The Acting Chief Judge whom Governor Uzodinma wishes to preclude from consideration does not have an adverse disciplinary record with the NJC. In this situation, the current Chief Justice of Nigeria has an opportunity to define the applicable conventions. It is not her job to grant the governor a Chief Judge whom he ca…

…Congress (APC) in Osun State, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has said the victory of Governor Biodun Oyebanji and the people of Ekiti State in Saturday's governorship election will be replicated in Osun on August 15. Speaking with journalists on Sunday in Osogbo, Oyintiloye described Oyebanji's victory as "well deserved.…

…also declared zero tolerance for waste disposal on Lagos roads, following a directive by Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu for the emergency evacuation of waste across the state's road network. The decision was reached after a meeting involving the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, the Lagos State Waste Managem…

…over the political influence of its candidate, Oladipupo Adebutu, ahead of the 2027 governorship election. The party asserted that Ogun residents are ready for a new direction and that no amount of propaganda can “stop the winds of change already blowing across the state.” This was contained in a statement issued on Su…

…into bad blood and potentially create avoidable tensions within the Muslim community. “Governor Sheriff Oborevwori should reassess the appointments and engage relevant stakeholders to ensure equitable representation in institutions connected to the welfare of Muslim faithful in Delta State,” Ogan warned. Delta pilgrim…

Former Abia State Governor and Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Uzor Kalu, has congratulated Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji on his victory in the state governorship election. In a statement issued on Sunday, Kalu described the outcome of the poll as a clear indication of the confidence, t…

"My immediate reaction is to reject the result in its entirety because, in my view, the exercise conducted yesterday was not credible. You all witnessed what happened, particularly in some polling units, including mine, where the atmosphere was almost like a war zone..."

…in Osun State to be respected and maintained. The appeal is coming after Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, vowed that the local government council officials elected under the umbrella of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on February 22, 2025, will resume office on Monday, June 22, 2026. The state government had co…

By Dayo Johnson & Rotimi Ojomoyela, Ado Ekiti The Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) has congratulated Governor Biodun Oyebanji on his victory in the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election, describing the outcome as a strong endorsement of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its governance agenda. Oyebanji was decla…

…Aba and Ohafia, citing security and public safety concerns. The ban, approved by Governor Alex Otti, will take effect from Monday, June 22, 2026, and is one of the most extensive transport regulations introduced by the administration. Announcing the decision, the Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, said the…

Mr Oyebanji defeated 13 others to emerge victorious in Saturday's off-cycle governorship election.

…(INEC) to strengthen the security of its technological systems ahead of the August 15 governorship election. The party also warned against any form of manipulation that could undermine the credibility of the August 15 poll. In a statement issued on Sunday by the Osun APP Chairman, Odesola Oluseye Titus, the party urged…

... Akpe Recounts Journey From Humble Beginnings By Samuel Oyadongha Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has revealed that he faced what he described as "spiritual pressure" before selecting Dr. Peter Akpe as his new deputy governor following the death of Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo on December 11, 2025. Akpe was lat…

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA - The All Progressives Congress (APC) has congratulated Governor Biodun Oyebanji on his re-election as Governor of Ekiti State, describing his victory as "historic" and "epic." In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the party said Oyebanji's re-e…

By Dayo Johnson, Akure Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has congratulated his Ekiti State counterpart, Governor Biodun Oyebanji, on his re-election for a second term, describing the outcome as a strong endorsement of his leadership. Aiyedatiwa also felicitated Prof. Dayo Faduyile on his victory in the Ondo South Se…

…in the ruling Kwara State All Progressives Congress (APC) has continued to escalate as Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s group storms the party’s national headquarters in Abuja on Monday to meet with the national leadership over the crisis triggered by the alleged imposition of Speaker Yakubu Danladi Salihu as the part…

…unity, and economic prosperity in Nigeria. Among dignitaries who at the event were the Governors of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum; Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni; Jigawa State, Umar Namadi, as well as former Governors Usman Sa’idu Nasamu Dakingari and Tanko Al-Makura. Others included the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad…

The party also commended INEC, security agencies and voters for the peaceful conduct of Saturday's governorship election.

Delta Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated his Ekiti State counterpart, Biodun Oyebanji, on his re-election victory. Oborevwori described the win as a reward for purposeful leadership and people-oriented governance in Ekiti State. He conveyed his message through his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Festus Ahon, on…

…letter reportedly sent by the Olisa of Ijebu-Ode, Chief Rasheed Adesanya, to Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, recommending names for consideration in the selection of a new Awujale. The council described the move as unauthorised, misleading and contrary to the established legal and traditional framework that guides t…

By Vincent Ujumadu The wife of the Governor of Anambra State, Nonye Soludo, has described her husband, Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, as an exceptional and devoted father who continues to serve as a source of inspiration to their family. In a message marking this year's Father's Day, she also celebrated fathers gene…

…is not a licence to cause any form of violence in the ancient city. Ladoja, a former governor of Oyo State, made this declaration in a statement signed by his media aide, Chief Adeola Oloko. The statement was made available to DAILY POST on Sunday in Ibadan, the state capital. DAILY POST gathered that the annual Egungu…

The Delta Youth Transformation Movement (DYTM) has congratulated the Delta State Governor Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori on the joyous occasion of his 63rd birthday. In a felicitation message signed by the President of the group, Sir. Isioma Odozi Melekwe, DYTM said the Governor's life and leadership have continued to inspi…

…his Ekiti counterpart, Abiodun Oyebanji, on his decisive victory in Saturday's governorship election in the state. In a congratulatory message issued by his spokesperson, Malam Olawale Rasheed, on Sunday in Osogbo, Adeleke said the renewal of Oyebanji's mandate reflected the people’s confidence in his leadership. The g…

…the aegis of the Concerned Fulani People of Nigeria, has asked President Bola Tinubu and Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State to call Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, to order over ‘inflammatory remarks’ against Fulani communities in Oyo State. The group made the call in a stateme…