Senate President Godswill Akpabio has lauded Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State, expressing the All Progressives Congress’s (APC) pride in his leadership and commendation for maintaining a peaceful administration. […]
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Ondo lawmakers plot to consider declaration of Aiyedatiwa as acting governor
The Ondo State House of Assembly is scheduled to convene a plenary session today to address the state’s political circumstances. Reliable sources indicate that the lawmakers will deliberate on matters […]
Appeal court upholds Sanwo-Olu’s election as governor of Lagos
The Lagos Appeal Court has upheld the tribunal’s ruling, affirming the election victory of Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Obafemi Hamzat as Governor and Deputy Governor of Lagos State, respectively. The court […]
Bauchi governor launches N10.3 billion dualization of Ningi-Gudduba road
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has officially initiated the construction of an 11-kilometer dual carriageway road, known as the GSS Ningi-Gudduba road, located in Ningi Local Government Area of the […]
Fraud discovered in Gombe state tertiary institution by investigative panel
A visitation panel established by Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya, to investigate issues affecting the College of Health Science and Technology in Kaltungo has delivered its findings to the state […]
Akwa Ibom governor congratulates Tinubu on supreme court victory
Governor Pastor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State extended his congratulations to President Bola Tinubu for his Supreme Court victory, stating that this win effectively concluded the litigations stemming from […]
Tragic car accident claims life of Katsina governor’s aide
Shamsudeen Abubakar, the Senior Special Assistant on Islamic Education to the Governor of Katsina State, Dikko Radda, lost his life in a car accident that occurred on Tuesday, October 17, […]
Abia governor reaffirms commitment to enhanced healthcare services
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has reiterated his dedication to enhancing the health of the people by consciously and deliberately improving access to quality and affordable healthcare in the […]
Police enforce 24 hour curfew in Kano as tribunal sacks governor
Kano State, Nigeria, has imposed a 24-hour curfew to maintain peace and order following the removal of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf by the state’s Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal. The tribunal […]
Bauchi governor mandates school closure following murder of teenage boy
Bauchi State Governor, Sen. Bala Mohammed, has instructed the swift closure of the school where the lifeless body of a teenage boy, Mohammed Abidin Musa, was discovered. The unfortunate incident […]
Akume’s wife declares husband’s forgiveness for former governor Ortom
Senator George Akume’s wife, Chief Regina Akume, conveyed her husband’s decision to forgive former Benue State governor Samuel Ortom during a reception for the newly appointed minister from Benue in […]
Niger airport set to resume operations
Governor Mohammed Bago has revealed that discussions are underway with private airline operators to initiate commercial flights at the state-owned Minna International Airport in Niger State. The governor disclosed this […]
Court of appeal dismisses lawsuit filed by Enugu APC governorship candidate against Peter Mbah
The Court of Appeal has dismissed the lawsuit filed by Uche Nnaji, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2023 general election in Enugu state. Nnaji […]
Niger state governor rejects education subsidy, stresses vocational training and scholarships
Governor Mallam Umar Bago of Niger State has rejected the idea of subsidizing education, expressing concerns that it would compromise the quality of learning in schools. Instead, he emphasized the […]
Cross River governor suspends operations at Marina resort following boat accident
Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, has issued a directive for the immediate suspension of all operations and activities at Marina Resort in Calabar. The decision comes in the aftermath […]
Taraba governor suspends all mining activities in the state
Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, has issued an executive order suspending all mining operations in the state. The decision aims to safeguard the environment and promote sustainable development. Kefas expressed […]
Sanwo-Olu welcomes Abia state governor for collaborative talks
Governor Babatunde Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State had a meeting with Governor Alex Otti of Abia State at the State House in Marina, Lagos. The purpose of the meeting was not […]
“The former governor left only 4m behind; I have been running Zamfara on debt” – Lawal
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has disclosed that his predecessor, Bello Matawalle, left a mere N4 million in the state’s account, resulting in unpaid salaries for four months. Speaking in […]
Kwara state govt distribute 1,000 life jackets to local government
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State, Nigeria, visited Patigi to express condolences to the families affected by a tragic boat accident that claimed the lives of dozens of people. He […]
Enugu governor Peter Mbah pledges to boost state’s GDP from $4.4b to $30b
Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has set a target to increase the state’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from $4.4 billion to $30 billion in the near future. Recognizing the significance […]
Tinubu suspends CBN governor
President Bola Tinubu has taken the decision to suspend Godwin Emefiele from his position as the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The suspension was announced by Willie […]
National assembly invites CBN governor, AG Malami, others over missing 48m crude oil barrels and N32bn
The House of Representatives committee investigating the alleged disappearance of 48 million barrels of crude oil has summoned the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, to […]
Ondo deputy governor denies wife assault allegations
Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the Deputy Governor of Ondo State, has vehemently refuted allegations claiming that he had been physically abusive towards his wife, Mrs. Oluwaseun. The accusations were made by […]
Kano governor commences demolition of illegal structures
The Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has initiated the demolition of structures believed to have been built on public lands. The Chief Press Secretary, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, confirmed […]
Bauchi governor plans amotekun inspired security outfit to tackle insecurity
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has revealed his administration’s decision to establish a security outfit, similar to the Amotekun model in the southwestern part of Nigeria, aimed at addressing […]
Abia State Governor swears in new Chief Judge in substantive capacity
Justice Lilian Abai has been sworn in as the new Chief Judge of Abia State by Governor Okezie Ikpeazu. She was previously acting Chief Judge until her appointment was ratified […]
Nigerians demand Governor Emefiele’s arrest and removal in fresh protests at Central Bank headquarters
Protesters gathered at the headquarters of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) demanding the resignation and arrest of CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele over a failed new naira notes policy. The […]