…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.…

House of assemblies to pass state police bill simultaneously Governors across Nigeria's 36 states have agreed to ensure the State Police Bill is passed simultaneously by their respective Houses of Assembly once it is transmitted by the National Assembly, Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has said.Abiodun said the coordi…

…memories of how I unexpectedly left journalism for public service. During the 2003 governorship campaign in Anambra State, I helped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Dr. Chris Ngige, secure an interview with the Editorial Board of Champion Newspapers Limited, where I was the News Editor of the Daily Champio…

…make it one of the richest states in the country if properly harnessed and managed. The governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the state, Dr. Christopher Nathaniel, stated this in an interview with journalists in Yola. He noted that […] The post How mineral resources in Adamawa can make it one o…

…national unity and development. He also appreciated the event's chairman, host minister, governors, keynote speaker, National Assembly members, APC National Working Committee, coordinators, volunteers and partners for ensuring successful inauguration and mobilisation activities. Pondi described Tinubu as a courageous l…

…Nyesom Wike tells Peter Obi FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, says it is the responsibility of governors to inform President Tinubu of any mishap that happens in their states and not for them to wait for President Tinubu to call them whenever an unfortunate incident happens. He stated this during his media parley held this mo…

…and National Assembly candidates opened on June 27 and is scheduled to close on July 11. Governorship and House of Assembly nomination forms are to be submitted between July 18 and August 8, while campaigns for the presidential and National Assembly elections are expected to commence on August 19. INEC is scheduled to…

…removal to state governments, which are now unusually awash with money. So, it's the governors' responsibility to tackle poverty, not Tinubu's. Ask about insecurity, they would tell you it's not Tinubu's fault but the nefarious work of his enemies. They would echo Pastor Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christ…

The indigenes, including a huge crowd of PDP faithful in Yewa, said that they would rather wait for the right time to support what they called "a true Yewa indigene for governorship of the state." The post 2027: Ogun West indigenes endorse Adebutu's governorship bid appeared first on Tribune Online.