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Wages · ZamfaraAs Nigerian workers nationwide clamour for a new minimum wage, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has criticized the Zamfara State government for maintaining a minimum wage of N8,000 for primary school teachers across its 14 local government areas. The Chairman of NLC in Zamfara State, Sani Halliru, while speaking at the J.B. Secretariat in Gusau on Wednesday during the Workers’ Day celebration, expressed disappointment that despite efforts, prim…See the Story
NLC slams Zamfara govt over N8,000 teachers' salary
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Zamfara · ZamfaraA servant of the Emir of Zamfara identified as Alhaji Buhari (Shamaki) has, in a video, appealed to the monarch to intervene for their release. Last week, bandits had attacked the palace of the Emir of Zurmi, Alhaji Bello Muhammad Bunu, killing three people and abducting some residents of the town. The bandits, who stormed the town around 10pm on Wednesday, according to locals, also attacked the residence of the former Military Administrator of …See the Story
Zamfara: Bandits release video of Abducted palace servant - Daily Trust
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Zamfara · ZamfaraThe Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, renewed his administration's commitment to enhancing the well-being of workers during the 2024 May Day celebrations. Speaking at the JB Yakubu Secretariat Complex in Gusau on Wednesday, Governor Lawal outlined the measures his government is taking to improve the conditions of the state's workforce. In a statement by […] The post May Day: Gov. Lawal outlines measures to enhance Zamfara workers' well-bei…See the Story
May Day: Gov. Lawal outlines measures to enhance Zamfara workers’ well-being
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Zamfara · ZamfaraResidents of Zamfara State have cried out over the unbearable high cost of transportation. DAILY POST reports that many people have resorted to trekking owing to their inability to afford the high fare. A resident of Gengeri MaiGemu in Tudunwada area of Gusau told this medium that he used to pay commercial motorcycle riders the sum of N100 but it has increased to N300. It was also gathered that transportation from Gusau to Sokoto which used to c…See the Story
Zamfara residents lament high cost of transportation, resort to trekking
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Zamfara · ZamfaraZamfara Commissioner of Police Muhammad Shehu Dalijan has presented cheques of N50.1 million to 27 families of deceased police personnel on behalf of the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun. In a statement, the spokesman of the State police command, ASP Yazid Abubakar, said the cheques were part of the IGP’s initiative under the Group Personal Accident and IGP Family Welfare Insurance Scheme of the Force to assist the families o…See the Story
Zamfara CP presents N50m cheques to 27 families of deceased police personnel
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Zamfara · ZamfaraFuel scarcity has hit parts of Zamfara State, with many filling stations under lock and key. DAILY POST observed that most filling stations in Gusau, Kaura Namoda, Tsafe and other places were not dispensing the commodity. A liter of fuel is being sold at between N800 and N850. However, efforts to speak with some Independent oil marketers proved abortive as they refused to comment on the issue. Vehicle drivers and motorcycle riders, who spoke wit…See the Story
Fuel scarcity: Long queues resurfaces in Zamfara
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Military · ZamfaraMilitary troops in collaboration with the Zamfara State local security outfit, Community Protection Guards, CPG, on Wednesday, 24th April 2024, launched an attack on the camp of one of the most dreaded bandits in the State, Shuaibu Danlukutus. DAILY POST gathered that the operation took place at Gengene village along Magami road in Gusau, where the terrorists were attacked in a planned ambush by the vigilant troops. It was reported that Shuaibu …See the Story
Troops neutralize bandit kingpin Shuaibu Danlukutus, others in Zamfara
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