…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…

…WAEC and NECO to a uniform N50,000 for each SSCE candidateTinubu, when he served as the governor of Lagos between 1999 and 2000, was popular for SSCE candidates throughout his tenureHowever, there was a year he decided not to pay for WAEC and rather opted to pay for NECO, following an increase in the West African exerc…

…so that no state police force may ever be reduced to the private instrument of a governor,” he assured. According to him, the parliament was aware of how power conducted itself in the absence of restraint, stressing that lawmakers “have no intention of repeating that error.” He said, “This roundtable is our invitation…

The Senate on Tuesday cautioned Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, over his call for a United Nations-led investigation into the abduction and rescue of 39 pupils and six teachers in the state, warning that such remarks could undermine the efforts of the Federal Government and security agencies in tackling insecurity. T…

…the realities of political power make such a step difficult in practice. “He’s not a governor, so he does not enjoy constitutional immunity, but he has all the powers. Do you know what it means to be Chief of Staff to the President,” he said. Describing the situation as one of “the limits of the law,” Erugo said there…

Edo State deputy governor and chairman of the Edo State Primary Healthcare (PHC) Task Force, Mr. Dennis Idahosa, has called on stakeholders and development partners to work closely with the government to consolidate and expand the gains in PHC delivery in the state. The post Edo deputy gov rallies stakeholders to deepe…

…All Progressives Congress APC in Benue State, including former loyalists of the state Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has pledged loyalty to the leadership of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation SGF, Senator George Akume, as the 2027 general elections draw nearer. The group, led by a former Executive Se…

…on the importance of presidential support, Wike said his previous experience as a governor and minister had taught him that performance in office depends largely on the backing of the President. The former Rivers State governor disclosed that he often tells his wife to keep praying for President Tinubu's continued supp…

Court remands blogger Ugagbe in Kuje prison for allegedly defaming CBN Deputy Governor, Usoro A Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday, July 14, ordered that a blogger, Stanley Ugagbe, be remanded in Kuje Prison after he was arraigned on charges bordering on alleged cyberstalking and the alleged defamation of Emem Usor…

…on the outcome of this week's State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Alex Otti. Kanu said the convictions underscored the administration's zero-tolerance policy towards sexual offences and served as a warning to perpetrators. He noted that the convictions were among the landmark achievements of the s…

…for UN probe of Ogbomoso school abduction The Nigerian Senate has blasted the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, for calling for a United Nations-led probe into the abduction of pupils and teachers from Oriire Local Government Area of the state. Speaking at the plenary on Tuesday, July 14, the Senate asked the governor…

…Presidency slams Makinde over demand for UN probe The Presidency criticised Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde for calling for a United Nations investigation into the abduction of pupils and teachers, describing it as politically motivated and unnecessary. Read the full story below: https://punchng.com/oyo-abduction-presidency-…

…to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has slammed Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, following his call for a United Nations (UN)-backed investigation into the abduction of pupils and teachers. While delivering a statewide broadcast on Monday, July 13, Governor Makinde urged the UN and other intern…

…Igbokwe, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has criticised Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde over the latter's recent remarks. Seyi Makinde on Monday, July 13, called on the United Nations to launch an independent investigation into the abduction of the Oyo schoolchildren and teachers. Makinde, who spoke…

…due to testify in Congress and US inflation data set to be released. Meanwhile, Fed governor Christopher Waller stoked concerns over an early interest rate hike as inflation remains elevated. “If we get another hot reading on core inflation this week, then the (rate-setting committee) will need to consider tightening m…

…and the people of Kano State. The Commissioner of Police, Bakori, also commended Governor Abba Yusuf and the Kano State Government for the support, reiterating the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property across the state’s 44 local government areas. He assured the family of the command’s continued support…

Investigate Oyo school abduction, rescue operation - Gov Makinde tells UN Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has called on the United Nations (UN) and other international human rights and accountability bodies to investigate the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area, insisting that Nigerians d…

The Presidency on Monday criticised Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde over his call for a United Nations-led investigation into the abduction of pupils and teachers in the state, describing the demand as unnecessary and politically motivated. Makinde, while formally assuming responsibility for the welfare, rehabilitation…

…She said the President had been passionate about the initiative since his days as Governor of Lagos State. Mrs Tinubu gave the assurance while receiving a five-member World Bank delegation led by the Country Director for Nigeria, Dr Matthew Verghis, at the State House, Abuja. In a statement she signed on Monday, the Se…

…after she and the rescued teachers and pupils were formally handed over to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde at the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Ibadan. The victims were abducted by gunmen on May 15, 2026, and spent nearly two months in captivity before regaining their freedom in a rescue operation by security agencie…

…teachers and pupils to the Oyo State Secretariat and officially handed them over to Governor Seyi Makinde. The victims who were abducted on May 15, were rescued from the kidnappers' den on July 12 after over 50 days in captivity. by Linda Ikeji at 13/07/2026 5:47 PM | Share this Story

…“The university specifically acknowledged the leadership of President Bola Tinubu and Governor Seyi Makinde, as well as the courage and professionalism of the security personnel involved in the rescue operation. “The successful operation underscores the importance of collective vigilance and demonstrates the resilience…

…position as Force spokesperson. According to Fetuga Robert-Anyawu, a media aide to Delta Governor in a Facebook post, she described Hundeyin as the Commander of the Police Mobile Force (PMF) Squadron 31, Ogwashi-Uku, ACP Benjamin Hundeyin Benjamin Hundeyin during his visit to the Executive Chairman of Aniocha South Loc…

…Pharmacists. He said the award would be presented on July 16 in recognition of the governor’s commitment to settling the inherited debts. Sule added that activities marking the anniversary began with Quranic recitation and special prayers for Nigeria, Kano, Yusuf, the Ministry of Health and other leaders. The post Drug…

…he said. Mohammed added that the party was awaiting the completion of the upload of its governorship and State House of Assembly candidates."As we await the conclusion of the upload of our Governorship and State Houses of Assembly candidates, I, on behalf of the National Working Committee of our Party, extend my heartf…