…make it one of the richest states in the country if properly harnessed and managed. The governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the state, Dr. Christopher Nathaniel, stated this in an interview with journalists in Yola. He noted that […] The post How mineral resources in Adamawa can make it one o…
WIFE of the Zamfara State governor and chairperson of the State Drug Control Committee (SDCC), Hajiya Huriyya Dauda Lawal, has called for a multi-sectoral alliance to combat drug abuse and illicit trafficking, saying the escalating threat requires innovative policies and coordinated action. Speaking in Gusau during the…
…and food security. The approval was granted at the council meeting, chaired by Governor Uba Sani, on Tuesday. The meeting was […] The post Kaduna approves 6,000 metric tonnes of fertiliser, 11 road projects in Zaria appeared first on Tribune Online.
…and education sector. The approvals were made at the council meeting presided over by Governor Mallam Umar Namadi. The resolutions were contained in a statement by the Commissioner for Information, Youth, […] The post Jigawa approves N9bn for livestock, healthcare, workers' welfare appeared first on Tribune Online.
…words associated with GSM. To the APM/PDP and party loyalists in Oyo State, GSM implies Governor Seyi Makinde. […] The post The GSMs in Nigeria's political landscape appeared first on Tribune Online.
…national unity and development. He also appreciated the event's chairman, host minister, governors, keynote speaker, National Assembly members, APC National Working Committee, coordinators, volunteers and partners for ensuring successful inauguration and mobilisation activities. Pondi described Tinubu as a courageous l…
…$25,000 per semester for undergraduate and postgraduate studies abroad. Olayemi Cardoso, governor of the CBN, said the revised FX Manual aligns Nigeria's foreign exchange administration with international best practices and is designed to improve transparency, operational efficiency and investor confidence while streng…
I refused to pay N300m ransom, told kidnappers to k!ll my abducted brothers - Zamfara Governor Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has revealed that he refused to pay a N300 million ransom demanded by kidnappers who abducted his brothers in 2019, saying he chose not to negotiate with criminals rather than encourage the…
…selling kulikuli and other small-scale goods to earn a living. The former Anambra State governor reiterated that his focus is on improving governance and creating a Nigeria that works for its citizens rather than pursuing political office for personal ambition. He said ... "Tinubu is tired and needs to go home and rest…
…by Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, and Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal, both of whom argued in favour of decentralised policing. However, when the moderator invited Ukeje to respond to concerns about possible political abuse, she shifted the conversation beyond politics, focusing inste…
…Nyesom Wike tells Peter Obi FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, says it is the responsibility of governors to inform President Tinubu of any mishap that happens in their states and not for them to wait for President Tinubu to call them whenever an unfortunate incident happens. He stated this during his media parley held this mo…
…for Gov. Francis Nwifuru. The group attributed its decision to what it described as the governor's good performance in office. The defectors, led by the LP State Secretary and Coordinator of the Labour Movement in Ebonyi, Mr Igiri Innocent, announced their defection during a meeting at the APC State Secretariat in Abak…
…intensify mobilisation efforts to secure millions of votes for President Tinubu and Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf in their respective second-term bids during the 2027 elections. Soja also commended Governor Yusuf for what he described as people-oriented projects across Kano State, including road construction and empowermen…
Former Florida Governor nominee Andrew Gillum charged after drug arrest Former Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum has been formally charged following his recent arrest in Alabama, with prosecutors filing one felony charge and two misdemeanour counts against the Democrat.According to court records, Gillum is…
…and National Assembly candidates opened on June 27 and is scheduled to close on July 11. Governorship and House of Assembly nomination forms are to be submitted between July 18 and August 8, while campaigns for the presidential and National Assembly elections are expected to commence on August 19. INEC is scheduled to…
The wife of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, Asiya El-Rufai, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to ensure her husband is treated fairly while facing criminal prosecution, saying the family's support for Tinubu's presidency entitles them to basic courtesy from his administration. Speaking on ARISE NEWS on…
The wife of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, Asiya El-Rufai, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to ensure her husband enjoys his constitutional rights while standing trial, insisting that the family is not seeking to halt the criminal proceedings against him. Speaking during an interview on ARISE NEWS o…
…if they have the opportunity, I will not be alive." While the former Anambra State governor clarified that he wasn't levelling a formal, direct accusation, he insisted his daily life is plagued by targeted obstruction. He noted that while authorities avoid direct confrontation, their "hand" is visible in the routine hu…
…removal to state governments, which are now unusually awash with money. So, it's the governors' responsibility to tackle poverty, not Tinubu's. Ask about insecurity, they would tell you it's not Tinubu's fault but the nefarious work of his enemies. They would echo Pastor Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christ…
…the successful rescue highlighted the effectiveness of the Executive Order signed by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, which guarantees emergency stabilisation for residents facing life-threatening situations, regardless of their financial status. “We are here today to commend LASUTH and draw the attention of everyone home…
…across the state. He further conveyed the appreciation of the commissioner for works to Governor Dauda Lawal for prioritising public safety and strengthening emergency response capacity across the state. The post Zamfara boosts emergency response, launches firefighting trucks appeared first on Vanguard News.
…and improve health outcomes across the state. She said the administration of Governor Dauda Lawal is committed to driving digital transformation in the health sector as part of efforts to build a more efficient, responsive, and resilient healthcare system. The commissioner noted that while Zamfara has made significant…
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State attended the inaugural State House Press Corps Presidential Dinner at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. At the event, Governor Lawal had the honour of decorating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as Grand Patron of the State House Press Corps. The presidential dinner aimed to strengthen e…
The indigenes, including a huge crowd of PDP faithful in Yewa, said that they would rather wait for the right time to support what they called "a true Yewa indigene for governorship of the state." The post 2027: Ogun West indigenes endorse Adebutu's governorship bid appeared first on Tribune Online.
…effectively to ongoing military operations nationwide. Also speaking, Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, described the siting of the depot in the state as a critical national asset. He said the facility had improved security, stimulated economic activities and created opportunities for residents of Ebonyi State an…