Demands cost of governor’s ordered emergency repairs By Egufe Yafugborhi ASABA — Civil society leader, Rev. David Ugolor, has urged Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, to engage the Federal Government and neighbouring Edo State to end decades of temporary repairs on the collapsed Benin–Sapele–Warri Road and commi…

…and counteraccusations of corruption escapades of former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Godwin Emefiele were let out of the covering closet into rattling revelations of thievery, I thought there would never be a case as dastardly, damning, and stenchy as that of the former Apex Bank Governor. Emefiele was the first C…

…Tinubu took officeLocal government chairmen in Ogun State were seen prostrating before Governor Dapo Abiodun in a widely circulated momentSimilar scenes involving Governor Umaru Bago and a Delta State commissioner have added to the growing conversationFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! A growing numb…

…the remarkable transformation taking place in Abia under the administration of Governor Alex Otti. “Abia’s impressive performance demonstrates that the state’s ongoing reforms and development initiatives are yielding measurable and nationally recognised results,” the statement read. According to him, the progress is dr…

Governor Adeleke bans NURTW activities in Osun The Osun State Government has banned all activities of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in motor parks across the state.Governor Ademola Adeleke announced the directive on Thursday, July 23, following a meeting of the State Security Council, ordering se…

…support for our democratic and economic development,” he said. The former Anambra State governor wished the envoy success in his future assignment and expressed optimism that bilateral relations between both countries would continue to grow. “I wished him well as he prepares for his next assignment and thanked him for…

The Oyo State chapter of All Progressives Congress, APC has declared that Governor Seyi Makinde cannot hide from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and other anti-graft agencies. Thd party declared that the governor will be asked to account for all the monies received by his administration since 2019 a…

…it said was affecting commercial activities. Speakers at the meeting, however, commended Governor Bassey Otu’s administration for tackling insecurity and creating an enabling environment for the Igbo community, including appointing some of its members into government. On illegal taxation, the 2nd Vice President of Ohan…

Former Kenyan governor and two co-accused convicted of his pregnant girlfriend's murder Former governor of Migori, Kenya, Okoth Obado, his former personal assistant and one other have been found guilty of m8rdering his pregnant girlfriend, Sharon Otieno. The judgment, delivered on Thursday, July 23, 2026 by the Crimina…

…the official and parallel markets as liquidity improved sharply across FX segmentsCBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso credited ongoing reforms for pushing Nigeria's net foreign reserves from about $3 billion to over $40 billionFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Pascal Oparada is a journalist with Legit.ng,…

…Femi Falana, has described the All Progressives Congress, APC's use of consensus for governorship primaries, especially in Ogun State, as "extortion" and "plutocracy" that undermines democracy. Falana spoke on Thursday at the 8th Penpushing Annual Lecture held at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta, th…

The Oyo State House of Assembly on Thursday 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 h…

…Fish Farmers’ Association have appealed to President Bola Tinubu and Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, for emergency support and compensation after flash floods destroyed farms and assets worth over N700m across parts of Ijebu-Ife and Ijebu-Igbo. The association said the disaster, caused by two days of heavy rainfall…

The family of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has disowned a letter circulating on social media and purportedly signed by the African Democratic Congress chieftain. In a statement issued on Thursday by his son, Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, on behalf of the family, the document, titled “Urgent Message” and dat…

…African Democratic Congress, ADC, Rauf Aregbesola, has described himself as the first governor in Nigeria’s history to govern a state without owning a house of his own. Aregbesola, a former ally of President Bola Tinubu, disclosed that he was staying in his friends house during his eight year tenure as governor of Osun…

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum, in collaboration with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, the World Bank, and Resolve to Save Lives Nigeria, has unveiled a Health Security Scorecard to strengthen the monitoring of states’ preparedness for infectious disease outbreaks and other public health emergencies…

…of these microfinance banks were revoked on July 1, 2026, following approval by its Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, in accordance with the provisions of the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA), 2020.

…for sustained collective efforts to prevent emerging threats. They commended the State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, for strengthening peace and security through the establishment of community-based local vigilante structures. Parts of the resolutions reached during the meeting included: herders to avoid encroaching cultiva…

…to those who know him. Dankwambo is not just a politician. He is a former two-term Governor of Gombe State and a former Accountant-General of the Federation. His career has been built on financial discipline and public sector integrity. He brought that same rigour to this probe. He understands that complex financial st…

…economy, stocks, and general market trends.The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Tourism, Idris Aregbe, has unveiled the Renewed Hope Creative and Innovative Hub, describing it as a strategic platform to empower young people with skills, entrepreneurship and digital innovation in support of President Bola…

Imo Governor Hope Uzodimma explained that south-east governors reviewed the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration's record and reached a unanimous decisionThe governors cited key federal projects in the region, including the South East Development Commission and the Eastern Rail Corridor, as reasons for their stan…

…ceremony was attended by the Minister, his wife, Justice Suzette, their two sons, the Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Fintiri and many others. See more photos below... by Linda Ikeji at 22/07/2026 8:34 PM | Share this Story

…they are yearning for in 2027, especially in the area of the presidential and governorship elections that will take place in Nigeria, the 109 senatorial poll, the 360 House of Representatives election and the 1,015 state constituencies that are going to be contested. “I want to assure you that we in the party can prese…

…budget dispute The Ondo State House of Assembly on Wednesday dismissed allegations that Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa was behind the move to remove the Speaker, Hon. Olamide Oladiji, insisting that the leadership crisis rocking the legislature was purely an internal affair. The Assembly said the decision to seek the Speake…

…code issued to him. He added that the process of uploading the details of the party’s governorship and State House of Assembly candidates was ongoing. The SDP chairman also disclosed that recent Supreme Court judgments had affirmed the party’s internal disciplinary actions and directed INEC to recognise decisions taken…