…in the Ministry of Information, Hon Aniekan Umana, and the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ekerete Udoh, described the law as one of the most audacious introductions in the health sector in the state. He said corpses should be conveyed in hearses, warning that any ambulance, whether privately owned, state-owned…

Kogi Governor Usman Ododo donated ₦20,000 each to 1,490 NYSC corps members deployed to the state for the 2026 Batch 'B', Stream II orientationThe governor made the gesture during the closing ceremony at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Asaya, KabbaKogi NYSC Coordinator Mrs Chris Tochi praised Ododo for his cons…

…not need to be the Presidential Campaign Council chairman. What is the party doing?"The governors of every state should head the presidential campaign in their respective states, and there should be a coordinating team to coordinate them." by Linda Ikeji at 27/08/2026 1:16 PM | Share this Story

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, governorship candidate in Kebbi State, Abubakar Malami, has insisted that no political ambition is worth causing disagreement and splitting up the party. Malami, a former Attorney General of the Federation, AGF, and Minister of Justice, urged members of the opposition party to be u…

…people,” he said. He disclosed that he had written to the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum to secure the commitment and participation of the 36 state governors and the Federal Capital Territory in the process. Utsev added that President Tinubu had also been briefed on the progress made in developing the draft c…

…group maintained that incidents of harassment, thuggery, and vote buying that dogged the governorship election held in Osun State on August 15 were enough reason for the establishment of the long-desired commission. As the nation inches towards another round of elections, it appears that, 18 years on, the recommendatio…

…national leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has cautioned an Oyo State governorship aspirant of the party, Alagbe Gbemileke, popularly known as Eleniyan, and other aggrieved members against actions that could cause confusion within the party. The party also reaffirmed that Olooye Taofeek Adegboyega Ade…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has pledged to heal divisions in the state and pursue an inclusive administration after the recent governorship election, promising to uphold equity and fairness in the next phase of his tenure. Adeleke made the pledge in a state broadcast on Thursday to mark the 35th anniversary o…

…would be wrong. Nasir el-Rufai, the highly educated and seemingly sophisticated former governor of Kaduna State, said the same thing in 2023. In a viral video, el-Rufai attributed Tinubu’s victory in 2023 to the Muslim-Muslim ticket, saying Tinubu “knew he had no option” but to pick a fellow Muslim as his running mate;…

…tps://punchng.com/dangote-threatens-to-export-petrol-as-imports-rise/ INEC to unveil 2027 governorship and Assembly candidates Saturday The Independent National Electoral Commission is set to unveil the candidates nominated by political parties for the 2027 governorship and state House of Assembly elections on Saturday…

…He cited the recovery of 752 housing units linked to former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele, as well as an ongoing investigation involving former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN). He said the investigation into Malami’s assets led to the forfeiture of 4…

…waved excitedly from the streets and balconies of adjoining buildings to welcome the PDP governorship candidate in the state, Ladi Adebutu; his running mate, Alhaja Yemi Sowunmi-Kolapo; the party’s senatorial candidate, Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo; and other leaders of the opposition party. In Abeokuta North Federal Constitue…

All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for Bauchi in the 2027 elections, Barrister Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar, SAN, on Wednesday met with the party’s House of Representatives aspirants as part of efforts to strengthen unity and cohesion ahead of the general elections. The meeting, led by the Chairperso…

…would determine who would provide training for the group, while the Ogun State Governor’s Office would decide where members would be deployed. “Federal Government will decide who will come and train us. The Governor’s Office tell us where they will place us. “As they wrap up that training, every person will be issued a…

…also referred to an earlier case involving APC Senator Francis Fadahunsi during the Osun governorship election, claiming he allegedly threatened opposition supporters but was questioned by police and later released without facing charges. According to the party, the lack of consequences in that case could encourage sim…

…election, Donald Duke, has defended his leadership credentials, saying his record as governor of Cross River State (1999-2007) demonstrates a commitment to building strong institutions, promoting merit and leaving public office better than he met it. Duke said if elected president in 2027, […] The post 2027: My record…

…to the conference, questioning his record on local government elections while he was governor of Anambra State. “It is a shame that Peter Obi, who did not care to conduct a local government election in Anambra State for the eight years he was governor, was also invited to the conference to express his political interes…

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said the delivery of legacy projects by his administration will give the All Progressives Congress an advantage in the forthcoming general elections. Fubara said APC candidates would be able to campaign on the projects delivered by his administration, particularly at the gr…

…the 13-month doctors' strike that took place in Anambra State while he served as governorThe strike, which ran from February 2011 to February 2012, raised serious questions about healthcare access in the stateObi made a striking observation about the strike's impact that has drawn fresh attention to his record as gover…

…been accused by EFCC of corruption,” he said. The younger brother of former Ekiti State governor Ayodele Fayose also questioned the inclusion of former Zamfara State governor Bello Matawalle, who he alleged had faced corruption allegations in the past. He argued that cases involving political figures could be affected…

…David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido cannot do what he did during the Osun State governorship election in Rwanda or Ethiopia. Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, said this during an interview on Symfoni TV. He was reacting to Davido’s use of social media during the Augus…

…Senator Saliu Mustapha from the ruling party. They declared their continued support for Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and the Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly and APC governorship candidate, Yakubu Danladi-Salihu. The groups, while addressing journalists on Wednesday in Ilorin, the state capital, also passed vo…

…governments and the poor quality of services most Nigerians receive. He said Nigerian governors collect hundreds of billions from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) every year, with some receiving over ₦600 billion across a four-year tenure, yet basic infrastructure remains absent in many communities. I…

…possibility of establishing peace in the land is the President of the country or the governor of a state. If you look at recent elections, peace accords were signed. Yet, if you look at some of those rogue governors, who left their states and were seen making trouble here and there, including the Minister of the FCT, w…

…party’s campaign council and leadership made the call at a strategic meeting with the governorship candidate, senatorial candidates, House of Representatives and State House of Assembly candidates, as well as other leaders of the party and campaign council. The meeting, which focused on internal reconciliation, party d…