Local government
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has taken a significant step to boost agricultural productivity in the state by inaugurating a multi-stakeholder committee to oversee the transparent and efficient distribution of over 300 truckloads of fertilizer to 100,000 farmers. The committee, which will be coordinated by state and local government
Local government
Adamawa State Deputy Governor Kaletupwa Farauta has launched a state-wide Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) campaign, targeting over 1.2 million children aged 3 to 59 months across all 21 local government areas. The campaign aims to reduce the malaria burden among vulnerable children, particularly those under the age of five.
Political parties
Derek Dooley, a former football coach, is considering a bid for the US Senate in Georgia, building a campaign team to challenge incumbent Democrat Jon Ossoff. Dooley, the son of legendary coach Vince Dooley, has maintained a low public profile since hinting at a potential run in June. However, recent
Local government
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo's warning to former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi not to enter the state without notifying him has sparked a wave of condemnation from civil society groups, lawyers, and political figures. The governor's comments have been described as a violation of
Local government
The Zamfara State Government has initiated a programme to support the education of adolescent girls through conditional cash transfers. The programme, launched by Governor Dauda Lawal, is part of the World Bank-supported AGILE and ACReSAL projects, aiming to keep girls in school and promote their education. The selected girls, drawn
Political parties
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin answered questions from Iowa GOP Chair Jeff Kaufmann during the Iowa Republican Party's Lincoln Dinner fundraiser in Des Moines, expressing his support for maintaining the Iowa caucuses as the first contest in the presidential nomination process. Youngkin emphasized the importance of the Iowa caucuses
Political parties
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin made a campaign-style visit to the Iowa state GOP, fueling speculation about his 2028 presidential bid. Youngkin's appearance at the Iowa Republican Party's annual Lincoln Dinner drew a crowd of several hundred, with the governor delivering a well-rehearsed narrative about his unlikely
Governors
As Virginia prepares for its 2025 statewide election, the latest Commonwealth Poll conducted by the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University reveals key insights into voter sentiment and critical policy issues. The poll shows a clear message from voters: performance matters and so
Political parties
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear appeared on "Meet The Press" to address various topics, including President Trump's budget, politics, and his own potential presidential run. Beshear emphasized the need for a reasonable voice in politics and working across party lines to address core issues affecting Americans. He
Political parties
Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Berrien has announced a significant investment in cable TV, radio, and online ads, spending about $400,000 just 13 months before the August 11, 2026, primary. This early and extensive ad buy marks a significant moment in the Wisconsin governor's race, with Berrien becoming
Cabinet officials
Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam Pham Tien Dung and the delegation of the Ministry of Commerce of Pakistan led by Minister Jam Kamal Khan have worked together to strengthen financial and trade cooperation between the two countries. The delegation visited the National Money Printing Factory and witnessed
Political parties
The Supreme Court has issued a unanimous decision in favor of Monday Okpebholo, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), affirming his election as governor of Edo State. The decision was reached after dismissing an appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Asuerinme Ighodalo, seeking
