17 h. ago Shettima right, Tinubu has no power to remove governor – ADC

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said Vice President Kashim Shettima was right in his postulation that the president has no power to remove an elected governor. The ADC, in a statement by its interim Spokesman, Bolaji Abdullahi, on Friday, implored Shettima “ to stand by his forthright and courageous statement, […] The post Shettima right, Tinubu has no power to remove governor – ADC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Enugu community stages protest land grabbing, sends SOS to governor, LG boss

By Lukman Olabiyi Residents of Umuezenevu Village in the Ibute-Egede autonomous community of Udi Local Government Area, Enugu State, has staged protest  over alleged illegal encroachment and destruction of their ancestral land by suspected estate developers. The protesters, comprising men, women, youths, and community leaders, marched from Awele Udeh Civic Hall in Umuezenevu to the […] The post Enugu community stages protest land grabbing, sends SOS to governor, LG boss appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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57 h. ago Gov Otti Bags IAWPA’s ‘SDG Personality Of The Year In Africa 2025’ Award

The International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA) has, through its International Spokesman, Amb Emmanuel Nkweke, announced that Governor Alex Otti of Abia State, Nigeria, will be recognised as the SDG Personality of the Year in Africa 2025. This prestigious award, Amb. Nkweke said will be announced during the upcoming United Nations High-Level Political Forum […]

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59 h. ago JUST IN: Supreme Court upholds Governor Okpebholo’s election

The Supreme Court has affirmed the election of Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo. Okpebholo’s election was upheld in a unanimous decision on Thursday by a five-member panel led by Justice Mohammed Garba. The court dismissed the appeal filed by the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Asuerinme Ighodalo, to nullify the outcome of the […] The post JUST IN: Supreme Court upholds Governor Okpebholo’s election appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago 2027: “I Fear No Political Forces In Zamfara” – Governor Dauda Lawal

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has declared that he is not intimidated by any political forces ahead of the 2027 general election, insisting that his administration’s performance gives him the confidence to stand firm. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, Lawal responded to growing speculation about his potential defection to the All Progressives […] The post 2027: “I Fear No Political Forces In Zamfara” – Governor Dauda Lawal appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Gov Otu Pledges To Make Cross River Nigeria’s Coffee Capital

Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu has promised to make the state Nigeria’s coffee capital to emerge as a major player in the global coffee market. Governor Otu made the pledge during the launch of 30 million coffee seedlings project at the Executive Chambers of the Governor’s Office in Calabar, on Tuesday. Otu stated […]

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4 d. ago Keyamo inaugurates Enugu Air, says Mbah incredible, one of the best governors

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, yesterday, inaugurated Enugu Air, a state-owned commercial airline established by the Governor Peter Mbah Administration with three Embraer airplanes for a start. Recalling Mbah’s persistence and energy in bringing Enugu Air to reality, Keyamo described him as “an incredible, performing governor”, noting that it would be […] The post Keyamo inaugurates Enugu Air, says Mbah incredible, one of the best governors appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago A lot of people kicked against Tinubu’s reforms, but we’ve started to see the fruits — Sen. Olamilekan Adeola

Tribune Online A lot of people kicked against Tinubu’s reforms, but we’ve started to see the fruits — Sen. Olamilekan Adeola Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola is the Chairman, Senate Committee on Appropriation, and a veteran of the legislature in Nigeria in his own right. In this interview with KEHINDE AKINTOLA, he speaks on how Nigerian democracy has survived its longest unbroken streak of 26 years in the country, the socio-economic reforms being championed by President Bola […] A lot of people kicked against Tinubu’s reforms, but we’ve started to see the fruits — Sen. Olamilekan Adeola Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Ebonyi Gov Advocates Rotational Presidency Among 6 Geopolitical Zones

Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru has called for rotation of the Nigeria’s presidency among the six geopolitical zones in the country for equity and fairness. Governor Nwifuru who described the constitutional review as a necessity, also called for creation of additional states in the South-East region to address the imbalance in the goepolitical structure. Nwifuru […]

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6 d. ago How we raised Enugu’s IGR from N25bn to N600bn in 2 years – Gov Mbah

Enugu State governor, Dr Peter Mbah, hosted the Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE) at this year’s Biennial Convention of the guild held in Enugu. At an interaction with the leaders of the guild, Dr Mbah reeled out his achievements in two years and how he’s building the state for future generations.    While we were […] The post How we raised Enugu’s IGR from N25bn to N600bn in 2 years – Gov Mbah appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago “You’re Not My Senior, Respect Is By Integrity, Honour Not Age” – Wike Replies Amaechi

Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has replied former minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, over his comment that the he does not respect him. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA had reported that  Mr. Amaechi, who served as governor of Rivers State from 2007 to 2015, had questioned why Wike failed to honor him. Amaechi also knocked […] The post “You’re Not My Senior, Respect Is By Integrity, Honour Not Age” – Wike Replies Amaechi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago “Tinubu Has Completely Destroyed Nigeria, Was Never My Choice” – Amaechi

Former minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has expressed his displeasure over President Bola Tinubu’s led administration. Amaechi claimed that he never believed President Tinubu was the right man to govern Nigeria in 2023. The former governor of Rivers State led this out on Wednesday, while speaking after the unveiling of interim executive of African Democratic Congress, […] The post “Tinubu Has Completely Destroyed Nigeria, Was Never My Choice” – Amaechi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Ogundoyin parleys NGF on legislative reforms, constitutional amendments

Tribune Online Ogundoyin parleys NGF on legislative reforms, constitutional amendments The Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin has met with the Governor of Kwara State and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), Abdulrahman Abdulrasaq in Ilorin to strengthen legislative governance and accelerate constitutional reforms across the Country. The meeting focused on building institutional synergy between […] Ogundoyin parleys NGF on legislative reforms, constitutional amendments Tribune Online

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1 week ago 2027: Join coalition to unseat APC – Atiku, Lamido to PDP members, Nigerians

Nigeria’s former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido, and other prominent figures of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have called on party members and Nigerians to join the coalition in the quest to unseat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 election. The appeal was made in a communique […] The post 2027: Join coalition to unseat APC – Atiku, Lamido to PDP members, Nigerians appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Our focus on Agric will help bridge the shortfall in Nigeria’s dairy production — Gov Dapo Abiodun

Tribune Online Our focus on Agric will help bridge the shortfall in Nigeria’s dairy production — Gov Dapo Abiodun In this interview, Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State speaks on the special focus his administration is putting on agriculture in a bid to bridge the dairy production gap in the country, aside from the state’s strides in infrastructure and industrialisation. He declares that the following months would yield a greater Ogun State for the […] Our focus on Agric will help bridge the shortfall in Nigeria’s dairy production — Gov Dapo Abiodun Tribune Online

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1 week ago Tomato producers call dismantling of checkpoints across Nigeria to boost food supply chain, ease farmers’ burden

Tribune Online Tomato producers call dismantling of checkpoints across Nigeria to boost food supply chain, ease farmers’ burden The National President of the Tomato and Orchard Producers Association of Nigeria (TOPAN), Bola Oyeleke, has thrown his weight behind the decision by the Federal Government and the Nigeria Governors’ Forum to eliminate illegal checkpoints and harmonise levies across the country describing it as a major step toward reviving the country’s troubled agricultural value chain. […] Tomato producers call dismantling of checkpoints across Nigeria to boost food supply chain, ease farmers’ burden Tribune Online

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1 week ago Gov Yusuf leads Kano delegation to late Dantata’s burial in Madina

Tribune Online Gov Yusuf leads Kano delegation to late Dantata’s burial in Madina Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has departed Nigeria for Madinah, Saudi Arabia, to attend the funeral of the late business mogul, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata. Gov Yusuf leads Kano delegation to late Dantata’s burial in Madina Tribune Online

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1 week ago Nasarawa 2027: Abdullahi Adamu under fire as stakeholders reject former governor’s zoning position

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja Former Governor of Nasarawa State Abdullahi Adamu is facing sharp criticism following his recent call for Nasarawa’s governorship seat to be zoned to the Western Zone in 2027, a comment many stakeholders say is “divisive,” “self-serving,” and “out of touch” with the realities of modern democratic politics. Speaking during the All […] The post Nasarawa 2027: Abdullahi Adamu under fire as stakeholders reject former governor’s zoning position appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago CITN lauds Governors decision to eliminate illegal roadblocks, harmonise levies

The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) has commended the recent resolution of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) to read more CITN lauds Governors decision to eliminate illegal roadblocks, harmonise levies

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1 week ago Account for security votes spending, invite EFCC, ICPC, SERAP tells 36 govs

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent Freedom of Information (FoI) requests to Nigeria’s 36 state governors, urging them to promptly account for the spending of public funds in the name of ‘security votes’ by their states since May 29, 2023 to guarantee and ensure the security of life and property of Nigerians resident […] The post Account for security votes spending, invite EFCC, ICPC, SERAP tells 36 govs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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