…disrupted ordinary life in Russia more than at any point during the 4.5-year war. The governor of the Tyumen region, Alexander Moor, said a Ukrainian drone fell “on the territory” of an oil refinery, causing a fire. Moscow said Ukraine had launched more than 300 drones into Russian territory, including on regions far f…

…on this section of the road especially when it rains. I want to appeal to the state governor to urgently find a lasting solution to the road,” he said. A commuter, Mrs Bimpe Olaitan, said the poor state of the road subjected passengers to unnecessary hardship, especially during peak hours and the rainy season. A transp…

•When a president or governor is personally not corrupt, corruption in that government is already reduced significantly By Onochie Anibeze What was intended to be a brief exchange at the airport lasted over thirty minutes as we discussed major issues dominating Nigeria’s politics. Despite waiting to board his flight, P…

The wife of the Lagos State Governor, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has urged residents of the state to embrace daily sanitation as part of efforts to prevent flooding and disease outbreaks. Sanwo-Olu made the call while addressing residents of Eputu London in the Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area of the state during the month…

…friends, colleagues, and corporate organizations rallied around her. Former Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola donated ₦4.5 million, while another ₦2 million was raised by well-wishers. According to her, the condition has relapsed, and she is back in hospital. Nwosu said the three life-saving procedures will c…

…the Supreme Court judgment on local government financial autonomy. Delta State, under Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, became the first state to fully comply, releasing all outstanding arrears and monthly allocations directly to councils. “More troubling are allegations of non-performance despite massive allocations. In Uk…

…with placards appealing directly to President Bola Tinubu is a vote of no confidence in Governor Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq’s leadership and his nonchalant handling of the security crisis in Kwara state. “It is crystal clear that when citizens no longer look up to their governor in moments of pain but bypass him to seek he…

…your family since the tragedy? What form of assistance, if any, have you received? The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, led other government officials to visit and console me. They sympathised with me and took photographs. They promised to help. A few days later, my husband was invited to Government H…

…Project Management Unit (FPMU) and the Kwara State Government, under the leadership of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, for creating an enabling environment for the successful implementation of the programme. He urged community members to embrace the initiative and ensure that the knowledge and technologies acquired we…

Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State dropped eight Special Advisers just two days after sacking six commissionersThe governor simultaneously named nine new Special Advisers with portfolios spread across the state's 13 local government areasSecretary to the Nasarawa State Government, Shuaibu Magaji Labaran, issued…

'They believe Presidency will write results' - Kwankwaso speaks about Governors joining the APC Vice Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has alleged that state governors defecting to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) are doing so under the belief that the presidenc…

…recalled that the 2018 stakeholders’ agreement, convened by the administration of former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, approved a quarterly ₦500 levy and insisted that no meeting had been held since then to review or amend the decision. It said any attempt to reverse or alter the agreement without the involvement of all part…

…All Progressives Congress in Ekiti State has hailed the Supreme Court judgment affirming Governor Biodun Oyebanji as the valid APC candidate for the June 20 governorship election. The party, describing the apex court verdict as a victory for internal democracy, the rule of law and the collective will of APC members in…

…Presidential and National Assembly elections will hold on January 16, 2027, while the Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections will take place on February 6, 2027. Abubakar, in turn, called on Nigerians to support INEC ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Governor fired for wearing tight cycling shorts that were 'too snug' A politician has been fired after going viral for wearing cycling gear that is too tight. Mehmet Fatih Cicekli, the governor of Ardahan province in eastern Turkey, was removed from his post by a presidential decree signed by President Recep Tayyip Erd…

Anambra state governor Charles Soludo's daughter, Oduko, bags First Class Honours in Neuroscience from the University of Nottingham Oduko, one of the daughters of the governor of Anambra state, Charles Soludo, has bagged a first-class degree in Neuroscience from the University of Nottingham on Thursday, July 23. The gr…

…stakeholders, government officials, parents and alumni, with the wife of the Lagos State Governor, Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, as Special Guest of Honour. Speaking, the school MD praised the 2026 graduating class for distinguishing itself in academics, leadership, sports and other co-curricular activities. She noted that one of…

…Sector Skills Council of Nigeria (TSSCN) and Special Adviser to the Akwa Ibom State Governor on Tourism, Mr. Nkereuwem Onung, has called on tour operators in Nigeria to imbibe the culture of responsible tourism while building Nigeria as a tourist destination. Onung gave this advice while speaking at the 10th Annual Gen…

…Ado Ekiti District, on Thursday, adjourned a case against an All Progressives Congress governorship aspirant in Ekiti State, Abimbola Olawumi, till July 28. The Chief Magistrate, Abayomi Adeosun, who granted bail for Olawumi on self-recognition as a senior citizen, said, “The matter is hereby adjourned till July 28, 20…

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…