I do not support the call by Oyo State Governor SeyiMakinde that international bodies like the United Nations (UN) should participate in probing the 56-day abduction of 39 pupils and six teachers in the state. In receiving the freed victims, he called “on the appropriate international human rights and accountability me…
…recalled that Tinubu conceived the idea more than two decades ago while serving as Governor of Lagos State. He said, “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. This is one man who dreams and has the grac…
…CEO Forum Nigeria 2026, themed ‘From Stability to Shared Prosperity,’ where the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, and the Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance, Dr Taiwo Oyedele, assured investors that Nigeria had entered “a new phase of economic stability capable of suppo…
BACCODA publicly praised Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang for reinstating Alhaji Abdullahi Idris as the Rekna of BasharThe community association described the reinstatement as a victory for justice and the preservation of traditional institutions in Wase LGABACCODA urged residents of Bashar Chiefdom to rally aroun…
…open, the State Commissioner for Health, Dr Henry Ayuk, reaffirmed the commitment of the Governor Bassey Otu-led administration to safeguarding the lives of mothers and newborns through sustained investments in the healthcare sector. Ayuk said maternal health remains a central pillar of the state’s People First Agenda,…
…agencies to bring the perpetrators to justice. We believe the people have rejected Governor Adeleke, and violence will not stop the APC from winning this poll,” he said. Reacting to the incident, Governor Ademola Adeleke called for calm, describing the attack as a suspected cult-related killing and dismissing allegatio…
…payment was confirmed in a statement issued on Thursday by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Obudu Ranch Resort, Sunday Michael. According to the statement, workers began receiving payment alerts on Wednesday after Governor Bassey Otu approved the immediate release of the funds. “The payment, which also includes o…
…into the de@th of Ms Habila is domiciled in Ebonyi where Umahi served as two-term governor and wields a lot of power He also questioned why the Presidency, the Inspector General of Police, and the National Assembly have remained silent since the story made headlines. Atike said he is not in any way pronouncing anyone g…
…Speaker Abbas, and a constitutional amendment bill seeking to reduce the minimum age for governorship candidates from 35 to 30 years. He also listed reforms in education funding, taxation, electricity, cybersecurity and the digital economy as efforts aimed at expanding opportunities for young Nigerians. With preparatio…
The Bayelsa State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has criticised Governor Douye Diri’s proposed N100bn, 25,000-capacity stadium project, urging his administration to prioritise job creation, food security and poverty reduction. In a statement issued on Thursday by its Publicity Secretary, Ikaebimo Mark, the opp…
…League next season following its relegation. The unveiling was performed by the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Dr Peter Akpe, who said Governor Douye Diri had directed the newly inaugurated Interim Management Board, led by Dr Peter Singabele, to ensure the club secured immediate promotion to the top flight. Akpe sai…
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, on Thursday urged the Nigerian Army to treat the wave of killings in Plateau and other troubled parts of the country as a threat to Nigeria’s sovereignty rather than a routine peacekeeping assignment. Mutfwang made the call while receiving the outgoing General Officer Commanding…
…transformed will continue to speak for generations,” he said. The former Anambra State governor prayed that Okoye’s memory would continue to inspire people “to live selflessly, love sincerely, and labour faithfully for the advancement of God’s kingdom and the building of a just, peaceful, and prosperous Nigeria.” Also…
…of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, saying that safeguards will prevent governors from turning state police into their private army for personal gain. Vanguard also reports that a Nigerian Catholic priest took his own life in the United States over fears of forced return to home country following the expir…
State Police: Governors won't be able to turn state police into their private army - Speaker Abbas The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Abbas Tajudeen, has defended the proposed State Police Bill, assuring Nigerians that adequate constitutional safeguards have been included to prevent governors and politic…
Her parents failed her- Delta state governor's aide, Ossai Ovie Success, blames parents of young lady who committed su!cide after she was allegedly r@ped by popular content creator, Odogwu Asaba Ossai Ovie Success, who is an aide to the Delta State governor, has blamed the parents of Favour Agbor, the 20-year-old lady…
…Command, Naziru Kankarofi, the Brigade Commander and the State Security Adviser to the Governor of Kogi State were on their way to the scene for an on-the-spot assessment. “A more detailed press release will be issued as soon as additional verified information becomes available,” she added. In a related development, PU…
…all that matters is using the incident for political gain, which explains why Oyo State governor Seyi Makinde has become a victim of vicious attacks. Makinde, while receiving the rescued victims on Monday, expressed his appreciation to President Bola Tinubu and all the security forces that carried out what could rightl…
Delivery Advisor to the Akwa Ibom State Governor on Hospitality Infrastructure, Charles Udoh, has lauded the ongoing redevelopment of the Oron Marine Jetty and the introduction of luxury ferry, saying the initiative will stimulate tourism and unlock fresh investment opportunities. He said the project forms a major comp…
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday visited the flood-hit Ogombo community in Eti-Osa Local Government Area to assess the impact of recent flooding and interact with affected residents. The governor was accompanied by the Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat, the state Commissioner for the Environment and Wa…
…of N1.2 million to people with disabilities in Nasarawa State. This is evidence that the governor is farmer-friendly. I wish to sincerely appreciate His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Nasarawa State, for his unwavering support and commitment towards agricultural development. “To our farmers, you remain the backb…
…Area of Oyo State. In a statement personally signed on Wednesday, the former Abia State governor described the rescue as “a great relief to the victims, their families and the nation.” He praised the coordinated efforts of the Office of the National Security Adviser, the Armed Forces of Nigeria, the Nigeria Police Forc…
…programme, organised by the state government in partnership with the foundation of the governor's wife, is open to all eligible indigenes, regardless of ethnic or religious background. He said each groom would receive N250,000 as dowry in line with Islamic law, while all intending couples would undergo compulsory medic…
…Recall that Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe revealed a secret about his time as the deputy governor of Abia State.The Abia South senator claimed he was made to swear an oath of loyalty to the then governor, Orji Uzor Kalu.This was disclosed by the politician in his book 'Made in Aba ’, which was launched in Abuja.NDC exempts…
…CP Naziru Bello Kankarofi, the Brigade Commander and the State Security Adviser to the Governor are currently en route to the scene for an on-the-spot assessment," she said. Afusat added that the command would issue a more detailed statement as additional verified information becomes available. by Linda Ikeji at 15/07…