Conflict, war and peaceCrime, law and justicePolitics2027: Kebbi warns against thuggery, urges peaceful campaignsPunch·1 source·1 min read·last month·Filed September 27, 2026Chief of Staff, Government House; Director, Deputy Governor’s Office; Secretary to the State Government; commissioners; permanent secretaries; and chief executives of commissions, boards and parastatals across the stateKebbi State GovernmentPublic Service Rules, 2021 Editioncircular issued by the Head of the Civil Service, Malami Shekare, dated September 23, 2026, from the Office of the Head of the Civil Service, Cabinet Office, Birnin Kebbiheads of ministries, departments and agencies (to bring the circular to the attention of their staff and ensure strict compliance)lateness and absenteeismofficial working hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Fridayrequirement that any absence or lateness be officially communicated to and approved by the appropriate authorityReport a problem