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Fubara Cracks Down on LGA Chairmen, Orders Direct Salary Payment to Workers

Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara, has issued a directive to the heads of personnel of all 23 local government areas (LGAs) in the state to provide a comprehensive list and details of all workers in their respective LGAs.
This move is aimed at ensuring that only audited and verifiable staff receive salaries, which will now be paid directly by the state government to their accounts.
According to sources, this decision follows the violation of the Governor’s order by some LGA chairmen, who were instructed not to appear before the defunct House of Assembly members led by Martins. It is seen as a move to render the current LGA chairmen, who are loyal to former Governor Wike, ineffective.
With this new directive, the state government will take full control of salary payments, ensuring that workers receive their salaries directly at the end of every month. This move is expected to bring an end to the era of irregular salary payments and alleged mismanagement of funds by the LGA chairmen.
The Governor’s decision is seen as a bold step towards ensuring transparency and accountability in the management of local government funds. It is also expected to boost the morale of workers in the LGAs, who have been facing difficulties due to the irregular payment of salaries.
The state government prepares to take full control of salary payments, the affected LGA chairmen are likely to face significant challenges in the coming days. With no funds available for projects or salary payments, their role in the management of local government affairs is expected to be significantly diminished.
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EMPOWERMENT! Senator Manu doles out N2.5m to support constituent’s fashion design business(Photos)

Senator Manu Haruna of Taraba Central Senatorial District has made a significant impact on the life of a constituent by empowering him with over 2.5 million Naira to enhance his fashion design business.
This initiative aims to support local entrepreneurship and encourage vocational skills development within the community.
The delegation representing Senator Manu included Hon. Aruwa, the Taraba State Commissioner for Science and Technology, alongside Hon. Abubakar Baffa Nanu, Chairman of Gassol Local Government Council, and Alhaji Raubilu Umar, Hon. Ubale Gambo. They presented the cash to Falalu, who is commonly referred to as Sarkin Yakin Manu in a gathering held at the residence of Alhaji Raubilu Umar in Jalingo.
Falalu Sarkin Yakin Manu expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Senator Manu for this generous support, highlighting how the funds will significantly boost his tailoring business and provide better services to the community.
This empowerment initiative reflects Senator Manu’s commitment to fostering skills development and economic growth in the Taraba Central Senatorial District.
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Citizenship for sale as Trump announces “Gold Card” Immigration Plan, $5M

By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
President Donald Trump has announced a new immigration “Gold Card” that will be sold to immigrants for $5 million.
The Gold Card is a premium version of a Green Card, according to Trump, and will provide immigrants with a pathway to citizenship.
“We’re gonna be selling a gold card. You have a green card, this is a gold card. We’re gonna be putting a price on that card of about $5 million and that’s gonna give you green card privileges plus…”
“It’s gonna be a route to citizenship. And wealthy people will be coming into our country by buying this card.”
“They’ll be wealthy and they’ll be successful and they’ll be spending a lot of money and paying a lot of taxes and employing a lot of people.”
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SAD! Lady Loses 3-Year-Old Son Hours After Allowing Father Take Him for Weekend Visit

By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
A Nigerian lady has taken to social media to share the heart rending story of how she lost her three-year-old son hours after allowing his father to take him for the weekend.
The sad mother, who had single-handedly raised her son after being abandoned during pregnancy, expressed deep sorrow and regret over her decision to let his father back into their lives.
According to her, the child’s father had denied responsibility when she was pregnant and made no effort to be part of their son’s life until he returned from abroad, got married, and sought forgiveness. In an attempt to foster a relationship between father and son, she allowed him to take the boy for a weekend visit—an act she now deeply regrets.
Tragically, less than nine hours after leaving with his father, the little boy drowned in a deep well. The devastated mother, who had just returned from work, was met with the shocking news that her only child was gone forever.
In a post, she poured out her grief, questioning why such a tragedy had befallen her innocent child.
“Junior was only 3; he didn’t deserve to leave this world so soon. God, why?” she lamented.
May the soul of the little boy rest in peace.
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