The Edo State Government stated on Monday that Philip Shaibu is impersonating the deputy governor and should stop presenting himself as such. A Federal High Court in Abuja reinstated Shaibu as the deputy governor of Edo State on July 17, three months after the Edo House of Assembly had impeached him. Judge James Omotosho declared that Shaibu’s impeachment by the …

The Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Bago, on Tuesday, expressed sadness over the death of the wife of his deputy, Hajia Zainab Garba. Yakubu Garba wife, Hajiya Garba died on Monday after a brief illness. The Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Bologi Ibrahim, said in a statement that Bajo received the news of Hajia Garba’s death with sadness. “He …

The Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Senator Akon Eyakenyi, at the weekend, narrated how she narrowly escaped being killed seven years ago when Reigners Bible Internal Bible Church in Uyo collapsed. The church collapsed on 10 December 2016 during the ordination of the senior pastor, Akan Weeks, killing scores of worshippers and maiming others. Former Governor Udom Emmanuel escaped …

The opposition parties in Niger State have decried the recent trip of Governor Mohammed Bago outside the country, saying it is amidst the rising incidence of insecurity in the state. Arewa PUNCH reported that Governor Bago had flown out to Saudi Arabia to perform this year’s Hajj. It was learnt that the governor also sponsored his Deputy, Yakubu Garba; and …

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Agboola Ajayi says the National Assembly (NASS) should amend the Constitution and spell out the duties of a deputy governor. Ajayi, the PDP governorship candidate for the Ondo election billed for later in the year, said if the country’s laws are amended, it will help in quelling issues arising from the roles …

Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa has named a former Deputy Clerk of the National Assembly, Mr. Olaide Adelami, as his deputy. This is however subject to the approval of the state parliament. Wednesday’s statement by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Ebenezer Adeniyan came a few hours after the governor sacked all the commissioners and special advisers. He also …

Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu has asked his deputy, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa to assume his responsibilities in an acting capacity while he proceeds on medical leave from Wednesday. This was disclosed in a statement on Tuesday by the governor’s spokesman, Mr. Richard Olatunde. The statement noted that the governor, who has been ill since January, will “prioritise his health …