Tag: Governor

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AzeezJuly 19, 2017

‘Governor forfeits diverted N500m, $500,000’

A governor has forfeited N500 million he allegedly laundered in a mortgage bank to the Federal Government, The Nation reports. ...

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AzeezJuly 10, 2017

BREAKING: Supreme Court affirms Obaseki as Edo governor

The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal filed by the PDP challenging the election of Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki. ...

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AzeezJuly 7, 2017

We won’t be harassed by a deputy police commissioner | Governors threaten showdown with Magu

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum has said it would engage in a “showdown” with the Chairman of the Economic and Financial ...

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AzeezJune 20, 2017

Paris Club refund: ‘EFCC recovers N500m governor’s loot from mortgage firm’

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered N500 million said to be part of the Paris Club refund, ...

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ItunuoluwaJune 13, 2017

[The Alausa Blog]: Ambode presents 924.7m cheques to 1,438 beneficiaries of ETF Scheme

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, Tuesday presented cheques totaling N924.7 million to 1, 438 beneficiaries of the Employment Trust Fund ...

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AzeezJune 9, 2017

Just In: Appeal Court affirms Obaseki’s election

The Appeal Court on Friday affirmed the election of Godwin Obaseki of the All Progressives Congress as the governor of ...

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ItunuoluwaJune 7, 2017

[The Alausa Blog]: Parents of kidnapped school children stage protest at Ambode’s office

The parents of the kidnapped students of Lagos State Model College, Igbonla, Epe, held a protest at the office of ...

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ToluJune 5, 2017

Backstory: Why Dino Melaye and the APC will fight to see the end of Gov. Yahaya Bello in Kogi

“Well, like the good Napoleon said, NEVER INTERRUPT YOUR ENEMY WHEN HE’S MAKING A MISTAKE. It is a normal thing ...

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AzeezMay 24, 2017

David Mark’s tenure as Senate President was a failure – Ortom

Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom has said the eight years tenure of Senator David Mark as Senate President was a ...

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ItunuoluwaMay 23, 2017

[The Alausa Blog]: LASG to review laws for print media organizations

Lagos State on Tuesday said it is set to review the existing Newspaper Law in the state to effectively regulate ...

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ItunuoluwaMay 22, 2017

[The Alausa Blog]: Photos of Ambode,Tinubu at the 2017 Eyo Festival #LagosAt50

The Eyo festival 2017 was a beautiful, colorful celebration, as part of activities to celebrate the ongoing Lagos at 50 ...

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ItunuoluwaMay 19, 2017

[The Alausa Blog]: Ambode commissions rehabilitation of inner roads in Epe LGA #LagosAt50

Lagos State Governor, Akinwumi Ambode commissioned the rehabilitated inner roads in the Epe Local Government Area Friday as part of ...

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AzeezMay 19, 2017

I don’t regret the emergence of Wike as Rivers governor – Jonathan

Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan has said he does not regret the emergence of Nyesom Wike as Governor of Rivers State. He ...

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AzeezMay 15, 2017

I will announce my intention for a second term myself, not through my appointees – El-Rufai

by Azeez Adeniyi Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai has said he will inform the electorate of his intention to run ...

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AzeezMay 13, 2017

‘Governor caught with $3m Paris Club fund offers to refund $2.5m’

by Azeez Adeniyi The governor who was allegedly caught building a hotel with $3million from the London Paris club refund ...

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AzeezMay 12, 2017

‘EFCC traces $3m Paris Club fund to governor’

by Azeez Adeniyi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has traced $3 million of the London Paris Club loan ...

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ItunuoluwaMay 8, 2017

[The Alausa Blog]: “Politics should be about service”| Ambode graces the 33rd Synod Of The Anglican Diocese

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday emphasized the need for Nigerians to embrace selfless service to humanity, saying ...

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AzeezMay 6, 2017

Fulani herdsmen control 12 LGAs in Benue – Governor

by Azeez Adeniyi Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom has said Fulani herdsmen have taken over 12 out of the 23 ...

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AzeezApril 28, 2017

Amaechi had issues with Patience, not me – Jonathan

by Azeez Adeniyi Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said he has no issues with Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi. Jonathan ...

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AzeezApril 10, 2017

Obasanjo has indirectly confirmed Fayemi became governor through judicial fraud – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State has said former President Olusegun Obasanjo has confirmed that Minister of Mines and ...

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EditorApril 8, 2017

Governor Yari of Zamfara State is the worst Governor in Nigeria | The YNaija Effectiveness Ranking

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has had his position as the worst in Nigeria taken over by his colleague from ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaApril 5, 2017

“I am too old to be governor” | El-Rufai says he should have been governor in his 40s (WATCH)

by Dolapo Adelana Kaduna Governor, Nasir El-Rufai Wednesday said he’s too old to be governor. The governor said this Wednesday ...

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AzeezFebruary 1, 2017

Okorocha is an example of what a leader should not be – Obiano

Anambra State governor, Willie Obiano has described Imo governor, Rochas Okorocha as a “Motor park governor.” He said this on ...

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AzeezFebruary 1, 2017

Obiano would have done better as a militant – Okorocha

Imo State governor Rochas Okorocha and his Anambra counterpart, Willie Obiano have continued their war of words as Okorocha on ...

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AzeezJanuary 28, 2017

“How governor lost $10m bailout funds to mistress”

Security agencies are currently probing a governor for allegedly diverting $10 million bailout funds allocated to his state, which was hijacked ...

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AzeezJanuary 17, 2017

Saraki transferred over $3m to foreign accounts as governor – Witness

Nwachukwu Amazu, a staff of GTB on Tuesday said Senate President, Bukola Saraki transfered over $3 million to foreign accounts ...

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ToluJanuary 3, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: What ‘Man of the Year’? Senator Shehu Sani disagrees with Gov Obiano’s award

On 1 January, Anambra state Governor Willie Obiano emerged the Silverbird Man of the Year 2016. Governor Obiano won the ...

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Mazi EmekaSeptember 6, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: Saudi rolls out new rules for pilgrim | Buhari will punish corrupt cabinet members | Part-time legislators aren’t effective

From the papers this morning- a Tracklist PDP denies shutting official Twitter handle – YNaija  Konduga IDPs return home after ...

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Mazi EmekaAugust 30, 2016

Opinion: Did Ganduje betray Kwankwaso?

By Auwalu Lawan Aranposu Immediately he was sworn in as Kano state governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje pledged to continue ...

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Mazi EmekaAugust 28, 2016

Opinion: Open letter to Gov. Abdulazeez Yari

by Balogun Oluwalonimi Mayowa Your Excellency sir, The Governor of Zamfara State, and as well the Chairman of the Nigeria ...

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