The Northern Governors’ Forum has sent warm felicitations to former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, on his 79th birthday, describing him as a patriotic Nigerian who continues to work for the unity, peace and progress of the country.
In a statement, Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Plateau...
One factor responsible for the impactful implementation of the Social Investment Programmes of the Buhari administration over the years is the realization that you can’t reach Nigerians if you don’t have a plan for the grassroots, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN.
This realization then influenced the structure designed...
Governor's of the People's Democratic Party have again appealed to the federal Government to exercise power with restraint.
Rising from its one day meeting in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital on Monday, they condemned the wanton destruction of lives and property, describing it as a threat to democracy and...
Nigeria's Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has described the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, as a bridge-builder and one of the most resilient, resourceful and successful Nigerian politicians.
Prof. Osinbajo said Gbajabiamila's bridge-building cuts across tribes, religions, political parties and generations, noting the successes the Speaker...
Nasarawa State governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, has sought further intervention from the Federal Government, to enable the state generate 50 megawatts of power, from Farin Ruwa, in Wamba Local Government Area.
Engineer Sule sought the assistance of the Federal Government, at the flagging-off ceremony for the completion work, on the...
His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Bauchi State, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed Kauran Bauchi today performed the official launching of Kaura Economic Empowerment Program (KEEP), for the distribution of cash, Business Starter Packs and motorcycles to beneficiaries at Zaki and Gamawa Local Government Areas of the State.
During the ceremony...
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has expressed his administration's determination to change the developmental narrative of the state.
Governor Diri spoke on Saturday in Government House, Yenagoa, during his maiden media chat that was broadcast live on all Yenagoa-based radio stations.
The media interaction was part of activities to commemorate...
Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has called for an urgent paradigm shift in the country, saying the lessons of June 12 must be imbibed.
Governor Akeredolu said the current happenings in the nation suggest that the lessons derivable from the June 12 experience have been cast aside.
He lamented...
Thousands of defectors from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party and other parties on Saturday formally pledged their allegiance to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State, with Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq saying the development attests to the rising popularity of the party owing to the people-focused programmes and...
Governor of Osun, Adegboyega Oyetola says the absence of strong institutions, equity, justice, political will and fairness was responsible for Nigeria's wobbled nationhood and democracy.
He stressed that the country must find the courage to institute these virtues and values in its polity to build a strong, virile and prosperous...
