Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, on Thursday called for stronger collaboration and co-investment between the state government, the Federal Government, the United Nations, Development Partners, International Financial Institutions, and the private sector to accelerate recovery and sustainable develo…

The spokesperson for the Ademola Adeleke Governorship Campaign Council, Pelumi Olajengbesi, has withdrawn remarks he made against Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, over the latter’s conduct during the Osun governorship election campaign. File photo: Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo. Olajengbesi, in a statement…

…away his fervent supporter, Peter Akah, popularly known as Randy PeterThe former Anambra governor appeared visibly irritated as Akah stayed close to him during the encounterThe unusual moment has given social media users fresh material for jokes about the relationship between Obi and his outspoken supporterPAY ATTENTIO…

…was arrested and held in police custody in Abuja following his role in the Osun State governorship election.Dr Sunday Saanu, the university's Director of Communications and Public Affairs, described the claims as "entirely false, baseless, and deliberately fabricated" FUOYE denies VC’s arrest, detention following Osun…

…and civil society groups has commended the conduct of the recent Osun State governorship election, urging the Federal Government, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies to sustain the standard ahead of the 2027 general elections. The groups, which included the Arewa Consultative Yout…

…the road failed, causing difficulties for commuters and motorists. The government said Governor Monday Okpebholo had approved funds for the commencement of rehabilitation work, while the state’s Deputy Governor, Dennis Idahosa, confirmed the development during a visit to the site on Tuesday. According to Idahosa, the g…

…not to the APC or any political office holder. The party maintained that no Chairman, Governor or political party has the constitutional authority to prevent citizens from freely associating, assembling, campaigning or supporting the political party of their choice. “More importantly, any statement suggesting an intent…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has formally welcomed former ward leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and African Democratic Congress (ADC) from Ijebu North, Ijebu East, Ijebu North-East and Odogbolu Local Government Areas of Ogun East Senatorial District into the All Progressives Congress (APC). Sp…

…popular actress was accompanied by Hon. Idris Aregbe, Special Adviser to the Lagos state governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture, as they made their way to the royal palace to participate in the annual celebration of Yoruba heritage and indigenous traditions.Actress Soyato Gaga pays homage to a king during Lagos Isese Da…

…meeting was conspicuously held in the absence of some of the party’s prominent aggrieved governorship aspirants, including former governor and Senator Teslim Folarin, Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu, Akeem Agbaje, Hakeem Alao and former deputy governor, Rauf Olaniyan. The reconciliation meeting, which also had the part…

Kano State Deputy Governor, Murtala Sule Garo, has called for stronger data protection measures in government institutions to safeguard citizens’ personal information and sustain public confidence in government services. Garo made the call on Thursday while representing Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at a Data Privacy Imple…

…land with the people of Amawom because of the risk taken by their Youths when the former Governor, Rochas Anayo Okorocha allegedly wanted to forcefully take over the said land. The Princess explained that it is regrettable that after wrestling with Okorocha, the family is now wrestling with Uzodinma over the said land…

…and National Assembly campaigns commence on August 19, 2026, while campaigns for Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections are slated for September 9, 2026. It urged politicians to make a case for how they intend to improve the lives of the citizenry in critical sectors such as education, healthcare and the e…

…and I are praying hard and we ask all of our fellow Pennsylvanians to join us," the governor wrote earlier on social media. by Linda Ikeji at 20/08/2026 9:27 AM | Share this Story

…people are still buried. Rescue attempts are under way," he told AFP. Gregoire Mvongo, governor of the eastern Cameroonian region, said on public CRTV radio that they were "working in close collaboration with our Central African colleagues to deal with the aftermath of this tragedy". See video of the incident below.…

Moment Governor Adeleke prostrates before Davido's dad, Dr Adedeji Adeleke for prayers after his reelection In an emotional display of gratitude, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke last night prostrated before his elder brother, billionaire mogul Dr. Deji Adeleke, following his victory in the August 15 governorship el…

Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, has flagged off the distribution of 90,000 bags of assorted grains to vulnerable households across the state’s 34 Local Government Areas, describing the intervention as part of efforts to cushion the effects of economic hardship and strengthen food security. The ceremony was held in…

Candidates contesting the 2027 presidential and governorship elections could collectively spend up to N571bn under the campaign expenditure limits prescribed by the Electoral Act 2026. Meanwhile, the Federal Government says it has spent N30.64tn to cushion the effects of its economic reforms since June 2023, while a ve…

…He said some of those who benefited from such opportunities had gone on to become governors, ministers, directors and holders of other public offices. Atiku promised that, if elected president in 2027, he would continue to create opportunities for young Nigerians to serve and take up leadership positions.

…itself up, saying that despite controlling the National Assembly and having 31 state governors, the President remained uneasy because Nigeria had become worse under his leadership. He spoke on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme, where he said Governor Ademola Adeleke’s victory in the Osun State governorshi…

…state. Across communities visited recently, one phrase has become almost a refrain: “Our Governor is working.” And, almost immediately, another line follows: “Our President is working.” The refrain, according to observations across the state, reflects growing public attention to projects being executed by the administr…

…poor condition has hindered movement and affected their livelihoods. FILE: Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun The residents who spoke with PUNCH Metro during a visit to the community on Monday said the roads had been neglected for more than 20 years. PUNCH Metro correspondent who visited the community observed residents…

No fewer than 146 candidates currently in the race for the 2027 presidential and governorship elections could collectively spend up to N571bn under the campaign expenditure limits prescribed by the Electoral Act 2026. The figure comprises 19 presidential candidates, each with a campaign spending ceiling of N10bn, and 1…

Kebbi State Deputy Governor, Umar Abubakar-Tafida, has dismissed claims that his replacement as Governor Nasir Idris’ running mate for the 2027 governorship election was necessitated by the Supreme Court judgment on the 2023 election. Abubakar-Tafida spoke on Wednesday in Argungu when thousands of supporters, political…

…would never do. In Kano, he went as far as ensuring that his own son secured the deputy governorship ticket. That is what standing by your people looks like." by Linda Ikeji at 19/08/2026 10:16 PM | Share this Story