Tag: Governors
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Governors query payment of N800b fuel subsidy by NNPC, meet in June
The Chairman of Governors’ Forum, Governor Abdulaziz Yari of Zamfara State says the National Economic Council (NEC) will soon take decision on whether to allow the continuation of payment of petroleum subsidy by NNPC or not. Yari, who stated this while responding to questions after the meeting of NEC which was chaired by Vice-President Yemi…
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World Bank officials to meet Osinbajo, Govs, Adeosun over projects in Nigeria
A World Bank Mission, comprising of 10 Executive Directors, is expected in Nigeria on Wednesday to hold high-level discussions with the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN; Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun and some Governors over the Bank’s projects in the country. In the World Bank Mission are the Bank’s Executive Directors for Switzerland,…
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APC reacts to allegations that its governors are contribute N6bn for party’s convention
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied that governors elected on its platform are to contribute N6 billion for its forthcoming congress and national convention. Malam Bolaji Abudulahi, the party’s National Publicity Secretary in a statement in Abuja on Saturday said the story was misleading. “The APC denies the story and wishes to state that…
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Chairmanship race: Buhari, governors’ choice of Oshiomhole subject to ratification – APC
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has said despite the support for former governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole to succeed the incumbent, John Odigie-Oyegun by President Muhammadu Buhari and the 24 governors of the party as the next party chairman, the choice would still be subject to ratification. The party also said it will…
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Buhari, governors reject Oyegun, back Oshiomhole for APC chairman
…as 24 governors support President’s second term bid President Muhammadu Buhari and governors elected on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have expressed their willingness to support former governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole to become the next national chairman of the ruling party. At a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at…
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Osinbajo, Governors, others attend launch of Kumuyi’s multi-billion Deeper Life headquarters [Photos]
It was an atmosphere of fanfare on Tuesday as Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo led other dignitaries to the official launching of multi-billion Deeper Life Bible Church headquarters in Gbagada area of Lagos. Over 20,000 worshippers thronged the massive edifice meant to accommodate 30,000 worshippers at a single sitting to witness the ceremony. Leading Osinbajo…
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PDP governor affirms ‘Buhari is father to all 36 governors’
Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State on Friday shocked his fellow party stalwarts when he described President Muhammadu Buhari as ‘father to all the 36 governors’ in Nigeria. The governor, who was speaking on Friday in Uyo during the closing ceremony of the third edition of the Nigerian Air Force combat sports competition, was…
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Looters’ list: FG compiles fresh names of former governors, ministers, others
Indications emerged on Saturday that the Federal Government may release fresh names of people who allegedly looted Nigeria’s treasury under the former ruling party, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Investigations revealed that the fresh list might contain names of those who have yet to be arraigned in courts for corruption. The list may also include names…
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APC govs back Buhari, kick against tenure elongation for Oyegun, others
Some state governors elected on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress again met with President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday morning. This time, they have resolved to support the President’s position that election of new party officials should hold at the expiration of the tenure of the current ones instead of extending their tenure.…
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2019: APC Governors keep sealed lips after meeting with Buhari
Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who met behind closed doors with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Tuesday, declined comments on the outcome of the meeting. TheNewsGuru.com reports that the governors kept sealed lips as they came out of the Council Chamber where they met with…