Otti Breaks Silence on Tinubu Meeting, Denies APC Defection
Abia State Governor Alex Otti clarifies his meeting with President Tinubu was solely about Nnamdi Kanu's case, dismissing rumours of a planned defection to the APC ahead of 2027 elections.
Category : State Governors
Adamawa Approves N12bn for Bridges, Roads, Chiefdoms
Adamawa State Executive Council greenlights N12.3 billion for critical infrastructure, including Gombi-Ngada bridges, Yola roads, and security for new chiefdoms. Details inside.
Rivers Assembly Attacks Fubara Over Poor School Conditions
Fresh political tension erupts in Rivers State as lawmakers accuse Governor Siminalayi Fubara of neglecting public schools. Get the full details on the latest clash.
Lagos commits to disability rights, distributes 200+ devices
Governor Sanwo-Olu pledges to uphold UN Convention on disability rights at Lagos event. Over 200 assistive devices distributed to enhance inclusion in transport, education, health, and tech.
Enugu Plans 5 New Transport Terminals to Boost Economy
Governor Peter Mbah unveils a N1.62 trillion budget for 2026, prioritizing transport infrastructure with five new terminals and 2,000 city taxis to stimulate Enugu's economic growth.
Akwa Ibom Assembly Rejects Motion to Ban Dog Meat
Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly rejects a bill seeking to ban dog meat consumption over health risks. Lawmaker's motion collapses without a seconder. Read full details.
Zulum Rebuilds 45 Churches, Says Boko Haram Not Religious War
Borno Governor Babagana Zulum counters claims of Christian genocide, reveals reconstruction of 45 churches destroyed by Boko Haram. Read his full statement and the response from CAN and JNI leaders.
Alex Otti Meets President Tinubu Over Nnamdi Kanu
Abia State Governor Alex Otti met President Bola Tinubu to discuss securing IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu's release, following his visit to Kanu in Sokoto prison. Read the latest developments.
Akwa Ibom Gov't Denies IPI's Press Freedom Allegations
Akwa Ibom State Government refutes IPI Nigeria's claims of media suppression. Commissioner Aniekan Umanah challenges the institute to provide proof of harassment or arrests. Read the full details.
Kano Govt Rejects Report on High Insecurity Level
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has rejected a report claiming the state has Nigeria's highest insecurity. The government insists Kano remains peaceful and the report is misleading. Read more.
Adeleke's New Party Announcement Set for December 13
Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke will formally join a new political party before December 13, 2025, following his resignation from the PDP due to national-level crises. Get the full details.
Davido Reacts to Uncle Gov Adeleke's PDP Resignation
Nigerian superstar Davido reacts with a cryptic message after his uncle, Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke, resigns from the PDP, throwing the state's 2026 politics into confusion. Get the full story.
IYC Accuses Edo Govt of Marginalising Ijaw People
Ijaw Youth Council laments neglect by Governor Okpebholo despite electoral support. No appointments, infrastructure deficit in oil-rich communities. Read their demands for equity.
Ododo submits ₦820.49bn 2026 budget to Kogi Assembly
Kogi State Governor Ahmed Ododo presents a ₦820.49bn budget for 2026, focusing on infrastructure and debt repayment. The budget marks a 35.7% increase from 2025. Read the full details and analysis.
Davido Reacts to Uncle Governor Adeleke's PDP Resignation
Singer Davido reacts with 'Jeje' as Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke resigns from PDP. Get the full story on the political shift and its implications for the 2026 elections.
Nasarawa Governor Ready to Establish State Police Force
Nasarawa State Government reveals readiness to create a state police force to combat insecurity, enhance school safety, and attract investors. Read the full details.
Gov Otti: My convoy was not attacked by gunmen
Abia Governor Alex Otti's office dismisses reports of an attack on his convoy. An advance team was ambushed near Owerri airport. No lives were lost. Read the full details.
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.
Obaseki Rejects Edo Assembly Committee Invitation
Ex-Governor Godwin Obaseki refuses to appear before the Edo Assembly panel investigating N31.8bn MOWAA and Radisson Hotel investments, citing ongoing court case. Details inside.
Adeleke Quits PDP Before Osun Governorship Primary
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke resigns from PDP, citing unresolved national leadership crisis. The shock exit comes hours before the party's primary, deepening factional disputes. Read more.
Osun Governor Adeleke Resigns from PDP
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He cited the party's national leadership crisis as his reason. Read details and public reactions.
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.
Abia Governor Alex Otti Visits Detained IPOB Leader Nnamdi Kanu
Abia State Governor Alex Otti visited IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu in Sokoto prison, urging calm and pledging intensified efforts for his release. Sultan of Sokoto supports de-escalation. Read the full story.
Cross River Governor Otu honours predecessors at tree lighting
Governor Bassey Otu honoured four former Cross River leaders at the 2025 Christmas tree lighting in Calabar, celebrating unity and continuity in governance. Read more.
Taraba Governor Kefas Meets Tinubu in Closed-Door Session
Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas met President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa. Details emerge on his planned defection from PDP to APC. Read the full story.
Anioma State: Delta North Rejects South-East Proposal
Delta North legislators and LGA chairmen firmly reject merging Anioma State with the South-East. They insist it remains in South-South, pledging political action for its creation. Read the full story.
Rivers 2026 Budget: Education Gets Top Priority
Governor Siminalayi Fubara vows to tackle the state's poor school infrastructure, allocating the biggest portion of the 2026 budget to education. Read his full plan for reform.
Alabi Accuses Adeleke of Neglecting Education, Health
Former Osun deputy governor Benedict Alabi criticises Governor Adeleke for failing education and healthcare. He pledges youth funds and transparency if elected. Read the full story.
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.
Aba Traders Protest 'Unjustifiable' Levies Under Governor Otti
Aba traders face hardship as government operatives impose high levies and seal shops at night. APC chieftain Paul Ikonne condemns the actions as tyrannical. Read more.
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