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Kano Disburses ₦5 Billion to Over 1,000 Retirees
Kano State Government has released an additional ₦5 billion to pay more than 1,000 retirees, officials said Saturday, in what the administration described as part of efforts to settle pension arrears owed to former workers.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The payment, announced by the state Ministry of Finance, is the latest round of disbursements aimed at addressing long-standing complaints from pensioners who have waited years to receive their benefits.
According to the ministry, the funds were approved by Gov. Abba Kabir Yusuf to ease the financial burden on retirees, many of whom depend solely on pensions for their livelihood.
“This is a demonstration of our commitment to the welfare of those who served Kano State with dedication,” a spokesperson for the ministry said. “The government will continue to prioritize pensioners and ensure they receive what is due to them.”
Officials said the money would be distributed to retirees across various sectors, including education, health, and the civil service. Beneficiaries include workers who retired more than a decade ago but had not been fully paid due to backlogs in the system.
The latest disbursement follows an earlier release of funds earlier this year, bringing total payments in 2025 to more than ₦12 billion. Government officials said the goal is to gradually clear all outstanding arrears, which have been a source of protests and public criticism in the past.
Many retirees have long complained that delayed payments forced them into hardship. Some pensioners said they struggled to afford basic needs such as food, rent, and medical care.
“I have been waiting for this payment for years,” said Musa Ibrahim, a retired teacher in Kano. “This money will help me take care of my health and my family. We hope the government will continue until all of us are cleared.”
Civil society groups have praised the move but urged the state government to establish a lasting system that prevents pension backlogs from recurring.
“This is a welcome development,” said Aisha Bello, coordinator of the Kano Pension Rights Group. “But retirees should not have to wait for emergency disbursements. There must be a transparent and sustainable pension system so that workers can retire with dignity.”
Pension reform has been a national issue across Nigeria, where several states struggle with arrears due to poor record-keeping, inadequate funds, and competing government priorities. Analysts say Kano’s recent payments reflect growing pressure on state governments to address pension debts as retirees increasingly voice their frustrations.
The Kano government has pledged to carry out reforms to improve pension management, including digitizing records and conducting regular audits. Officials said these steps are meant to ensure fairness and prevent cases where some retirees are left out of payments.
Gov. Yusuf has made pension payments a key part of his administration’s social welfare agenda since taking office. In his first year, he ordered multiple disbursements aimed at clearing backlogs inherited from previous administrations.
“We cannot build a fair and just society if those who gave their best years of service to the state are left to suffer,” Yusuf said in a statement earlier this year.
For many pensioners in Kano, the latest release offers relief, but uncertainty remains about when all outstanding payments will be cleared. Some retirees are still waiting for verification of their documents, while others worry future delays could return if government revenues fall.
The Ministry of Finance said the government is committed to making pension settlements a routine priority in the state budget until the backlog is completely resolved.
As Nigeria continues to grapple with broader economic challenges, including inflation and unemployment, pensioners in Kano say they hope timely payments will help them live with dignity after years of public service.
According to Nivo News, the General Overseer of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, has declared what he described as divine judgment on bandits and their alleged sponsors responsible for insecurity across parts of Nigeria.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Speaking on Sunday at the church’s headquarters in Ota, Ogun State, during a sermon themed “Covenant Day of Vengeance,” Oyedepo stated that those behind killings, kidnappings, and violent attacks would face divine retribution. He further claimed that within the next seven days, consequences would begin to manifest against those he accused of fueling unrest in the country, assuring worshippers that the coming week would be marked by “testimonies of vengeance.”
He was quoted as saying that judgment had been pronounced on individuals responsible for such acts and their supporters, adding that the outcome he referenced would unfold within a week.
In a related remark during a recent midweek service, Oyedepo also acknowledged the presence of fraudsters within and outside religious spaces, warning that his identity and images were being exploited for fraudulent schemes. He urged members of his congregation to remain vigilant and committed to truth to avoid falling victim to scams involving impersonation.
He recounted a case where an individual allegedly posed as him in an attempt to defraud unsuspecting victims, noting that such incidents highlight the growing sophistication of fraudulent activities.
A political disagreement has emerged within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa State following Governor Abdullahi Sule’s reported endorsement of Senator Aliyu Wadada as his preferred successor ahead of the 2027 governorship election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to Nivo News, the move has sparked tension between the governor and his predecessor, Umar Tanko Al-Makura, who faulted the decision, describing it as premature and not properly consulted within party structures.
Al-Makura, a prominent figure in the state’s political landscape, expressed displeasure that he only became aware of the endorsement through media reports. He argued that the decision should have involved wider consultation, warning that such early endorsements could undermine internal party processes.
He further noted that the APC had not begun its formal nomination process, insisting that declaring support for a candidate at this stage was inappropriate and ahead of schedule.
The controversy was further heightened by former Inspector-General of Police, Muhammad Adamu, who is also aspiring for the APC governorship ticket. He rejected the endorsement, stating that no individual has the authority to impose a candidate, and reaffirmed his intention to contest in the party primaries.
In response, Governor Sule, through his media aide, defended the endorsement, stating that it was consistent with political traditions in the state. He referenced past succession arrangements, including Al-Makura’s own endorsement of him, arguing that the current process was in line with established practice but being conducted more transparently.
The governor’s camp clarified that Senator Wadada remains a preferred aspirant and not the party’s official candidate.
Senator Wadada, reacting to the development, called for calm among party members, describing the situation as part of normal political competition. He also downplayed tensions with other aspirants, noting that the contest should be seen as a democratic process.
Meanwhile, support for Adamu continues to grow in parts of Nasarawa South, where youths, women, and stakeholders have openly backed his ambition, alongside broader endorsements for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid.
Adamu, however, maintained that he remains firmly in the race, accusing some political actors of inconsistency in the unfolding succession dynamics.
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, has described as unnecessary the denial issued by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) regarding an invitation allegedly extended to him for the groundbreaking ceremony of an ecumenical chapel at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to Nivo News, the Sultan’s media team maintained that an official invitation was duly sent to His Eminence requesting his attendance as Royal Father of the Day. The statement explained that the event also listed key dignitaries, including the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, as Distinguished Guest of Honour, and Senator Oluremi Tinubu as Mother of the Day.
The Sultan’s office emphasised that his participation in the proposed Christian event would promote interfaith harmony, noting his role as Co-Chairman of the Nigerian Inter-Religious Council (NIREC). It added that globally, religious leaders often engage in events outside their faith traditions as part of efforts to encourage unity and peaceful coexistence.
The response follows an earlier clarification from CAN, which denied issuing any invitation to the Sultan and stated that the document circulating in public was not from the association. CAN further explained that the communication in question originated from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and insisted that it had no involvement in inviting the Sultan to the event.
While acknowledging that the SGF’s office was linked to the invitation process, the Sultan’s media team expressed concern over CAN’s denial, describing it as unnecessary and capable of creating misunderstanding, especially since the Sultan did not request to attend the ceremony.
The statement also urged religious bodies to focus on messages that strengthen unity and promote peaceful coexistence among Nigerians of different faiths and ethnic backgrounds.
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