Recall that the new governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, had upon assumption of office accused Ganduje’s government of employing over 10,000 workers without due process when it was about to leave office.

It is against this backdrop that governor ordered the Accountant General of the state to stop the salaries of 10,800 workers employed by his predecessor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.

Addressing newsmen in Kano on Monday, the Accountant General of the state, Abdulkadir Abdusalam, said the governor had ordered his office to expunge the workers from the state’s payroll.

He said his office would carry out investigation to ascertain the authenticity of their engagement and procedures so as to remove those illegally recruited.

Abdulsalam noted that all Local Government workers who were converted to state workers by the former administration will continue receiving their salaries, but based on Local Government levels.

He asked them to continue working in their new state’s MDAs until investigation is concluded.

The Accountant General also promised workers and pensioners in the state that henceforth, they will not experience unnecessary deductions from their remuneration as it was under the previous administration.

He also said the state has now paid National Examinations Council (NECO) fees for over 60,000 secondary school students.

He said the beneficiaries would soon have access to the exam body’s portal to register.

Contained in a statement by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Oluwatoyin Akinlade, the Federal Government on Monday declared Wednesday, June 28 and Thursday, June 29 as Eid-El-Kabir holidays.

The statement reads “The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, June 28th and Thursday, June 29th 2023 Public Holidays in commemoration of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration and heartily felicitates with the Muslim Ummah at home and in the diaspora,” the statement read.

“We are hopeful that the prayers and sacrifices that come with this great celebration, as well as the message of Eid-el-Kabir, will bring about peace, unity and progress in Nigeria”

Dozens of protesters on Monday took to the streets of Kano state to register their displeasure over the continued demolition of structures by the state government.

Recall that upon resumption of office, governor Abba Yusuf of Kano state pulled down many structures on the grounds that the land upon which the affected structures were erected were “illegally” allocated by the immediate past government and marked several others for demolition.

The structures already demolished include the multi-billion Naira project at the old Daula Hotel, shopping plazas at the Polo Ground and at the Eid ground, while residential and commercial buildings have been marked for demolition at Salanta area and BUKroad.

The government had insisted there is no going back in its resolve to restore the Kano Urban Development Masterplan which include removing structures erected on public spaces, but the protesters are demanding that government reverses its decision.

Speaking on behalf of the protesters, Comrade Zahraddeen Sani Baba of the Coalition for Good Governance and Change Initiative, said if the incumbent governor has anything against his predecessor, “please call him to answer questions instead of punishing innocent Nigerians and destroying their investments.”

Electricity Distribution Companies have stated that tariff will increase from July 1, 2023.

In statements made available to respective consumers on Sunday night, the DisCos stated that the review was due to the fluctuation of the naira in the exchange rate market.

This statements which were worded in similar fashion included that of Abuja DisCo, Eko DisCo and Ikeja Disco.

“Effective July 1st 2023, please be informed that there will be an upward review to the electricity tariff influenced by the fluctuating exchange rate.”

“Under the MYTO 2022 guidelines, the previously set exchange rate of N441/$1 may now be revised to approximately N750/$1 which will have an impact on the tariffs associated with your electricity consumption.”

“For customers within band B and C, with supply hours ranging from 12 to 16 per day, the new base tariff is expected to be N100 per kWh while Bands A with (20 hours and above) and B (16 to 20 hours) will experience comparatively higher tariffs.

“For customers, with a prepaid meter, we encourage you to consider purchasing bulk energy units before the end of this month as this will allow you take advantage of the current rates and potentially make savings before the new tariffs come into effect.

“For those on post-paid (estimated) billing, a significant increment is imminent in your monthly billing, starting from August,” read a statement from Abuja Electricity Distribution Company.

On its part, Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC) said, “Dear Customers, electricity tariffs are set to go higher on July 1st due to the floating exchange rate. MYTO 2022 set the exchange rate at N441/$1, which may now be adjusted to about N750/$1. We may be looking at a base tariff of N100 per kWh for Band C (12 – 16 supply hours per day).

“Bands A (20 hours and above) & B (16 – 20 hours) will be much higher. If you have a prepaid meter, buying bulk energy units for your home or office before the end of the month may help you make some savings before you have to buy at the new rate.

“For those on post-paid (estimated) billing, a significant increment is imminent in your monthly billing, starting from August. Please take note. Electricity units are set to jump by 30-40% in just over a week. You are best advised to buy as many units as you can before July 1.”

While 𝐄𝐤𝐨 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲 (𝐄𝐊𝐃𝐂) said, “Dear Customers, electricity tariffs are set to go higher on July 1st due to the floating exchange rate. MYTO 2022 set the exchange rate at N441/$1, which may now be adjusted to about N750/$1.

“We may be looking at a base tariff of N100 per kWh for Band C (12 – 16 supply hours per day). Bands A (20 hours and above) & B (16 – 20 hours) will be much higher.

“If you have a prepaid meter, buying bulk energy units for your home or office before the end of the month may help you make some savings before you have to buy at the new rate.

“For those on post-paid (estimated) billing, a significant increment is imminent in your monthly billing, starting from August.”

Enugu State Collation Officer for the People’s Redemption Party, PRP, in  the 2023 general elections, Mr. Anthony Ejiagu, has said that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, conducted the March 18, 2023, election in substantial breach of the 2022 Electoral Act.

Ejiagu said that the election which should not have exceeded two days, lasted four days before INEC returned with the results which it took to Abuja, where it was mutilated in favour of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

The governorship candidate of the party, Elder Chris Agu and the PRP, had dragged the INEC, the PDP and Governor Peter Mbah to the Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal, noting that the party won the election.

PRP further added that Mbah was not qualified to contest the election, having forged his NYSC Discharge Certificate.

“Mbah contested the election wearing the garb of an ex- convict, having pleaded guilty in a case of money laundering and fraud, involving him and the EFCC” he concluded.

On his part, Ejiagu told the Tribunal that INEC did a bad job during the election, adding that election took place in most of the Polling Units in the state without the the electoral empire, providing the result sheets.

He maintained that his party, the PRP won the overall votes cast in the election, but INEC manipulated the process to deny her victory.

Ejiagu also told the three – member Tribunal headed by Justice Kudirat Akano that the PRP agents were not given copies of the polling unit result sheets.

“The result of the election was taken to Abuja where INEC top notchers slashed the figures collated and awarded results to the PDP before it was brought back to Enugu where the  mutilated results were announced in favour of Mr. Peter Mba”.

Construction works have commenced in earnest at Ugwuogo-Akor road in Nike, Enugu East Local Government area of Enugu state, courtesy of the House of Reps member representing the great people of Enugu East/Isiuzo federal constituency.

The over 10 kilometer road, which is now wearing a new look after many years of neglect, is targeted at boosting economic activities in the rural areas through the expansion of additional access routes within communities in Enugu East/Isiuzo federal constituency.

On Thursday, members of the community woke up to behold the equipment of the contractor handling the project embarking on intensive earthworks on the village roads.

The residents showered encomiums on Prof. Paul Nnamchi, saying the road and other infrastructural projects facilitated by the Labour Party (LP) Rep member has changed their story for good.

The rural dwellers extolled the lawmaker for what they described as “inclusive representation,” noting that Prof. Nnamchi has started on a good note.

A member of the community, Caleb Ugwu who spoke to Daily Gazette correspondent, said the electorates of Enugu East/Isiuzo federal constituency were satisfied with the project.

The former governor of Enugu state and leader of Ebeano Political Family, Senator Chimaroke Ogbonnia Nnamani has once again come against the immediate past governor of Enugu state, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, accusing him of plotting his defeat in the 2023 general elections.

The father-son relationship between Nnamani and Ugwuanyi was said to have hit the rock after his failed re-election bid. He blamed Ugwuanyi as being responsible for his defeat.

Senator Nnamani in his verified Twitter handle on Sunday, described Ugwuanyi as an epitome of shame for twice losing his polling booth in the recently concluded elections.

“This 2023. A political year like none other. The only Ray of hope being the exit of Ifeanyi Nwa Ugwuanyi. A wobbling fatso, that I introduced to politics via the House of Representatives in 2003. Paraphrasing the sage Okadigbo, “bumbling unsure jelly like mass of protoplasm” A struggling Insurance salesman in Trans-Ekulu, Enugu. That year 2003, I sent him to HOR via Express delivery, all expenses paid. Bought his form, sponsored all his campaign and paid all his legal fees and guaranteed his second term. All done unsolicited! Twenty years later, 2023 election, he personally selected all my agents. Arranged my suspension and expulsion from PDP.”

“Despite loosing his polling booth twice, back to back while “sitting ” as governor in Enugu. Gburus personally made calls supervising sabotage of my election. Voting PDP for Governor and Labour for Senate. 8 years, he delivered ZILCH. Roads zero!Water zero Health zero!Education zero.”Dirty” everywhere!  2 terms/8 years the Presidency commissioned ZERO! My Ex-governor escaped without A SINGLE press conference or media tête-à-tête in 8 years.He danced while Igbo Land burnt. He lacked the ‘liver’ to condemn ‘sit at home’/Home lockdown nor condemn the killings. His governmental incompetence festered the angst and social burn ! “

“He cowered at Peter Obi message of hate, bile and incitement. Gburus failed woefully! #Chimaroke”

Chimaroke Nnamani had doubled on the attack against Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi after losing election to Senator Kelvin Chukwu of Labour Party, LP, for the Enugu East senatorial district.

Recall that Ugwuanyi brought Nnamani back from political oblivion and retirement to the political limelight, a gesture he acknowledged and praised the former governor for, in the past.

Ugwuanyi received wild criticism for that decision, as many felt Nnamani whose Ebeano dynasty was dismantled by his successor, Barr. Sullivan Chime, should not be brought back.

Nnamani had been groaning since Senator Kelvin Chukwu defeated him, aiming missiles against Ugwuanyi.

Before now, Chimaroke had claimed that Enugu PDP and his Ebeano political structure were overtly schemed out, with his suspension allegedly financed by the state governor to stop him from becoming Senate President.