Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, has issued a directive for the immediate suspension of all operations and activities at Marina Resort in Calabar. The decision comes in the aftermath of a boat accident on June 24, 2023, involving 14 … Continue reading Cross River governor suspends operations at Marina resort following boat accident
Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, has issued an executive order suspending all mining operations in the state. The decision aims to safeguard the environment and promote sustainable development. Kefas expressed concern over the negative impacts of mining activities, including deforestation, … Continue reading Taraba governor suspends all mining activities in the state
Governor Babatunde Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State had a meeting with Governor Alex Otti of Abia State at the State House in Marina, Lagos. The purpose of the meeting was not explicitly stated, but Governor Sanwo-Olu, a member of the All … Continue reading Sanwo-Olu welcomes Abia state governor for collaborative talks
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has disclosed that his predecessor, Bello Matawalle, left a mere N4 million in the state’s account, resulting in unpaid salaries for four months. Speaking in an interview with BBC Hausa, Lawal also highlighted the negative … Continue reading “The former governor left only 4m behind; I have been running Zamfara on debt” – Lawal
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State, Nigeria, visited Patigi to express condolences to the families affected by a tragic boat accident that claimed the lives of dozens of people. He was accompanied by Senator Sadiq Umar and other officials. The … Continue reading Kwara state govt distribute 1,000 life jackets to local government
Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has set a target to increase the state’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from $4.4 billion to $30 billion in the near future. Recognizing the significance of security in achieving this goal, Mbah held a meeting … Continue reading Enugu governor Peter Mbah pledges to boost state’s GDP from $4.4b to $30b
President Bola Tinubu has taken the decision to suspend Godwin Emefiele from his position as the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The suspension was announced by Willie Bassey, the Director of Information in the Office of the … Continue reading Tinubu suspends CBN governor
The House of Representatives committee investigating the alleged disappearance of 48 million barrels of crude oil has summoned the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, to provide an explanation regarding the missing N32.5 billion. It is … Continue reading National assembly invites CBN governor, AG Malami, others over missing 48m crude oil barrels and N32bn
Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the Deputy Governor of Ondo State, has vehemently refuted allegations claiming that he had been physically abusive towards his wife, Mrs. Oluwaseun. The accusations were made by a group called the Society for Women Empowerment, which claimed … Continue reading Ondo deputy governor denies wife assault allegations
The Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has initiated the demolition of structures believed to have been built on public lands. The Chief Press Secretary, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, confirmed the action in a statement, stating that the governor ordered … Continue reading Kano governor commences demolition of illegal structures
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has revealed his administration’s decision to establish a security outfit, similar to the Amotekun model in the southwestern part of Nigeria, aimed at addressing the prevailing insecurity in the state. During his second-term inauguration … Continue reading Bauchi governor plans amotekun inspired security outfit to tackle insecurity
Justice Lilian Abai has been sworn in as the new Chief Judge of Abia State by Governor Okezie Ikpeazu. She was previously acting Chief Judge until her appointment was ratified by the National Judicial Council and the State House of … Continue reading Abia State Governor swears in new Chief Judge in substantive capacity
Protesters gathered at the headquarters of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) demanding the resignation and arrest of CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele over a failed new naira notes policy. The group, under the George Uboh Whistle-blower Network, accused Emefiele of … Continue reading Nigerians demand Governor Emefiele’s arrest and removal in fresh protests at Central Bank headquarters
On Tuesday, Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq appointed Justice Abiodun Adebara as the Chief Judge of the state, and Kadi Abdullateef Kamaldeen as Grand Kadi of the state’s Shariah Court of Appeal. During the ceremony, AbdulRazaq emphasized his administration’s commitment … Continue reading AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq swears in justice Abiodun Adebara as chief judge of Kwara state
The Enugu State governorship aspirant for the All Progressives Grand Alliance in the 2023 general election, Chief Dons Udeh, who had been reported missing on Saturday, was found dead on Wednesday in the 9th Mile area of the state, with … Continue reading Enugu state Governorship aspirant of APGA found dead
APC has chosen Timipre Sylva as its candidate for the November 11 governorship election in Bayelsa State. Sylva, who previously served as the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, emerged victorious in the party’s primary election held on Friday and … Continue reading Sylva emerges as Bayelsa APC governorship candidate
Former Nasarawa State Deputy Governor, Onje Gye-Wado, who was taken hostage by unknown gunmen on April 7, has been released. This was confirmed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of Nasarawa State, Ramhan Nansel, on Monday in Lafia, as … Continue reading Former Nasarawa State deputy governor released from kidnappers
On Thursday, a Magistrates’ court in Owerri, Imo State, ordered that the former deputy governor of the state, Gerald Irona, be remanded in prison custody. This development came after the prosecution counsel and defence counsel presented their arguments to the … Continue reading Ex Imo state deputy governor, Gerald Irona, remanded in prison
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has urged residents of the state to continue using old Naira notes, stating that the Supreme Court has the final say in the matter. Speaking during an engagement with the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) … Continue reading Continue using old notes and ignore CBN deadline to phase them out – Dapo Abiodun
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has challenged the ruling of the Osun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, which declared Adegboyega Oyetola as the winner of the election and revoked the certificate of return issued to Governor Ademola Adeleke. The … Continue reading INEC calls for dismissal of Osun election tribunal judgement
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