - Countering misinformation, watchdog role, promoting transparency. Event Details:  Date: 15th ...

By Comrade Musa Mohammed Moonlight As the 2027 general elections approach at full speed, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is facing serious challenges. The party has lost members and its popularity has declined. Several aggrieved members and supporters have left, while insecurity, economic hardship, and the high cost of living have eroded public confidence in the APC. There is also a rift among APC stakeholders across Kaduna State. However, Hon. Sadiq Mamman Lagos — a renowned political strategist and grassroots mobilizer in Kaduna — has made frantic efforts to unify the party. Mamman Lagos has done what many others could not. He has reconciled warring party stakeholders, and brought back a significant number of aggrieved members who had earlier dumped the party.  Even those who previously vowed never to vote for the APC are now expressing renewed hope because of Sadiq Mamman Lagos’ interventions. Many beneficiaries of his welfare initiatives have testified to...