By Evans Ufeli Esq. The issue of political party allegiance and the consequences of defection among public office holders, particularly governors, is a topic of […]
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Governors Set Up Security Subcommittee as Insecurity Spirals: A Bold Step Towards Action
Amid the escalating security crisis in Nigeria, the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) has taken a decisive step to address the growing wave of violence, kidnappings, […]
PDP in Crisis: Governors Defect to APC Amid Allegations of State Coercion and Personal Ambitions
The political landscape in Nigeria is witnessing a seismic shift as several prominent governors from opposition parties, including the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), defect to […]
Impeachment Process for Governors in Nigeria
Impeachment is a constitutional process that allows for the lawful removal of elected government officials such as the President, Vice-President, Governors, and Deputy Governors before […]
Governors Push Against Direct Disbursement of Local Government Allocations as Financial Autonomy Debate Intensifies
State governors have escalated their opposition to the direct disbursement of federal allocations to local governments, with new efforts aimed at delaying the implementation of […]
29 States Spend N1.994tn on Recurrent Costs in Nine Months Amid Revenue Deficit
State governments in Nigeria spent a staggering N1.994 trillion on recurrent expenditures in the first nine months of 2024, including refreshments, sitting allowances, travel, and […]
Nigerian Governors Back Constitution Review and Education Reforms
Governors from Nigeria’s 36 states have pledged their support for the ongoing efforts by the National Assembly to amend the 1999 Constitution. This commitment was […]
Governors Lobby Against LG Autonomy as Supreme Court Ruling Awaits Implementation
Ahead of the submission of the report on the Supreme Court ruling concerning Local Government Area (LGA) autonomy, Nigerian state governors have begun lobbying against […]
Presidency Clarifies N573 Billion Fund as World Bank Loan, Not a Grant
The Presidency has clarified the controversy surrounding the N573 billion received by states, emphasizing that the fund is a World Bank loan guaranteed by the […]
Nigerian Governors Reaffirm Commitment to Subnational Security Amid Planned Protests
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), comprising 36 state governors, has reiterated its commitment to enhancing security at the subnational level. This pledge was made during […]