A dramatic scene unfolded yesterday at the Ibadan private residence of the late Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu. The presence of journalists that converged to cover the condolence visit of the chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum, Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq…
NGF decries ASUU strike, flooding, seeks FG intervention
The Nigerian Governors’ Forum has expressed worry over the lingering Academic Staff Union of Universities strike, urging all parties to come together to an agreement. The forum appreciated the Federal Government for removing its earlier position, sanctioning members of the…
Governor Fayemi and the moneybag syndrome — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Big money is betrothed to big power. With plenteous cash in the war-chest, the ambitious politician can hardly ever resist the drive to grab presidential power. Nigeria is poised on the grand highway of the momentous 2023 presidential election, and…
NGF donates N50m to victims of Kaduna train attack
The Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) on Friday donated N5O million to the Kaduna State Government for onward distribution to the victims of the recent Abuja – Kaduna train attack. A statement by Head, NGF Media and Public Affairs, Mr Abdulrazaque…
*Court sentences man to 25-years imprisonment for defiling one year old (Guardian)*Engineer in court for alleged laptop theft (Vanguard)
Court sentences man to 25-years imprisonment for defiling one year old (Guardian) A 38-year old bus conductor, Seun Aina was on Tuesday sentenced to 25-years imprisonment by an Ikeja Domestic Violence and Sexual Offences Court for defiling a 15-month-old toddler.…
Sexual violence: Govs’ wives demand sexual offences desks (Punch)
Wives of the 36 governors on Tuesday protested sexual assault against women and children, calling on the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, to create sexual offences desks at police stations. They made the call in a statement by Bisi, wife…