Former governor Seriake Dickson dumps PDP, joins a new party

Senator Seriake Dickson, former Governor of Bayelsa State, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to a newly registered political platform, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), describing the move as a step toward building a credible opposition ahead of the 2027 general elections. The former governor announced his defection on Thursday at a press […]

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Adamawa State governor defects to APC

Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Fintiri, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Fintiri said on Friday, February 27, that he defected with his entire cabinet and all the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, officials. The governor said his defection was for the developmental interest of the people […]

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I could be arrested by Nigerian govt anytime soon ―Former gov El-Rufai says

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has alleged that he could be arrested by the Nigerian government anytime soon, claiming that recent developments indicate he may be the next target. El-Rufai said this during an interview with BBC Hausa on Wednesday, where he expressed concerns over what he described as growing political intimidation against opposition […]

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Ex-Governor of Cross Rivers State, Donald Duke’s daughter weds (Photos)

Former Cross River State governor, Donald Duke, alongside his wife, Onari Duke, on Thursday, January 22, joyfully gave their daughter, Donna Duke, away in marriage in a beautiful wedding ceremony. Donna tied the knot with Tobe Rapu, son of popular Lagos-based pastor, Tony Rapu, in a celebration that brought together close family members, friends, and […]

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Why Fubara didn’t respond to gross misconduct allegations ―Gov’s aide

During an interview on Africa Independent Television (AIT) on Friday, Darlington Orji, Special Adviser on political affairs to Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, has said the governor did not respond to notice of gross misconduct against him by the state assembly because he has not been served with the notice. The assembly, on 8 January, […]

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Niger state Governor orders closure of FM Radio station

Governor of Niger State, Umar Bago, has directed the sealing of Badeggi FM, a private radio station in Minna, over allegations of inciting violence and unethical broadcasting practices. He gave the directive on Friday, August 1, during a meeting of All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders held at the Government House in Minna. In a statement […]

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State Commissioner resigns, refuses to defect with Governor Umo Eno to APC

State Commissioner for Special Duties and Ibom Deep Sea Port in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, Ini Ememobong, has resigned from Governor Umo Eno’s cabinet following his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Eno formally announced his defection to the APC on Friday, at a ceremony held at the Banquet Hall of Government House, Uyo, […]

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Aiyedatiwa takes oath of office as Ondo State governor

Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa has been sworn in as the Governor of Ondo State, to begin his first full four-year term following the death of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu which occurred in December 2023. The swearing-in ceremony took place on Monday, administered by the state’s chief judge, Justice A. Olusegun Odunsola, at the Ondo State Sports Complex […]

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Gov Douye Diri denies impregnating BBNaija star, Nengi

Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, has denied impregnating former Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) housemate and star, Nengi Rebecca Hampson, popularly known as Nengi. In a statement, the Governor’s spokesperson, Kolawole Oredipe, dismissed the allegations as a malicious attempt to tarnish his reputation. The statement emphasized that Governor Diri is a respected public figure who […]

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Political aide to Delta State Governor calls out media organisation over presenter’s outfit (Photo)

Ossai Ovie Success, the Senior Special Assistant on Media to Delta State Governor, has called out a media organisation over the dress worn by a presenter to work. The outfit in question shows the presenter’s side boobs. Sharing photos to his Facebook account, Ossai wrote: “Dear Sound City Radio, I am disappointed in you guys. […]

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Would Tinubu as Governor have accepted the directives to Fubara?, By Emmanuel Aziken

President Bola Tinubu has been a fighter on both sides in the contestation of power between the presidency and governors. Last Monday and for the umpteenth time since his inauguration as president, Tinubu more than ever before brought to the fore his determination to use his new podium in the presidency to dominate his environment. We have […]

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If elected, my first 100 Days as Governor of Lagos State ―Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour

If elected, the Governorship candidate of Labour Party (LP), Mr. Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour (GRV) means business with his 22-Point early intervention agenda in Lagos State as listed below: My First 100 Days As Governor of Lagos I have a vision for a new Lagos Here is my action plan for the first 100 Days in office. […]

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Listen to Peter Obi’s address to Nigerians in US when he was a governor years ago (Video)

A Twitter user, Daniel Nathaniel Nnamchina @nnamchina has brought out a video of Peter Obi’s address to Nigerians in the United States, when he was still the governor of Anambra State years ago. Please watch and hear for yourself: Nnamchina captions it: “Listen to this Peter Obi’s address when he was a governor years ago. […]

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