Adamawa Governor Ahmadu Fintiri and Plateau Governor Caleb Muftwang have distanced themselves from the expulsion of Nyesom Wike and Samuel Anyanwu from the PDP, saying they were unaware of the decision until it was formally moved.
“A notice for the meeting has already been sent out by the SSG,” a top official said, reflecting growing tensions in the administration.
Former Anambra State Governor Willie Obiano has dismissed viral social-media rumours of his death, affirming that he is alive and in excellent health.
SaharaReporters learnt that Obiano passed away after battling “severe heart failure and complications related to urinary cancer.”
Labour Party’s George Moghalu says he lost his polling unit in the Anambra governorship election because he refused to engage in vote-buying, accusing the ruling APGA of orchestrating the practice.
The Kogi government has denied reports that Governor Ododo was turned away from the Senate during the confirmation of the new Chief of Army Staff.
Niger State Governor Umar Bago has admitted fabricating claims about paying graduate assistants N500,000 on his farms, saying it was meant to attract investors, as a student critic faces prosecution.
Governor Hyacinth Alia has condoled Senator Abba Moro over the deaths of his son and grandson, describing the incident as a devastating double tragedy.
A former southern governor is under investigation for allegedly financing a foiled coup plot involving 16 detained army officers, though the Defence Headquarters has denied any coup attempt.
Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State is reportedly preparing to defect from the PDP to the APC, amid consultations, stakeholder engagement and growing defections by other governors.