Tag: Governors
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Governors, others back Tinubu’s reforms amid criticism
Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo says All Progressives Congress (APC) members remain steadfast in backing President Bola Tinubu’s administration, in spite of persistent opposition criticism. He made the remarks while briefing journalists following a closed-door meeting with progressive governors and ministers in Abuja on Wednesday.
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Ignore critics, let your work do the talking- Tinubu tells Governors
President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerian governors to stay focused on delivering visible and impactful results, rather than getting distracted by armchair critics.
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Governors, CDS hold closed-door meeting on insecurity
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) is currently holding a closed-door meeting with the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, to discuss the ongoing insecurity challenges in the country. NAN eports that the meeting, presided over by the Chairman of the NGF, Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of
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Blimey, opposition governors rooting for Tinubu’s reelection! – By Pius Mordi
There’s a shift in Nigerian politics of seismic proportion going on. As governance gives way to the politics of another electoral cycle in 2027 with many seeking reelection to their offices, especially those of the president and many governors, a new game is playing out. Governors of states run by opposition parties are taking
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Governors, federalism, and constitutional tension – By Dakuku Peterside
Tensions between Nigeria’s central and state governments have long been the fault lines of its federal system; it is like a simmering struggle between authority and autonomy. The 1999 Constitution, though intended as a
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PDP Governors move to resolve party’s crisis
State Governors elected on the ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have waded into the crisis rocking the party with a call on the National Working Committee (NWC) to convoke a meeting of the National Executive Committee (NEC) to be held on March 18, 2025. Rising from a meeting of the Forum held at…
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Bill for Traditional Rulers’ role, funding ready
Governors and traditional rulers have agreed to strengthen the role of monarchs in national security and governance.
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LG poll: Why SIECs need to be liberated from stronghold of governors – Yiaga Africa
Yiaga Africa has said most of the recently held local elections in the country are a travesty of democratic elections and fall short of electoral integrity standards.
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NEC sets date for governors to submit report on state Police
The National Economic Council (NEC) has urged all states that are yet to make submissions on the proposed State Police to submit their report on or before Sept. 9. The acting governor of Oyo state, Chief Adebayo Lawal, made this known while briefing newsmen
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Disclose details of Chinese loans, liabilities, and other external borrowing obtained- SERAP tells governors
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Nigeria’s 36 state governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Mr Nyesom Wike, to disclose details of any Chinese loans, liabilities, and other external borrowing obtained, and guaranteed by the Federal Government as well the terms and conditions for any such borrowing including…