The Sokoto State Government has approved the early payment of March salaries for workers ahead of the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Governor Ahmed Aliyu authorized the payments to begin on Friday, March 13, 2026, to ensure workers can meet their needs during the festive period.

The announcement was made in a statement by Abubakar Bawa, Director-General of Media and Publicity at the Government House in Sokoto.

The payment will cover employees in the state civil service, local government councils, staff of the Local Government Education Authority, and pensioners across the state.

The governor also urged civil servants to remain responsible and committed in their duties, emphasizing that punctuality, dedication, honesty, and hard work are essential in supporting the government’s development efforts.

He highlighted that civil servants play a vital role in implementing his administration’s development plans, which form part of the Nine-Point Smart Innovative Agenda aimed at improving living standards and strengthening the state’s economy.

The statement further noted that since taking office, the administration has continued to pay salaries on time, cleared outstanding gratuities left by the previous government, and ensured regular pension payments.

Additionally, the government has restored monthly imprests to ministries, departments, and agencies to support their effective operations.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has become the main opposition in the Senate after nine lawmakers defected to the party on Thursday.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has labeled Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, a “puppet of the Revolutionary Guards,” intensifying tensions between the two nations amid the ongoing conflict.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Netanyahu made the remarks during a press conference on Thursday, noting that Khamenei has not appeared publicly since taking office. According to the Israeli leader, the cleric’s limited visibility signals a weakened position within Iran’s power structure. “The cleric cannot show his face in public,” he said.

Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, was reportedly injured during an Israeli airstrike in Iran. Netanyahu also suggested that Israel could target enemy leadership in the conflict, asserting that it would not “take out life insurance” for those deemed threats.

The comments come amid nearly two weeks of escalating military confrontations involving Israel, Iran, and the United States.

War Could Spark Regime Change, Says Netanyahu
The Israeli prime minister indicated that the ongoing strikes against Iranian targets could pave the way for political change in Tehran, though he stressed that any leadership shift would ultimately depend on the Iranian people. “I say to the Iranian people: The moment when you can walk out into freedom is drawing ever closer,” he said.

Netanyahu reiterated that the joint military operations with the United States aim to weaken Iran’s nuclear and missile capabilities, delivering “lethal blows” and preventing Tehran from concealing them underground. He also claimed that Israel had eliminated a senior Iranian nuclear scientist during the conflict, without providing further details.

Earlier on Thursday, Mojtaba Khamenei issued his first message since assuming office on March 8, calling for revenge for those killed in the conflict. His statement was read by a news anchor on Iranian state television.