Morning recap: FG’s N70,000 allowance, Fubara-Wike alliance, Katsina cleric’s killing, other stories

The Federal Government has approved a N70,000 monthly transport allowance for public servants for six months, starting in November, following talks with organized labour. This agreement also covers outstanding allowances and other workers' welfare issues, although negotiations over the effective date for implementing the national minimum wage remain unresolved.

In Rivers State, Governor Siminalayi Fubara has unveiled candidates under the Rainbow Coalition following his reconciliation with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. Additionally, support for the establishment of state police has grown, and a court has ordered INEC to replace an NDC candidate with the winner of the party’s primary.

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