…on Nigeria’s current security challenges, President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, Governor Dapo Abiodun’s Senate ambition, and why Yewa should produce the next governor of Ogun State, among other issues. The post YAYI possesses the capacity, leadership qualities to govern Ogun — Akintunde appeared first on Tribune On…

…of Fulani Chiefs in South West Nigeria has commended President Bola Tinubu, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and security agencies for the successful rescue of schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of the state. The council, led by its Chairman and Sarki Fulani of Lagos, Alhaji Mohammed Ab…

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta/Ebunoluwa Sessou Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, and the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, have commended President Bola Tinubu, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and security agencies over the successful rescue of pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire Local G…

…the incident as a case of political persecution, saying the former Anambra State governor should have allowed the matter to be resolved through the appropriate channels. “This is a clear case of an opposition candidate trying to whip up unnecessary sentiments for a wrong he committed with his driver,” Keyamo said. He a…

…thrown its weight behind the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, saying the President’s economic reforms and governance policies have laid a solid foundation for Nigeria’s long-term growth and prosperity. The endorsement was made on Thursday during a conference and em…

By Daniel Abia Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has presented a proposed budget of N1.854 trillion for the 2026 fiscal year to the Rivers State House of Assembly, describing it as a "Budget of Resilience for Growth and Development." Presenting the Appropriation Bill before lawmakers on Friday, Governor Fubara sa…

…background who was hardworking and dedicated to providing for his family. Bauchi State Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed visited the deceased's family for condolences. The governor pledged to take the responsibility of the education of the deceased's children from primary school up to university. He said that perpetrat…

House of assemblies to pass state police bill simultaneously Governors across Nigeria's 36 states have agreed to ensure the State Police Bill is passed simultaneously by their respective Houses of Assembly once it is transmitted by the National Assembly, Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has said.Abiodun said the coordi…

…July 10 comes around, public attention naturally returns to the dramatic abduction of Governor Chris Ngige in 2003, an event that remains one of the darkest episodes in Nigeria's democratic history. But beyond the crisis itself, the date also brings back deeply personal memories of how I unexpectedly left journalism fo…

…make it one of the richest states in the country if properly harnessed and managed. The governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the state, Dr. Christopher Nathaniel, stated this in an interview with journalists in Yola. He noted that […] The post How mineral resources in Adamawa can make it one o…

WIFE of the Zamfara State governor and chairperson of the State Drug Control Committee (SDCC), Hajiya Huriyya Dauda Lawal, has called for a multi-sectoral alliance to combat drug abuse and illicit trafficking, saying the escalating threat requires innovative policies and coordinated action. Speaking in Gusau during the…

…and food security. The approval was granted at the council meeting, chaired by Governor Uba Sani, on Tuesday. The meeting was […] The post Kaduna approves 6,000 metric tonnes of fertiliser, 11 road projects in Zaria appeared first on Tribune Online.

…and education sector. The approvals were made at the council meeting presided over by Governor Mallam Umar Namadi. The resolutions were contained in a statement by the Commissioner for Information, Youth, […] The post Jigawa approves N9bn for livestock, healthcare, workers' welfare appeared first on Tribune Online.

…words associated with GSM. To the APM/PDP and party loyalists in Oyo State, GSM implies Governor Seyi Makinde. […] The post The GSMs in Nigeria's political landscape appeared first on Tribune Online.

…national unity and development. He also appreciated the event's chairman, host minister, governors, keynote speaker, National Assembly members, APC National Working Committee, coordinators, volunteers and partners for ensuring successful inauguration and mobilisation activities. Pondi described Tinubu as a courageous l…

…$25,000 per semester for undergraduate and postgraduate studies abroad. Olayemi Cardoso, governor of the CBN, said the revised FX Manual aligns Nigeria's foreign exchange administration with international best practices and is designed to improve transparency, operational efficiency and investor confidence while streng…

I refused to pay N300m ransom, told kidnappers to k!ll my abducted brothers - Zamfara Governor Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has revealed that he refused to pay a N300 million ransom demanded by kidnappers who abducted his brothers in 2019, saying he chose not to negotiate with criminals rather than encourage the…

…selling kulikuli and other small-scale goods to earn a living. The former Anambra State governor reiterated that his focus is on improving governance and creating a Nigeria that works for its citizens rather than pursuing political office for personal ambition. He said ... "Tinubu is tired and needs to go home and rest…

…by Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, and Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal, both of whom argued in favour of decentralised policing. However, when the moderator invited Ukeje to respond to concerns about possible political abuse, she shifted the conversation beyond politics, focusing inste…

…Nyesom Wike tells Peter Obi FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, says it is the responsibility of governors to inform President Tinubu of any mishap that happens in their states and not for them to wait for President Tinubu to call them whenever an unfortunate incident happens. He stated this during his media parley held this mo…

…for Gov. Francis Nwifuru. The group attributed its decision to what it described as the governor's good performance in office. The defectors, led by the LP State Secretary and Coordinator of the Labour Movement in Ebonyi, Mr Igiri Innocent, announced their defection during a meeting at the APC State Secretariat in Abak…

…intensify mobilisation efforts to secure millions of votes for President Tinubu and Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf in their respective second-term bids during the 2027 elections. Soja also commended Governor Yusuf for what he described as people-oriented projects across Kano State, including road construction and empowermen…

Former Florida Governor nominee Andrew Gillum charged after drug arrest Former Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum has been formally charged following his recent arrest in Alabama, with prosecutors filing one felony charge and two misdemeanour counts against the Democrat.According to court records, Gillum is…

…and National Assembly candidates opened on June 27 and is scheduled to close on July 11. Governorship and House of Assembly nomination forms are to be submitted between July 18 and August 8, while campaigns for the presidential and National Assembly elections are expected to commence on August 19. INEC is scheduled to…

The wife of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, Asiya El-Rufai, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to ensure her husband is treated fairly while facing criminal prosecution, saying the family's support for Tinubu's presidency entitles them to basic courtesy from his administration. Speaking on ARISE NEWS on…