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Kogi governor: APC is the best political party in Nigeria
Speaking at a meeting between the APC Sensitisation and Mobilisation Committee, of which he is Chairman, and the State Caretaker Committee Chairmen in Abuja, the Kogi governor appealed to Nigerians to join the party, pointing to what he said are the achievements of the President, APC governors, state and national legislators.
Ex-INEC chief attributes rising tension to concentration of power, resources at centre
Jega, who is also a chieftain of the People Redemption Party, explained that once more responsibilities are given to the state government, the challenge is to ensure there is a good governance framework at the state level so that resources assigned to that tier of government are not commandeered by reckless governors or reckless chairmen of local governments who may want to divert them to personal use through corruption.
AFAN sets up seven-man electoral committee to conduct national elections March 2021
The farmers’ apex body, All Farmers Association of Nigeria, AFAN, on Friday, disclosed of setting up 7-man electoral committee to conduct national elections in March 2021.
Kano governor urges council chiefs to treat coronavirus with same gravity as polio
Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has called on the Local Government Chairmen in the state to treat COVID 19 pandemic, in the same manner, they treated and eradicate polio.
Coronavirus: Lagos governor directs council bosses, monarchs to embark on public sensitization
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has directed chairmen of the 57 councils as well as council of traditional rulers, and chiefs across the state to commence a massive sensitisation on prevention of COVID-19 pandemic as part of precautionary measures to combat the second wave of the virus in the state.
Kano council polls: APC sweeps all 44 chairmanship, councilorship seats
The ruling party, All Progressive Congress, APC, have won all the 44 Local government Chairmen seats in Kano State.
Former lawmaker tasks APGA on unity to win Anambra governorship election
Hon. Ibezi Ifeanyichukwu, who represented Idemili North and Idemili South Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, has called on party faithful and stakeholders of All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) in his constituency to unite if they must win the forthcoming Governorship election in Anambra State.
Ex-President Jonathan confident Mali will return to civilian rule in 18 months
After two days of meetings with Malian political and civil-society figures, the mediator for the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), former Nigerian president Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, said he had no doubt that Mali’s post-coup interim administration would hand over power to civilians within the agreed 18-month deadline.
15 Doctors test positive to coronavirus in Nasarawa
15 doctors out of 139 doctors working in Nasarawa State Government Hospitals have tested positive to COVID-19.
PDP tasks excos on aggressive mobilisation ahead of Ekiti guber election
The Ekiti State chapter of the PDP on Saturday tasked its executives to begin aggressive membership mobilisation for the party’s victory in the 2022 gubernatorial election in the state.
Sokoto women, children rewarded for immunization compliance
A non-governmental organisation (NGO) on Friday rewarded 62 women, 20 children, community leaders and health workers for presenting themselves for immunisation and Ante Natal Care (ANC) services in Sokoto State.
Official: Plateau council worker’s minimum wage protests political
Plateau State Government said the one-month-old protests by Local Government Workers in the state over the implementation of the National Minimum wage is more political than fighting for their rights.
PDP sets agenda for Lagos governor in 2021
The Lagos State Chapter of Peoples Democratic Party has advised Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu to strive hard to provide satisfactory dividends of democracy to residents of the state in 2021.
Kano council polls: Six candidates disqualified for ‘failing’ drug test
Ahead of the January 16 local government polls in Kano State, the state’s Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) on Wednesday said it disqualified six candidates over their failure to pass its drug test.
Amotekun chief accuses Oyo governor’s aides for indulging hoodlums
The leadership of the Western Nigeria Security Network codenamed Amotekun in Oyo State has complained that some aides of the State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde often interfere in its activities at checking hooliganism in the state.
Politicians behind planned protest to shut down NDDC HQ – IYC chief
The Chairman of Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, Lagos State chapter, Comrade Henry Oyobolo, has stated that politicians are behind the planned protest by youths to shut down the headquarters of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, over the appointment of a sole administrator for the Commission by President Muhammadu Buhari.
Governor Wike charges judiciary to demand independence
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has charged the judiciary to crave for independence to discharge their functions without intimidation and not just to control budgets.
Nigeria facing worst security challenge in history – Gombe governor
The governor of Gombe state, Inuwa Yahaya, says Nigeria is facing the worst security challenge in its history.
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OPC: We’ll deal with killer herdsmen
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Cross River government, protesting magistrates bicker over 24 months salary
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Assistant police commissioner sentenced to life imprisonment in Ekiti
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