38 h. ago Governor Lawal delivers 59,205 bags of fertiliser to empower Zamfara farmers

Tribune Online Governor Lawal delivers 59,205 bags of fertiliser to empower Zamfara farmers With over 80 per cent of Zamfara’s population engaged in farming, this initiative marks a vital step toward sustainability, food security and rural economic growth. Governor Lawal delivers 59,205 bags of fertiliser to empower Zamfara farmers Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Governor Alia Launches Quick Response Squad To Combat Insecurity In Benue

Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has unveiled a new security outfit, the Quick Response Squad (QRS), as part of his administration’s effort to address the growing insecurity in the state. The initiative was officially launched on Tuesday, July 8, with the governor represented by his deputy, Dr. Sam Ode. Speaking at the event, […] The post Governor Alia Launches Quick Response Squad To Combat Insecurity In Benue appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago “Buhari Didn’t Achieve All, But Tinubu’s Govt Is Worse” — Amaechi

Former minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has claimed that ex- president Muhammadu Buhari’s led administration was better than President Bola Tinubu’s government. Speaking during an interview with Channels Television on Thursday, the former governor of Rivers State noted that Buhari outperformed Tinubu in security and institutional independence areas. He explained that his criticism of President Tinubu […] The post “Buhari Didn’t Achieve All, But Tinubu’s Govt Is Worse” — Amaechi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Sokoto govt approves strategic projects to strengthen infrastructure, security, governance

Tribune Online Sokoto govt approves strategic projects to strengthen infrastructure, security, governance Sokoto State Executive Council, led by Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, has approved a series of far-reaching projects aimed at revitalizing public infrastructure, boosting security, and enhancing governance across the Sokoto govt approves strategic projects to strengthen infrastructure, security, governance Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Why Osun governorship election is crucial to APC —Babayemi, gov aspirant

Tribune Online Why Osun governorship election is crucial to APC —Babayemi, gov aspirant PRINCE Dotun Babayemi, a lawyer and security expert, is among aspirants for the governorship ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2026 election in Osun State. In this interview by KUNLE ODEREMI, he speaks on the upsurge in the number of aspirants for the ticket, crisis that usually characterises the conduct of party […] Why Osun governorship election is crucial to APC —Babayemi, gov aspirant Tribune Online

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1 week ago We’ve attracted significant domestic, foreign investments to better economy – APC Govs

…call for more investment in security, surveillance infrastructure The governors on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have read more We’ve attracted significant domestic, foreign investments to better economy – APC Govs

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1 week ago Security votes: SERAP gives governors seven days to explain spending

Tribune Online Security votes: SERAP gives governors seven days to explain spending also to invite the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to jointly investigate and monitor the funds Security votes: SERAP gives governors seven days to explain spending Tribune Online

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1 week ago INEC chairman commends Soludo over improved security in Anambra

Tribune Online INEC chairman commends Soludo over improved security in Anambra He praised Governor Soludo for this achievement and urged him to sustain the current security tempo and safeguard the security architecture in place to ensure a smooth, free, fair, and credible electoral process. INEC chairman commends Soludo over improved security in Anambra Tribune Online

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1 week ago Insecurity: Why we need state police now –Zamfara gov, Lawal

Zamfara State governor, Dauda Lawal, in this interview, speaks on the security measures his administration has deployed to secure the state, his vision for the state in the next two years, his second term bid, and the crisis in the PDP, among others. In the last few days, you have been commissioning one project and […] The post Insecurity: Why we need state police now –Zamfara gov, Lawal appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Security Agents Kill Scores Of Notorious Bandit Bello Turji’s Fighters

The Zamfara State Government has confirmed a major breakthrough in the ongoing battle against armed bandits with killing of scores of fighters belonging to notorious armed bandit, Bello Turji. Special Adviser on Security Matters to the State governor, Ahmad Manga who confirmed this to BBC Hausa service and monitored by LEADERSHIP on Thursday, insisted that […]

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2 w. ago Zamfara Govt Denies Borrowing ₦34bn Loan, Says Money Was Used To Pay Back Inherited Debts

The Zamfara State Government has dismissed reports that Governor Dauda Lawal secured a fresh ₦34 billion loan since taking office. In a statement on Tuesday, the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, clarified that the amount in question was used to service inherited debts, not new borrowing. “Governor Lawal has not taken any loan, whether local […] The post Zamfara Govt Denies Borrowing ₦34bn Loan, Says Money Was Used To Pay Back Inherited Debts appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago PICTORIAL: Gov Yusuf, NSA Ribadu Attend Funeral Of 2 Slain Kano Youths In Abuja

Kano State governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, and the National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, on Tuesday, joined other mourners at the funeral of two young men of Kano State origin, who were recently killed in Makurdi, the Benue State capital. The funeral prayer was held at the National Mosque in Abuja, drawing the presence […]

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2 w. ago Okpebholo Gets Assembly Approval To Secure ₦100bn Infrastructure Loan

The Edo State House of Assembly has approved Governor Monday Okpebholo’s request to secure a ₦100 billion loan from First Bank of Nigeria Plc. The facility is intended for financing infrastructural development projects across the state. The request was formally presented via a letter dated June 23, 2025, addressed to Speaker Blessing Agbebaku and signed […] The post Okpebholo Gets Assembly Approval To Secure ₦100bn Infrastructure Loan appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Insecurity: Governors Being Chief Security Officers Mere Rhetoric, Says Nwoye

The immediate past chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State, Dr. Ben Nwoye, has faulted the claim that governors are the chief security officers of their states, describing it as mere rhetoric. Nwoye stated this at the weekend in Enugu while speaking at the new edition of the 2025 Enugu State Security […]

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2 w. ago Follow President Tinubu’s roadmap to security in Benue – Ortom tells Alia

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The immediate past Governor of Benue state, Chief Samuel Ortom has advised the Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia to adopt the security roadmap that President Bola Tinubu personally crafted for him in solving the security challenges in the state. Chief Ortom made this call in a statement signed by his Media […] The post Follow President Tinubu’s roadmap to security in Benue – Ortom tells Alia appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Benue insecurity: Allow LG chairs to control their resources, Ortom tells Gov Alias

Tribune Online Benue insecurity: Allow LG chairs to control their resources, Ortom tells Gov Alias According to the former governor, doing so will enable the chairmen to effectively mobilise security in their domains and also provide development for their people. Benue insecurity: Allow LG chairs to control their resources, Ortom tells Gov Alias Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Niger govt secures agreement with Russia’s largest financial institution

Tribune Online Niger govt secures agreement with Russia’s largest financial institution The deal was sealed during the 28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum held in Russia where Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago signed on... Niger govt secures agreement with Russia’s largest financial institution Tribune Online

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3 w. ago We have crushed all security threats in Kogi state — Gov Ododo

….Visits APC NWC, says he ‘ll be a bastard to fight Yahaya Bello From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Ododo, has boasted that his administration has crushed and subdued all the security threats tormenting the State. Governor Ododo made the disclosure when he paid a thank-you courtesy visit to the national […] The post We have crushed all security threats in Kogi state — Gov Ododo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Insecurity: Southern, Middle Belt leaders task governors on security

From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF) has tasked the 36 state governors to provide adequate security for their people in the nature of the South West Security Network known as Amotekun with full compliments of weapons to face and deter insurgency and terrorism. This is even as the forum […] The post Insecurity: Southern, Middle Belt leaders task governors on security appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Governor Alia condemns Yelwata massacre, vows security action

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Benue State Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia has condemned, in the strongest terms, the attacks and massacre of innocent citizens at Yelwata by suspected criminal herders, stating that nothing should warrant the taking of lives. A statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Tersoo Kula, said the Deputy […] The post Governor Alia condemns Yelwata massacre, vows security action appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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