…and humanity remain the guiding principle,” he said. Also speaking, the Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, stressed the need for the religious society to continue promoting values that have distinguished it over a century of existence. Hamzat said that with eroding societal values, the future of the nation de…

…Uba Sani named Jerry Adams, head of the state's Internal Revenue Service, as his deputy governorship candidate on July 28, 2026Donald Okwuosa said Governor Sani's Muslim/Christian ticket breaks the precedent set by former Governor El-Rufai, who ran a Muslim/Muslim ticket in Kaduna StateThe analyst said Adams' selection…

…aggrieved aspirants challenging the outcomes.One Northeast state still needs to name a deputy governorship candidate, with party leaders due to meet in Abuja to finalise the pick.

…Okwesilieze Nwodo, Ambassador Godknows Igali, Dr. Bitrus Pogu and former Lagos State Deputy Governor Kofoworola Bucknor-Akerele. Reading the communiqué, the Chairman of SMBLF and leader of Afenifere, Oladipo Olaitan, said the forum believes state governors should have powers over their state police commissioners compar…

…state House of Assembly. Adeleke has also gained the support of the followers of former deputy governor of the state, Iyiola Omisore, who has distanced himself from the APC governorship campaign. Omisore’s loyalists, including commissioners and special advisers who served under Oyetola, have left the APC for the Accord…

…approved Governor Seyi Makinde’s request to proceed on his annual leave, with the Deputy Governor, Adebayo Lawal, set to oversee the affairs of the state during the period. According to the letter, Makinde’s leave will begin on August 10 and end on September 11, 2026, while he is expected to resume official duties on S…

…through education, innovation and enterprise.The APC chieftain equally acknowledged Deputy Governor Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat for his dedication to good governance and youth-focused initiatives, describing him as a consistent advocate of policies that promote innovation and human capital development.Aregbe described the…

…Alli was reported to have defeated Adelabu and other aspirants, including former Deputy Governor Rauf Olaniyan, Senator Abdulfatai Buhari, Akeem Agbaje and Oyedele Alao. A group of aggrieved aspirants, known as G5, also kicked against Alli’s emergence and demanded that the party address the matter. The APC’s decision t…

…at Amba community in Kokona Local Government Area during a raid led by Nasarawa State Deputy Governor Emmanuel Akabe, who said the operation followed reports that mining activities had continued despite a government order suspending operations at the site. Akabe, who headed a joint security team to the mining location…

…restore local government independence and accelerate development across Ogun State. The deputy governorship candidate, Dr. Lateefat Sowunmi-Kolapo, appealed to Egba monarchs and residents to support the PDP ticket, noting that she had consistently contributed to Egbaland’s development. She commended the leadership of t…

…of her mission to Nigeria. She was received on behalf of Governor Ahmed Aliyu by the Deputy Governor, Engr. Idris Muhammad Gobir. The UNICEF chief noted that Nigeria’s certification as free of the wild polio virus in 2020 remains one of the country’s greatest public health achievements and a clear indication that coord…

…Democratic Party, PDP, in Ebonyi State, he built a formidable structure. Later, as deputy governor to Martin Elechi, he survived a bruising succession struggle and eventually emerged as governor, overturning the calculations of the incumbent establishment. That victory established Umahi as a politician who understood p…

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…

…Football League next season following its relegation. The unveiling was performed by the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Dr Peter Akpe, who said Governor Douye Diri had directed the newly inaugurated Interim Management Board, led by Dr Peter Singabele, to ensure the club secured immediate promotion to the top flight.…

…flooding and interact with affected residents. The governor was accompanied by the Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat, the state Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, and other members of the Lagos State Executive Council. Other communities visited include Monastery Road–Sangotedo, Gbetu,…

…swear oath Recall that Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe revealed a secret about his time as the deputy governor of Abia State.The Abia South senator claimed he was made to swear an oath of loyalty to the then governor, Orji Uzor Kalu.This was disclosed by the politician in his book 'Made in Aba ’, which was launched in Abuja.…

Edo State deputy governor and chairman of the Edo State Primary Healthcare (PHC) Task Force, Mr. Dennis Idahosa, has called on stakeholders and development partners to work closely with the government to consolidate and expand the gains in PHC delivery in the state. The post Edo deputy gov rallies stakeholders to deepe…

Court remands blogger Ugagbe in Kuje prison for allegedly defaming CBN Deputy Governor, Usoro A Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday, July 14, ordered that a blogger, Stanley Ugagbe, be remanded in Kuje Prison after he was arraigned on charges bordering on alleged cyberstalking and the alleged defamation of Emem Usor…

…this, I don’t know what will happen for now.” Present at the event were the Oyo State Deputy Governor, Bayo Lawal; the Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Abimbola Olugbenga; other service commanders; the Director of the Department of State Services; the Garrison Commander; Commander 655 Base Services Group; the Commanda…

…He mentioned that aside from being a governor, he has served as state party chairman, deputy governor, governor, Chairman of the South-East Governors' Forum, Co-Chairman of the Southern Governors' Forum, senator, and Minister of Works. According to him, these are roles Obi has never held. "By contrast, Peter Obi's high…

…beyond his tenure as governor of Ebonyi State, citing his roles as state party chairman, deputy governor, governor, Chairman of the South-East Governors’ Forum, Co-Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum, senator and Minister of Works. “By contrast, Peter Obi’s highest elective public office and entire experience has…

…Board Retreat held at Zuma Rock Resort, Niger State. The governor, represented by the Deputy Governor Faruk Lawal, said KASEDA had reached a defining moment that would determine what the agency becomes over the next decade. "At the end of this retreat my expectation is that, we would have laid the foundation for an ins…

…(ADC) in Rivers State has announced the nomination of Mr. David Amapakaye Okumgba as its deputy governorship candidate for the 2027 governorship election. The announcement was made in a statement issued on Tuesday in Port Harcourt by the party’s state chairman, Dr. Chukwudi Dimgba. According to Dimgba, Okumgba, who hai…

…for the violence were identified, arrested and prosecuted. During the visit, the deputy governor visited displaced Kamuku victims taking refuge at Tegina Primary School and Fulani victims sheltered at Gimi Primary School. (NAN)

…to support these programmes. The law further updates the approval process for CBK deputy governors by replacing references to Parliament with the National Assembly, bringing the Act in line with the 2010 Constitution. The amendments are the latest in a series of updates to the Central Bank of Kenya Act, which was enact…