The wife of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, Asiya El-Rufai, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to ensure her husband enjoys his constitutional rights while standing trial, insisting that the family is not seeking to halt the criminal proceedings against him. Speaking during an interview on ARISE NEWS o…

…if they have the opportunity, I will not be alive." While the former Anambra State governor clarified that he wasn't levelling a formal, direct accusation, he insisted his daily life is plagued by targeted obstruction. He noted that while authorities avoid direct confrontation, their "hand" is visible in the routine hu…

…removal to state governments, which are now unusually awash with money. So, it's the governors' responsibility to tackle poverty, not Tinubu's. Ask about insecurity, they would tell you it's not Tinubu's fault but the nefarious work of his enemies. They would echo Pastor Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christ…

…the successful rescue highlighted the effectiveness of the Executive Order signed by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, which guarantees emergency stabilisation for residents facing life-threatening situations, regardless of their financial status. “We are here today to commend LASUTH and draw the attention of everyone home…

…across the state. He further conveyed the appreciation of the commissioner for works to Governor Dauda Lawal for prioritising public safety and strengthening emergency response capacity across the state. The post Zamfara boosts emergency response, launches firefighting trucks appeared first on Vanguard News.

…and improve health outcomes across the state. She said the administration of Governor Dauda Lawal is committed to driving digital transformation in the health sector as part of efforts to build a more efficient, responsive, and resilient healthcare system. The commissioner noted that while Zamfara has made significant…

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State attended the inaugural State House Press Corps Presidential Dinner at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. At the event, Governor Lawal had the honour of decorating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as Grand Patron of the State House Press Corps. The presidential dinner aimed to strengthen e…

The indigenes, including a huge crowd of PDP faithful in Yewa, said that they would rather wait for the right time to support what they called "a true Yewa indigene for governorship of the state." The post 2027: Ogun West indigenes endorse Adebutu's governorship bid appeared first on Tribune Online.

…effectively to ongoing military operations nationwide. Also speaking, Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, described the siting of the depot in the state as a critical national asset. He said the facility had improved security, stimulated economic activities and created opportunities for residents of Ebonyi State an…

Former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology and Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Enugu State, Uche Nnaji, has dismissed recent reports concerning legal proceedings over his academic records. Nnaji insisted that the issues remain before the courts and should not be decided through public comm…

…channels." The former senator also dismissed claims of a rift between him and the Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, describing their relationship as cordial and built on mutual respect. "Any suggestion of disagreement, hostility or political friction between them exists only in the imagination of the authors of the…

Northern governors and traditional rulers have reaffirmed their commitment to tackling insecurity through stronger regional collaboration and support for federal security efforts. The resolution followed their joint meeting on Wednesday at Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, Kaduna, where they reviewed the region's worsening sec…

GistReel Hajiya Asiya El-Rufai, wife of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ensure her husband is treated fairly while he remains in detention. Asiya made the appeal on Tuesday night while speaking with journalists at the family’s Abuja residence. She was accompan…

…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 hails from O…

…and Other Related Offences Commission on Tuesday alleged that former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, violated the conditions of a court-approved medical visit while in the commission's custody. The commission also announced the arrest of his personal physician, Prof Bello Abubakar, for allegedly making false sta…

Governor Dauda Lawal reiterated that his administration will never negotiate with bandits but will sustain military operations until they surrender or face the full weight of the law. The declaration was made at the inauguration of the Association of Zamfara State Indigenes Residing in Kaduna secretariat on Sunday. Rep…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Tuesday highlighted some achievements of his administration in the health sector, saying he has rehabilitated over 200 Primary Health Care Centres across the state since coming on board. Adeleke, who spoke in Osogbo, Osun State, at the inauguration of the newly completed Osun He…

…of energy access in Nigeria, according to a statement. Representing the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Biodun Ogunleye, described All On as an important contributor to Nigeria's renewable energy ecosystem. Delivering the governor's goodwill message, Ogunleye…

…of bearing responsibility for El-Rufai's continued detention, describing the former governor as a political prisoner. "The world should know today that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is holding a political prisoner in Nigeria by the name of Mallam Nasiru El-Rufai," Abdullahi said. However, the ICPC rejected the allegation…

…the state. The Independent National Electoral Commission fixed August 15, 2026, for the governorship election in the state. The incumbent governor, Ademola Adeleke, is contesting against APC candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, African Democratic Congress candidate, Dr Najeem Salaam, among others.

By Emem Idio, Yenagoa A governorship aspirant in Bayelsa State under the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Dr Domor Mienye, has urged indigenes of the state to hold their state government accountable for the high level of poverty in the state, arguing that governors have primary responsibility for…

…He also praised the administration for increased financial allocations to states, saying governors now have greater resources to execute development projects. “There are many projects that Mr President has initiated in three years. I think it will be good to give him another term in office,” he said.

The third prosecution witness in the trial of former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, over the alleged unlawful acquisition of a 753-unit housing estate in Abuja, on Monday admitted that he had no direct dealings with the former apex bank chief. The witness, Richard Agulu, a former Zenith Bank…

The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, on Tuesday congratulated former First Lady of the state, Ambassador Florence Ajimobi, on the presentation of her Copie d'Usage to the Chief of Protocol of the Republic of Austria, Ambassador Maximilian Hennig. Alli, who…

…kinetic and non-kinetic measures to contain the crisis and prevent its escalation. The governor, who inspected the affected communities and identified flashpoints, said preliminary findings indicate that the conflict originated from a dispute over farmland. He directed the Emir of Kagara, Alhaji Ahmad Garba-Gunna, to c…