Delivery Advisor to the Akwa Ibom State Governor on Hospitality Infrastructure, Charles Udoh, has lauded the ongoing redevelopment of the Oron Marine Jetty and the introduction of luxury ferry, saying the initiative will stimulate tourism and unlock fresh investment opportunities. He said the project forms a major comp…

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday visited the flood-hit Ogombo community in Eti-Osa Local Government Area to assess the impact of recent flooding and interact with affected residents. The governor was accompanied by the Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat, the state Commissioner for the Environment and Wa…

…of N1.2 million to people with disabilities in Nasarawa State. This is evidence that the governor is farmer-friendly. I wish to sincerely appreciate His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Nasarawa State, for his unwavering support and commitment towards agricultural development. “To our farmers, you remain the backb…

…Area of Oyo State. In a statement personally signed on Wednesday, the former Abia State governor described the rescue as “a great relief to the victims, their families and the nation.” He praised the coordinated efforts of the Office of the National Security Adviser, the Armed Forces of Nigeria, the Nigeria Police Forc…

…programme, organised by the state government in partnership with the foundation of the governor's wife, is open to all eligible indigenes, regardless of ethnic or religious background. He said each groom would receive N250,000 as dowry in line with Islamic law, while all intending couples would undergo compulsory medic…

…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.NDC exempts…

…CP Naziru Bello Kankarofi, the Brigade Commander and the State Security Adviser to the Governor are currently en route to the scene for an on-the-spot assessment," she said. Afusat added that the command would issue a more detailed statement as additional verified information becomes available. by Linda Ikeji at 15/07…

…WAEC and NECO to a uniform N50,000 for each SSCE candidateTinubu, when he served as the governor of Lagos between 1999 and 2000, was popular for SSCE candidates throughout his tenureHowever, there was a year he decided not to pay for WAEC and rather opted to pay for NECO, following an increase in the West African exerc…

…so that no state police force may ever be reduced to the private instrument of a governor,” he assured. According to him, the parliament was aware of how power conducted itself in the absence of restraint, stressing that lawmakers “have no intention of repeating that error.” He said, “This roundtable is our invitation…

The Senate on Tuesday cautioned Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, over his call for a United Nations-led investigation into the abduction and rescue of 39 pupils and six teachers in the state, warning that such remarks could undermine the efforts of the Federal Government and security agencies in tackling insecurity. T…

…the realities of political power make such a step difficult in practice. “He’s not a governor, so he does not enjoy constitutional immunity, but he has all the powers. Do you know what it means to be Chief of Staff to the President,” he said. Describing the situation as one of “the limits of the law,” Erugo said there…

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…

…All Progressives Congress APC in Benue State, including former loyalists of the state Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has pledged loyalty to the leadership of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation SGF, Senator George Akume, as the 2027 general elections draw nearer. The group, led by a former Executive Se…

…on the importance of presidential support, Wike said his previous experience as a governor and minister had taught him that performance in office depends largely on the backing of the President. The former Rivers State governor disclosed that he often tells his wife to keep praying for President Tinubu's continued supp…

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…

…on the outcome of this week's State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Alex Otti. Kanu said the convictions underscored the administration's zero-tolerance policy towards sexual offences and served as a warning to perpetrators. He noted that the convictions were among the landmark achievements of the s…

…for UN probe of Ogbomoso school abduction The Nigerian Senate has blasted the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, for calling for a United Nations-led probe into the abduction of pupils and teachers from Oriire Local Government Area of the state. Speaking at the plenary on Tuesday, July 14, the Senate asked the governor…

…Presidency slams Makinde over demand for UN probe The Presidency criticised Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde for calling for a United Nations investigation into the abduction of pupils and teachers, describing it as politically motivated and unnecessary. Read the full story below: https://punchng.com/oyo-abduction-presidency-…

…to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has slammed Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, following his call for a United Nations (UN)-backed investigation into the abduction of pupils and teachers. While delivering a statewide broadcast on Monday, July 13, Governor Makinde urged the UN and other intern…

…Igbokwe, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has criticised Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde over the latter's recent remarks. Seyi Makinde on Monday, July 13, called on the United Nations to launch an independent investigation into the abduction of the Oyo schoolchildren and teachers. Makinde, who spoke…

…due to testify in Congress and US inflation data set to be released. Meanwhile, Fed governor Christopher Waller stoked concerns over an early interest rate hike as inflation remains elevated. “If we get another hot reading on core inflation this week, then the (rate-setting committee) will need to consider tightening m…

…and the people of Kano State. The Commissioner of Police, Bakori, also commended Governor Abba Yusuf and the Kano State Government for the support, reiterating the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property across the state’s 44 local government areas. He assured the family of the command’s continued support…

Investigate Oyo school abduction, rescue operation - Gov Makinde tells UN Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has called on the United Nations (UN) and other international human rights and accountability bodies to investigate the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area, insisting that Nigerians d…

The Presidency on Monday criticised Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde over his call for a United Nations-led investigation into the abduction of pupils and teachers in the state, describing the demand as unnecessary and politically motivated. Makinde, while formally assuming responsibility for the welfare, rehabilitation…

…She said the President had been passionate about the initiative since his days as Governor of Lagos State. Mrs Tinubu gave the assurance while receiving a five-member World Bank delegation led by the Country Director for Nigeria, Dr Matthew Verghis, at the State House, Abuja. In a statement she signed on Monday, the Se…