…power to freeze the state’s accounts without a court order, saying the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke is being witch-hunted. Commissioner for Information in Osun State, Mr Kolapo Alimi, claimed that since the local government crisis began in February 2025, the Federal Government had been paying allocations…

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo on Wednesday urged Edo indigenes living in Osun State to support the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Munirudeen Oyebamiji, in the August 15 governorship elections in Osun State. Speaking at an APC campaign rally at the party secretariat in Osogbo, the state c…

…your music band after his loses Aug 15 election- Gov Uzodinma replies Davido Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has responded to comments made by Afrobeats star David "Davido" Adeleke, who called on an unnamed politician to give room for a free and fair governorship election in Osun State. Davido's uncle, Governor Ademol…

…misconduct and accused the anti-graft agency of acting on the directive of former Governor Gboyega Oyetola to frustrate the payment of palliatives to workers. "The real reason the commission froze the state account on the order of Gboyega Oyetola was to stop the payment of palliatives which the state government promise…

…to some of the comments made by one of those who worked with the President when he was governor. I watched the interview of His Excellency Donald Duke. “He is a very brilliant man. What impressed me most was that he avoided insults. He was a perfect gentleman, and I am proud of him. “However, some of the issues he rais…

Osun State Governor and Accord Party governorship candidate, Ademola Adeleke, has urged residents to vote against the All Progressives Congress in the August 15 governorship election, accusing the opposition of neglecting civil servants during its time in office. In a post on X on Thursday, Adeleke alleged that workers…

…Agulu. Some of the Agulu community's prominent people include the former Anambra State governor, Mr Peter Obi. Besides tourism, the town has a thriving agricultural sector that produces food crops sold across the state. The community has also produced notable public figures and business leaders. Small and medium-sized…

…Dry Port ranks prominently among the key economic assets the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate for Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji has promised to revive, as part of a comprehensive strategy to reposition the state as a leading investment and industrial destination. According to a statement on Sunday, Oyebami…

…Government disbursed another round of palliatives to civil servants across the stateGovernor Adeleke's spokesperson said the payments began before the new minimum wage was implemented, making Osun one of the first states to actThe administration drew a sharp contrast between its welfare policies and the approach taken…

…this government has been doing for Nigeria for granted.” The former Abia State governor argued that Tinubu’s administration had made notable progress in infrastructure development and economic reforms despite criticism from sections of the public. “You check what we did during the primaries, the membership strength of…

…Commissioner for Justice, Oluwole Jimi-Bada on Wednesday, said he has the mandate of the governor to sue the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission after the anti- graft agency froze government accounts. Jimi-Bada said a 'Post no debit' letter from the EFCC was forwarded to the management of the First Bank where Osun…

…to residents of Osun State to shun violence and intimidation ahead of the forthcoming governorship election, urging them to come out peacefully and exercise their civic rights. Speaking during a youth campaign mobilisation event in support of Governor Ademola Adeleke which was shared on his Instagram page on Wednesday,…

By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE Deputy Governor of Edo State, Hon Dennis Idahosa, on Wednesday received the best Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in South-South and the 4th in Nigeria, Master Daniel Osagiobare and rewarded him with a cash gift of one million naira. Master Osagiobare scored 368 in the…

By Edwin Philip, Lafia Nasarawa State Governor, Engr. Abdullahi Sule, has appointed eight new commissioners as part of efforts to strengthen his administration and enhance service delivery. The Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Danladi Jatau, announced the nominees on Wednesday in Lafia while re…

…a news conference on Wednesday in Lafia, also declared his intention to run for the governorship seat in Nasarawa state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the senator was elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2023. He later dumbed the PDP and joined the ADC. Onawo cited manipulat…

…welfare and cushion the impact of prevailing economic challenges. The spokesperson to Governor Ademola Adeleke, Olawale Rasheed, announced the disbursement in a statement on the state’s X handle on Wednesday, saying the intervention reflects the administration’s commitment to supporting public servants. “As part of our…

…during an exclusive interview with ARISE NEWS on Wednesday, the former Cross River State governor said the worsening state of the country compelled him to return to frontline politics, stressing that remaining a spectator was no longer an option. “The direction the country is going requires very urgent intervention. In…

…improve combat effectiveness.” Also reacting, the Special Adviser to the Sokoto State Governor on Security Matters, retired Col. Ahmed Usman, commended President Bola Tinubu for approving the salary review, describing it as a significant step towards strengthening Nigeria’s security architecture. In a statement, Usman…

…major cultural festivals. Elemokumo disclosed that invitations had been extended to Governor Douye Diri, the deputy governor, senior government officials, politicians and captains of industry to attend the week-long celebration.

Edo State deputy governor, Mr Dennis Idahosa, has urged youths to adopt responsible leaders and elders as their role models if they are to make meaningful contributions to society. Idahosa said the advice became imperative because young people remain the hope and future of Nigerian society, stressing that the decisions…

…responses from those entrusted with leadership.” Furthermore, the former Kano State governor urged Nigerians to continue engaging leaders constructively. “I encourage all well-meaning Nigerians to continue constructively engaging the Federal Government and other leaders at all levels whenever the opportunity arises,” h…

…Department of the CBN, Mrs Hakama Sidi Ali, who delivered the opening remarks of the CBN Governor, Mr Olayemi Cardoso, attributed the increase to stronger foreign exchange inflows and renewed investor participation across different asset classes, saying the trend reflects growing confidence in the country’s economic ma…

…of the state working committee to one of the party elders in the state, a former deputy governor and Nigerian Ambassador to Uganda, Chief Omolade Oluwateru. At the residence of the former deputy governor, the APC chairman said, "We are glad to have Your Excellency in APC at a time like this. The State chapter and gover…

By Vincent Ujumadu Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has expressed delight after encountering heavy traffic in the commercial city of Onitsha on Monday, describing it as a sign that the long-standing Monday sit-at-home has eased significantly. The governor, who attended the Delta State Economic Summit in A…

…made the remarks during a media parley on Tuesday, August 4. The former Rivers State governor was asked to respond to the comments by Onaiyekan following a recent meeting between President Tinubu and members of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria (CBCN). After the meeting, the cardinal said in an interview that…