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Politics

July 17, 2024

Edo: Egor LGA impeaches chairman over alleged N1.7 billion budget padding

Eghe Ogbemudia is the daughter of the late former military governor of the state, Samuel Ogbemudia.

Eghe Ogbemudia
July 17, 2024

APGA youths back Ezeokenwa as national chairman

The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) Youth Assembly on Tuesday endorsed Sly Ezeokenwa for the office of national chairman of the party.

All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA)
July 17, 2024

Kano: Governor Yusuf appoints new second-class emirs 

Governor Abba Yusuf has approved the appointment of three second-class emirs for Rano, Gaya and  Karaye Emirates.

Kano Governor Abba Yusuf
July 17, 2024

FAAC: FG, states, LGs share N1.354 trillion; Excess Crude Account balance $473,754

The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee has shared N1.354 trillion June revenue among the federal, state and local governments.

Current governors
July 17, 2024

Abia: Gov Otti inaugurates civil service, disability commissions

Mr Otti charged the members of the different agencies with adopting the principle of fairness in their engagements with citizens.

Otti at inauguration of commissions
July 17, 2024

Bauchi: Governor Bala Mohammed sacks chief security adviser

Governor Bala Mohammed has sacked his chief security adviser, Ahmed Chiroma.

Bala Mohammed
July 17, 2024

Kaduna fixes October 19 for LG polls

The Kaduna State Independent Electoral Commission has scheduled the local government elections in the state for October 19, 2024.

Uba Sani
July 16, 2024

Ondo: Labour Party guber candidate promises N120,000 minimum wage if elected

“When we take over as LP, the first agenda is to make sure there is a port in Ondo state to boost business and the economy,” said Mr Olorunfemi.

Ayodele Olorunfemi+LP logo
July 16, 2024

Africa’s strongman Kagame set for fourth term with 99% votes in Rwanda’s presidential election

Mr Kagame has been president of the country since 2000 but has, in practice, been leading Rwanda since 1994.

Paul Kagame
July 16, 2024

Kano government files fresh charge against ex-Governor Ganduje

On Tuesday, the Kano government filed a fresh charge against former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje.

Abdullahi Ganduje and ABBA Yusuf