Nigeria Politics

My son-in-law, Nwosu will do better than me as governor – Okorocha

Ihesiulo Grace 1 April 2018 0

Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha has said that his son-in-law, Chief Uche Nwosu who he has preferred to succeed him would do better than him as governor because he has known all the secrets behind the success story of his governorship in the state. Okorocha spoke when the leaders and

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‘Leave me out of your police problems’ – Governor Yahaya Bello warns Dino Melaye

Ihesiulo Grace 27 March 2018 0

Governor  Yahaya Bello of Kogi State, has reacted to allegations made against him by Senator Dino Melaye  who alleged that he was working with the Police to destroy his political career and also take his life.     Governor Yahaya Bello’s spokesperson,  Kingsley Fanwo, who released a statement on behalf of the Governor, advised Melaye to appear before the police

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People should stop taking laws into their hands, Bindow warns

Ihesiulo Grace 8 March 2018 0

During a swearing-in ceremony of Bello Buba Sugu as a permanent secretary, Governor Muhammadu Umaru Jibrilla Bindow warn that people should be More God fearing and stop taking laws into their hands. He stressed that all people are one and God created us to be equal and live together as one despite our religious, cultural […]

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Akeredolu gives gifts to first babies of the year, harps on healthy living

Ihesiulo Grace 2 January 2018 0

The Wife of Ondo State Governor Arabinrin Betty Anyanwu -Akeredolu on Monday presented gifts items and cash to the three babies of the year at the State General Hospital in Akure. While congratulating the parents of the babies, she assured the residents of the State of the readiness of the current administration to provide quality […]

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Ikpeazu restates commitment to payment of salaries, pensions, women

Ihesiulo Grace 2 January 2018 0

Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State on Monday said no governor in the country is more committed to the payment of salaries and pensions than him. Gov. Ikpeazu made this assertion in Umuahia while addressing Abians in his New Year message, stating also that his administration will pay more attention to the empowerment of women […]

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Amosun assures of accelerated development in Ogun

Ihesiulo Grace 1 January 2018 0

Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has assured the people of the state of accelerated development in 2018. Giving the assurance in his New Year broadcast, the Governor noted that the “Mission to Rebuild” Ogun State, embarked upon by his administration, has continued to gather momentum, and is yielding bountiful results across our state. According […]

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Agric, health get lion share of Bauchi’s 2018 budget

Ihesiulo Grace 28 December 2017 0

Governor, Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar of Bauchi State on Thursday, presented a budget of N167.9 billion for the 2018 fiscal year to the state House of Assembly for consideration. The governor, while presenting the budget on the floor of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, disclosed that agriculture, health, education, water supply, roads, women and youth […]

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Edo shuts down disputed Obu Mines, Okpella

Ihesiulo Grace 19 December 2017 0

…Orders CP to dislodge illegal miners …Okpella community hails decision Citing security concerns arising from the proclamation by the Federal Ministry of mines that illegal mining activities are being carried out at the contentious Obu mines in Okpella, Edo state, the Governor, Godwin Obaseki yesterday, shut down the mines until further notice. The governor

Opinion Politics

Governor Obiano: “Anambra Made Lagos What It Is”

Ihesiulo Grace 20 November 2017 0

The Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, has said that Lagos State is what it is because of the impact of ‘Anambrarians’ on the state. According to him, “Anambra made Lagos what it is” whether anyone accepts it or not. He made the comments during an interview with Channels Television while stating developments in the […]

Anambra Times

Nov. guber poll: 2000 PDP bigwigs defect to APGA

Ihesiulo Grace 30 October 2017 0

No fewer than 200 bigwigs in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have declared their support to All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) for the November 18 gubernatorial election in Anambra State. The PDP faithful led by the member representing Orumba North and South in the House of Representatives, Chief Ben Nwankwo, defected to APGA during a […]

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Gov. Bindow to swears in six new advisers

Ihesiulo Grace 24 October 2017 0

Tom Garba, Yola The Governor of Adamawa state, Senator Muhammed Umaru Jibrilla Bindow, appointed six new Advisers into various offices in the state. In a Press release signed by his senior special assistant on media affairs, Mr Martins Dickson said the swearing in ceremony will holds Tuesday 24th October, 2017 by 11:00am at Banquet Hall […]

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APC Chieftain arrested for alleged cultism and kidnapping

Ihesiulo Grace 20 October 2017 0

Edem Bassey, Calabar A critic of Cross River State Governor, Prof. Ben Ayade’s government and All Progressive Congress (APC) Chieftain, Paul Efere has been arrested and detained at the Cross River State Police Headquarters, Diamond Hill, Calabar on allegation of cultism and kidnapping. The suspect was arrested in Abuja and drove to Cross River State, […]

Edo Times

Obaseki receives PDP decampees in state-wide post-election tour

Ihesiulo Grace 19 October 2017 0

Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, accompanied by his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Philip Shaibu and other top government functionaries, commenced a state-wide tour on Monday, to thank Edo people for voting him as governor in the last gubernatorial election. A visibly elated Obaseki who received Mr. Andrew Uzamere, formerly of the Peoples Democratic Party […]

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Buhari still concerned over plight of workers, down trodden – Gov Abubakar

Ihesiulo Grace 19 October 2017 0

Tom Okpe, Abuja The governor of Bauchi state and chairman of the forthcoming Anambra state governorship election, Mohammed Abubakar has reiterated President Buhari’s concern of Nigeria workers and the down trodden. Speaking at the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Secretariat in Abuja on Wednesday during the expanded joint meeting of the party’s National Working

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Independence: Governors of Edo, Delta call on Nigerians to work for united country

Ihesiulo Grace 1 October 2017 0

The Governors of Edo and Delta Mr Godwin Obaseki and Dr Ifeanyi Okowa have called on Nigerians to work for a united Nigeria as the country marks its 57th independence. The two governors made the call in Benin on Saturday, after a courtesy visit by Governor Okowa on his Edo counterpart. Speaking on achievements of […]

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Obi Denies Requesting N7bn From Obaino, Demands Explanation For The N75bn He Left Behind

Ihesiulo Grace 27 September 2017 0

The face-off between former and incumbent governors of Anambra State, Peter Obi and Willie Obiano respectively continues to worsen by the day. The immediate former governor, Obi has denied demanding for N7 billion from Obiano and said he should rather explain what he did with N75 billion he met in office. A statement credited to […]

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Rotimi Akeredolu Sworn in as the sixth of Governor Ondo State

Ihesiulo Grace 24 February 2017 0

Chief Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN) on Friday took the oath of office as the new Governor of the state haven defeated Eyitayo Jegede of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Nov.26 governorship election to become the governor-elect. The event which took place earlier on Friday in Akure, was well attended by the All Progressives Congress […]

Labour Politics

APC set to celebrate Oshiomhole’s legacies as governor

Ihesiulo Grace 4 November 2016 0

The South South zone of the All Progressives Congress (APC) will on Sunday, November 6, celebrate the outgoing governor of Edo State, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, at a Colloquium and Send-Off Dinner in honour of his remarkable achievements in office. The dual event, which is scheduled for the Best Western Home Ville Hotel in Benin City, […]

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I Will probe Kwankwaso-Ganduje

Ihesiulo Grace 24 October 2016 0

The Kano State Governor, Dr. Abduallahi Ganduje, on Sunday in Kano threatened to probe the immediate past administration in the state led by Rabiu Kwankwaso. The financial irregularities, he said, included illegal land deals, alleged fraud in education sector and road projects. The decision was informed by a threat by the Kwankwasiyya Solidarity Forum to […]

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Grazing: Fayose Inaugurates Enforcement Marshals.

Ihesiulo Grace 21 October 2016 0

The governor who disclosed that the state government would collaborate with the police and other security agencies to regulate the activities of armed herdsmen, said the marshals, who are not to carry arms would rely on agencies empowered by law to carry arms in discharging their duties. Speaking during the inauguration  in Ado-Ekiti yesterday, Governor […]