…the total demand down from N1bn to N100m. Lastly, The Nation leads with Imo State Governor and Chairman of the Progressives Governors Forum (PGF) Hope Uzodimma saying governors in the All Progressives Congress (APC) are set to begin campaigns following President Bola Tinubu’s return from his working leave. Vanguard New…

The Deputy Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ogun State for the 2027 election, Hajia ’Yemi Sowunmi-Kolapo, and the wife of the party’s governorship candidate, Chief Adenike Adebutu, have announced a cash gift of N1m to recently retired Deputy Superintendent of Traffic, DST Anifat Bello, for her…

…in it were misleading and amounted to an attempt to discredit the administration of Governor Nasir Idris. According to him, the video was being circulated by individuals allegedly sponsored by opposition politicians seeking to incite teachers and other workers against the government. Zaki said the allegations were part…

…and the KADRA managing director. Others included the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Public Affairs, Mock Samuel Kure; Special Adviser to the Governor on Student Affairs, Yusuf Lawal; and Special Adviser on Infrastructure, Bello Hayatu. Afeez said students would continue to demand more development projects,…

The governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples’ Movement in Oyo State, Bimbo Adekanmbi, on Sunday described teachers as the true builders of the nation as the world celebrates the 2026 Teachers’ Day. He pledged to sustain and strengthen the development of the education sector and the advancement of teachers, building…

Governors in Kwara, Ekiti, Akwa Ibom, and Oyo declared October 5, 2026, a work-free or teaching-free day to mark World Teachers' DayPublic primary and secondary schools in at least one state will be closed, with parents advised to make arrangements for their childrenThe annual commemoration of World Teachers' Day was e…

…he could not afford medication for his late mother, describing the former Rivers State governor as dependent on public office. In a statement on Sunday by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the APC said Amaechi had been a beneficiary of public office for decades but had become “destitute” just three years a…

…agencies to sustain monitoring beyond the disbursement ceremony. Earlier, Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, said the state government had committed more than N4bn to the Nigeria for Women Programme Scale-Up Project and had approved another N4bn to expand its coverage. Radda said Katsina was matching every dollar pro…

Akwa Ibom government announced a special declaration ahead of the 2026 World Teachers' Day celebration on October 5The state government set aside October 5 as a teaching-free day as part of efforts to honour teachers across the stateThe declaration signals Akwa Ibom's commitment to recognising the contributions of teac…

…in 2008 by an Act of the Ogun State House of Assembly under the administration of former Governor Gbenga Daniel, has enormous potential but has been constrained by inadequate funding, limited accreditation and poor staff welfare. He said, “It is unacceptable that an institution established to develop human capacity in…

…for allegedly destroying billboards and posters of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Abba Yusuf in the state. The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, disclosed this while answering questions from journalists on security measures and the enforcement of the ban on public horse-riding in Kano. The suspect…

…position. Bature was appointed Chairman of the Katsina State Pilgrim Welfare Board by Governor Dikko Umar Radda in 2023. In a letter addressed to the Secretary to the Katsina State Government, he announced his resignation but did not disclose any reason for the decision. Bature expressed his appreciation to Governor Ra…

…Congress Presidential Campaign Council has demanded an explanation from Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum over a viral video in which he allegedly ordered the arrest and detention of anyone found expressing the slogan “Tinubu Must Go”. The council said the reported directive was particularly troubling because Zulum h…

…but gave no reason for leavingHis exit makes him the third political appointee under Governor Dikko Radda to leave office in recent daysPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The Chairman of the Katsina State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Kabir Bature Sarkin Alhazai, has stepped down from…

…to the families of the victims, the people of Marte, His Excellency the Executive Governor Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum CON, FNSE, FNIAE mni, the Government and people of Borno State. “I pray that Almighty Allah grant the deceased eternal rest and comfort their families. “The killing of farmers is not only an attack on i…

…after its efforts to reach the president failed. He, however, disclosed that some state governors intervened following the planned demonstration, leading to a meeting between the labour leaders and the governors. According to him, the intervention resulted in an interface with the government, but engagements since then…

…posted on social media that he had spoken with Japan’s foreign ministry and Okinawa’s governor, offering “our sincere condolences and pledging full cooperation as the investigation continues”. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Japan had lodged a protest with US authorities and called the crime “exceptionally brutal an…

…Chairman’s office. The group said the party’s candidates in Benue, including the governorship candidate, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, must not be undermined by a senior member. An acknowledgement copy of the petition, dated October 2, 2026, is titled “Petition against anti-party activities, public opposition to the APC gove…

…Debate Team award. This was according to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Alex Otti, Ukoha Ukoha, on Sunday. The 2026 edition, coordinated by the Vocara Institute and hosted by the QatarDebate Centre at Georgetown University, Doha, brought together over 84 groups from eight countries. The QatarDebat…

…to serve their country should not be forced to travel in fear. The former Anambra State governor made the call in a post on his official X handle on Sunday. He said the incident was a distressing reminder that insecurity was becoming increasingly prevalent in the country. “These young Nigerians were preparing to serve…

…cantilever entrance canopy at the ongoing State House of Assembly Complex. The Deputy Governor, Manassah Jatau, made the commitment while receiving the COREN investigation report on behalf of the state government. The report recommended the continuation of construction work under enhanced professional supervision and s…

By Vincent Ujumadu Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has sworn in the newly elected 21 local government chairmen and their deputies, charging them to prioritise service delivery, accountability and responsible use of public resources. The governor urged the officials to take their oath of office seriously,…

…two attempts to administer lethal injections and was left critically ill.Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced Strada's departure on Saturday, October 3, as an independent review gets underway into the failed execution at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville. Strada said stepping aside was in the best in…

…of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has lampooned former Rivers State governor and African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice-presidential candidate, Rotimi Amaechi, over his claim that President Bola Tinubu's economic policies contributed to the de@th of his mother. Amaechi made the claim during an interview on…

By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri The North-East Governors Forum (NEGF) on Saturday unveiled an 11-point communique at the end of its 13th regular meeting which took place in Maiduguri, the Borno state capital. Floating the North-East Air shuttle was part of the resolutions reached.. The governors unanimously recommitted to s…