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Enough Is Enough – Saraki Dares Kwara Governor

December 28, 2019 11:39 am

Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has claimed that Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, is out for vengeance against his family.

Saraki stated this on Saturday, while reacting to the governor’s decision to revoke a land occupied by his family in Ilorin, the state capital.

In a statement on Friday, Abdulrazaq’s Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaiye, claimed the land was originally meant for government secretariat and parking space of a clinic.

But in a statement he personally signed, Saraki who once governed the state, insisted the land was duly allocated and a Right of Occupancy title issued on it.

“It should

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Wike Reveals Who Only Will Decide Next Rivers Governor

December 17, 2019 8:37 am

The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, on Monday, declared that he has not promised any ethnic nationality in the state the position of governor.

Wike said only God has the capacity to make any ethnic nationality governor of Rivers State.

He spoke during a solidarity visit by the Ogoni Ethnic Nationality at the state’s Government House Port Harcourt.

According to Wike: “Let nobody say that I have met with Ogoni Ethnic Nationality and I promised them Governor. I didn’t promise because I cannot give.

“It is only God that will give the position of Governor. With proper arrangement, things …

Governor Abiodun Under Fire Over Commissioner-Nominees

December 14, 2019 4:44 pm

A coalition of over 50 women groups has issued a three days ultimatum to Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State to nominate more women in his cabinet or face occupation of Government House as from Monday.

An open letter to the governor on Saturday, also sent to the Speaker of Ogun State House of Assembly and Secretary to the State Government, insisted that more women in leadership is a prerequisite for sustainable democracy and development.

The letter was jointly signed by Dr. Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi, Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC); Ms. Kemi Asiwaju-Okeyondo, The Rule of Law and …

Ex-Ondo Governor, Mimiko Loses Mother

December 14, 2019 5:51 am

The Mother of the former Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko is dead.

Alhaja Muinat Mimiko nee Ogunsulie died at the age of 89, a family source confirmed.

Madam Muinat died last night in Ondo City, headquarters of Ondo West Local Government Area of Ondo State few hours after her son was honoured at the University of Medical Sciences, UNIMED, Ondo.

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Gombe Ranked 2nd Most Corrupt State, Governor Reacts

December 9, 2019 12:11 pm

Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has reacted to a recent survey report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) ranking Gombe as the second most corrupt state in Nigeria.

The Governor, giving his remark at an event to mark the 2019 Anti-Corruption Day in Gombe, blamed the poor ranking on the previous state administration.

Governor Yahaya accused the past administration of Ibrahim Dankwambo of plundering the resources of the state by initiating white elephant projects.

He argued that in spite of a huge bailout fund, budget support and the Paris Club refund the Dankwambo administration was still unable …

Governor Ugwuanyi Named 2019 “Governor Of The Year” (Photo)

December 1, 2019 8:06 am

Enugu State Governor, Mr Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi was on Thursday, November 28, 2019 conferred with the “Governor of the Year” Award by Igbere TV News Agency.

Ugwuanyi bagged the prestigious award at an event held at Sheraton Hotels and Resorts, Abuja, tagged “Leadership Excellence Awards 2019”.

The Governor was represented by Hon. Prince Cornelius Nnaji, member representing Enugu East/Isi-Uzo Federal Constituency, who received the award on his behalf.

In his acceptance speech, the Governor thanked Nigerians, particularly the good people of Enugu, for finding him worthy of being nominated and voted for the prestigious award.

He assured that he would not …

48 Juvenile Offenders To Regain Freedom In Imo -Governor

November 27, 2019 10:56 am

The governor of Imo State, Mr. Emeka Ihedioha has promised to set up a committee on prerogative of mercy aimed at setting free at least 48 juvenile offenders in the Imo State Command Correctional Service.

He disclosed this while declaring open a 3-day reformation, reorientation programmme. The programme is sponsored by the state government through the office of the Senior Special Assistant on Advocacy, Adaora Onyechere for juvenile offenders in the state with the theme “save them young”.

The governor regretted that there are only three Borstal training institutions in the country for reforming the juveniles, just as he clamoured …

Nigeria Deserves More At 60 – Gov Fintiri

Adamawa: Clear ₦115 Billion Debt, Governor To Commissioners

November 25, 2019 10:51 am

Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has challenged newly sworn-in state commissioners to deploy their competence to help clear up the clutter of ₦115 billion naira debt that has been piled up by the previous government.

Fintiri told the new commissioners that they have come into office at a challenging time where the state is clogged with a heavy financial burden, and that they have to be in top form to turn around the fortunes of the northeastern state.

Fintiri made the remarks at the swearing-in ceremony of new commissioners on Monday.

“It is quite remarkable for me to preside …

Odoemena: With Ihedioha As Governor, Imo Is On Right Track

November 20, 2019 3:54 pm

In this interview, Prince Elias Odoemena, national leader, South/South-South/East Development Group (SSSEDG) and chairman, Advisory and political committee of Ideato Peoples Assembly, speaks on the emergence of Hon. Emeka Ihedioha as governor of Imo State and his achievements in office so far, the failed bid of the South-east to have additional state and other issues affecting the geopolitical zone. Excerpts:

Who is Prince Elias Odoemena?

He is a true son of Isiekenesi in Ideato in Imo State. He is a member Nigeria Institute of Export and Commodity Broker. He is a shipping consultant, publisher, national leader South/South-South/East Development Group (SSSEDG), …

Buhari Meets Bayelsa Governor-Elect, Lyon At Aso Rock

November 18, 2019 4:11 pm

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday met behind closed doors with Bayelsa Governor-elect, Mr David Lyon, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the governor-elect was accompanied on the visit by National Chairman of the APC, Adams Oshiohmole, Gov. Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi state, Gov. Badaru Abubakar Jigawa as well as Minister of State, Petroleum Resources, Mr Timipre Sylva.

NAN reports that Lyon, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the Nov. 16 election in Bayelsa was declared a winner after polling 352,552 votes.

Lyon defeated his closest rival, Duoye Diri of the Peoples

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‘How Can You Be A Governor And No Road To Your Village’

November 14, 2019 9:06 am

Dr. Alex Otti, former banker and gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance in Abia State tells Vanessa Obioha that the socio-economic situation in the country and his home state, Abia have gone worse, because no one paid attention to the warning in his 2014 book, ‘Saving the Future: An Agenda For Economic Development and Prosperity.’

Are you sometimes frustrated with the increasingly bad situation in the country; such that you want to assume a posture of unconcern, after all, you are comfortable?

I think it is an attitude issue. Once you let yourself get frustrated, then you will …

Gombe Governor Inaugurates Commissioners, Urges Teamwork

November 9, 2019 10:22 am

Gombe Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has tasked his appointed commissioners to work as a team towards achieving the common goals of his administration.

The Governor, swearing in 20 commissioners alongside 15 special advisers as well as two permanent secretaries in the state civil service, restated that his administration was committed to improving the living standards as well as the social, economic and political condition of the state.

While congratulating the newly appointed government officials, Governor Yahaya urged the appointees to dedicate themselves to delivering and upholding the public trust reposed on them.