Anambra First Lady denies Peter Obi godfather claim
Nonye Soludo, wife of Anambra Governor, has denied Peter Obi's claim that he and his wife are godparents to the Soludo children, clarifying the actual arrangement.
Category : State Governors
Zamfara Gov Backs APC Colleagues Against Wike's Rainbow Coalition
Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal backs APC governors opposing Nyesom Wike’s Rainbow Coalition, insisting Wike must choose one political side ahead of 2027.
Otti Explains Why He Cannot Oppose Tinubu's 2027 Bid
Abia Governor Alex Otti says his National Economic Council role prevents him from opposing President Tinubu's 2027 re-election, citing policy alignment and government cohesion.
Nigerians question Mbah's 101 advisers in Enugu
Nigerians react to Governor Peter Mbah's appointment of 101 advisers in Enugu, questioning the cost and necessity. The appointees include two Nollywood actresses.
Kebbi Mourns Gwandu District Head Sarkin Gabas Death
Alhaji Muhammadu Rasheed, District Head of Gwandu, died Wednesday in Kebbi. Burial at 3pm at Emir's Palace; Governor Nasir Idris shocked.
Group Praises Atiku for Scholarship to Niger Teen Miner
Rise Up Naija (RUN) has praised Atiku Abubakar for offering a full scholarship to Yusuf Aliyu, a teenager found working at a Niger State mining site, while criticising the Tinubu administration over the mining sector.
Qatar family visa: QAR 5,000 salary requirement published
Qatar now requires foreign residents to earn at least QAR 5,000 (about N1.8m) monthly to bring family members on a visit visa, with job category and health insurance conditions.
Germany Confirms 6 Visa-Free Countries Whose Citizens Can't Work Immediately
Germany allows visa-free entry and post-arrival residence permit applications for citizens of six countries, but only for non-employment purposes. Work requires a pre-travel visa.
Wike Slams Obi's Claim of Winning 2023 Poll in Rivers
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike rejects Peter Obi's claim of winning the 2023 presidential election in Rivers State, saying they won only in their imagination and citing tribunal failure.
Abia Ward Backs Tinubu, Kalu Re-Election Bids in Solidarity Walk
Residents of Ugwueke Ezeukwu Ward in Abia state have held a solidarity walk supporting President Tinubu and Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu's re-election bids in 2027.
Kwankwaso Open to Reconciling with Kano Governor Yusuf
Rabiu Kwankwaso says he still likes Kano Governor Abba Yusuf and is open to forgiveness despite Yusuf's defection to the APC and alliance with Ganduje.
Ex-Anambra SSG: Obi Handed Over N86.6bn to Obiano
Former Anambra SSG Oseloka Obaze confirms Peter Obi handed over N86.6bn to Willie Obiano in 2014, releasing the handover letter as debt dispute with Soludo's government intensifies.
Abia Governor Alex Otti Vows to Retire From Politics After Tenure
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has declared he will retire from politics after his current term, ruling out a Senate bid and rejecting godfatherism, urging younger Nigerians to take over leadership.
Sokoto Governor Condoles Sultan Over Stepmother's Death at 100
Sokoto Governor Ahmed Aliyu visited Sultan of Sokoto to condole over stepmother Hajiya Nana Asma'u's death at 100, offering prayers and extending condolences to other bereaved families.
President Samia's Idda: Mourning and Leading Tanzania
Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan mourns husband Hafidh Amir Hassan. The Mufti says observing Idda doesn't stop her presidential duties. Islamic law requires a four-month, ten-day mourning period.
Rhodes-Vivour to Campaign in Yoruba for 2027 Lagos Guber
Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, ADC's Lagos governorship candidate, says he has hired a Yoruba teacher and will campaign in Yoruba for the 2027 election, focusing on flooding, housing, and traffic.
Saudi Arabia Sets 800,000 SAR Fee for Unlimited Residency
Saudi Arabia has confirmed the fee for unlimited-duration Premium Residency at 800,000 SAR, over N287 million for Nigerian applicants, aiming to attract long-term settlers.
Obi Names First Bank Account With N2.13bn for Anambra
Peter Obi reveals First Bank account 2018779464 holding over N2.13bn ecological fund, responding to Anambra's debt claims, says state owed nothing.
Ondo Rep Shares 4,500 Bags of Rice, Backs Tinubu for 2027
Ondo lawmaker Donald Ojogo distributed 4,500 bags of rice to constituents in Ilaje and Ese Odo, urging support for President Bola Tinubu's 2027 re-election bid.
Scotland, Wales, NI Ministers Declare Westminster's Time Ending
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland first ministers signed a joint agreement declaring Westminster's time is ending and no UK government can block democracy.
Ortom Explains Loan of Vehicle to Peter Obi in Benue
Former Benue Governor Samuel Ortom confirms lending his Toyota Land Cruiser to Peter Obi, dismissing political interpretations as 'ridiculous and shameful'.
Bayelsa Suspends 2027 LG Election Process Over Court Case
BYSIEC suspends 2027 local government election process and party primaries pending court ruling on a suit by Zenith Labour Party and Accord Party.
Former LG Chairman Endorses Pantami for Gombe Governorship
Muhammad Ismail City, former Akko LG chairman and ex-Gombe electoral commissioner, endorses Isa Pantami for governor, citing his NITDA and ministerial record.
Benue Govt Quizzes Ortom Over Vehicle Used by Peter Obi
Benue State Government has demanded an explanation from former Governor Samuel Ortom after a vehicle traced to him via FRSC records was used to convey Peter Obi during a visit to Makurdi.
Ogun Governor: Governors Must Account for Subsidy Gains
Ogun Governor Dapo Abiodun says state governors, not President Tinubu, should explain how petrol subsidy removal funds are spent, citing increased Federation Account allocations.
Zimbabwe Declares Munhumutapa Day Public Holiday in 2026
Zimbabwe has gazetted September 15 as Munhumutapa Day, a new annual public holiday starting 2026, honouring the pre-colonial Mutapa Empire.
Singapore PM Wong Gets 60% Pay Rise to S$3.6m
Singapore's PM Lawrence Wong's annual salary will rise over 60% to S$3.6 million (about $2.8 million), sparking public backlash over cost-of-living concerns.
Gombe Governor Swears In 19 Perm Secs, Plans Mass Recruitment
Gombe Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya swore in 19 new Permanent Secretaries, the largest single appointment in state history, and announced a major civil service recruitment drive before May 2027.
South-South Governors Endorse Tinubu, Make Demands
Six South-South governors met in Calabar and endorsed President Tinubu's 2027 re-election, while demanding infrastructure and environmental remediation, with next meeting set for Uyo.
Imo Lawmaker Extends Light Up Ideato to 3 Communities
Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere expands Operation Light Up Ideato to Ogwume, Dikenafai and Akpulu with 500KVA transformers, bringing total communities served to seven.
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