Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has announced that he has tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19). “I just received my COVID-19 confirmation test result. It is POSITIVE. I am asymptomatic and will continue to self-isolate,” Mr Makinde wrote on his Twitter handle and verified Facebook page. “I have designated Prof Temitope Alonge, former Chief Medical […]
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The Edo State Government has issued new directives to hoteliers and transporters in the state, as it strengthens measures to contain the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state. The Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, during a media briefing in Government House, Benin City, said some of the measures include strict seating guidelines […]
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Governor Babagana Zulum, of Borno State, was captured in a video on Monday, confronting soldiers manning Damaturu-Maiduguri road, accusing them of extorting N1,000 from motorists, despite Bboko haram activities in the area. Governor Zulum was said to be on his way to Jakana, a community where the terrorists attacked on Saturday, when he ran into […]
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday, said it has not abandoned the criminal case of double registration against the Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman Voters Education and Information Committee, Festus Okoye, said the Kogi governor is currently shielded by the immunity clause which protects him against any form […]
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Former Governor of Akwa Ibom state and Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio, has pulled out of the Akwa Ibom North-West senatorial rerun election. In a letter dated 2 December and addressed to Adams Oshiomhole, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Akpabio stated his reason for pulling out of the rerun. Recall […]
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There seem to be no visible end to the crisis in the Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress as Governor Godwin Obaseki’s convoy was attacked at Iyamho country home of the APC National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole. The Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu Obaseki and Pro-Chancellor of Edo University, Iyamho, Prof. T.O.K. Audu were […]
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Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has appointed Fatai Owoseni, former Commissioner of Police in Lagos and Benue States, as Special Adviser on Security Matters. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Taiwo Adisa, Chief Press Secretary to the governor, in Ibadan, on Sunday. The governor, who indicated that the appointment took effect from […]
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The refusal by Governor Nyesom Wike to fulfill the agreement of five commissioners and ten special advisers slots to Senator Magnus Abe after all that he sacrificed to give Wike the second term in office as the Executive Governor of Rivers State has been described as unjust, unacceptable, an act of ungratefulness and wicked betrayal. […]
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Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, on Wednesday announced a major shakeup in his cabinet, dropping eight commissioners in the reshuffle. This was contained in a statement issued and signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Barr. Osarodion Ogie. The statement also announced the nomination of six persons for appointment as commissioners and the […]
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Dr. Kayode Fayemi, Ekiti State Governor has stated that nobody would be allowed to take over the state from its people. He opined that if non-indigenes wish to partner with people of the state to do business, they must respect the culture and law of the land. Governor Fayemi further stated that traditional hunters and […]
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