Okpebholo Ordained by God to Lead Edo – Akpabio 

Senate President Akpabio has stated that Governor Okpebholo’s leadership is divinely ordained to bring development and transformation to Edo State. The mandate of the Governor Monday Okpebholo is “divinely ordained by God to bring respite and development to Edo State”, President of the Senate and former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Godswill Akpabio has said. … [Read more…]

Atiku, SERAP Criticise 2025 Budget

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, has said the 2025 budget estimates of the federal government was too inadequate to address Nigeria’s structural challenges. In a statement, Atiku said the 2025 federal budget, amounting to N48 trillion with a revenue forecast of N35 trillion, resulting in a deficit exceeding N13 trillion or 4% of GDP, reflected a … [Read more…]

ALGON describes suspension of LGA chairmen in Edo as set back to democracy

The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, ALGON, has strongly condemned the Edo State House of Assembly’s suspension of 18 local government chairmen and councillors, describing it as a set back to democracy. In a statement by the ALGON National Publicity Secretary, Hamisu M. Anani, the National Executive Council and the BOT, after an emergency … [Read more…]

Kano Governor Yusuf rejigs cabinet, removes SSG, Chief of Staff

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has conducted the first major reshuffle of his administration, removing key figures, including the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Abdullahi Baffa Bichi, and Chief of Staff, Alhaji Shehu Sagag. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Dawakin-Tofa. The governor cited health grounds … [Read more…]

LEADERSHIP Governor of the Year: Nkanu West Council Boss Celebrates Gov. Mbah’s Award, Says “We’re Proud of You”

LEADERSHIP Governor of the Year Award: Nkanu West Council Boss Celebrates Gov. Mbah's Award, Says "We're Proud of You"

The Executive Chairman of Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State has congratulated Governor Peter Mbah on his emergence and recognition as the LEADERSHIP NEWSPAPER Governor of the Year. In a press statement personally signed by him and made available to newsmen in Enugu, the council boss noted that the projects littered in the … [Read more…]

Namibia Elects 72-year old Netumbo as Country’s First Woman President

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been elected Namibia’s president and will be the country’s first female leader, results released by the country’s electoral commission show. The 72-year-old won with 57 percent of the vote, according to official results declared on Tuesday by the electoral commission, flouting predictions that she might be forced into a run-off. “The Namibian nation … [Read more…]