Buhari hosts Nigerien President, Mohamed Bazoum
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday hosted his Nigerien counterpart, Mohamed Bazoum, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the […]
Governors
Governors worried over attacks on security formations in Imo, Benue – Fayemi
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) express worry over recent attacks on security formations in Imo, Benue and other parts of the country. Gov. Kayode Fayemi […]
Anambra Guber: Credible, fair primary will produce people’s choice candidate -Rep Umeoji
Chief Chukwuma Umeoji, a governorship aspirant in Nov. 6 Anambra Governorship election, says that transparent and credible party primaries will produce a people’s choice candidate. […]
Northern Governors decry killing of Army personnel in Benue
The Northern Governors’ Forum, has decried the killing of 12 army personnel in Konshisha local Government Area of Benue. The chairman of the forum and […]
Governors committed to autonomy for legislature, judiciary – Lalong
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau says governors are committed to autonomy for the Legislature and Judiciary. Lalong, who is the Chairman of the Northern Governors’ […]
Gunmen attack Ebonyi community hours after southeast governors held security meeting
The Commissioner of Police in Ebonyi, Aliyu Garba, confirmed on Monday that gunmen attacked another community in Ohaukwu Local Government Area (LGA) of the state […]
Anambra Poll: PDP commences screening of aspirants
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Monday commenced the screening of its aspirants for Anambra Governorship Election ahead of its primaries scheduled for June 26. […]
ACF to liaise with FG, Kaduna govt over abducted college students
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), says it will meet with the Federal and Kaduna State Governments on the plight of students of Federal College of […]
Makinde commends Mohammed for intervening in Shasha clash
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Thursday commended his Bauchi State counterpart, Bala Mohammed, for his support and intervention during the recent clash in […]
NULGE faults bill seeking abolition of local councils in Nigeria
The Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has expressed concern over a bill at the House of Representatives, seeking abolition of local government councils […]
NSF: Bello donates N40m to support sports festival
Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi has donated N40 million to support the hosting of the 20th National Sports Festival (NSF) holding in Edo. The Minister […]
Ebonyi killings: FG promises justice for victims
The Federal Government has pledged to ensure justice for victims of the recent attacks on three communities of Ishielu Local Government Area of Ebonyi, by […]
APC’s Litmus Tests, By Salihu Moh. Lukman
Given that the term progressive is used loosely in Nigerian politics, it is important that APC leaders and members are able to functionally decide what […]
South South Stakeholders fault life pension for ex-governors, deputies- NAN Survey
Stakeholders in the South South have described the law granting life pension to former governors and their deputies as illegal and unconstitutional. A cross section […]
Women protest against delay electoral process for 2021 Anambra Governorship
A coalition of women organisations, STAGE for Women Development, on Monday staged peaceful protest against the perceived delay of electoral process for the forthcoming governorship […]
Nigeria Governor’s Forum reaffims commitment to ending TB by 2030
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has reaffirmed its commitment towards ending Tuberculosis (TB) in Nigeria by 2030. The governors gave the commitment in a statement […]
Redressing security situation in Nigerian Schools, By A.A. Gadzama
The menace of banditry particularly the abduction of school pupils across the country are developments that have worsened insecurity in the country in recent years. […]
Speaker barred from Gombe Assembly by striking staff
Mr Abubakar Luggerewo, Speaker, Gombe state House of Assembly, was on Tuesday denied access into the premises of the assembly as members of the Parliamentary […]
North Central Governors’ Forum decries attempt to assassinate Ortom
Niger State Governor and Chairman North Central Governors Forum (NCGF), Abubakar Sani Bello has decried the attempted assassination of his Benue State counterpart Samuel Ortom […]
COVID-19: Governors reiterate belief in safety of Astra Zeneca vaccines
The Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) has reiterated its belief in the safety of the Astra Zeneca vaccines for COVID-19. This is contained in a communiqué […]
We will not allow bandits to disrupt our education system -El-Rufai
Governor Nasir El-Rufai vowed that the Kaduna State Government will not allow the bandits to dictate its educational policy or destroy the livelihood of children […]
Bridge building, collaboration among sister states, the way to development – PDP Edo
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Edo chapter says bridge building, collaboration and partnership among sister states in the South-South will fast track development across the […]
Removing minimum wage from exclusive list, invitation to anarchy — Ebonyi NLC Chairman
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) in Ebonyi has advised the National Assembly to thread with caution over the bill to remove the minimum wage from […]
SERAP sues Buhari over move to borrow N895bn from Nigerians’ dormant accounts
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit asking the Federal High Court in Abuja “to restrain and stop President Muhammadu Buhari and […]
AFAN urges FG, States to increase budgetary allocation to agriculture
The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), South-West has urged the Federal and State Governments to increase budgetary allocation to agriculture, to boost food security […]