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Benue Imposes Curfew On 2 LGs Amid High Insecurity

Emmanuel Antswen Jan 13, 2021 0

The Benue government has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew on Ukum and Katsina-Ala Local Government Areas as part of measures to address insecurity there.The north-central state’s Deputy Governor, Mr Benson Abounu, disclosed this at the end…

Health

COVID-19: Kwara Deputy Governor Recovers From Infection

Fatima Mohammed-Lawal Aug 29, 2020 0

The Kwara Government on Saturday said the Deputy Governor, Mr Kayode Alabi, had recovered from COVID-19 after testing negative in a repeat test. SEE ALSO: How Obaseki made Edo people lose interest in him - Ize-Iyamu Mr Rafiu Ajakaye, the…

Government

Kwara State Deputy Governor, Wife Test Positive For Coronavirus

Faith Aug 4, 2020 0

Kwara State deputy governor, Kayode Alabi, and his wife Abieyuwa have tested positive to coronavirus.Rafiu Ajakaye, who is the spokesperson of the state Technical Committee on COVID-19 revealed the news in a statement.He said: …

Politics

Oshiomhole Acting Like Judge In His Own Case – Edo Deputy Gov

John Ogunsemore Jun 11, 2020 0

The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu says National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole is acting like a judge presiding over his own case.He stated this while reacting to a statement by…

Government

Don’t blame army for involvement in elections – Bayelsa Dep. Gov

Johnson Eyiangho Mar 16, 2019 0

The Bayelsa Deputy Governor, retired Rear Admiral John Jonah has urged Nigerians not to blame the army for its involvement in the 2019 general elections.Jonah said this on Saturday at Elebele in Yenogoa during the inauguration of some…

Government

Latest: Officers apprehend Deputy Governor, Commissioner in Kano

Ademola Ademiluyi Mar 11, 2019 0

Officers of the Nigerian Police have arrested Kano state’s Deputy Governor, Nasiru Gawuna, as well as its Commissioner for Local Government, Alhaji Sule. The duo was taken into custody for allegedly threatening public peace in the state.…

Government

How Sokoto Deputy Gov. resigned

Muhammad Bello Nov 14, 2018 1

The Sokoto State Deputy Governor, Alhaji Ahmad Aliyu, has resigned his position.Aliyu, who is the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, announced his resignation in a letter to the state House of Assembly dated Nov.…

Politics

Zamfara Deputy Governor fumes as APC announces governorship candidate

Abubakar Ahmed Sep 10, 2018 0

In spite of the endorsement of Alhaji Muktar Idris as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara, the state Deputy Governor, Ibrahim Wakala said he is still in the race.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…

Crime

I Killed former Ondo deputy governor’s daughter for Money Rituals – Boyfriend

Tony Abu Momoh Jul 14, 2018 0

“I would have been stinking rich after seven days if I hadn’t been caught”The Saga surrounding the murder of Khadijat the daughter of the immediate past deputy governor of Ondo State as the main suspect who also happens to be…

Politics

Ekiti Elections: PDP Leaders Invade National Assembly Over Fayose

Tony Abu Momoh Jul 13, 2018 0

In another episode of the political drama revolving around the Ekiti elections, members of the National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have stormed the National Assembly, protesting over the alleged attack by the…

Metro

Deceased Former Deputy Gov. Daughter’s Ghost Led Police to Killer- Report

Femi Famutimi Jul 11, 2018 0

The body of the daughter of a former deputy Governor of Ondo state, Khadijat Oluboyo, was found in her boyfriend's room a few days ago.The general conclusion was that she was killed and used for ritualsIt has now been alleged that…

Crime

Former Deputy Governors Daughter Allegedly Killed For Rituals

Ibukun Jul 10, 2018 0

Alhaji Lasisi Oluboyo, former deputy governor of Ondo State, has said his daughter, Khadijat, was used for rituals.The lifeless body of Khadijat, a student at the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, was found in the…

Politics

I will never settle with Okorocha – Deputy

John Ogunsemore May 29, 2018 0

Uche Madumere, the Deputy to Imo State Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, has ruled out any hope of reconciliation between them.He also distanced himself from a purported move to reconcile them by some concerned individuals.In a…

Education

Gov Umahi appoints former Deputy Governor, Ogbu, EBSU as VC

News Agency of Nigeria Nov 24, 2017 0

Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has appointed a former Deputy Governor of the state, Prof. Chigozie Ogbu, as the Acting Vice Chancellor of Ebonyi State University (EBSU).The Secretary to the State Government, Prof Bernard Odo, made the…

Politics

Shun politics of bitterness, Imo Deputy Gov tells politicians

Uju Jul 30, 2017 0

Chief Eze Madumere, Imo Deputy Governor on Friday called on Nigerian politicians to shun politics of bitterness and calumny for the interest of the nation.Madumere made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in…

Metro

Photos: Imo State Deputy Governor Marries For The Third Time

Owolabi Oluwasegun Jun 12, 2017

The Deputy Governor of Imo state, Prince Eze Madumere has allegedly taken a third wife.The deputy governor of the state according to report got married to one Chioma Oyekaba.The wedding vows according to report were exchanged at a…

Government

Enugu former governors, deputies to earn pensions for life

Tosin May 9, 2017

All former governors and deputy governors will henceforth receive pensions after office, according to a law passed by the Enugu State House of Assembly on Tuesday. The development followed the amendment of the ‘gubernatorial pensions bill,…

Government

Suspected militants attack Ogun Deputy Governor’s convoy

Owolabi Oluwasegun Jun 27, 2016 0

Suspected militants on Monday attacked the security team of the Ogun Deputy Governor, Chief Mrs Yetunde Onanuga at Ibafo.The militants engaged Onaguga’s security team in gun battle when she embarked on an inspection visit to some…

Government

Governor Fayemi Selects “SUBEB” Chairperson as Deputy

Seun Peters May 5, 2013 0

Governor Kayode Fayemi has forwarded the name of the Chairperson of the state’s Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Prof. Modupe Adelabu, to the House of Assembly for confirmation as the new deputy governor.A statement yesterday by…

Government

Search For New Kaduna Deputy Governor Intensifies

Kim Koleosho Dec 18, 2012 0

The people of Southern Kaduna in Kaduna State have begun searching for a new deputy governor for the state following the sudden death of their son, Sir Patrick Yakowa in a helicopter crash last Saturday in Bayelsa State.Former Deputy…