By Taiwo Okanlawon Second Republic governor of Lagos state, Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande is dead. He was 91. Jakande, a former newspaper editor and publisher was governor between 1979 and 1983. He died at about 8am today, of old age. Burial arrangements are being discussed by the family, his son Deji, a former member of […]
(NNP) Former Lagos State governor, Alhaji Lateef Jakande, has died. Jakande was the first civilian governor of Nigeria’s smallest (landmass) state at the return to democratic rule in 1979. He was in office until 1983. He later became minister of works in Abacha’s regime. Jakande was a prolific journalist and author. His book titled “The […]
From John Adams, Minna Niger state Governor and National Chairman of All Progressive Congress (APC) membership registration and revalidation exercise, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello has assured party members that the ongoing party revalidation and registration exercise is not meant to favour or work against any member of the party. The governor also said that the exercise […]
From Obinna Odogwu, Awka Anambra State Governor Chief Willie Obiano has ordered the immediate closure of Agbaedo Nnewi New Motor Spare Parts Market for one week over non-compliance with COVID-19 safety protocols. Commissioner for Trade and Commerce Mr Uchenna Okafor said in a statement that the governor had directed that the market be closed because both […]
By Lukman Olabiyi Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu yesterday sworn in 18 new permanent secretaries. The governor who charged the appointees on professionalism, held that their role as permanent secretaries is crucial to the success of his administration. He said: “you are the drivers of this administration’s T.H.E.M.E.S agenda in our ministries, departments, and agencies, which […]
Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State on Tuesday lamented over the activities of some foreigner in the state’s forests, saying most crimes are being perpetrated by foreigners who have turned the government reserves into their abode. Akeredolu who stated this while receiving the zonal coordinator Zone ‘F’ of the Nigeria Immigration Service, comprising Oyo, Ondo, […]
Don’t politicise security, Wike charges new service chiefs Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has commended president Buhari for appointing new service chiefs for the country even though the appointments came late. The governor, in a statement from the State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Paulinus Nsirim, charged the new appointees to see their appointments as an […]
Gov. Wike of Rivers is known to always shout at the traditional chiefs in his state. At home, he is a fearless lion roaring at his chiefs. Some of them are well-respected and highly educated Grade A chiefs. But that status does not prevent them from being at the receiving end of his anger and […]
By James Sowole Protesters comprising commercial vehicle drivers, farmers, forest guards and traders, Friday trooped to the streets of Akure, the Ondo State capital, condemning the position of the presidency on the order of the Ondo State Government asking unregistered herdsmen to vacate state forest reserves. The protesters, who were led by the Chairman of […]
NGF disassociates self from Yahaya Bello’s comments By Chuks Okocha The Nigeria Governors Forum has set up a committee of experts to advise on the procurement of COVID-19 vaccine. Also, the governors have dissociated themselves from the comments of the Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello that the vaccine would kill people. A communique of the […]
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