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Senator Barau Visits Kano’s Singer Market, Donates N100m To Victims

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February 16, 2026

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Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, on Sunday, paid a sympathy visit to the Singer Market in Fagge LGA of Kano State, where an inferno destroyed goods and properties worth over N5bn.

Senator Barau, who was received at the market by the Chairman, Alhaji Junaidu Zakari, alongside thousands of affected traders, donated N100m to the victims to cushion the effects of the inferno.

Addressing the traders, the Deputy President of the Senate expressed deep sorrow over the incident, saying it affects not only the traders but the entire people of Kano and the nation at large.

“This fire outbreak and the enormous losses recorded have affected all of us. In fact, it affects the entire Kano people and the country at large. Commerce is the mainstay of us in Kano, so we are deeply touched by this incident,” he said.

The Deputy President of the Senate, who is also the First Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, pledged to facilitate the provision of a modern fire control facility in the market.

Earlier in his remarks, the chairman of the market, Alhaji Junaidu Zakari, disclosed that the market had suffered two major fire outbreaks in recent times, resulting in the loss of goods and other property worth over N5bn.

He expressed profound appreciation to Senator Barau for the sympathy visit and continued support.

“We are proud to have you in Kano. We appreciate all the support you have been giving us. You have done a lot for us. Thank you very much,” he said.

Senator Barau was accompanied on the visit by the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Rt. Hon. Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, the Kano State Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Initiative, Malam Salisu Sagir Takai, members of the Kano State House of Assembly, Special Advisers, and other aides.

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Senator Wadada promises to deepen legislative ties, stop inactivity

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July 9, 2026

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The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Inter-Parliamentary Affairs, Senator Aliyu Wadada has promised to revive the committee’s activities after acknowledging concerns over its prolonged inactivity.

Wadada spoke on Thursday at the end of the committee’s meeting in Abuja.

Specifically, the chairman admitted that the committee had been underutilised, noting that it had met only once in the last three years.

He, however, said issues responsible for the situation had been identified during a closed-door session and would be addressed.

“Of course I feel concerned about it, but when we got into the details in a closed-door meeting, we got to know where the problems are, and they will all be taken care of. The committee will be as active as it should always be,” he said.

Commenting further, the chairman said the committee would focus on its core mandate of promoting and strengthening legislative relations between Nigeria’s National Assembly and parliamentary bodies across the world.

According to him, the committee will deepen engagement with regional and international legislative institutions, including the ECOWAS Parliament, the Pan-African Parliament, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), and other parliamentary organisations.

He disclosed that a new work plan had already been developed to guide the committee’s activities.

He added: “The direction is basically around the responsibilities of the committee, which is to promote and deepen legislative relationship within Nigeria and with other legislative bodies around the world”.

The chairman added that the committee’s first major activity would be a courtesy visit to the Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament in Nigeria as part of efforts to strengthen inter-parliamentary cooperation.

SINL NIgeria Online reports that Senator Wadada assured that the public would be kept informed of the committee’s activities as the new work plan is implemented.

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Just in: FG jerks up salaries soldiers to N100k monthly

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July 9, 2026

EMMANUEL AGAJI

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The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has revealed that the minimum monthly salary of Nigerian soldiers has increased to N100,000 after the Federal Government reviewed their welfare package.

Musa made the disclosure during an interview with News Central ahead of his appearance on the NC Exclusive programme.

He said the adjustment was part of efforts by the government to improve the living conditions of military personnel.

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The former Chief of Defence Staff, however, said the country’s defence sector still requires more funding despite the improvement in soldiers’ earnings and welfare.

He stated that the current defence budget remains inadequate, adding that more resources are needed to effectively support the armed forces and their operations.

Musa explained that soldiers who previously earned about N49,000 monthly now receive at least N100,000 following the salary review carried out by the government.

The minister also called for tougher punishment for kidnappers, saying stronger measures are needed to reduce the increasing cases of abduction across Nigeria.