Tinubu is Nigeria's Lee Kuan Yew - Gov. Uzodimma Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has likened President Bola Tinubu to Singapore's founding Prime Minister, Lee Kuan Yew, praising the Nigerian leader's economic reforms.Uzodimma made the remarks on Friday, July 17, during a state dinner at the Imo Government House.Accord…

…do. There is a great level of mutual understanding between us and His Excellency, the governor of Kaduna State. We share a bond of trust. There is no distrust between the governor and me. “So, to those who believe they can employ any tactics to sow discord among us, I assure you they will fail. Therefore, we must stay…

…Senatorial District, Orji Uzor Kalu, has expressed condolences to former Rivers State Governor and former Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, following the death of his mother, Dame Ezinne Mary Oduah Amaechi. In a statement issued on Saturday, Kalu described the late Dame Amaechi as a devoted…

…upon its conclusion.Bayelsa police arrest vandals Photo brother of former Bayelsa governor is deadLegit.ng earlier reported that former Bayelsa state governor and ex-Minister of State for Petroleum Resources under the late Muhammadu Buhari, Timipre Sylva, lost his elder brother, Chief Johnbull Anagha Sylva.His death ca…

…as a sign of unity and dedication to Kano's progressDankabo also commended Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for his commitment to the welfare of the people, urging support regardless of political dividesThe lawmaker called on Garo to keep strengthening the APC and backing policies that will bring meaningful develop…

…name it after him because of his dream for it. "He had that dream about 27 years back as governor of Lagos State. It is one thing to dream and another thing to have the grace of God to actualise that dream," Umahi had said. I will reverse naming of public assets after Tinubu if elected President – Sowore vows

…relocate from the once peaceful community. They appealed to the Lagos State Government, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP, and the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, to urgently intervene by strengthening security presence in the area. “We are pleading with the Lagos State Gove…

…Wabara, a former Senate president, filed the action alongside former Niger State Governor Muazu Babangida Aliyu, ex-Information Minister Jerry Gana, former PDP Deputy National Chairman Olabode George, ex-Women Affairs Ministers Maryam Ciroma and Zainab Maina, BoT member Dame Esther Uduehi, and the PDP itself as the eig…

Borno Governor Babagana Zulum visited President Tinubu to formally acknowledge the renomination of VP Kashim Shettima for the 2027 electionsZulum said northeastern governors were seeking Tinubu's approval to pay a formal thank-you visit as a delegation next weekThe governor described Shettima's continued nomination as…

…urges Army to treat Plateau attacks as combat operations, not peacekeeping Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has urged the Nigerian Army to treat the security challenges confronting Plateau and other parts of the country as combat operations against enemies of the state rather than conventional peacekeeping missi…

…on a logistics centre in western Russia killed seven people and wounded 24, the regional governor said Saturday, as the Moscow region was again targeted by a wave of drones. Ukraine has been striking a range of targets in Russia, which Kyiv says is fair retribution for Moscow’s more than four-year barrages against its…

…Party, PDP, in Ebonyi State, he built a formidable structure. Later, as deputy governor to Martin Elechi, he survived a bruising succession struggle and eventually emerged as governor, overturning the calculations of the incumbent establishment. That victory established Umahi as a politician who understood power, organ…

…of seven landed properties, $2.045 million and share certificates linked to a former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, to the Federal Government. In a unanimous judgment delivered by a five-member panel led by Justice Ibrahim Saulawa, the apex court set aside the judgment of the Court of Appeal…

…fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Jos, Plateau state - Kefas Wungak Ropshik, governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau state for the 2027 elections, has paid a condolence visit to elder statesman Damishi Sango, following the death of two of the latter's siblings within a matter…

…as the quake struck.Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she had spoken with the governors of the affected states, while Navy Secretary Raymundo Morales assured the public that there were no major impacts. She said "There are no serious effects." In Guatemala City, authorities evacuated several buildings and suspen…

…has said the reinstatement of Abdullahi Idris, as the Rekna of Bashar by Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang will strengthen peace and promote unity in Wase Local Government Area. The association described the governor’s decision as a significant step towards resolving a longstanding chieftaincy issue and deepening r…

…my exit from government in 2018 are well known. I remain grateful to the former governor who appointed me, but we parted ways because of differences in principles. “I harbour no bitterness against anyone. I simply speak my mind, pursue my convictions and remain focused on my goals,” Odoh said. The post Peter Obi has ca…

…conducted by the Taraba State Civil Service Commission (CSC). The appeal comes after Governor Agbu Kefas approved the recruitment of 1,800 qualified applicants into the state civil service as part of efforts to strengthen the workforce. Dr Kara made the call on Friday while receiving a delegation from the Ministry of W…

Former governor of Ogun State and Senator representing Ogun East, Otunba Gbenga Daniel on Friday said that only God knows the next governor of the state between the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Senator Solomon Adeola fondly called Yayi and his Peoples Democratic Party counterpart, Oladipupo…

…was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo, Patrick Ebojele. According to the statement, the Zonal Commander of the Edo State Security Corps, Joel Aidamebor, said the incident followed a security alert from Ebhodaghe after he heard suspicious noises from a sc…

…at the Government House in Lokoja. A video shared by TVC on Friday showed Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, receiving the school principal, a National Examinations Council official and two students following their rescue. The governor was joined by heads of security agencies in the state as he welcomed the victim…

…in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, has appealed to the Federal Government and Governor Seyi Makinde to help recover his remains for a dignified burial. The deceased's wife and his elder brother and widow made the appeal days after the rescue of the 39 pupils and five surviving teachers who spent 56 days in c…

The Lagos State Deputy Governor and All Progressives Congress governorship candidate, Obafemi Hamzat, has revealed that he did not have the phone number of his running mate, Damilola Sonayon-James, until she emerged as the party’s deputy governorship candidate. Hamzat disclosed this on Thursday while recounting the pro…

…remunerated. He also criticised the housing and welfare benefits enjoyed by former governors now serving as lawmakers, arguing that many retain multiple official entitlements while career civil servants retire without similar support. The post Falana threatens to drag FG to court over luxury houses for judges appeared…

…under its empowerment programme. Speaking at the event held at the Government House, Governor Abba Yusuf said the gesture was part of his administration’s commitment to economic empowerment, emphasising that strict hygiene standards in meat processing must remain non-negotiable. “The initiative is part of our administr…