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The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has assured corps members that the new monthly allowance of N77,000 will be implemented starting in March 2025. The DG gave the assurance during an interactive session with corps members at the Wuse and Garki NYSC Zonal Offices in Abuja while reaffirming
Hot SourceThe Israeli military on Friday intercepted a missile fired from Yemen, a day after shooting down two projectiles launched by Houthi militants. Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis claimed responsibility for the attack, saying that it fired a ballistic missile toward Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv. The group’s military spokesperson, Yahya Saree, said this in a televised
Israeli military intercepts missile fired from Yemen, Houthis claim responsibility
The Israeli military on Friday intercepted a missile fired from Yemen, a day after shooting down two projectiles launched by Houthi militants.
Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis claimed responsibility for the attack, saying that it fired a ballistic missile toward Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv.
The group’s military spokesperson, Yahya Saree, said this in a televised statement in the early hours of Saturday.
According to Saree, the attack against Israel was the group’s third in 48 hours.
He warned airlines that the Israeli airport was no longer safe for air travel and would continue to be so until the Israeli aggression against Gaza ends and the blockade is lifted.
However, the airport’s website seemed to be operating normally and showed a list of scheduled flights.
The spokesman has also said without providing evidence that the Houthis had launched attacks against the US aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman in the Red Sea.
It recently vowed to escalate attacks, including those targeting Israel, in response to US strikes earlier this month, which amount to the biggest US military operation in the Middle East since President Donald Trump took office in January.
The US attacks have killed no fewer than 50 people.
The Houthis’ fresh attacks come under a pledge to expand their range of targets in Israel in retaliation for renewed Israeli strikes in Gaza that have killed hundreds after weeks of relative calm.
The Houthis have carried out over 100 attacks on shipping since Israel’s war with Hamas began in late 2023, saying they were acting in solidarity with Gaza’s Palestinians.
The attacks have disrupted global commerce and prompted the US military to launch a costly campaign to intercept missiles.
Israeli military intercepts missile fired from Yemen, Houthis claim responsibility
Hot SourceThe Kano State Government has approved a salary increase of 25 to 35 percent for academic and non-academic staff of tertiary institutions in the state. The Commissioner for Information, Comrade Abdullahi Waiya, disclosed this while addressing journalists on the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting. He stated that the salary adjustments, which take effect
Kano govt announces salary increase for academic, non-academic staff
The Kano State Government has approved a salary increase of 25 to 35 percent for academic and non-academic staff of tertiary institutions in the state.
The Commissioner for Information, Comrade Abdullahi Waiya, disclosed this while addressing journalists on the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting.
He stated that the salary adjustments, which take effect from March 2025, are aimed at improving the welfare of workers and strengthening the education sector.
“The academic staff will be receiving a 25 percent increase, while the non-academic staff will benefit from a 35 percent increase,” Waiya said.
He emphasized that the decision aligns with the government’s commitment to enhancing education under its State of Emergency on Education policy.
“This decision underscores the determination of the government to improve the conditions of workers and reinforce the education system,” the commissioner added.
In addition to the salary adjustments, the council approved N3.4 billion for various developmental projects across the state.
“To improve the state’s electrical infrastructure, the council approved N612.4 million for converting external electrical systems to an underground network at Government House and relocating power lines along Ahmadu Bello Way,” Waiya revealed.
He further announced that N148.9 million was allocated for road maintenance at the Kano State School of Technology, to be carried out by the Kano Road Maintenance Agency (KARMA).
“Additionally, N367.9 million was approved as an advance payment for the expansion of Zaria Road, from Silver Jubilee to Dantata & Sawoe main yard,” he added.
The council also approved N662 million for feeding students in boarding schools during the third to fifth weeks of the current academic term, as well as N348 million to settle outstanding energy bills to the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) for November and December 2024.
Furthermore, the government allocated N184 million for two ambulances—one for the Government House Clinic and another for Nuhu Bamalli Maternity Hospital.
In a move towards social development, the council approved the reopening of the Kiru Reformatory Institute to rehabilitate troubled youths. Additionally, a new Department for People with Disabilities has been created under the Ministry of Women, Children, and Disabled Affairs.
“The government remains committed to policies that promote inclusivity and social welfare. The reopening of the Kiru Reformatory Institute will ensure the rehabilitation and reintegration of troubled youths into society,” Waiya stated.
The commissioner also announced that N100 million was approved for the Nigeria Union of Pensioners to host its Quadrennial Delegates Conference in Kano.
Kano govt announces salary increase for academic, non-academic staff
