…fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Jos, Plateau state - Kefas Wungak Ropshik, governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau state for the 2027 elections, has paid a condolence visit to elder statesman Damishi Sango, following the death of two of the latter's siblings within a matter…

…as the quake struck.Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she had spoken with the governors of the affected states, while Navy Secretary Raymundo Morales assured the public that there were no major impacts. She said "There are no serious effects." In Guatemala City, authorities evacuated several buildings and suspen…

…Daniel on Friday said that only God knows the next governor of the state between the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Senator Solomon Adeola fondly called Yayi and his Peoples Democratic Party counterpart, Oladipupo Adebutu. OGD as the former governor is fondly called disclosed this while speaki…

The Lagos State Deputy Governor and All Progressives Congress governorship candidate, Obafemi Hamzat, has revealed that he did not have the phone number of his running mate, Damilola Sonayon-James, until she emerged as the party’s deputy governorship candidate. Hamzat disclosed this on Thursday while recounting the pro…

…remunerated. He also criticised the housing and welfare benefits enjoyed by former governors now serving as lawmakers, arguing that many retain multiple official entitlements while career civil servants retire without similar support. The post Falana threatens to drag FG to court over luxury houses for judges appeared…

…Speaker Abbas, and a constitutional amendment bill seeking to reduce the minimum age for governorship candidates from 35 to 30 years. He also listed reforms in education funding, taxation, electricity, cybersecurity and the digital economy as efforts aimed at expanding opportunities for young Nigerians. With preparatio…

…of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, saying that safeguards will prevent governors from turning state police into their private army for personal gain. Vanguard also reports that a Nigerian Catholic priest took his own life in the United States over fears of forced return to home country following the expir…

State Police: Governors won't be able to turn state police into their private army - Speaker Abbas The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Abbas Tajudeen, has defended the proposed State Police Bill, assuring Nigerians that adequate constitutional safeguards have been included to prevent governors and politic…

…operational authority vested in the Federal Government. For more than two decades, state governors, security experts, constitutional scholars and civil society organisations have argued that the existing centralised model has become increasingly overstretched in responding to terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, communal c…

…assured the delegation that her office would continue to work with the wives of state governors to drive targeted interventions for children across the country. The First Lady also highlighted the multi-sectoral approach already being deployed across the health, environment, and education sectors under the Tinubu admin…

…he said. Mohammed added that the party was awaiting the completion of the upload of its governorship and State House of Assembly candidates."As we await the conclusion of the upload of our Governorship and State Houses of Assembly candidates, I, on behalf of the National Working Committee of our Party, extend my heartf…

President can intervene if governors abuse state police - Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin has said the proposed state police framework includes constitutional safeguards that would allow the president to intervene if governors misuse the outfit.Speaking during Hannu Da Yawa, a…

GistReel Nollywood actress and the African Action Congress (AAC) governorship candidate for the 2027 Abia State election, Doris Ogala, has declared that she will become the state’s next governor, insisting that her ambition is backed by divine instruction. Ogala made the remarks in a video that has since gone viral acr…

…National Electoral Commission over alleged failure to investigate claims that governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress diverted N800bn for political and campaign activities. SERAP, in the suit filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja, is asking the court to compel INEC to probe allegations…

…Kalu added that the proposed legislation would address issues such as the powers of governors, modes of appointment, operational procedures, and other governance structures for state police. “The most important thing is for the State Houses of Assembly to amend that section of the Constitution that makes it mandatory t…

…about electoral status. It was about accountability. It was about inviting two former governors to present their records before Nigerians and allow the public to judge whose leadership produced the greater impact.If governance is measured by performance, political ambition should not prevent an honest comparison of rec…

…the President, the National Security Adviser, the Kwara State Government, the Nigeria Governors' Forum and security agencies to immediately launch a coordinated rescue mission. "Our hearts are heavy as we await news of 176 innocent citizens currently in captivity from Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area and…

…minister had earlier invited Obi to a debate focused on their respective performances as governors. Both politicians were two-term former governors. However, Obi, during an interview with media entrepreneur Chude Jideonwo, said Umahi must first become a presidential candidate before inviting him to such an engagement.…

…Fayose has urged Nigeria's First Lady Oluremi Tinubu to direct her call for help to APC governors, saying they hold the key to alleviating poverty in their states. Fayose gave the advice in a post on his official Instagram page while reacting to the recent appeal by the First Lady who called on Afrobeats artistes, incl…

…Kayode Egbetokun, during a recent visit to Osun State ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election, where he alleged that some wanted criminals were taking refuge within the Government House. Governor Ademola Adeleke had responded to the allegation by stating that anyone found to have committed a crime, including…

…first military coup in Nigeria on January 15, 1966. “In the Second Republic, a disputed governorship election triggered a devastating political upheaval in Ondo State, resulting in widespread burning of properties and loss of severally lives, ultimately paving the way for another military intervention in 1983. “If we c…

The New Democratic Congress governorship candidate in Kano State, Aminu Gwarzo, has urged all eligible residents who have yet to register with the Independent National Electoral Commission, especially youths and women, to make use of the commission’s new online portal and register from home using their National Identif…

…and that’s why they are keeping him there,” Barde said. He argued that other former governors accused of more serious offences remain free, while El-Rufai is facing prosecution, which he said suggests political persecution. When asked why other prominent opposition politicians like Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi have not…

…Portal (IReV). In 2023, these contrivances worked perfectly for State Assemblies, Governorships, and National Assembly elections, but spectacularly malfunctioned in the presidential ballot, even though all four nationwide elections were conducted simultaneously. These guys press thugs and lower-level/part-time/outdoor…

…Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has commended the Northern States Governors’ Forum for establishing the Northern Nigeria Security Trust Fund, describing it as a landmark regional initiative to strengthen the fight against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other violent crimes across the North.…