Gov El-Rufai of Kaduna State speaks from Isolation: I’m still Coronavirus positive

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 […]

Govs to set up infection control centres

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, […]

We can’t afford lockdown, say Northern Govs

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 […]

Funke Akindele: Gov. Sanwo-Olu asked to grant Nollywood actress state pardon

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 […]

Wike unveils N2bn fund for farmers, fishermen … Inaugurates C’ttee to distribute foodstuffs to Rivers people

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 […]

Coronavirus: FG is biased for giving Lagos N10bn, Rivers nothing –Gov Wike

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 […]

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, tests positive for coronavirus

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 […]

IHEDIOHA: Building Castle in the Air with Supreme Court Review – By Kenneth Uwadi

By Kenneth Uwadi | Imo State, Nigeria | March 29, 2020 – It is all over the news that  the Imo State House of Assembly on Thursday called on  the Inspector General of Police to arrest the State Returning Officer, Prof. Francis Otunta, and the Imo Resident Electoral Commissioner, Prof. Francis Ezeonu, for illegally  returning Emeka […]

Governor El-Rufai Tests Positive For Coronavirus

The Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai has tested positive for the coronavirus disease. He announced this in a video posted on his verified Twitter handle on Saturday evening. “Earlier this week, I submitted a sample for the COVID-19 test. The result came in this evening, and I regret to say that it is positive,” […]

APC crisis: Governors give Adams Oshiomhole ultimatum to resign

The Progressives Governors Forum has asked the All Progressives Congress (APC) chairman Adams Oshiomhole to convene a National Executive Council (NEC) meeting to address the party’s challenges or resign his position.

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