By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

President Bola Tinubu has approved salary increases of between 30 per cent and 80 per cent for personnel of the Nigerian Armed Forces.

The new package will benefit about 250,000 military personnel across the services.

This is contained in a statement by presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, on Tuesday in Abuja.

According to the presidency, the new salary structure will take effect from September 1.

Officers above the rank of colonel, including brigadier-generals, major-generals, lieutenant-generals and generals, will receive a 30 per cent salary increase.

Personnel from colonel to warrant officer will enjoy a 50 per cent increase under the new arrangement.

Those from the rank of private to staff sergeant will receive an 80 per cent salary increase.

The presidency said the enhanced package would raise the annual salary bill for armed forces personnel from N660 billion to N924 billion.

Mr Tinubu commended members of the armed forces for their sacrifices and commitment to safeguarding the nation.

“The men and women who help to keep us safe in our homes must be supported and appreciated in the course of their duties to our nation.

“Our administration will continue to prioritise troops’ welfare and modernise the armed forces by providing the weapons and technological tools needed to discharge their duties.

“Our administration believes that no nation can achieve greatness without security,” he said.

The president pledged his administration’s commitment to the welfare of the armed forces, adding that all hands must be on deck to defeat insecurity.

According to him, we remain resolute in mobilising all military and law enforcement assets to eliminate security threats and protect the lives and property of all Nigerians.

“I urge our servicemen to take our gesture as a sign of our deep appreciation of the services they render to our fatherland.

“Together we shall prevail over the enemies’ intent on destroying the fabric of our nation.”

Mr Tinubu has consistently praised the courage and resilience of military personnel in the fight against banditry, kidnapping and terrorism across the country.

The Proprietor of Al-Manan Academy, Hotoro North, Malam Usman Bello, has reaffirmed the school’s commitment to providing quality education and equipping pupils with the knowledge and entrepreneur skills needed to excel in life.
He gave the assurance on Saturday during the Academy’s Annual Speech and Prize-Giving Day held at the school’s premises in Hotoro North, Kano.
According to him, the Academy is committed to introducing innovative learning methods that combine academic excellence with vocational and entrepreneurial skills to prepare students for self-reliance rather than depending solely on government employment.
Malam Bello urged parents to complement the school’s efforts by closely monitoring their children’s academic progress and moral upbringing, stressing that effective collaboration between parents and teachers is essential to producing responsible and successful future leaders.
He also commended the dedication of the Academy’s Director, teachers, and other staff members for their unwavering commitment to delivering quality education.
Also speaking at the event, the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kano State Council, Comrade Sulaiman Abdullahi Dederi, described the Speech and Prize-Giving Day organised by Al-Manan Academy as timely and highly significant. He said the event recognises outstanding students, motivates learners to strive for greater achievements, boosts their morale, and promotes academic excellence.

He commended the Proprietor for establishing the academy, noting that the institution is making a meaningful contribution to human capital development through quality education.

In his remarks, the Director of the Academy, Malam Aminu Bello Aminu, welcomed parents, community leaders, and other guests to the historic occasion. He disclosed that the school was established eleven years ago and has continued to record steady growth, reflecting its remarkable progress and the increasing confidence of parents and the wider community.

Also speaking, the Councillor representing Hotoro North Ward in Nassarawa Local Government Area, Hon. Ibrahim Muhammad Gannama, praised the Proprietor for investing in education and community development. He noted that the establishment of the Academy has significantly improved access to quality education for children in the area.
The councillor pledged the support of the local government toward the growth of the institution whenever the need arises and encouraged parents to continue playing their vital role in supporting their children’s education.
The Chairman of the Parents-Teachers Association (PTA), Alhaji Auwalu Alhasan Kirikassama, appealed to parents to ensure the prompt payment of school fees to enable the school maintain its high educational standards.
The colourful event featured academic debates among pupils, cultural displays, and the presentation of prizes to outstanding students in various categories, including academic excellence, punctuality, neatness, and discipline.
An Award of Appreciation was also presented to the Village Head of Hotoro North, Alhaji Yahaya Yakubu Hotoro, in recognition of his support and contributions to the development of education in the community.

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commissioned the Kano Centre for Disease Control (KNCDC), located within the premises of the Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH) in Kano Municipality, as part of his administration’s commitment to strengthening public health and disease prevention across the state.

This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Monday.

Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Governor Yusuf said he was delighted to witness the completion of a project whose foundation he personally laid, describing the Centre as a landmark achievement in the administration’s drive to build a resilient and responsive healthcare system.

The Governor expressed confidence that the facility would significantly improve disease surveillance, prevention, diagnosis, and emergency response, while enhancing the state’s capacity to protect residents from emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases.

He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to sustained investment in the health sector through the provision of modern infrastructure, advanced medical equipment, and skilled healthcare professionals to ensure better health outcomes for the people of Kano State.

Earlier, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, described the Centre as a major boost to the state’s public health system, noting that it would play a critical role in the prevention, detection, monitoring, and control of communicable diseases, including tuberculosis, cholera, HIV/AIDS, and other infectious diseases.

He explained that the Centre is equipped with modern facilities, advanced technology, and trained personnel to improve early outbreak detection, coordinate emergency responses, and strengthen collaboration with relevant health institutions and development partners.

Dr. Labaran Yusuf commended Governor Yusuf for his visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to transforming the healthcare sector. He also appreciated development partners whose technical and financial support contributed to the successful completion and equipping of the facility to meet global public health standards.

The Kano Centre for Disease Control is a state-of-the-art public health institution established to strengthen disease surveillance, laboratory diagnosis, emergency preparedness, epidemiological research, and rapid response to disease outbreaks.

The Centre will also serve as the state’s coordinating hub for public health interventions, enhance epidemiological intelligence, and deepen collaboration with national and international partners in preventing and containing infectious diseases across Kano State.