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Governor of Imo State and the chairman of All Progressives Congress, APC, Governors’ Forum, Owelle Rochas Okorocha has finally open up about his 2019 presidential ambition. Governor Okorocha spoke, weekend, while answering questions from newsmen during a tour of some of his administration’s key...

Governors of the five Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)-controlled states in the South-south geopolitical zone met yesterday in Asaba to strategise on the election. ThisDay newspaper gathered that the main agenda of the meeting was to fashion out a way of wresting power in the only state in the...

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has approved the sponsorship of 200 less-privileged Rivers youths to Israel for vocational training. Speaking at the launch of the ‘Win A Trip to Israel, WATTI, promo organised by the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission, NCPC, on Friday, Wike said that...

Following the raging attacks of communities across the country by Fulani Herdsmen, Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has approved the deployment of the State’s Vigilant outfit, Bakassi Boys to all rural communities of the State. The Governor also directed all monarchs in the State to...

Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom has boasted about 2019 governorship election in the state despite his inability to pay state workers. Ortom said that in 2015, God asked him to resign his appointment as a federal minister and run for the Benue number one seat and he won. In an interactive...

Goveror Okezie Ikpeazu of Abi State has reacted to the unfortunate incident that occurred at Aba Abbatoir yesterday in a press statement released by his chief press secetary, Godwin Adidu. The government sympathized with the people of Aba, Abia state. Read Press statement: 1. Our dear...

The Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun, has asked genuine investors to take advantage of the business friendly atmosphere being put in place by the state government and invest in the state. He made the call in Abeokuta, the state capital, while unveiling the 3rd Ogun State Investors’ Forum...

Doctors, nurses, physiotherapists and indeed, all cadres of healthcare workers in the Medical Village, Ondo took to the streets yesterday in a peaceful demonstration to protest the non-payment of salaries for the past 5 months. They were received at the palace of the Osemawe of Ondo, HRM Oba...

Governor Rauf Aregbesola has renamed a major road in Osogbo, the state capital, Olaiya-Ita Olokan as ‘Workers’ Drive’ to honour workers in the state. The road, which was built by the administration of Bisi Akande, is currently undergoing re-construction. The governor also used the occasion to...

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose has commended workers in the country for their resilience in the face of biting economic situation, promising that the future holds better prospects for employers and employees. In a message released to the press by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Idowu...

Ondo State Governor Olusegun Mimiko has raised the alarm over the incessant killings and wanton destruction of property by Fulani herdsmen in various parts of the country. According to TheNation, the governor urged religious leaders to pray more for peace in the country. Mimiko spoke when the...

Nigerian state governors under the aegis of the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) have met at the banquet hall of the Presidential Villa on Wednesday evening to find a lasting solution to the economic crisis that they have been battling with in their states. Speaking to newsmen after the meeting...

Oyo State Governor Abiola Ajimobi yesterday criticised the proposed creation of grazing zones across the country as ill-advised. Ajomobi stated this at the launch of the ‘Agric Oyo,’ the Oyo State agriculture initiative, at Paago, Oke Ogun, Oyo state. The governor said: “This is the time to...

Nasarawa State Governor, Tanko Al-Makura, yesterday denied report that he has abandoned the state. Speaking through his media aide, Ahmed Tukur, the governor stated that he was in the state performing his constitutional duties. The statement said the allegation was not only malicious but the...

A Jalingo chief magistrates’ court on Friday sentenced Dominic Bukuni, one of the aides of Darius Ishaku, governor of Taraba state, to two years imprisonment for criminal conspiracy, cheating and forgery. Bebeto Haruna, 32, who was arraigned along with Bukuni, also bagged nine years jail...

Unknown Gunmen on Tuesday attacked the Police Divisional Headquarters in Ngo, Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, shooting sporadically into the station. The incident according to PUNCH occurred around 3.50am, was said to have cause tension within the area as the deafening sound of...

Coordinating Director, Osun State Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Youth Engagement, Dr Oluwabukola Aluko has announced that butchers operating in the state would henceforth pay levy to the government. Aluko, who made the announcement in a statement issued to newsmen on Wednesday in...

The executive governor of Imo State Owelle Rochas Anayo Okorocha yesterday being Easter Sunday gave his life to christ at Asumpta Catholic Cathedral Owerri, asking for forgiveness from Imolites and promised to change his ways. See photos: Photosource: Newswirenaija

Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun State has defended the N6.2m the state received from the federal account for the month of February, which generated much heat on the social media. The governor stated that the situation is neither extraordinary nor strange. After deducting all the necessary...

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has won his polling units in Saturday’s legislative rerun elections. The Peoples Democratic Party candidates in the elections all won in Wike’s ward 9 unit 7 in Obio/Akpor LGA. Rivers Election Rerun Results [UNCONFIRMED] Here are the unofficial results at...