…Assembly. The lawyers, who had dragged Suleiman to court for allegedly contesting the governorship primary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Kwara State without resigning his appointment, wants the lawmakers to order his arrest for failing to honour the invitation of the House committee investigating the issue.…

…on Lagos roads. He reiterated the agency’s commitment, under the administration of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, to strengthening its emergency response system through continuous training of personnel, acquisition of modern rescue equipment, strategic deployment of patrol assets and improved collaboration with r…

…Congress, APC, in Ekiti State, Senator Ayo Arise, has congratulated Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji on his victory in the June 20, 2026 governorship election. In a statement made available to newsmen in Ado Ekiti, Arise described Oyebanji's victory at the poll as a testament to his commitment to the development of…

…and government institutions to unlock the full potential of the sector," Radda said. The governor acknowledged the challenges facing the sector, including insecurity, poor transportation systems, weak market infrastructure, climate-related challenges, and limited access to finance. He stated that the Katsina State Gove…

..says victory reflects confidence in APC, Tinubu Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have congratulated Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, on his overwhelming victory in the state's governorship election, describing the outcome as a reflection of his performance and the confide…

…Congress, APC, in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has said the victory recorded by Governor Biodun Oyebanji in Saturday’s Ekiti State governorship election would be replicated in Osun during the August 15, 2026 governorship poll. Oyintiloye, who spoke with journalists in Osogbo on Sunday, described Oyebanji’s re-el…

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA – PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has congratulated Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji on his resounding victory in Saturday's Ekiti State gubernatorial election. The President commended the people of Ekiti State for their peaceful and orderly conduct, and for reposing their trust in Governor Oyebanji.…

…20th June 2026 elicited contrasting reactions from key political stakeholders, with Governor Abdullahi Sule commending the conduct of the exercise, while former Minister of Information, Labaran Maku, alleged irregularities and technical glitches in some polling units. Governor Sule, who cast his vote at Polling Unit 00…

"Oyebanji made history in Ekiti State as the first governor to be re-elected back-to-back since 1999, a testament to his approach to governance and his ability to unite the state's stakeholders across party lines."

…Management Authority Law, 2020. Reacting to the judgment, the Special Adviser to the Governor and Managing Director of OGWAMA, Mr Farouk Akintunde, commended the judiciary for supporting the agency's efforts to curb indiscriminate waste disposal in the state. Akintunde promised that the authority would intensify enforc…

Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has congratulated the governorship candidate of All Progressives Congress, APC, and Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji on his re-election, describing it as a clear endorsement of his leadership and governance records. Bamidele, who chaired the APC Governorship Election…

By Henry Obetta Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has renewed calls for a special federal status for Lagos, arguing that the state continues to bear national-level responsibilities more than three decades after losing its status as Nigeria's capital. He made the appeal on Saturday at the maiden Geo-economic Op…

…of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, on Sunday warned the Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, to be on the alert regarding the upcoming governorship election in the state. In a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Primate Ayodele said Adeleke has been ‘anointed’ to win the…

…a suit filed by an aspirant, Dr Yakubu Kingsley, challenging the emergence of former Governor of Rivers, Donald Duke, as the presidential candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) in the 2027 general elections. The case, which is coming up for hearing for the first time on Monday, was fixed by Justice Mohammed Um…

He also praised the Chairman and members of the Ekiti State Governorship Election Campaign Council for their commitment, hard work and strategic engagement throughout the campaign period, which culminated in the party's victory at the polls. The Governor noted that the outcome of the election further demonstrates the d…

…opposition parties and candidates to embrace statesmanship and work with the re-elected governor, adding that "democracy flourishes best when elections are viewed as opportunities for collective advancement and shared progress." Speaking as council chairman, Sani said he was "deeply delighted" to deliver on the APC's a…

The Governor reminded the personnel that the uniforms they wear symbolise responsibility, discipline, and service to the people and are expected to perform their duties with utmost dedication and professionalism. He further called on local government authorities, communities, and traditional institutions to support the…

…Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar has expressed sadness over the passing of former Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, Audu Sule-Katagum. Tuggar said this in a condolence message issued by his media aide, Alkasim Abdulkadir, on Sunday in Bauchi. He described Sule-Katagum as a respected elder, a trusted leader, and a devoted son…

Yiaga Africa has expressed concern regarding the low voter turnout for the Ekiti governorship election that took place on Saturday, June 20, 2026. The election monitoring organization indicated that its preliminary estimates suggest that the turnout for this election ranged from 34.0% to 38.1%, based on data it gathere…

…the supporters of APC candidate, Eric Opah and former Minister, Henry Ikoh over the governorship ticket could affect the peace that Abia residents are currently enjoying. The Labour Party claimed that one of the major factors fueling the crisis within the Abia APC is the widespread perception that the party abandoned m…

…in accordance with established procedures and applicable laws," he said. The Imo Governor, Sen. Hope Uzodinma, represented by his Deputy, Mrs Chinyere Ekomaru, said that the public destruction of illicit drugs was an eloquent testimony of the government's commitment to protecting lives in society. Also, Special Adviser…

…Tinubu campaigned on economic revival and job creation anchored on his record as Lagos governor. Three years on, unemployment and underemployment remain among the most frequently cited public grievances, with food inflation having reached its highest levels in decades - 40.9 per cent in June 2024 - following the remova…

…the opposition has split into factions of PDP, ADC, and NDC. What is more, most of the governors have defected to the ruling APC. Besides the split of the opposition, there is the issue of old wine in new bottles. The wine cannot taste differently. Furthermore, as long as the politics of identity called zoning holds sw…

The Niger State Government, led by Governor Umar Mohammed Bago, has taken a significant step toward advancing Nigeria’s participation in global climate finance mechanisms through a high-level engagement at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) platform. The engagement brought together key s…

…of a government registration exercise. According to a report submitted to the state governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, unidentified individuals have reportedly been collecting a fee of N1,000 from elderly persons and youths in several communities within the local government. The individuals allegedly claim that the payment is r…