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Kano State Government Allocates N150 Billion for Civil Servants’ Salaries in 2025.
In a significant financial commitment, the Kano State Government has announced an allocation of N150,996,352,990.82 for the payment of monthly salaries and allowances to civil servants and political office holders for the fiscal year 2025. This development follows the recent presentation of the proposed 2025 appropriation bill by Governor Abba Yusuf, which totals N549,160,417,663.00.
Musa Shanono, the Commissioner for the Ministry of Planning and Budget, shared this information during a press briefing. He emphasized that the allocation aligns with the state’s new minimum wage policy, approved under Governor Yusuf’s administration. The total recurrent expenditure for 2025 is projected at N236,525,504,990.82, accounting for 43 percent of the overall budget.
Furthermore, Shanono disclosed that the proposed overhead costs for Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) are estimated at N75,567,346,000, and debt service payments are set at N9,961,805,000. The capital expenditure portion of the budget is substantial, amounting to N312,634,912,672.18, which represents 57 percent of the total budget and is earmarked for financing various projects and programs across the state.
The anticipated recurrent revenue for 2025 stands at N449,092,680,142.00, reflecting an 18 percent increase from the previous year, primarily due to heightened internally generated revenue. The Kano State Government remains committed to utilizing these resources effectively to implement significant initiatives and ensure sustainable development in the coming year.
This budgetary framework underscores the administration’s dedication to enhancing public service delivery and economic growth within the state.
Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has issued a strong condemnation of the ongoing trend of renaming streets and public spaces in Lagos State without adherence to constitutional procedures or resident consultation. Falana describes these actions as unlawful and undemocratic.
In a recent statement, Falana specifically criticized the renaming of “Charley Boy Bus Stop” to “Baddo Bus Stop” by the former chairman of Bariga Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Mr. Kolade Alabi. He further cited instances of streets named after President Bola Tinubu, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and alleged street naming by industrialist Aliko Dangote in honor of the late Mr. Herbert Wigwe and President Tinubu.
Falana asserts that these actions contravene the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which grants local government councils the exclusive authority for naming and numbering streets. He referenced the legal precedent set in Chief Obidi Ume v. Abuja Metropolitan Management Council, which affirmed the Abuja Municipal Area Council’s sole authority over street naming within its jurisdiction.
Falana emphasized that the “usurpation of the exclusive functions of local governments on street naming by certain individuals and Local Council Development Areas in Lagos State cannot be justified under the Nigerian Constitution.” He highlighted the historical significance of the Charley Boy Bus Stop, arguing that its renaming without community consultation represents authoritarianism.
Furthermore, Falana expressed concern over the retention of colonial-era names while targeting names honoring Nigerians with positive societal contributions. He urged local government legislative arms to end arbitrary renaming practices, implement transparent processes with public hearings, and ensure community involvement in such decisions.
Falana concluded by stating that street names should not be altered arbitrarily to cater to the whims of political leaders or promote ethnic chauvinism, particularly in a cosmopolitan city like Lagos.
DAURA, Katsina State – In a gesture of respect and remembrance, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the 2023 presidential candidate for the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), and former Senate President Bukola Saraki visited the gravesite of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday.
Both Kwankwaso and Saraki offered their condolences to the family of the former Head of State in Daura. Images circulating on social media depicted the leaders in prayer at the gravesite.
Buhari, who led Nigeria from 2015 to 2023, passed away in London following a period of illness. His remains were interred in Daura earlier this week. The visits by Kwankwaso and Saraki mark the latest in a series of tributes paid to the late president.
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, July 15, 2025, a public holiday to honor the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 82. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government, following President Bola Tinubu’s approval. This declaration is part of the ongoing seven-day national mourning period.
In a statement, the Minister described Buhari as a leader who served Nigeria with dedication and integrity, emphasizing the holiday’s purpose: to allow Nigerians to reflect on his contributions to the nation’s democratic journey and national development. Citizens are urged to use this day to promote peace, patriotism, and national cohesion, aligning with the late President’s vision for a united and prosperous Nigeria. During the mourning period, national flags will fly at half-mast. The Federal Government has expressed its deepest condolences to the family, the people of Katsina State, and all Nigerians.
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