…after 34 years of meritorious service. The event attracted senior government officials, governors, former public office holders, members of the National Assembly, diplomats, captains of industry, civil servants, family members and friends who gathered to celebrate the retiring Head of the Civil Service of the Federatio…

…within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Katsina State has taken a new turn after Governor Dikko Umaru Radda’s Aide-de-Camp (ADC) and Chief Security Officer (CSO) were invited to the Force Headquarters in Abuja. The development has raised fresh concerns about the growing rivalry between groups supporting Governor…

The simmering crisis over the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Ogun State has taken a new twist as the party’s national secretariat petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, seeking the arrest of one of its chieftains in Ogun State, Mr Abayomi Hunye. In the petition date…

…In an interview on TVC’s Beyond The Headlines, Morka insisted that the former Kano State governor is not the new direction that Nigerians need. According to Morka: “Kwankwaso, a new direction to where? And I will offer an answer: a new direction to nowhere. This election is not about making empty buzzwords and speaking…

Former Gombe State Governor and Senator representing Gombe Central, Mohammed Danjuma Goje, has said he voluntarily decided to step aside from the 2027 election. He dismissed claims that Governor Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya forced him out of politics. Goje made the clarification in an interview with BBC Hausa on Tuesday, foll…

…who called, who listened and rushed to help, I thank you. My profound gratitude goes to Governor Seyi Makinde. Most importantly, above all, to Chief Sunday Igboho, I thank you deeply. You are a true son of the Yoruba nation. Just as he always steps up, he did it again today.” Tani Olohun is an advocate of Isese and has…

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Cross River State, Arthur-Javis Archibong, has accepted Governor Bassey Otu’s challenge to a public debate. Archibong said he was ready to engage Otu in an open debate at any time and venue chosen by the governor, provided Otu w…

…state capital. The post which was shared on Instagram today, come weeks after Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, publicly criticized his boss, Davido's uncle, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke. In the videos, Isreal DMW exposed the poorly tarred state of Benin City's popular Ring Road, as well as the deteriorating…

…the former Imo State chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) and former governorship candidate, Hon. Ben Duru, as its Director-General (DG). In a statement issued in Owerri on Monday, the Director of Media and Publicity of the Mike Duru Ejiogu Campaign Organisation, Comrade Lancelot Obiaku, said the constit…

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has called for greater unity within the body of Christ to enable it to fulfil its divine purpose in the state and the country at large. Diri made the call on Tuesday at the inauguration of the new State Executive Council of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Bayelsa Chapte…

…and National Assembly elections are scheduled for Saturday, 16th January 2027, while Governorship and State Assembly elections will hold on 6th February 2027. INEC’s budget for 2027 is N873.78bn The electoral body had proposed a total budget of N873.78 billion for the conduct of the 2027 general elections, with substan…

…troops, a court battle over the stalled selection of a new Awujale, and protests over Governor Seyi Makinde’s exclusion from the flag-off of the Ibadan-Ijebu-Ode road reconstruction, these are the major stories making headlines this morning. The developments span national security, politics, traditional institutions an…

Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has expressed confidence in the All Progressives Congress, APC, preparations for the 2027 general elections, saying the party is working towards securing victory across the state. Sanwo-Olu disclosed this in a statement posted on his X handle on Monday, following his visit to th…

…much concerned as far as this project is concerned. We know that he has assured the two governors that there will be mobilisation for the project to continue.” The RMAFC chairman said the commission would assess the project and report back to the relevant authorities to support efforts aimed at reviving the exploration…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged participants in the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy to measure leadership by the practical solutions it delivers to society as the 2025/2026 cohort prepares to complete the fellowship. Sanwo-Olu gave the charge during the cohort’s final mentorship session at Lagos H…

The Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has commended the Department of State Services and other security agencies in the state for their vigilance and commitment to tackling crime and criminality. The governor’s commendation follows the recent rescue of a kidnapped victim and subsequent arrest of three suspects all…

…briefing journalists after the State Security Council meeting chaired by the Deputy Governor, Alhaji Idi Barde Gubana, in Damaturu. Jibrin said the meeting reviewed the security situation across the state and adopted new strategies to strengthen law and order and tackle criminal activities. He noted that the command ha…

…Government has received the newly posted Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Zungura, with Governor Ademola Adeleke demanding reforms in the state police command and the release of persons he described as political detainees. Zungura, who assumed duty in Osun on Monday, paid a courtesy visit to Adeleke alongside senior off…

…government of mismanaging the savings from the proceeds of fuel susidy removal. The ex-governor of Anambra State spoke on Monday at the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) conference in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, while reacting to the debate over whether fuel subsidy should be restored as proposed by Atiku. Atiku, who cam…

…defining moments of the session was an exchange between Sowore and former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi who is also the vice presidential candidate of African Democratic Congress, ADC. Rotimi Amaechi explained that Nigeria economy is very bad, and that one of the ways to stabilize the economy is to create emplo…

…purchasing equity shares from his family. He previously served as the team's acting governor and CEO. by Linda Ikeji at 24/08/2026 5:23 PM | Share this Story

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the welfare of pensioners, declaring that their wellbeing remains an integral component of the policies and programmes of his government. Makinde stated this on Monday through the Chairman of the Oyo State Local Government Staff Pension…

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Monday signed into law the Edo House of Assembly Funds Management Bill 2023 and the State Judiciary Financial Autonomy 2023 Amendment Bill, amid growing opposition from workers under the aegis of the Judicial Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN). The development came on the sa…

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has explained the approval by his administration for a comprehensive staff payroll verification exercise targeting “ghost” workers across the 23 local government areas of the state. The governor, who gave the explanation on Monday during the commissioning of the Omademe Interna…

The Oyo State government on Monday decried the exclusion of the state Governor, Seyi Makinde, from the flag-off of the Ibadan-Ijebu-Ode Road, which took place in Oluyole Local Government Area of Oyo State. The Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, said in a statement released on Monday, made available to…