The Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has warned youths taking part in #EndSARS protests across the country to be careful of the demonstration. Zulum who spoke with State House correspondents after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Friday November 6, stated that the Boko Haram crisis in the North Eastern part […]
Governor Bello Matawalle has stated that the recently disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) was vital to securing lives and properties in Zamfara state he governs. The Governor who addressed newsmen after returning from a meeting of Northern Governors in Kaduna, called for deployment of officials of the disbanded police unit to Zamfara. Matawalle said; “We have […]
Governor Adegboyega Oyetola has imposed a 24-hour curfew in Osun state begining from Wednesday October 21. Oyetola said the curfew decision was taken to check the “dangerous dimension the #EndSARS protests have assumed across the country, particularly in the South West States.” The Governor who affirmed that there will be no movement throughout the state, said […]
Anambra state governor, Willie Obiano, today October 17, visited Awkuzu SARS station in the state and secured the release of three persons who were arrested for committing minor offenses but were detained longer than necessary. This is in fulfillment of his promise to the #EndSARS protesters on Friday, October 17. While speaking during his visit, Governor […]
Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Adams Oshiomole has pleaded for an out-of-court settlement following a N10bn libel suit instituted against him by Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom. The lawsuit was filed after Oshiomhole accused Governor Ortom of murder during an APC-sponsored press conference on July 27, 2018. He alleged that Ortom was complicit in […]
Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike made a U- turn as he joined the EndSARS protesters in Rivers state today October 13 after they all marched to the state government house and asked him to come out and address them. Recall that the governor had on Monday, October 12, in a statement banned residents of the […]
Former Governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has formally defected from the All Progressives Congress to the Peoples Democratic Party. Uduaghan who formally rejoined the PDP on Monday September 28, at his hometown, Abigborodo in Warri North Local Government Area of the State, defected to the APC where he contested and lost the Delta South Senatorial […]
Baffa Tafida, son of Special Adviser to Governor Aminu Tambuwal on Social Investment, Alhaji Hayatu Tafida has been detained by the police for allegedly circulating a video in which he reportedly had carnal knowledge of a minor (name withheld) in 2017. Baffa who was detained for further investigation was accused of luring a girl (name withheld) to […]
Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo state has described Nigerians referring to him as a ‘Supreme Court governor’ as ignorant. The governor said this when he appeared on Channels TV on Friday, September 25. When he was asked how he feels when people call him a Supreme Court governor, Uzodinma said “It is the height of ignorance […]
Governor Godwin Obaseki has won the Edo Governorship election which was held yesterday September 19. Obaseki of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) won the election after polling 307, 955 votes to defeat his nearest contender in the All Progressives Congress, Pastor Ize-Iyamu who polled 223, 619 votes.
Governor Babagana Zulum has raised an alarm of children being recruited into the dreaded Boko Haram terrorist group. The Governor said this while receiving a committee of members of the House Of Representatives at his office in Maiduguri, Borno State capital. Zulum who linked the recruitment of kids into the terrorist group to the high rate […]
Governor Nyesom Wike has commented on the upcoming governorship election in Edo state. The Rivers state Governor in an interview on African Independent Television (AIT) on Thursday September 17, alleged that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is hoping to win the election by manipulating the result. Wike who is also the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) […]
Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna state has revealed that it costs about N400,000 to treat one COVID-19 patient. The Kaduna state Governor who disclosed this in an executive committee meeting with traditional rulers chaired by the Sultan of Sokoto Sa’ad Abubakar on Monday September 7, called on northern traditional rulers not to relent in spearheading the campaigns to avoid the […]
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 50 year old man for allegedly raping a 4-year-old girl. The man, Yusuf Bako of Yakubu Wanka Street Bauchi allegedly lured the victim, Hauwa Jamilu to a Mosque located at Aminu Street and had canal knowledge of her. It was alleged that the suspect was among inmates […]
Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has ordered the reopening of tertiary institutions in the state effective Monday, September 14. The governor disclosed this development during a regular briefing on the state’s COVID-19 status on Saturday, August 29. During his address, the governor announced that primary and secondary schools are also tentatively scheduled to re-open from […]
Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State has alleged that some politicians have been exploiting insecurity for personal gains. The Zamfara State Governor who said this at the Special Army Super Camp 4 in Faskari town in Katsina state, stated that those fuelling insecurity are not interested in the well-being of the people. Matawalle said; “We, […]
The convoy of Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno state, was attacked by yet-to-be-identified gunmen at Baga, a town in the state, on Wednesday, July 29. According to reports, the Governor had gone to visit some Internally Displaced Persons camps when his convoy was attacked. “The governor went to Kukawa, and on his way to Baga […]
Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state, has won the ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the state’s gubernatorial election scheduled to hold on October 10, 2020. Akeredolu who is seeking a second term in office, secured the highest votes in the state’s APC governorship primaries which held at Dome in Akure the state […]
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, his wife, Eunice Ortom and their son, have tested positive for Coronavirus. In an announcement made to newsmen by Mrs. Eunice Ortom on Friday, July 3, some of her staff also tested positive for the virus and have immediately gone into isolation. “Few moments ago this evening, I received my […]
Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi has tested positive for Coronavirus. The Governor confirmed this in a statement personally signed by him on Saturday, July 4. According to the governor, he and some of his aides had the test carried out on them and the result came back positive. He said presently they are not showing […]