…if the demand is not met. Reacting to the report, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Sokoto, Hon. Manir Muhammad Dan’iya, described the situation as “grave” and urged the state and Federal Governments to take immediate action to protect the community. In a statement issued by his media aide…
…he hosted on Wednesday, which was aired on Channels Television. The former Rivers State governor questioned what he described as a double standard in scrutinising people involved in political campaigns, noting that a person facing an EFCC investigation but not charged to court could still participate in political activ…
…experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues Ogun State - The Governor Dapo Abiodun-led Ogun State Government has issued a flood warning to residents in several communities ahead of the second phase of the 2026 rainy season, which the Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet) expects to begin in S…
THE governorship election in Osun State which was held on August 15, 2026 was an election of many colours. There were party men who were out to defend their party. But beside the political structures lie the volunteers who contributed within and outside formal structures. The post Osun polls, Adeleke’s victory and the…
…are controlled by partisan politicians, and insecurity does not directly affect them – governors or presidents are not the ones being kidnapped. “State police can only make sense if those who suffer the brunt of insecurity – the masses –are directly in charge through their traditional and community representatives.”
…The President commended Shettima’s distinguished banking career and record of service as governor of Borno State and Vice-President of Nigeria, describing his public career as distinguished. “In both capacities, Kashim has demonstrated courage, diligence, compassion and an abiding commitment to improving the lives of t…
…Nigeria’s democratic institutions. In a post on his X account, the former Anambra State governor who explained that the meeting was held at the invitation of the Canadian High Commission and centred on Nigeria’s forthcoming elections, as well as Canada’s continuing support for the country’s democratic processes, said t…
…The Force also disclosed that 154 individuals arrested during the August 15 Osun State governorship election were still being investigated. The disclosures were made on Tuesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, at a joint security spokespersons’ briefing in Abuja, where he addressed issues surround…
…investment in education, bursaries and infrastructure, warning that progress made under Governor Dapo Abiodun must not be discarded due to political transition. They insisted that education remains “one of the most powerful instruments for reducing inequality” and must be prioritised by whoever succeeds the current gov…
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, on Tuesday, pledged that his administration would deepen its partnership with the Nigerian Army to protect critical national assets and curb economic sabotage in the state. The governor gave the assurance while receiving the General Officer Commanding, 6th Division, Nigeria…
…had earlier submitted copies of its petition to the state House of Assembly and the Governor’s Office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. Addressing journalists, the Baale of Ajogbo Akia, Dr Oluwasegun Adebiyi, who was represented by the community secretary, Chief Timothy Olamide, said the alleged destruction had left many residen…
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, on Tuesday donated brand-new buses to the state councils of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, Nigerian Bar Association and Nigerian Medical Association, as well as Kaduna State University and the Nigerian Correctional Service. Sani, who presented the vehicles to the beneficiaries in Ka…
…equipment investment for the armed forces and other security agencies. The former Bauchi governor acknowledged that Nigeria “continues to confront serious security challenges arising partly from instability in some neighbouring countries, porous borders, and the cross-border movement of armed groups and criminal networ…
…which the retirees say remain unpaid. The pensioners are, however, expected to meet Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu later in the week, after the protest reportedly attracted the attention of the Governor’s Office. The proposed meeting is expected to provide an opportunity for the retirees to present their demands directly…
…Aminu Tambuwal, who represents Sokoto South and previously served as Sokoto state governor, mourned the passing of retired Supreme Court Justice Umaru Atu Kalgo, calling it a significant loss for Nigeria's judiciary and legal community. Tambuwal shared his tribute through his verified X account, honouring Kalgo as one…
…continuing while the affected students remained excluded. NANS called on the Osun State Governor and Visitor to UNIOSUN, the university’s Governing Council, the Osun State Ministry of Education and the National Universities Commission (NUC) to intervene in the matter. The student body warned that failure by the univers…
The family of an aviation student, Enejoh Faith, has commended former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello after his N30m intervention enabled her to complete her aviation training and move closer to fulfilling her childhood ambition of becoming a pilot. Faith and her family visited the former governor on Monday night to e…
…and verifiable explanations — Obi Writing on his X handle, the former Anambra State governor and 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, said he deeply saddened by the direction in which our country is heading. His words: “It is profoundly embarrassing that we have reached a point where a sitting President…
…was attended by prominent indigenes of Oke-Ogun, including former Oyo State deputy governor, Chief Iyiola Oladokun; Professor Layi Egunjobi; Sir Oladoja Oladele; Comrade Remi Adegbola and Professor L. Ojedapo, among others. The elders congratulated Adebayo Lawal, on his assumption of office as acting governor of Oyo St…
…Shari'ah in Nigeria voiced concern over the continued detention of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-RufaiEl-Rufai is facing separate charges from the ICPC and DSS over alleged fraud, abuse of office, and unlawful phone tappingThe Council urged authorities to follow due process and warned that arbitrary actions cou…
…commission, he said, also sustained prosecution of high-profile cases involving former governors, ministers, public office holders, heads of agencies, financial-sector operators and corporate officials.He cited recent convictions of Saleh Mamman, Robert Orya and Chukwunyere Nwabuoku as part of the commission’s accounta…
The Ohanaeze Youth Council, OYC, has urged the Minister of Works, David Umahi and the Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, to urgently fix the deplorable state of the Ihiagwa-Naze-Obinze road. OYC in a statement by its National President, Igboayaka O. Igboayaka, on Monday, said that the deplorable condition of the roa…
Unidentified gunmen killed popular comedian Isaac 'Aiza Nwosu' Nwosu and a second man at two separate locations in Awka on Sunday, August 30Eyewitnesses said three assailants in a tinted vehicle trailed the comedian from his home before opening fire, leaving him dead inside his carThe Anambra state police command confi…
Former governor of Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress, APC. Sylva, a former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, made his decision known in a resignation letter dated August 31, 2026 and addressed to the APC Chairman of Ward 4 in Brass Local Government. In the letter, th…
…and transparent, commending ANSIEC for conducting the election. He pledged to support Governor Chukwuma Soludo's goal of making Anambra a livable and prosperous state.Njikoka Mayor-elect Okeakpu praises Anambra LG poll, backs Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s 'vision'. Photo >ThankGod Chibuike Anago, re-elected for a second t…