IGP receives Akwa Ibom governor in Abuja, seeks stronger security collaboration

IGP receives Akwa Ibom governor in Abuja, seeks stronger security collaboration

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Monday received the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, at the Force Headquarters in Abuja during a courtesy visit. The governor was accompanied by the Secretary to the State Government, Enobong Uwah; Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Frank Archibong; Commissioner for Internal Security, Gen. Koko Essien; Commissioner for Works and Fire Service, Prof. Eno Ibanga; […]

April 1, 2026 13

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Governor Bago, orders arrest of Suleja man for shouting “No light, no water”

By Our Reporter Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has ordered the arrest and detention of Malam Abdullahi Hamisu, in Magajiya Ward, Suleja Local Government Area, after the man protested the lack of electricity and water supply during Eid-el-Fitr on March 20. Sources said Hamisu was first spotted among worshippers who shouted “no light, no water” at the Eid Prayer Ground in Suleja while the governor joined the Emir of […]

March 27, 2026 12

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Benue Governor Backs Tinubu’s Military Upgrades to Combat Insecurity

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, has praised President Bola Tinubu for providing the Nigerian Army with improved weapons and military equipment to help tackle the country’s growing security challenges. In a statement signed by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, the governor made the remarks on Thursday while receiving the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, during a courtesy […]

March 8, 2026 10

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Adamawa governor visits APC headquarters, backs Tinubu for second term

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has visited the national headquarters of Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja, where he met with the party’s national leadership days after defecting from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). During the visit on Wednesday, Mr Fintiri was received by the APC National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, and members of the party’s National Working Committee, according […]

March 5, 2026 13

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Imo State Governor- Uzodimma Named Chair of APC’s 2026 National Convention Committee as Party Releases Fees for Nomination Forms

By Zainab Uzomah Imo State Governor and Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, Hope Uzodimma, has been appointed to lead the Central Coordination Committee for the All Progressives Congress (APC) 2026 National Convention. The party on Tuesday unveiled the 73-member committee, which will oversee preparations for the national convention expected to shape internal party leadership and its broader direction ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Governor of Kwara State […]

February 3, 2026 16

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Rivers Assembly Moves to Impeach Governor Fubara Over Gross Misconduct

The Rivers State House of Assembly has formally commenced impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu, following a plenary session held on Thursday in Port Harcourt. At a special sitting presided over by Speaker Martins Amaewhule, the Majority Leader of the House, Major Jack, read a notice of allegations of gross misconduct against the governor on the floor of the Assembly. According to lawmakers, a […]

January 8, 2026 22

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Nigerian Army Chief Visits Former Heads of State and Niger Governor, Pledges Stronger Security Measures

By Zainab Uzomah The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has paid courtesy visits to two former Nigerian Heads of State, Generals Ibrahim Babangida and Abdulsalami Abubakar, as well as the Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umaru Bago, as part of efforts to strengthen security cooperation and enhance the Army’s operational readiness. According to a statement issued by Colonel Appolonia Anele, Acting Director of Army Public Relations, the […]

January 7, 2026 21

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Plateau governor seeks closer security ties with Air Force

By Zainab Uzomah The Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, has called for stronger security cooperation with the Nigerian Air Force as part of efforts to tackle persistent insecurity in the state and the wider North Central region.Mr Mutfwang made the appeal on Tuesday during a visit to Air Force Headquarters in Abuja, where he met the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke. He congratulated the air […]

December 18, 2025 30

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Group Commiserates with Kogi Governor on Father’s Demise

By Our Reporter The Ododo Vanguard for Tinubu Presidential Campaign Organisation in Nigeria and in the Diaspora, a politically active support group has extended condolence greetings to the Executive Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ododo Ahmed Usman on the demise of his father Alhaji Ahmed Momoh Sanni Ododo, who passed away on Monday, 18th August 2025 after a brief illness. In a statement signed by the National Coordinator, Hon. Taiye […]

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