…were previously cut off, especially during the rainy season. Residents who commended Governor Uba Sani's rural transformation drive described the bridge as a critical lifeline that has restored access to markets, healthcare facilities and farmlands. Before the intervention, the collapsed bridge made movement extremely…

…continue to pray and plead for the unity of this country until I die." He also thanked Governor Ahmed Aliyu for inviting him to commission the road projects in the state.

…committed to achieving net-zero emissions and building climate-resilient economies. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Climate Group on Monday in London during the 2026 London Climate Action Week, marking the state's admission into the global coalition. The move reinforces Lagos…

The 2027 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ogun State, Oladipupo Adebutu, has opined that until the insecurity challenges facing the country are tackled, no talk of development can make sense. Adebutu noted that without the safety of lives and property, prosperity cannot exist, stressing t…

…Mariya Support Group, a political organisation backing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf ahead of the 2027 elections. "Any appointments, designations, announcements or authorisations issued by Mr Bin Usman Rano are strictly related to the affairs of the support group and have no connection whats…

…said it has taken cognizance of recent public commentary attributed to the former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, in which he allegedly called for the resignation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu following political developments in the United Kingdom involving the resignation of Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The pan…

By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri The Borno State Government under the leadership of Governor Babagana Zulum has clarified the allegations purportedly circulating in some media platforms (Not Vanguard), that a wooping sum of N4 billion was approved for reconstruction of railway project in Maiduguri metropolis and Jere local g…

…for the speedy recovery of those receiving treatment in various health facilities. Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, according to the statement, has directed security agencies to intensify operations in the affected area, apprehend the perpetrators and ensure they are brought to justice. The government also directed re…

…structures before they mature into larger threats. At the political level, northern governors, in particular, must recognise the urgency of the moment. The challenge before them is not merely one of law enforcement; it is a struggle for the future of an entire generation. They must intensify efforts to dismantle crimin…

…leadership. Commenting on reports circulating on social media that former Anambra State Governor, Mr Peter Obi, had pledged to halt some of President Tinubu's legacy infrastructure projects if elected president, Umahi said such a position would be regrettable. "When my brother, Peter Obi, said, as I saw on social media…

…as a strategy for maintaining peace and economic stability. According to the statement, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori had assured stakeholders that resolutions from the summit would be implemented and urged community leaders to take active roles in addressing security challenges. As part of efforts to address the situati…

By Soni Daniel, Editor, Northern Operations Enugu State Governor, Dr Peter Mbah, has undertaken many transformative projects across the length and breadth of the state in just three years. After meeting with the Renewed Hope Ambassadors and members of the Presidential Media Team who were on tour of projects being under…

By Dayo Johnson The All Progressives Congress, APC, yesterday, won the Ekiti State governorship election and five of the six bye-elections held in Ondo, Enugu, Nasarawa, Kano, Kebbi and Rivers states. This was as winner of the governorship election in Ekiti State, Governor Biodun Oyebanji ofa APC promised to "work hard…

…board of the South East Development Commission (SEDC) in Abuja earlier this year, Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo of Anambra State reminded the region of an uncomfortable truth. "Economically speaking, the South-East is insignificant. Our wealth is largely outside the South-East," said Prof. Soludo. As a globally resp…

... laments cases of vote-buying The official results of the 2026 Ekiti State Governorship Election announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) accurately reflected votes cast at polling units across the state, election observer group Yiaga Africa has said. The INEC Chief Returning Officer and Vic…

Governor Mohammed noted that throughout his service in the State House of Assembly, Nr Zaki distinguished himself through diligence, maturity, and patriotism

The Acting Chief Judge whom Governor Uzodinma wishes to preclude from consideration does not have an adverse disciplinary record with the NJC. In this situation, the current Chief Justice of Nigeria has an opportunity to define the applicable conventions. It is not her job to grant the governor a Chief Judge whom he ca…

…Congress (APC) in Osun State, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has said the victory of Governor Biodun Oyebanji and the people of Ekiti State in Saturday's governorship election will be replicated in Osun on August 15. Speaking with journalists on Sunday in Osogbo, Oyintiloye described Oyebanji's victory as "well deserved.…

…also declared zero tolerance for waste disposal on Lagos roads, following a directive by Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu for the emergency evacuation of waste across the state's road network. The decision was reached after a meeting involving the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, the Lagos State Waste Managem…

…over the political influence of its candidate, Oladipupo Adebutu, ahead of the 2027 governorship election. The party asserted that Ogun residents are ready for a new direction and that no amount of propaganda can “stop the winds of change already blowing across the state.” This was contained in a statement issued on Su…

…into bad blood and potentially create avoidable tensions within the Muslim community. “Governor Sheriff Oborevwori should reassess the appointments and engage relevant stakeholders to ensure equitable representation in institutions connected to the welfare of Muslim faithful in Delta State,” Ogan warned. Delta pilgrim…

Former Abia State Governor and Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Uzor Kalu, has congratulated Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji on his victory in the state governorship election. In a statement issued on Sunday, Kalu described the outcome of the poll as a clear indication of the confidence, t…

"My immediate reaction is to reject the result in its entirety because, in my view, the exercise conducted yesterday was not credible. You all witnessed what happened, particularly in some polling units, including mine, where the atmosphere was almost like a war zone..."

…in Osun State to be respected and maintained. The appeal is coming after Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, vowed that the local government council officials elected under the umbrella of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on February 22, 2025, will resume office on Monday, June 22, 2026. The state government had co…

By Dayo Johnson & Rotimi Ojomoyela, Ado Ekiti The Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) has congratulated Governor Biodun Oyebanji on his victory in the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election, describing the outcome as a strong endorsement of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its governance agenda. Oyebanji was decla…