Governors Approve 13th-Month Salaries for Christmas 2025
Discover the Nigerian state governors who rewarded civil servants with 13th-month salaries, Christmas bonuses, and gifts for the 2025 festive season. Full list inside.
Category : State Governors
Aiyedatiwa Preaches Love, Tolerance for Christmas in Ondo
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa calls for love, tolerance, and peaceful coexistence among residents in his 2025 Christmas message, emphasizing collective responsibility for state development.
Bauchi Governor Salutes Christians' Resilience at Christmas
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed commended Christians for unity against divisive narratives in his Christmas message. He urged tolerance, highlighted security efforts, and pledged economic growth. Read more.
Kano Buries Two State Lawmakers, Governor Yusuf Mourns
Kano State is in mourning as two NNPP lawmakers, Hon. Aminu Sa’ad Ungogo and Hon. Aliyu Sarki Daneji, were buried. Governor Abba Yusuf and NNPP leader Rabiu Kwankwaso paid their last respects. Read more about the tragic losses.
Zulum Felicitates Christians, Thanks God for Borno Peace
Borno Governor Babagana Zulum extends Christmas greetings, thanking God for restored peace. He highlights a year of recovery and interfaith harmony while on a security tour.
Soludo, Arewa Leader in Anambra Sue for Peace at Christmas
Anambra Governor Chukwuma Soludo and Arewa Community leader Alhaji Gidado Siddiki call for peace, unity, and compassion during Christmas. They highlight interfaith harmony and economic interdependence.
Kano Governor Mourns Death of Two State Lawmakers
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf expresses profound shock over the sudden death of two serving assembly members, Hon. Sarki Aliyu and Hon. Aminu Sa'adu, on the same day. Our thoughts are with their families.
Cross River Governor Otu Signs N961bn 2026 Budget
Governor Bassey Otu has signed the N961 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, focusing on infrastructure, education, and healthcare. The budget promises social stability and shared prosperity for Cross River State.
Gov. Otu's Christmas Message Urges Unity, Reflection
Cross River Governor Bassey Otu extends Christmas goodwill, urging citizens to embrace love, peace, and shared humanity. Read his full message of hope and commitment.
Makinde Preaches Love, Security in Christmas Message
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde calls for love, harmony, and citizen vigilance this Christmas. The NUJ also celebrates the governor's 58th birthday, praising his leadership.
Northern Governors' Bold Security Plan for Regional Recovery
Northern Governors and traditional rulers have launched a unified security plan, suspending mining for 6 months and creating a N1bn monthly fund. Can this bring lasting peace?
Makinde's Attack on Adelabu Shows Panic - Aide
A media aide to the Minister of Power says Governor Seyi Makinde's verbal attack on Adebayo Adelabu reflects political panic and desperation. Read the full analysis of Oyo State's shifting political landscape.
Two Kano State Assembly Members Die Within Hours
Kano State is in mourning after the sudden deaths of two serving House of Assembly members, Hon. Aminu Sa’adu and Hon. Sarki Aliyu Daneji, on Wednesday, December 24. Details emerge.
Gombe Governor Dismisses 4 Aides for Assault
Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has dismissed four aides following a probe into the physical assault of a councillor. Get the full details and official statement here.
AbdulRazaq Tells APC Stakeholders Focus is on Legacy
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq declares his administration's focus is on building lasting legacies, not a political dynasty, as commissioners showcase unprecedented infrastructural and human capital development records.
Governor Fintiri Pardons Farmer After US Outcry
Adamawa Governor Ahmadu Fintiri pardons Sunday Jackson, a farmer on death row. The move follows US advocacy over alleged Christian persecution in Nigeria. Read the full story.
Dickson's Sad Return to Bayelsa Govt House Over Deputy's Death
Senator Henry Seriake Dickson describes his condolence visit for late Deputy Gov Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo as a deeply personal loss. Read his emotional tribute and call for unity.
CSOs Protest, Demand Sack of Gombe Gov's Aide for Assault
Civil society groups demand the dismissal of Gov. Inuwa Yahaya's aide, Adamu Danko, after a viral video showed him assaulting a councillor. Amnesty International calls for justice.
Bayelsa, Edo Governors Sign 2026 Appropriation Laws
Governors Douye Diri and Monday Okpebholo have signed their states' 2026 appropriation bills into law. Bayelsa's budget is N1.016 trillion, while Edo's is N939 billion. Read more on the fiscal plans.
Aiyedatiwa's 3-Year Legacy Race: Act Now or Regret
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has three years left to secure his legacy. Experts urge decisive action on coastal development, a refinery, and deep seaport to transform the state's economy. The time to act is now.
Abia's Free Christmas Buses: Otti Fulfills Transport Promise
Governor Alex Otti fulfills his pledge, releasing over 20 free buses to transport Abia indigenes from Lagos & Abuja home for Christmas 2025. Includes free urban transit and new electric buses.
Gombe Governor dismisses aides over councillor assault
Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has fired four aides following a probe into the physical assault of Shamaki Ward Councillor Abdulrahman Abubakar Sheriff. Read the full details of the investigation and the Governor's decisive action.
Makinde: I said no to Tinubu's APC request
Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde discloses he turned down President Tinubu's direct appeal to organise the APC in Oyo State, citing loyalty to PDP. He also reveals shocking details about Wike's 2027 declaration.
Gov. Yusuf launches Neighbourhood Watch, pitches state police
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf launches pioneer Neighbourhood Watch corps of 2,000 youths in Kano, provides vehicles & motorcycles, and advocates for state policing as a solution to insecurity. Read more.
Alia: 'APC is Where You Find God and Solace'
Benue Governor Hyacinth Alia claims politicians find God in APC, reveals six PDP lawmakers are set to defect. Get the full details on the political shift.
Okpebholo signs N939bn 2026 budget into law for Edo
Governor Monday Okpebholo has enacted Edo State's N939 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill, a strategic plan for development and improved living standards. Read the details of the Budget of Hope and Growth.
Niger State's N1.073 Trillion 2026 Budget Signed
Governor Umaru Bago has signed Niger State's 2026 budget of over N1.073 trillion into law, with capital expenditure exceeding N783 billion. The governor praised the Assembly for swift passage.
Otti Accused of Flouting Tinubu's Directive on LG Funds
APC's Prince Paul Ikonne alleges Governor Alex Otti is resisting local government autonomy despite a Supreme Court ruling and President Tinubu's directive. Read the full details.
Makinde: Tinubu rejected my ministerial nominee
Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde discloses President Tinubu rejected his nominee for Minister of Budget. He now regrets supporting Tinubu in 2023. Read the full details of their political rift.
Ikonne to Otti: Comply with Supreme Court LG Autonomy Ruling
APC chieftain Paul Ikonne calls on Abia Governor Alex Otti to fully implement the Supreme Court judgment on local government financial autonomy. He warns against politicizing the issue.
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