…efforts to strengthen the country's healthcare workforce. In his remarks, Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, represented by his deputy, Auwal Jatau, commended the Federal Government for the intervention, describing it as a major boost to healthcare delivery in the state. He said the equipment, ambulances and medical…

…accelerate the transition from a linear waste disposal system to waste recovery. "The governor has said they are bringing in about 140 to 150 compactors to augment what LAWMA has at the moment. "If, by the end of the year, the material recovery facility and the transfer stations kick off, that will take off about 4,000…

The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State, Sharafadeen Alli, on Friday, donated N25 million to traders affected by fire incident at popular Bode market in Ibadan South West Local Government Area of the state. He made this announcement during a sympathy visit to the market, and commiserate…

…inexcusable given its fertile, largely uncultivated land in the North. The ex-Anambra governor attributed the crisis to two structural failures, insecurity and the inability of farmers to access their farmlands, saying banditry and insurgent attacks had turned agrarian communities into displacement camps. "This food cr…

…quality-control mechanism at the very entry point of state policing, ensuring that no governor can simply declare a State Police into existence by fiat. Until a state clears that bar, the Federal Police fills the gap automatically - Section 214(4) makes clear that it "shall continue to perform policing functions in tha…

…arrangement involving former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State governor Peter Obi, with some insiders warning that the NDC may not eventually become the independent opposition platform many supporters expect. Multiple sources familiar with ongoing coalition discussions told Saturday Vanguard that s…

Ahead of his historic address to the House of Lords in London on Friday, Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma has received a special recognition from the United States House of Representatives for his transformative leadership. Uzodimma, apart from the address at the House of Lords , would be receiving "African In…

…the strategic importance of the solid minerals sector to Plateau State's economy, Governor Caleb Mutfwang has embarked on measures aimed at sanitising mining activities and improving security around mining communities. Soon after assuming office, the governor ordered a review of mining activities across the state, expr…

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has inspected the ongoing construction of Justice Saidu Kawu Court House, expressing satisfaction with the pace and quality of work done so far. Accompanied by the State's Chief Judge, Justice Abiodun Ayodele Adebara, the Governor said the multistorey project is borne out of…

…Oba Ewuare II expressed gratitude to the Swiss government, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Monday Okpebholo, and other stakeholders for their role in the restitution process. "The Benin bronzes are not curiosities. They are records of governance and spirituality of the Edo people taken by force. To delay their re…

…State High Court in the criminal defamation suit instituted against him by the state Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. Saraki's decision followed Friday's ruling by Justice M.O. Folorunso, sitting in Ilorin, which dismissed his preliminary objection challenging the court's jurisdiction and adjourned the case until July…

…by me along with others to become the Senator representing Lagos West and later the governor of our Lagos State,” the President stated. Tinubu recalled their shared sacrifices during Nigeria’s pro-democracy struggle, saying they fought together to actualise the June 12, 1993 presidential election won by the late Chief…

…The process has produced credible candidates,” Akintomide said. He reaffirmed that Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa remains the leader of the APC in Ondo State and expressed confidence that the governor and the party leadership would continue to work together in the overall interest of the party. Akintomide dismissed concerns…

…and criminals by political gladiators in the state. He said the state is preparing for a governorship election, not war; hence, police will not condone criminality from any quarters, adding that police will up their game to ensure a free, fair and peaceful atmosphere for the election. His words, “My coming to Osun Stat…

The Governorship candidate of Allied People's Movement in Oyo State, Bimbo Adekanmbi, on Friday, sympathised with the traders affected by fire outbreak at the popular Bode Market in Ibadan South West Local Government Area of the state. Adekanmbi donating N2.5 million to the victims. The guber hopeful, who visited the m…

…of the DSS; number six, the Chairman of the EFCC; and number seven, the Central Bank Governor. "These people, in my view, played roles in embarrassing Nigeria," he declared. He further alleged that the controversy was too significant to be treated as an isolated case. "The current scenario is an elephant-an elephant-si…

The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Cross River State, Arthur-Jarvis Archibong, has accused the administration of Governor Bassey Otu of deploying tax authorities to target his university, describing the move as politically motivated and capable of crippling education in the region. Archibong,…

…The restructuring, which was accompanied by the appointment of former Osun State governor Rauf Aregbesola as National Secretary and the emergence of a new leadership team, came as the party positioned itself as a major platform for opposition politicians ahead of the 2027 general election. The development, however, tri…

…part of the southern Zaporizhzhia region killed five people, the Kremlin-appointed governor said. "This is a strike against civilian life - against people who had come to buy groceries," Yevgeny Balitsky said on Telegram. He earlier said three people had been killed in separate attacks in the region. Two other people d…

…in donor funding. "This landmark initiative demonstrates the unwavering commitment of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu's administration to safeguarding the health of Lagos residents, reducing dependence on external donor support, and ensuring uninterrupted access to life-saving HIV treatment," she said. Animashaun added tha…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has assured that his administration will complete the ongoing reconstruction of Ejigbo-Iwo Road and commence work immediately on the newly approved health centre for the community. The governor gave the assurance in Ejigbo on Thursday, where three projects executed by the governmen…

…Adesanya explained that the bill, if eventually passed into law, and assented by Governor Dapo Abiodun, would provide legal framework to regulate the activities of the proposed institution, establish its administrative and political leadership structure as well as address other related matters. He stressed that it woul…

…outlined in his Emancipation Blueprint, which, he noted, aligns with the ARISE Agenda of Governor Umo Eno. He explained that the bursary programme was designed to ease the financial burden on students and their families while encouraging academic excellence among young people in the area. The chairman reaffirmed his ad…

…Ogunwusi for continued support, prayers and royal blessings ahead of the Osun State Governorship Election scheduled for August 15, 2026. Babalola made the appeal during a visit to the traditional ruler in Ile-Ife on Thursday. During the visit, the Resident Electoral Commissioner disclosed that the commission acknowledg…

…Authority. One of the biggest casualties of the review was former Benue State Governor Gabriel Suswam, whose earlier victory in the Benue North-East primary was nullified in favour of the incumbent senator, Emmanuel Udende. The development comes weeks after Senate President Godswill Akpabio assured senators who lost th…