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Fayose’s not a prophet of doom, yet predicts ‘doom’ for Buhari’s government

The Ekiti state Governor, Ayodele Fayose, on Sunday, prophesied that the Nigerian economy will eventually improve but it will be too late in the life of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration. The Governor said this at a Thanksgiving Service marking the first anniversary of the Fifth Assembly of the Ekiti State House of Assembly at... Read More

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‘Ambitious’ Wike gets the nod for another multi-billion naira loan

The Rivers State House of Assembly, on Friday, granted the request of Governor Nyesom Wike to borrow N12 billion from the Central Bank of Nigeria According to the Punch, the loan request was passed by the lawmakers after an extensive debate was done. Arguing for the loan request, members of the House pointed out that... Read More

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Opinion: Governor Ortom, God has done his part, do yours

By Frank Ijege In order commemorate the Democracy day celebration for this year, the governor of Benue state decided to dedicate (is it re-dedicate?) the state to God. Pictures of the state governor lying on the floor were circulated round the internet. One is least surprised that the governor adopted this strategy to cover up... Read More

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Opinion: The essential Okezie Ikpeazu; one year after

By Sam Hart Power, they say, corrupts and absolute power is supposed to corrupt absolutely. Whoever coined that phrase has never met Okezie Victor Chibuikem Ikpeazu, Ph.D, the 4thelected Governor of Abia State. Or how else can you explain the fact that someone will be exposed to absolute power for one year and remain untainted?... Read More

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Herdsmen desperately beg Fayose

Following the Ekiti State Governor’s eye-for-an-eye tack in handling the Fulani Herdsmen crisis, the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria has appealed for the overturn of the ban on herdsmen and their grazing cattle. Channels Television spoke to the secretary general of the association, Baba Ngelzerma, and he talked about the readiness of the group... Read More

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6 things you should know about the construction of 4th Mainland Bridge

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the construction of a 4th Mainland Bridge in Lagos was signed on today by the Lagos State government. The governor, during a press conference revealed that, “this is the first time in the history of the State that we are embarking on the construction of a long-span bridge and... Read More

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Fayose loves attention as well as ‘beans and ponmo’ (PHOTOS)

Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose is a sucker for attention, and from recent events- beans and ponmo as well. So intense is his love for ‘beans and ponmo’ that he purportedly stopped his convoy on Tuesday, while en route Oke-Ako Ekiti, to buy himself a bowl of the delicacy. Check it out. Democracy dividends, delivered.

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Buhari goes on with the rest of his plans for today (PHOTOS)

Although he cancelled his pre-planned trip for the most surprising reason, President Buhari didn’t put a stop to his other planned itinerary for the day. The president received Ogun state governor, Ibikunle Amosun, at the State House in Abuja on Monday and it seemed like it went pretty well. See proof below.

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Lagos state to transform Oshodi into…

“The Oshodi you see today will be a thing of the past in the next 15 months, as a world class transport interchange will be coming up, ” says Akinwunmi Ambode, the Lagos State Governor. The Governor, on Wednesday, disclosed that the state government has plans to transform Oshodi into a world class Central Business... Read More

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Economic woes: Niger State stops sponsorship for pilgrims

Faced with several economic difficulties, the Niger State governor, Abubakar Sani Bello, on Monday announced that the state government will no longer sponsor pilgrims to visit Jerusalem and Mecca. This was contained in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Jibrin Baba Ndace. “In view of the present national economic challenges... Read More

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Opinion: Dr Mimiko, achievements do the talking, not the printed lies of government

by Orukotan, Ayomikun Samuel The Federal Republic off Nigeria still lacks human capital- a key resource to her growth and development. Pitifully, investment in education (key to human development) at all level has been below parity considering UNESCO as threshold. Characteristically, the bedrock of secondary and tertiary forms of education is the primary form of... Read More

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“We are not planning on attacking Enugu” – Fulani community

The Fulani community in Enugu state, on Saturday, assured the people of the state that they are not planning to attack any community in the state, thus dispelling the rumour of a planned attack on Nze Community in Udi local government area of the state. Speaking at the palace of the traditional rulers of the... Read More

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The governor of Kogi has been spending, spending, spending – in 9 highlights

The new All Progressives Congress Governor of Kogi state, Yahaya Bello has been hailed as one of the youngest for the job. And what’s that thing Nigerians say with regards to ‘the young shall grow’? According to a Premium Times investigation, the governor has been a fireball of drama – most involving money – since he... Read More

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Flashback: 2011, when Lamido Sanusi predicted this turn of events

Former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, who later became a whistleblower before ascending to the throne of the Kano Emirate, may have been a prophet, or an economist with foresight. In a 2011 video as he defended fuel subsidy removal alongside finance minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Sanusi could be seen prophesying... Read More

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Hard to believe, but on fuel subsidy removal, El-Rufai is asking for “patience and calm”

Following the sharp increase in fuel price and the removal of fuel subsidy, the Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has called on Nigerians to remain calm, saying the supply of petroleum products will improve. According to a statement released by the Kaduna state government house, the Governor stated that: “The Kaduna State Government wishes to... Read More

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Rochas Okorocha says God has told him something very important about 2019

Governor of Imo State and the chairman of All Progressives Congress Governors’ Forum, Rochas Okorocha has declared that he has not plans to contest for the presidency in the nearest future. Answering questions from pressmen over the weekend, Okorochas revealed why he will not run for president anymore. He said: “I have been running for the... Read More

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‘Stone PDP politicians… like Satan is stoned in Kaaba’ – Gov. Shettima

“The politicians who left us to our troubles in the last five years only to come back when peace has returned to the state to tell us that Jonathan’s administration was better than the present, should be stoned just like the Satan is stoned at the Kaaba,” says the Governor of Boko Haram ravished Borno... Read More

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Ebonyi governor doesn’t want Fulani herdsmen to leave his state

Even as calls for the rampaging Fulani herdsmen to leave their host states and return to the North keeps increasing, a dissenting voice has reared its head… and it is a strong one at that. The governor of Ebonyi state, David Umahi has declared that there was no important or valid reason for the people... Read More

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‘I’ve not received any severance payment from Anambra’ – Ngige

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, on Wednesday, said he has never received any money from the Anambra state coffers since leaving office as governor in 2006. The Minister, whose tenure as governor of the state was marked by unprecedented drama, also noted that his service to the state was for the good... Read More

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Governor Fayose declares 3 day mourning for dead medical doctors

Governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose has declared 3 days of mourning in the state following the death of six officials of the Nigeria Medical Association, Ekiti state chapter and a driver in a ghastly motor accident on Sunday, April 24 a few kilometres to Kaduna on their way to Sokoto to attend Nigerian Medical... Read More

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‘I was a truck driver before I became governor’ – Fayose

One of the activities of Ekiti governor Ayodele Fayose, on Thursday, was to drive a tipper truck around streets of Ado-Ekiti, the state capital. Fayose also revealed that he was once a truck driver before becoming the state’s governor while he also urged Ekiti people to be proud of whatever profession they get into. “We... Read More

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Governor’s mobile phone hacked by fraudsters

The Enugu state governor, Ifeanyi Ugwanyi, on Wednesday, raised an alarm over the hacking of his mobile phone by unknown persons. In a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Uwakwe Abugu, the governor urged the public to disregard any message from the phone to avoid being scammed. The statement reads that:... Read More

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February 29, 2016

‘There’s an evil in Rivers State and I’ve chosen to speak against it’ – Dakuku Peterside

The gubernatorial candidate for the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) in the 2015 election in River state, Dakuku Peterside, on Sunday, called out the state governor, Nyesom Wike, for allegedly sponsoring and arming cultist in the state. The oil producing state have in recent weeks experienced an upsurge in violence, militant attacks and armed robbery,... Read More

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February 27, 2016

CBN governor reshuffles Central Bank management

Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, has reshuffled the Directors of the bank and assigned them to new positions, following accusations of mismanaging the Nigerian economy and foreign exchange. The Director of Corporate Communications, Alh. Ibrahim Muazu, has been moved to the Strategy Management Department (SMD), while his office remains vacant, as... Read More

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February 16, 2016

Akpabio says ‘Godswill’ would be done in Akwa Ibom in 2019

Former governor of Akwa Ibom State, now senate minority leader, Godswill Akpabio, has stated that his party, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), will still govern the oil rich state in 2019. Akpabio stated this at a recent rally organised by the people of Ikot Ekpene senatorial district to honor him and his sucessor, Governor Udom... Read More

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January 29, 2016

Kogi governor, Yahaya Bello dissolves all state boards, parastatals

Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello has ordered the dissolution of government boards and parastatals. Bello, who issued the directive through his Chief of Staff, Edward Onoja, on Friday also ordered all political appointees, members of boards and parastatals to handover to the immediate most senior officers in their offices with immediate effect in their... Read More

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January 27, 2016

Yahaya Bello sworn-in as Kogi state governor… without a deputy (PHOTOS)

Yahaya Bello has been sworn-in as the Governor of Kogi State at the Lokoja Confluence stadium. Bello, the fourth democratically elected governor of Kogi state, was on Wednesday sworn-in without a Deputy-Governor. See below, photos from the swearing-in ceremony.

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January 26, 2016

The naira will not be devalued by CBN – Emefiele

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on Tuesday, voted against the devaluation of the Nigerian currency- naira. The decision puts to bed the speculations regarding the steps the Central Bank of Nigeria intends to take as the naira crashes further. According to the CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele- instead of devaluing the naira, CBN would lower the... Read More

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January 11, 2016

How did APC expect to win Bayelsa election with Sylva as candidate? – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party has hailed the people of Bayelsa State for their support in ensuring that their will prevailed during Saturday’s supplementary poll. PDP candidate and incumbent governor of the state, Seriake Dickson, was declared winner of the election on Sunday after he defeated his closest challenger, Timipre Sylva of the All Progressives Congress. The opposition... Read More

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December 17, 2015

Amosun’s victory upheld by Appeal Court

The election of Ogun state governor, Ibikunle Amosun as governor of the state has been upheld by the Court of Appeal sitting in Ibadan. The Appeal Court on Thursday, affirmed the judgment of the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal delivered on October 23 in Abeokuta which upheld the victory of Amosun. The five-man panel of the Appeal... Read More

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