Governor AbdulRazaq Approves 30% Peculiar Allowance for Agencies, Parastatals, Media Houses The Kwara State Government has approved the payment of a 30% Peculiar Allowance for workers in Agencies, Parastatals, and Media Houses who were yet to benefit from the allowance earlier approved for their counterparts in the mainstream civil service. This was disclosed by the Acting Head of Service, Dr. Olufunke Mercy Shittu, in a statement issued by the Press Secretary, Office of the Head of Service, Mr. Okanlawon Solomon. According to the statement, the approval reflects the administration’s unwavering commitment to workers’ welfare, fairness, and inclusiveness across the state public service. Dr. Shittu stated that the implementation of the allowance will take effect from June 1, 2026, describing the gesture as another demonstration of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s dedication to improving the wellbeing and morale of workers in Kwara State. She commended the Governor for his sustained...

  Federal Government Declares May 27 and 28 Public Holidays for Eid-ul-Adha The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Wednesday, May 27, and Thursday, May 28, 2026, as public holidays in celebration of this year’s Eid-ul-Adha (Eid-el-Kabir). The declaration was made by the Minister of Interior, , through a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Magdalene Ajani. According to the statement, the Federal Government congratulated Muslim faithful across the country and in the diaspora on the occasion of the Islamic festival, urging Nigerians to embrace the values of sacrifice, obedience, peace, and unity as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim. The government also called on citizens to use the festive period to pray for the continued peace, stability, and progress of the nation. Eid-ul-Adha, popularly known as Eid-el-Kabir, is one of the most significant celebrations in Islam, observed annually by Muslims worldwide through prayers, charity, and acts of sacri...

  NANC NATIONAL PRESIDENT CONGRATULATES NEWLY EMERGED NANS NATIONAL PRESIDENT The President-Elect of the (Comrades Affairs), Comrade Johnclaude Peter (JP) , has congratulated on his emergence as the President of the . In his congratulatory message, Comrade JP described the victory as a reflection of the confidence and trust Nigerian students repose in the leadership capacity, vision, and commitment of the newly elected NANS President. He stated that the emergence of Comrade Akinteye Babatunde marks a new chapter of hope, unity, and purposeful advocacy for Nigerian students across the country. The NANC President further assured the leadership of NANS of continuous solidarity and collaboration in advancing the interests of students, youths, and the comrades’ community nationwide. He prayed for wisdom, strength, and divine guidance for the new NANS President as he assumes the responsibility of leading the apex students’ body in Nigeria. Once again, congratulations to the newly...