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Kebbi State Set to Implement N70,000 Minimum Wage for Workers – Governor Idris
Governor Nasiru Idris of Kebbi State has announced that his administration is fully prepared to implement the payment of a N70,000 minimum wage for workers in the state.
He made this statement during a meeting with the leadership of the Kebbi State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Friday.
The meeting, held at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi, was part of a courtesy visit by the NLC leadership to discuss pressing labor issues, including the welfare of workers in the state.
Governor Idris emphasized that his administration prioritizes the well-being of public servants and is committed to improving their living standards through the proposed wage increase.
This decision to implement the N70,000 minimum wage aligns with the governor’s campaign promises to enhance the economic conditions of civil servants and address the rising cost of living.
Governor Idris assured the NLC delegation that his government is taking all necessary steps to ensure the policy is rolled out smoothly and efficiently.
The governor’s pledge has been welcomed by the NLC leadership, which expressed optimism that the increased minimum wage would positively impact the livelihoods of workers across the state.
The NLC also reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with the state government to ensure that workers’ rights and welfare are safeguarded.
Governor Idris concluded by calling for continued collaboration between the state government and labor unions to promote harmony and address any challenges that may arise as the new wage policy takes effect.
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has reportedly declared a strike at Taraba State University over outstanding salary-related demands and delays in payments.
The strike is scheduled to begin today, October 12, 2026. According to the union’s chairman, the union had been engaging the Taraba State Government over its outstanding demands since February 2026.
“The union had exercised considerable patience and demonstrated its commitment to dialogue since February 2026, when it began engaging the Taraba State Government over the outstanding issues,” Mbave said.
“The union had earlier suspended its planned industrial action following an appeal by the government for additional time through the Office of the Head of Civil Service, in the interest of maintaining industrial harmony,” the chairman added.
The Chairman of Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State, Torseer Yina, has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the ancient town.
The curfew takes effect from Thursday, October 8, 2026, following unrest and violent protests in the area.
According to reports, the action was taken to contain the unrest and violent protests by members of BEMOA following the death of one of its members by unknown gunmen.
The protest, which was reportedly hijacked by hoodlums, turned violent after an angry mob burnt two vehicles belonging to the Benue State Civil Protection Guards.
The Gboko council chairman said the curfew takes effect immediately and warned that anyone caught flouting the order or breaching public peace would be decisively dealt with.
Nine people have died in a fatal road crash along the Ijebu-Ode-Benin Expressway in Ogun State.
The crash occurred on Monday at about 4:55pm around the Bethel area along the Ijebu-Ode/Ore axis of the expressway. It involved a white Toyota Hiace commercial bus belonging to Delta Line and a white Sino truck operated by Bill Gas Solution Ltd.
According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), all nine people involved in the crash, comprising three males and six females, died in the incident.
The FRSC said the crash occurred while it was raining and the road was wet, with preliminary investigations identifying speed violation as the probable cause.
The FRSC rescue team arrived at the scene shortly after receiving the report, while the bodies of the victims were taken to the General Hospital Morgue in Ijebu-Ode.
The Ogun State Sector Commander, Oludare Ogunjobi, urged motorists, especially commercial drivers, to obey speed limits and exercise extra caution when driving in the rain.
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