‘Abuse of power’– Amnesty International Condemns Gov Bago for Ordering Shutdown of Badeggi FM

‘Abuse of power’– Amnesty International Condemns Gov Bago for Ordering Shutdown of Badeggi FM

By Toffa Momoh, Abuja Amnesty International has condemned Umar Bago, governor of Niger state, for ordering the closure of Badeggi 90.1 FM, a private radio station based in Minna. In a statement issued by Bologi Ibrahim, the governor’s chief press secretary, the station was accused of unethical practices and inciting violence. Ibrahim said Bago directed the police to seal off the premises and initiate the process of revoking its operating […]

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I’m not desperate to return as Rivers gov – Fubara

Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has stated that he is not desperate to return to office, revealing that his “spirit left the Government House long ago.” Fubara, however, acknowledged the immense support he had received from many people and emphasised the importance of standing by those who have made sacrifices for him. He made the remarks on Sunday during a Night of Tributes organizsd by the Rivers Elders and […]

May 12, 2025 18

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Kaduna gov releases N548m teachers funds

Kaduna gov releases N548m teachers fundsThe Kaduna State Government has released N548 million to the Nigeria Union of Teachers Endwell Fund, resolving a long-standing dispute between the state government and the union. The dispute, which had been ongoing for several years, was resolved following the intervention of the state governor, Uba Sani, who directed the immediate release of the funds to the NUT. The acting Executive Chairman of the Kaduna […]

January 31, 2025 18

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A’Ibom gov okays N80,000 minimum wage payment

Akwa Ibom State governor, Umo Eno, has directed the Office of the Accountant General of the state to implement the N80,000 minimum wage to about 45,984 verified public servants in the state this January. The payment will take effect on November 1, 2024, according to the press statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Ekerete Udoh. Udoh said the development followed the submission of the report by the […]

January 22, 2025 48

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No gov can take insults I received from Wike’s camp – Fubara

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Thursday, justified his decision to present the 2025 budget to three lawmakers, asserting that the 27 members of the State House of Assembly who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress had permanently lost their seats. According to him, there is no remedy or opportunity for the 27 lawmakers, loyal to former governor Nyesom Wike, to return to the Assembly. […]

January 3, 2025 40

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My absence from Tinubu’s House visit not political – Bauchi gov

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, says political meaning should not be read into his absence from governors’ New Year visit to the Lagos home of President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday. On New Year’s Day, governors under the umbrella of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum visited the President at his Bourdillon Road home in Ikoyi, Lagos. The governors in attendance included Abba Yusuf (Kano), Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta), AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq (Kwara), Babajide Sanwo-Olu […]

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2027: Rhodes-Vivour hints at gov bid, knocks Lagos spending

Labour Party’s governorship candidate in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has hinted at running again for the position, stating that he is learning from past mistakes and working to strengthen his political movement. Speaking during an interview on Iyabo Ojo tv on YouTube and published on Sunday, Rhodes-Vivour emphasised the importance of staying visible and active in opposition politics, unlike what he described as the usual practice of going silent after […]

December 9, 2024 27

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Zamfara gov delivers on healthcare promise, renovates hospital

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ensure that projects of utmost importance are given the highest priority. Lawal made the commitment while inaugurating the renovated general hospital in Maru Local Government Area.This was according to a statement on Sunday by the spokesperson to the governor, Sulaiman Idris. The statement noted that Lawal’s administration is in the process of renovating and equipping all the general hospitals […]

September 9, 2024 33

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Ganduje’s corruption case documents stolen during protest – Gov

Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, on Wednesday, undertook an on-the-spot assessment of the Kano State High Court, which was vandalised, looted and razed amid the recent nationwide hunger protest, which turned violent in parts of the North. Yusuf, during the tour, regretted the invasion and destruction of the state high court by hoodlums, lamenting that “the hired miscreants carted away corruption charges documents on former Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi […]

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