News from States
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Ebonyi governor appoints Nnaji, 14 others into Economic Team
The governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru, on Monday inaugurated a 15 member Economic Team to drive industrialisation in the State. A statement issued on by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Monday Uzor, said the team is headed by former Minister of Power, Prof. Barth Nnaji and made up of Economists, Industrialists and technocrats. Members include Chief Ben Oka, Chief…
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Lawmaker applauds Gov. AbdulRazaq’s security initiatives in Kwara
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – Member representing Moro/Edu/Patigi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Dr. Saba Ahmed Adamu, has commended Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for his ongoing efforts to rid Kwara State of bandits and kidnappers. The lawmaker stated this in a release issued to journalists at the weekend, noting that the governor’s dedication to security reflects genuine concern for…
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President Tinubu mourns pioneer Nsukka Bishop, Francis Okobo
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Bishop Francis Emmanuel Okobo, the first Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Nsukka, who passed away at the age of 88. Ordained a priest in 1965 at the age of 29, Bishop Okobo served the Catholic Church for decades. He was consecrated a bishop in…
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Governors demand irrigation subsidy as farm inputs costs soar in North East
By Kunle Sanni – Governors of Nigeria’s North East states have raised concerns over the rising cost of farm inputs in the region, urging the Federal Government and relevant agencies to provide increased support to farmers ahead of the new cropping season. The call was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the 12th North East Governors’ Forum…
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Tinubu congratulates Edo Governor Okpebholo at 55
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State on his 55th birthday, commending his dedication to grassroots development and commitment to democratic governance. In a statement on Friday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described Governor Okpebholo as “a committed democrat dedicated to serving his people,” adding that…
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Tinubu pleased with Benue’s developmental strides — Onanuga
President Bola Tinubu has expressed satisfaction with the developmental strides recorded by Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, within two years in office, describing them as a testament to effective governance under the All Progressives Congress (APC). The President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, conveyed this during an interactive session with the Governor’s media team in Makurdi,…
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PHOTO NEWS: Onanuga meets Benue media team, commends Alia’s achievements
Special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on information and strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, has commended the developmental strides of Governor Hyacinth Alia’s administration in Benue State. Onanuga gave the commendation on Friday during an interactive session with the governor’s media team in Makurdi. During the engagement, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Tersoo Kula, made a detailed presentation…
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Presidential aide meets Miyetti Allah, Peace Committee on Plateau harmony
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement (North Central), Hon. Dr. Abiodun Essiet, on Friday hosted the Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, and the Co-Chair of the 17-Man Peace Implementation Committee of Iregwe Chiefdom, Bassa LGA, in Abuja. Speaking during the meeting, Dr. Essiet…
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Shettima attends wedding of Buhari’s granddaughter in Kaduna
By Kunle Sanni – Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Kaduna to attend the wedding Fatiha of Halima Amira Junaid, granddaughter of former President Muhammadu Buhari, and Walid Shehu Muazu, son of the Iyan Katagum. The ceremony took place at the Yahaya Road Juma’at Mosque in Ungwan Rimi, Kaduna. Shettima, accompanied by the Deputy Chief of Staff to the…
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Umo Eno receives unity torch ahead of Akwa Ibom Sports Festival
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, on Friday received the unity torch ahead of the State Sports Festival scheduled to hold from September 8 to 13, 2025. The symbolic torch was presented to him at Government House, Uyo, where the governor described the festival as a major platform for nurturing sporting talents and advancing youth development across the state.…
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