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EXCLUSIVE:Unpaid 5 Month Allowances For Govt House Press Raise Concerns Over Kano State Government’s Commitment to Media

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Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf

Abbas Yushau Yusuf

The failure of the Kano State Government to disburse government house press crew allowances since the inauguration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has ignited concerns regarding the erosion of the government’s commitment to the media.

This investigative news report delves into the alleged negligence and sheds light on the consequences faced by journalists assigned to cover the Kano State Government’s activities.

The government house press crew, comprising reporters, photojournalists, and videographers, plays a pivotal role in ensuring transparent and accountable governance by covering public affairs in Kano.

Shielded from political interference, their role is essential in keeping citizens informed about government policies, actions, and decisions.

However, since Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s inauguration on May 29, 2023, the government has repeatedly failed to honor its obligation of paying the press crew’s monthly allowances.

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Numerous journalists within the press crew, who spoke on condition of anonymity, disclosed that their allowances have remained unpaid for five months, despite their persistent appeals to the government.

This failure has led to severe financial consequences for the affected journalists, many of whom are struggling to make ends meet. Several journalists have resorted to borrowing money to cover transportation and other expenses essential for their professional responsibilities.

Such financial hardships create an environment in which journalists are vulnerable to compromise, potentially hindering the impartiality and objectivity of their reporting.

The delayed payments raise concerns about potential fears within the Kano State Government.

Sources within the government have cited inadequate budgetary allocation, bureaucratic red tape, and administrative inefficiencies as possible reasons for the delayed disbursements.

However, these explanations fall short in justifying the prolonged lack of payment, which undermines principles of transparency and accountability that the government is expected to uphold.

The press crew’s role in raising awareness, informing the public, and holding elected officials accountable cannot be understated. Neglecting their welfare sends a troubling message about the government’s respect for journalistic integrity and hampers the ability of media professionals to perform their duties effectively.

In response to these allegations, it is imperative for the Kano State Government to take immediate action to rectify this issue. The failure to pay government house press crew allowances in a timely manner raises questions about the government’s commitment to the media and its ability to provide the public with accurate and unbiased information.

When contacted, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s Chief Press Secretary, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, declined to comment on the matter

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Insecurity: US lawmaker accuses Matawalle of bribe attempt to silence recommendation calling for his sack

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April 21, 2026

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Governor Matawalle

 

Kimberly Daniels, a United States Democratic member of the Florida House of Representatives for District 14, has alleged that Nigeria’s minister of state for defense, Bello Matawalle, attempted to bribe a US official to deflect the narrative of the United World Congress of Diplomats, UN-WCD, report.

The lawmaker made the claim in a viral video released on her official Facebook account on Monday.

She said Matawalle’s alleged move was to cover up the UN-WCD report on Christian genocide in Nigeria, which indicted him.

Daniels insisted that no amount of pressure can silence her stand against the killings of Christians in Nigeria.

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“A US elected official was offered money by Nigeria’s minister of state defense, Bello Matawalle, to change the narrative of the UN-WCD Christian genocide in Nigeria report,” she said in the viral video.

Recall that Daniels, who doubled as the chairperson of UN-WCD, had called for President Bola Tinubu to remove Matawalle over alleged complicity in the killings in Plateau, Benue, Kaduna, and other parts of Nigeria.

Matawalle is yet to officially reply the US lawmaker.

Daniels alleged that following her recent press statement on what she described as targeted killings of Christians in Nigeria, she came under pressure from individuals she linked to the minister, including what she characterised as attempts to discredit her report and “buy support” from US-based elected officials.

According to her, an unnamed American lawmaker allegedly received an offer of financial inducement to publicly counter her position and defend the Nigerian defence leadership.

She claimed to have received evidence of a communication, including a prepared statement and promotional material, purportedly linked to the minister.

She also claimed that the bribery attempt is meant to divide America elected officials not knowing that they are united.

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Just In:President Tinubu Sacks Minister Of Finance

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April 21, 2026

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle in the membership of the Federal Executive Council.

According to a memo signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, two cabinet members, Mr. Wale Edun and Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa are to leave the cabinet while their replacements have been named.

Edun, until the latest development, was the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy. He has been directed to hand over to Mr. Taiwo Oyedele who is now to take over as Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy. Oyedele was formerly a Minister of State in the ministry.

Also Mr. Muttaqha Rabe Darma (PhD .) has been named as the ministerial nominee and minister designate for the Housing and Urban Development Ministry.

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The memo also directed Dangiwa to hand over to the Minister of State in the ministry.

The memo stated that “all handing over and taking over processes should be completed on or before close of business on Thursday 23rd April, 2026.”

Explaining the President’s decision, Akume said: “These changes are aimed at strengthening cohesion, synergy in governance as well as achieving more impactful delivery on the economy to Nigerians, through the Renewed Hope Agenda.”

He said the President, in approving the cabinet reshuffle, has fully exercised his powers as conferred on him by Sections 147 and 148 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (1999, as amended).

The President thanked the outgoing ministers for their services to the nation while wishing them the best in all their future endeavours.

The President, Akume noted, equally assured all cabinet members that “the process of reinvigoration shall be continuous.”

Signed:

Yomi Odunuga,
Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation

21-04-2026

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JUST IN: FG Files 13 Count Charges Against Alleged Coup Plotters

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April 21, 2026

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By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

The Federal Government has filed a 13-count charge before the Federal High Court in Abuja against individuals accused of plotting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu. Among those named in the suit are a retired major general, a retired naval captain, a serving police inspector, and three other suspects.

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According to security sources, the coup was scheduled to be executed on Nigeria’s Independence Day. However, the plot was uncovered after preparations and plans were leaked, leading to its successful disruption.

The development prompted the Federal Government to cancel the Independence Day programme—a move described as highly unusual by political observers.

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