23 days in office: ICIR takes a look at some key decisions by new governors

FOLLOWING the conclusion of the 2023 general elections, new governors were sworn in in eighteen states across the country. Saturday, June 17, makes it 20 days since the inauguration. Here is a look at their activities. Benue, Plateau, Sokoto governors revoke appointments Upon assumption of office, Benue state governor Hyacinth Alia and his counterpart in … [Read more…]

DSS, OAGF ask court to reject Emefiele’s bail request

The Department of State Services (DSS) and the office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (OAGF) have defended the detention of the suspended CBN governor Godwin Emefiele. Both parties warned against his release in separate counter-affidavits. The DSS told the court on Tuesday, June 20, that Emefiele would flee if the court granted him bail. … [Read more…]

Enugu gov’t plans 100,000 hectares of cassava plantations for export, as FG calls for collaboration on agriculture

Peter Mbah

The Enugu State Government says it plans to earmark over 100,000 hectares of land to boost cassava production for export, even as the Federal Government has expressed its desire to collaborate with the state government on agriculture. This was disclosed by the state governor, Dr. Peter Mbah during a courtesy visit to his office by … [Read more…]

Ortom released by EFCC after hours of grilling

Ex-Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has been released from custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The former governor granted the invitation of the commission around 10:00am on Tuesday. He drove into the Makurdi zonal office of the agency, which is located at Alor Gordon street in the state capital, accompanied by … [Read more…]

Enugu: Tribunal dismisses petition of APC’s Nnaji against Gov Mbah, LP’s Edeoga, APGA’s Nweke

Enugu: Tribunal dismisses petition of APC’s Nnaji against Gov Mbah, LP’s Edeoga, APGA’s Nwek The Enugu State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, yesterday, dismissed the case filed by the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Uchenna Nnaji. Nnaji had filed a petition seeking to be declared governor on the grounds that the candidate of the … [Read more…]

Ebonyi: Gov Nwifuru swears in Chief of Staff, Commissioners, others, says ‘If I see lapses in your office, you are leaving next minute’ [FULL LIST]

Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi State, Tuesday warned the newly sworn-in government officials of his administration to be diligent with their assignments adding that “If I see lapses in your office, you are leaving the next minute and I can never call you back.” “As you all know, this is a call to serve, … [Read more…]

Ag. IGP expresses readiness to combat crime, says ‘I Feel Like A Tiger Ready To Chase Criminals Out of Nigeria’

Acting Inspector-General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, has expressed his readiness to work towards making Nigeria a crime-free nation. Speaking with newsmen after being decorated by  Vice President Kashim Shettima at the State House, Abuja, on Tuesday, Egbetokun pledged his preparedness to do his duties to the country as top Police chief, saying he felt … [Read more…]

In first foreign trip as President, Tinubu heads to France, to return Saturday

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will this Thursday, join world leaders in Paris, France, to review and sign a New Global Financial Pact that places vulnerable countries on priority list for support and investment, following devastating impact of climate change, energy crisis, and after effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. This would be the first official trip … [Read more…]

EFCC grills Ex Benue Governor, Ortom

Former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has been taken into the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Ortom was invited for questioning by the anti-graft agency for alleged misappropriation of funds, a month after leaving office. Channels Television reports that the ex-Benue governor arrived at the Abuja office of the EFCC on … [Read more…]

Enugu: Mbah approves political appointments [FULL LIST]

Mbah hits the ground running, signs three Executive Orders, names Prof. Chidiebere Onyia new SSG

The Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, has approved the following political appointments: 1. Barr. Victor Udeh, Chief of Staff to the Governor 2. Ken Chukwuegbo, Principal Secretary 3. Kenneth Ugwu, Head of Service 4. Tony Okenwa, State Accountant General 5. Ms. Angela Nnamani, Executive Chairman, Enugu State Internal Revenue Service 6. Prof. … [Read more…]