Tinubu Tells Governors To Hand Over LG Allocations
President Bola Tinubu has ordered state governors to comply with the Supreme Court judgement and directly fund local governments. He also reaffirmed plans for state police. Read the full story.
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NSA Issues Emergency Yuletide Security Alert to Governors
Nigeria's National Security Adviser issues urgent security alert for the 2025 festive season, prompting nationwide deployments and coordinated responses from state governors and police commands.
Nationwide Defections Tilt Political Balance Towards APC
A wave of defections by lawmakers and party officials to the APC signals a major political realignment. Get the full details on the moves in Rivers, FCT, Sokoto, Zamfara, and expert analysis on Nigeria's leadership crisis.
Tinubu to Governors: Release LG Funds for Autonomy
President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigeria's 36 governors to comply with the Supreme Court judgment by handing over local government allocations. He insists true autonomy depends on it.
Six Ex-PDP Governors Attend APC Caucus Meeting
Six former PDP governors, including Fubara and Mbah, attended their first high-level APC National Caucus meeting in Abuja, signaling a major political realignment. Read the full details.
Court Halts APC, INEC Over Cross River Chairman Removal
FCT High Court restrains APC and INEC from enforcing a resolution against Cross River APC Chairman, Alphonsus Ogar Eba. Interim orders protect his position ahead of key party meetings.
World Bank Endorses NG-CARES, NSA Tips Governors
World Bank commends Tinubu's NG-CARES programme for economic resilience. NSA warns governors on festive season security. NGF commits to health, safety goals. Read more.
Families Write Tinubu, Demand Probe Over Bandit's Confessions
Families torn apart by Northwest banditry demand President Tinubu investigate ex-governors named by Bello Turji. They seek justice and an end to impunity. Read their urgent plea.
Turaki-led PDP meets ex-govs, ministers, vows comeback
PDP National Chairman Kabiru Turaki convened a strategic meeting with former governors and ministers, pledging to reconnect with Nigerians and reclaim power at all levels. Read the party's plan.
APC USA Backs Oyebamiji for Osun Governorship
The APC USA Chapter endorses Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji for Osun's 2026 governorship, highlighting party unity as the critical factor to reclaim the state from the PDP. Read their full statement.
Omisore: Oyetola Ordered Our Disqualification in Osun APC
Senator Iyiola Omisore claims Minister Adegboyega Oyetola directed the disqualification of seven APC governorship aspirants in Osun, calling it a 'hatchet job' to favour a preferred candidate. Read the full details.
APC Governors Align State Priorities with National Reforms
APC Governors under the Progressive Governors Forum met in Lagos to align state-level priorities with President Tinubu's national reforms, focusing on economy, security, and governance. Read the full communiqué.
Omisore, 6 Others Disqualified from Osun APC Primary
APC Screening Committee disqualifies Senator Iyiola Omisore and six aspirants from Osun governorship primary for failing to meet nomination rules. Only two aspirants cleared.
Waje: Influencers Must Shape Respectful Online Culture
Singer Waje calls for responsible online conduct, highlighting the crucial role of male influencers in shaping social norms. Her message was delivered at the Nigerian Governors’ Spouses Forum in Abuja.
APC Bars 7 Aspirants From Osun Governorship Primaries
The APC Screening Committee has disqualified seven major aspirants, including Senator Iyiola Omisore, from the Osun 2026 governorship primary. Only two candidates were cleared. Read the full details and implications.
Oyo APC Backs Tinubu for 2027, Seeks Unity
Oyo State APC leaders close ranks, endorse President Tinubu for a second term in 2027. The party aims for a 35% vote increase, focusing on grassroots unity and reconciliation.
Cross River APC Chairman Alphonsus Eba Impeached
The APC in Cross River State has impeached its chairman, Alphonsus Eba, for refusing to resign. Ntufam Ekum Ojogu takes over as acting chairman. Read the full details.
APC Group Lauds Ex-Defence Minister Badaru's Performance
APC Integrity Group hails former Defence Minister Badaru Abubakar as a dedicated patriot, dismissing resignation claims and praising his security and agricultural impacts. Read the full details.
Defence Minister Badaru Resigns, More FEC Exits Expected
Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru's sudden resignation over health concerns may trigger more cabinet exits. Northern governors and traditional rulers unite to demand state police and a mining suspension. Read the full analysis.
Sultan Urges Northern Governors to Heed Public Criticism
Sultan of Sokoto Saad Abubakar III advises Northern governors to use public feedback for better policy. He calls for unity and regular meetings with traditional rulers to tackle insecurity and poverty.
Northern Governors Launch N16bn Monthly Security Fund
Northern governors and traditional rulers have approved a N16bn monthly security trust fund to combat banditry and terrorism. They also urged President Tinubu to suspend mining activities for six months.
Northern Leaders Demand State Police to Fight Insecurity
Northern governors and traditional rulers have declared strong support for state police, citing Nigeria's population boom and inadequate central policing. They urge the Federal Government to fast-track the process.
Northern Governors Warn Region's Future at Risk from Insecurity
Northern governors and traditional rulers issue urgent warning on insecurity after Kaduna meeting. They call for state policing and unity to combat banditry and kidnappings.
Northern Governors, Traditional Rulers Meet on Security, State Police
Northern Governors and traditional rulers met in Kaduna, calling for state police and unity against banditry. They urged an end to ethnic and religious narratives harming national cohesion.
Southern Governors Establish Zonal Security Fund
Southern Nigerian governors have agreed to create a regional security fund and enhance intelligence sharing to combat rising insecurity. The move aims to strengthen coordinated responses across state lines.
Northern Governors Mourn Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi
Northern Governors Forum led by Gombe's Governor Inuwa Yahaya mourn the passing of centenarian Islamic scholar Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, global Tijjaniyya leader.
Tinubu declares security emergency, supports state police
President Tinubu declares nationwide security emergency, orders mass recruitment into security forces and supports state police establishment. Southern governors unite on decentralized security approach.
Southern Governors Renew Call for State Police
Southern Governors Forum, meeting in Abeokuta, has intensified the demand for state police as a crucial solution to Nigeria's escalating insecurity. Read their unified stance.
Obasanjo Returns $20k to Fayose After Birthday Row
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has returned $20,000 to ex-Governor Ayo Fayose after their public disagreement during Fayose's 65th birthday celebration in Lagos.
APC Women Reject Mutfwang's Alleged Defection Bid
Hundreds of Plateau APC women protest Governor Caleb Mutfwang's alleged plan to join their party, endorsing Tinubu's second term. Leader Elizabeth Samson Yerse warns against welcoming him.
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