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Governors, Headlines, Kano, State News
Sunday, April 19th, 2020
Sodiq Oyeleke Kano State Governor, Umar Ganduje, has sacked the state’s Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Mu’azu Magaji, for celebrating the death of the Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari. The Director-General, Media and Communications, Kano State Government, Salihu Yakasai, made this known via his Twitter handle, @Dawisu. Yakasai said the dismissal of […]
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General Politics, Governors, Latest Politics, Rivers, State News
Friday, April 17th, 2020
By Egufe Yafugborhi Governor Nyesom Wike has vowed to prosecute to finality, 22 personnel of ExxonMobil arrested for alleged violation of Rivers State Executive Order banning travels across her borders to check the spread of coronavirus. Wike at a briefing Friday in Government House, Port Harcourt, said the apprehended oil workers were held at Rivers […]
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Governors, Imo, Latest Politics, State News
Friday, April 17th, 2020
By Chinonso Alozie – The Imo State government yesterday said that the Interim Management Committee, IMC, chairmen under former administration of Emeka Ihedioha, have expressed their readiness to explain their level of involvement in the alleged misappropriation of the N19.63 local government funds in the state. The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Declan Emelumba, spoke […]
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General Politics, Governors, Kaduna, Latest Politics
Friday, April 17th, 2020
By Kazeem UgbodagaKaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai has spoke from isolation where he is receiving treatment for Coronavirus, saying he is still positive for the virus. The governor also chaired a virtual meeting of the State Executive Council from isolation. El-Rufai, on his Facebook page, said he was yet to be cleared of the virus […]
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Governors, Headlines
Friday, April 17th, 2020
The members of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF), after their fifth meeting via Teleconference to discuss ways of tackling the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19), have agreed to set up centres to support health workers in their states. In a communique signed by Chairman of the NGF and Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, yesterday, […]
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General Politics, Governors, Latest Politics, National Politics
Wednesday, April 15th, 2020
Not entire country under lockdown – Presidency • NMA, NARD, Nurses react • Northern Govs are looking for excuses – NEF • We don’t entertain governors’ fears at all – ACF • North trying to drag South back – Afenifere By Dapo Akinrefon, Chioma Obinna, Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Mary-Therese Nanlong & Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo ABUJA-Governors in the […]
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Arts/Culture & Entertainment, Governors, Headlines, Nollywood (Film Industry)
Sunday, April 12th, 2020
John Owen Nwachukwu A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, has appealed to the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwoolu, to grant state pardon to popular actress and Nollywood icon, Mrs. Funke Akindele-Bello. While speaking with journalists in court today at Ogba, after the proceedings that terminated the charges brought against […]
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Governors, Headlines, Rivers, State News
Tuesday, April 7th, 2020
In a move to ensure that Rivers people don’t suffer during this trying period, the Rivers State Government has set aside N2billion for the launch of the State Farmer/Fisherman Empowerment Programme to purchase and distribute foodstuffs to Rivers people. In a press conference, yesterday, the Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, said that the committee […]
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General Politics, Governors, Headlines, Rivers, State News
Monday, April 6th, 2020
By Okafor Ofiebor ivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has berated the Federal Government for politicizing the fight against the spread of coronavirus, describing the selective support to states as unfortunate. In a Broadcast on Sunday, Wike condemned the exclusion of Rivers State from the Federal Government grants in the fight against coronavirus. He noted that […]
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Governors, Headlines, Oyo, State News
Tuesday, March 31st, 2020
By Rebecca Ejiforma in Lagos and Kemi Olaitan in Ibadan he Governor of Ogun State, Seyi Makinde, has tested positive for COVID-19. Makinde in a series of tweets Monday said: “I just received my COVID-19 confirmation test result. It is positive. I am asymptomatic and will continue to self-isolate. “l have designated the former Chief […]
