Former Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, has formally presented his Letters of Credence to the King of Spain, His Majesty Felipe VI. The presentation marks the official assumption of office by Ikpeazu as Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the Kingdom of Spain. DAILY POST reports that President Bola Tin…

A video of Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu and NURTW president MC Oluomo at a book launch has gone viral on social mediaIn the clip, MC Oluomo walked up to greet Sanwo-Olu, who looked him up and down twice before offering a handshakeSocial media users have been sharing their takes on the Governor's body language towards MC Ol…

…Community in Ika North Local Government Area for cult-related activities. 4. Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State has said over 5,000 school structures were destroyed, leaving behind 2.2 million out-of-school children at the height of Boko Haram crisis. Governor Zulum disclosed these figures when Governor Abdul…

…on the evidence required to sustain its sweeping claims against the administration of Governor Hyacinth Alia. His attempt to portray Governor Alia as distracted, afraid, or unable to defend his record does not change the realities on the ground. If anything, the article reveals a line of opposition that appears unjusti…

…by political patronage. According to Peter Obi Media Office, the former Anambra State governor managed a state before seeking to manage a nation when he served the state as governor from 2006 to 2014. The Spokesman of the POMR, Mr Idris Zekeri, in a statement, said that Obi demonstrated fiscal discipline, as governor o…

MAIDUGURI — Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has said the insurgency in the state destroyed more than 5,000 school structures and forced about 2.2 million children out of school at the peak of the crisis. Zulum stated this on Sunday in Maiduguri while inaugurating several completed projects across the state. The g…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, in a statement signed by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, confirmed that Emir died in the incident and directed the state Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Zungura, to fish out those responsible for the crime. Reacting to the incident in a statement obtained on Sunday, the Osun Sta…

…in Osun; it can happen elsewhere and everywhere in our country,” he added. Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, in an address delivered at the event by his deputy, Kola Adewusi, acknowledged the importance of the Catholic Church, the Papacy and the conference to peace and development in Nigeria and across the world. H…

By Rotimi Ojomoyela Ado-Ekiti — Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has formulated six issues for determination before the Election Petition Tribunal hearing petitions arising from the June 20, 2026 governorship election in the state. The governor’s issues for determination were contained in papers filed by his lega…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has listed former Kaduna State Governor, Mukhtar Ramalan Yero, incumbent Senator Lawal Adamu Usman, former Senator Shehu Sani and serving Senator Sunday Marshal Katung among 33 candidates cleared to contest the three senatorial seats in Kaduna State in the January 20…

…state’s growing industrial economy. In a statement on Sunday, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Information and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade, said the council approved the reconstruction of the 4.87-kilometre Siun Junction–Iperu Junction Road, linking Obafemi Owode and Ikenne Local Government Areas. The statement par…

…NSCDC and the Nigerian Army. The security outfit was established by the immediate past governor of the State, late Abiola Ajimobi. However, the security outfit situated along the Igbeti/Igboho road was attacked in the early hours of Sunday. The road is between Olorunsogo and Oorelope local government areas. It was lear…

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has commissioned a N15.9 billion flyover in the Post Office area of Maiduguri, marking the fourth flyover in the state capital. The nine-span flyover, which was completed within 11 months, was awarded in 2025 to Chinese contractors, Eighteenth Engineering Company. The government al…

…he is set to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to work for the party’s governorship candidate, Dr Jamilu Isiyaku Gwamna. Jamilu Gwamna’s camp said the move is expected to boost the APC’s political structure in Kwami Local Government and across Gombe Central. They also said he would be a valuable political…

…wage because Nigerian workers cannot continue receiving starvation wages while senators, governors and political appointees consume millions every month. “We will deliver 24-hour electricity because no serious industrial economy can operate permanently on generators. Education will be free and accessible at all levels,…

…he said. Eka William is the second commissioner to die under the administration of Governor Bassey Otu. The Commissioner for Tourism, Abubakar Ewa, died in 2025. As of the time of filing this report, there was no official statement from the Cross River State Government on William’s death. The post Cross River commissio…

…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…