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…

…attract legal consequences. Kalejaiye referred to the principle established in Ojukwu v. Governor of Lagos State, noting that parties to a suit are expected to respect the court process and refrain from taking steps that could defeat or undermine an injunction. He submitted that parties should not act in a manner contr…

Nigeria wakes to major concerns over mounting subnational debt as 12 governors approach the end of their tenures, while INEC raises the alarm over AI-powered disinformation ahead of the 2027 elections. Federal workers are demanding a N300,000 minimum wage amid rising living costs, the House of Representatives is probin…

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State yesterday attended the CEO Forum 2026 and spoke on connecting capital to opportunities and aligning decisions to unlock productive investments and inclusive economic growth. The governor delivered the Special Policy Address/NGWF Presentation at the event organised by the Global Com…

…workers another chance to prove that they are genuine employees. The NLC appealed to Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the State Local Government Service Commission to review the decision by way of fresh revalidation in the interest of families. The state NLC Chairman, Alex Agwanwor, made the appeal in Port Harrcourt. Rec…

…before a fresh decision was taken. They also asked the court to determine whether the governor could lawfully authorise another White Paper approving a recommendation which the government had previously considered and rejected, arguing that any reconsideration capable of affecting their interests must comply with the r…

…unemployment and the approach he would take to ensure that it is resolved if he becomes governor. Alli responded while rubbing the young man's thigh, "Well, you're going to use what you have to get what you want, to leverage on whatever we have in the state." While many are blaming the Senator, some are also blaming th…

…his subsequent appointment as Director-General of the campaign organisation of the ADC governorship candidate in Sokoto State, Manir Muhammad Dan’Iya. However, Aminu, who spoke with journalists in his office on Tuesday, described the development as a formalisation of what he claimed had been an open secret in the state…

— Investigations ongoing, CP says By Golok Nanmwa JOS — Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, on Wednesday summoned the State Security Council to review the security situation in the state, as the police confirmed the arrest of suspects in connection with some of the recent deadly attacks. The meeting, held at the Ne…

…held on Tuesday at the De Blue Roof, Lagos Television, Agidingbi, Ikeja. Representing Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin, said the graduation reflected the administration’s commitment to equipping residents with practical skills that could improve hous…