…Kebbi and Ebonyi states, serving senators, commissioners, council chairmen and state governors have in recent weeks been caught on camera or quoted directly threatening citizens who refuse to align with the ruling All Progressives Congress APC, triggering condemnation from civil society groups, rights organisations and…

…concerning suspected bandits. Our correspondents gathered that the Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, sent a petition to President Tinubu dated September 19, 2024, alleging that Buba, through an aide, Yahaya Ibrahim, registered and funded a suspected Zamfara bandit, Abubakar Idris, and one Zainab Gado, for the Hajj…

The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Abia State, Kelechi Anosike, has said that 15,000 civil servants who were allegedly sacked or prematurely retired by the present administration in the state would be recalled if he is elected governor in 2027. Anosike stated this on Thursday at the NUJ…

…not resting on our laurels,” he said. He commended the Katsina State Government, under Governor Dikko Umaru Radda, and the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, for their support to the Command. The PPRO also appealed to residents to remain vigilant and provide timely and actionable information to the…

…a suit at the Federal High Court in Abuja challenging the outcome of the NDC Delta State governorship primaryOdebala claims he scored 15,454 votes against the 1st respondent's 12,015 votes in the May 29, 2026 primary electionThe case is before Justice Obiora Egwuatu and is scheduled to continue on September 7, 2026PAY…

…the Anambra and Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections, the Ekiti and Osun governorship elections, as well as bye-elections conducted across the country, had demonstrated the Commission’s growing technological capacity. According to him, the deployment of technology in recent elections had attracted commendat…

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has inaugurated 18 newly elected Local Government Area chairpersons, tasking them with delivering measurable development and ensuring that residents benefit directly from their administration. The governor, who administered the oath of office on Friday, urged the council chairperso…

…during and after disasters. Addressing participants at Odo Apo, Owu area of Abeokuta, Governor Dapo Abiodun stressed the need for continuous preparedness, noting that effective disaster management requires deliberate planning, early warning and rapid response. The Governor, represented by his Deputy, Noimot Salako-Oyed…

…would amount to an abuse of court process, and struck out the case accordingly.APC governor threatens to sack council chairLegit.ng earlier reported that Ebonyi Governor Francis Nwifuru issued a direct warning to newly sworn-in council chairmen at their inauguration in Abakaliki.Nwifuru told the 13 chairmen their conti…

Explosion as Boko Haram targets convoy of Borno APC governorship candidate The convoy of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Borno State, Engr. Mustapha Gubio, was ambushed by suspected Boko Haram terrorists. DailyTrust reports that the incident occurred on Thursday evening, September 3, as th…

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Thursday inaugurated four government bodies, charging their members to discharge their responsibilities with integrity, humility and commitment to public service. The inaugurated bodies are the Edo State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board, Consumer P…

…other areas, we can track back where they are,” Musa said. Musa also appealed to state governors to reconsider the distribution of motorcycles as palliatives, warning that some of the motorcycles could eventually find their way into the hands of terrorists and provide them with increased mobility. “We try to appeal to…

…are zero, because no one can detain an offender in their house. Not judges, not governors, not even the Head of State. Offenders are brought to us. The prison is the foundation of the criminal justice system,” he said. He also decried the living conditions of retired officers, stressing that “the condition of prison of…

…campaign, targeting 500,000 seedlings across the state’s 23 local government areas. Governor Ahmed Aliyu flagged off the campaign on Tuesday at Gidan Man Ada Housing Estate, urging residents to support efforts to tackle desertification, deforestation and climate change. Aliyu said the exercise was not just about planti…

Minister of Defence, Gen Christopher Musa (retd.), has urged state governors and lawmakers to stop distributing motorcycles as palliatives, warning that some of the vehicles eventually end up in the hands of terrorists and are used to facilitate their operations. Musa made the call on Thursday during an appearance on C…

…Sulaiman, on Thursday said Vice President Kashim Shettima inherited Borno State as governor at a time when the Boko Haram insurgency was ravaging communities and disrupting social and economic life. He disclosed this in a tribute issued in Abuja to celebrate the 60th birthday of the Vice President, describing Shettima’…

…healthcare programmes. But we thank the government of the day, under the leadership of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. “The state government has, in recent times, continued to place greater importance on adolescent health within the state’s healthcare services. That is why you will see a lot of interventions targeted…

…than 30 Imo indigenes who recently returned from South Africa on Thursday appealed to Governor Hope Uzodimma to extend the ₦1m grant given to other returnees to them. The returnees, numbering over 30, gathered a few metres from the Imo State Government House on Thursday, requesting to see whoever was in charge of the…

…Says subsidy removal necessary to save Nigeria’s economy By Dapo Akinrefon LAGOS — Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Thursday cautioned politicians against heating up the polity ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying no political office is worth the life of any Nigerian. Sanwo-Olu spoke at the 7th Ann…

…make contributions to the proposed law. The initiative is in line with the policies of Governor Uba Sani’s administration, which has prioritised measures aimed at reducing economic hardship and improving the welfare of residents. The Assembly said stakeholder engagement would continue throughout the legislative process…

…That of the Oore of Otun, which followed mine, was done in Ado-Ekiti. The Deputy Governor came. The late Alawe of Ilawe-Ekiti, Oba Adebanji Ajibade Alabi, Afuntade I, was the Chairman of the Ekiti State Council of Traditional Rulers at the time. More than 40 Obas were present at my installation. Even the present Govern…

'It was a fatherly gesture' - Oyo APC explains why Ibadan Poly student sat on its governorship candidate's lap in viral video The campaign organisation of Senator Sharafadeen Alli, the Oyo State All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, has cleared the air over a viral video showing a male student of The…

…the third officer sustained. There was no mention of motive during the press conference. Governor Tim Walz asked the public to “pray for Minnesota,” while FBI Director Kash Patel said his agents were responding. City officials are expected to hold a press conference later on Wednesday. AFP The post Two dead, multiple i…

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has revealed that he once made not less than N10m monthly from his akara and bread business before venturing into politics. Eno made the disclosure during the state’s monthly covenant prayer service on Tuesday, which started trending on Wednesday. The governor said he started the busi…

…Obi not highlight his achievements during the campaign, as he did while serving as governor of Anambra State. Posting on X, the activist commended content creators travelling with Obi as part of his presidential campaign. She wrote: “May God bless all the ‘content creators’ putting in the work and travelling with our p…