…of the Edo State Rural Access Roads Agency. The ceremony was attended by the Deputy Governor, Dennis Idahosa; Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor; Chief of Staff to the Governor, Yakubu Musa; other government officials and dignitaries.

…COVID-19. That of the Oore of Otun, which followed mine, was done in Ado-Ekiti. The Deputy Governor came. The late Alawe of Ilawe-Ekiti, Oba Adebanji Ajibade Alabi, Afuntade I, was the Chairman of the Ekiti State Council of Traditional Rulers at the time. More than 40 Obas were present at my installation. Even the pres…

…the deadly incident in Mangu Local Government Area. Those at the meeting included the Deputy Governor, heads of security and law enforcement agencies in the state, the Gbong Gwom Jos, Da Jacob Gyang Buba, and other top government officials. Deliberations focused on emerging security threats, recent attacks, intelligenc…

…The meeting was attended by prominent indigenes of Oke-Ogun, including former Oyo State deputy governor, Chief Iyiola Oladokun; Professor Layi Egunjobi; Sir Oladoja Oladele; Comrade Remi Adegbola and Professor L. Ojedapo, among others. The elders congratulated Adebayo Lawal, on his assumption of office as acting govern…

…religious leaders, political leaders, government officials and other stakeholders. The Deputy Governor, Dr Sam Ode, highlighted the administration’s interventions across Benue South, including road construction and rehabilitation, agricultural and agro-processing investments, healthcare and education improvements, infr…

…held in the Festac area of Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area, which was attended by the Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat; his wife, Oluremi Hamzat; and other stakeholders. The commissioner said the state was working to build a more efficient, sustainable and accountable waste management system, stressing that the in…

…saying the state’s 35th anniversary celebration could be its last in office. The ADC Deputy Governorship candidate, Malam Aminu Ibrahim Ringim, gave the warning in a goodwill message marking the 35th anniversary of the creation of Jigawa State. Ringim said the people of the state were closely monitoring the government’…

…service was attended by the Wife of the Governor, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori; the Deputy Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme; and other senior government officials.

…of concern. Hon Najeem Oyesina, popularly known as Oshine, thanked Governor Makinde, the Deputy Governor, the campaign council and other party leaders for providing a platform for dialogue. He pledged that the candidates would strengthen their collaboration as the party prepares for the elections.The meeting was attend…

…Senator Adeola Solomon Olamilekan (Governorship Candidate) “ii. Balogun Kudirat Abiodun (Deputy Governorship Candidate). “In view of the foregoing, I most respectfully pray that you use your good office to direct the immediate intervention of the Nigeria Police Force to: “Invite Mr Abayomi Hunye for immediate questioni…

…while briefing journalists after the State Security Council meeting chaired by the Deputy Governor, Alhaji Idi Barde Gubana, in Damaturu. Jibrin said the meeting reviewed the security situation across the state and adopted new strategies to strengthen law and order and tackle criminal activities. He noted that the comm…

…of the Idoma ethnic group, included former President of the Senate, Ameh Ebute; former Deputy Governor of the state, Steven Lawani; and Comrade Okpokwu Ogenyi. According to a statement issued by the Hembe/Abba Gubernatorial Campaign Organisation and signed by Sir Peter Vande, which was made available to newsmen on Sund…

…Allocation and Fiscal Commission listed the monthly pay breakdown for governors and deputy governors across NigeriaA Nigerian governor earns a monthly total of N648,560.62, made up of basic salary, hardship, and consistency allowancesRMAFC also listed several other allowances for governors but did not attach monetary v…

…Tools Allowance for academic and non-academic staff of its three universities. The Deputy Governor, Dr Peter Akpe, announced the approval on Friday during a resumed meeting with the leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, representing the Niger Delta University, NDU, Bayelsa Medical University, BM…

Rent hike: Lagos deputy governor advises young people to consider living with parents and cousins The Deputy Governor of Lagos state, Obafemi Hamzat, has sparked a debate online after he advised young workers not to feel pressured to immediately rent expensive apartments, urging them to consider living with their paren…

…have done a great job and our ancestors will bless you all.” In the audience were the Deputy Governor, Dennis Idahosa; Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor,; the Attorney General, Prof. Roland Otaru; and other senior government officials. Recall that the ownership of MOWAA has come under scrutiny since…

…and ETIN Power. This was made known in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the deputy governor, Mr Friday Aghedo. The governor said his administration recognised the private sector as a critical partner in development, noting that the government’s SHINE Agenda was designed to improve infrastructure, strengthen…

…had approved funds for the commencement of rehabilitation work, while the state’s Deputy Governor, Dennis Idahosa, confirmed the development during a visit to the site on Tuesday. According to Idahosa, the government had commenced the procurement process for the comprehensive rehabilitation of the road, with provision…

…Teslim Folarin, Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu, Akeem Agbaje, Hakeem Alao and former deputy governor, Rauf Olaniyan. The reconciliation meeting, which also had the party’s Oyo State governorship candidate, Sharafadeen Alli, in attendance, was convened as part of efforts to resolve lingering grievances arising from the…

Kano State Deputy Governor, Murtala Sule Garo, has called for stronger data protection measures in government institutions to safeguard citizens’ personal information and sustain public confidence in government services. Garo made the call on Thursday while representing Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at a Data Privacy Imple…

…with a blueprint that is implementable to add value to the people we serve,” he said. Deputy Governor Sam Ode commended Alia for expanding infrastructure and improving urban and rural development, saying the projects were giving the people a new lease of life. He also praised the governor’s management of resources, whi…

Kebbi State Deputy Governor, Umar Abubakar-Tafida, has dismissed claims that his replacement as Governor Nasir Idris’ running mate for the 2027 governorship election was necessitated by the Supreme Court judgment on the 2023 election. Abubakar-Tafida spoke on Wednesday in Argungu when thousands of supporters, political…

…would never do. In Kano, he went as far as ensuring that his own son secured the deputy governorship ticket. That is what standing by your people looks like." by Linda Ikeji at 19/08/2026 10:16 PM | Share this Story

…to court,” Cobham said. On Eba’s movement from the APC to the PDP and his emergence as a deputy governorship candidate, Cobham said the former APC chairman appeared to be celebrating his political fortunes prematurely, insisting that the outcome of the election would ultimately determine the strength of the claim. Cros…

…personal data and strengthen public trust in governments and institutions.” The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Murtala Garo, said state governments handled enormous volumes of personal information across education, healthcare, taxation, social protection, civil registration, employment and security. “Citizens entrust u…