The assailants stormed Governor Uzodinma’s residence in Omuma in an attempt to burn down the house. The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has condemned the attack on the country home of Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma. A statement issued on Sunday by the NGF Chairman and Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, said the governors described the … Read more
The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, had raised an alarm over Nigeria’s financial woes, alleging ₦60bn Was Printed To augment FAAC allocation to state governments for the month of March The National Economic Council (NEC) has affirmed that there was no printing of ₦60 billion or any other amount whatsoever to shore up allocation for … Read more
The NBA had directed its branch chairmen nationwide to lead “visits” to government houses in their states over the 36 governors’ alleged reluctance to implement judiciary’s financial autonomy The Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) has said it will ensure the implementation of financial autonomy for state legislative and judiciary institutions by May 2021. Chairman of the … Read more
“… the vaccines have not shown any signs of side effects as reported.” – Gov. Fayemi The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) have expressed support for the continued rollout of the AstraZeneca vaccine across the country. The Governors argued that the vaccine was safe for use, stressing that no side effects had been reported by those … Read more
The rising spate of banditry and cattle rustling in parts of the country have been blamed on Fulani The Nigeria Governors Forum in reaction to rising insecurity in parts of the country says they are totally opposed to ethnic profiling of crimes. Chairman of the Forum, Governor Kayode Fayemi said this after the Wednesday night … Read more
Gov. Makinde, on Tuesday, led four northern governors to the Shasha as part of efforts to appeal to aggrieved members of the community to sheath their swords The Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF), has pledged to help rebuild the Shasha Market in Ibadan, Oyo State after it was burnt down in the wake of a crisis. … Read more
The decision was reached to address the issue of insecurity – many linked to the herdsmen crisis The NGF condemned the ethnic profiling of crime in the country The Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) said it has reached a consensus on the “need for the country to transition into modern systems of animal husbandry that will … Read more
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE Ondo Farmers, Forest Guards, Others Protest To Support Akeredolu COVID-19: NGF To Meet Wednesday As Schools Reopen Nationwide NGF Disowns Yahaya Bello’s Claim On COVID-19 The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) has said that there was no directive asking herdsmen to leave Ondo State or any part of the South West region. … Read more
Bello had suggested that the vaccines were being made to kill people with new diseases Fayemi says such dismissive statement not appropriate in responding to a pandemic YOU MAY ALSO LIKE NGF Appoints Experts To Advise On Purchase, Administration Of COVID-19 Vaccines NGF Disowns Yahaya Bello’s Claim On COVID-19 Fayemi Vouches For Administration’s Transactions Ekiti … Read more
Nigeria will access COVID-19 vaccine by the end of February. Governor Kayode Fayemi claimed efforts are ongoing with the World Bank to ensure Nigeria accesses the vaccines Nigeria expects to take delivery of its first coronavirus vaccine doses in February. The Nigeria Governors Forum, has said the country could access it’s COVID-19 vaccine by the … Read more
Team of expert to be led by Prof. Oyewale Tomori Team will advise NGF members on procurement and administration of COVID-19 vaccines. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE NGF Disowns Yahaya Bello’s Claim On COVID-19 COVID-19 Vaccine Is Meant To Kill People – Yahaya Bello COVID-19: NCDC Confirms 14 Fatalities, 1,386 New Cases The Nigerian Governors Forum … Read more
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE Nigeria Records 1,386 New Coronavirus Infections PTML Customs Blames Revenue Shortfall On Gridlock Nigeria To Get COVID-19 Vaccines By Feb Members of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) say the claim of Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, is untrue. Bello had claimed that coronavirus vaccines are meant to kill. Read Also: COVID-19 … Read more
Majority of states across the country have approved the reopening of schools for January 18 (today) The NCDC reported 1,444 new cases and 15 deaths on Sunday The Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF), on Monday, said it will meet on Wednesday to figure a way curb the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic as schools reopen … Read more
The Chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) and Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, has stated that governors will take the COVID-19 vaccine on live television to demonstrate to encourage residents to follow suit, Eko Hot Blog has learnt. Fayemi disclosed this on Friday while speaking to State House correspondents after a closed-door meeting with … Read more
The Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi has said the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) are tired and frustrated with the issue of rising insecurity ravaging the country. Fayemi, who is also the chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) made this known during a solidarity visit to Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina state over the abduction … Read more
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum Chairman and Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi on Wednesday said security challenges are beyond the Nigerian military. This was according to a statement quoting him during his visit to Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State to condole with the government and people of Borno over an attack by the Boko … Read more
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has condemned the killing of over 40 rice farmers in Borno State, describing the attack as morally reprehensible. Ekohotblog gathered that they were beheaded on Saturday, by Boko Haram terrorists. The forum made this known in a statement by its Chairman, Kayode Fayemi, Governor of Ekiti State. According to him, … Read more
As part of the last minute effort to salvage the situation or minimise the effects of the Impending strike by the Nigeria Labour Union (NLC), the 36 state governors will hold an emergency meeting today. NLC had on Monday vvowed to proceed with its planned strike and protest embark to press home its demandss to … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, August 11, clarified that terrorists are not better equipped than the military. Also, the President and some state governors at the end of meeting today, August 11 at the Presidential Villa agreed that poverty and youth unemployment are the major causes of nationwide security challenges. This was contained in a statement … Read more
The North-East Governors Forum (NGF) has declared that it was not opposed to the Nigerian military and troops’ battle against Boko Haram. The forum on Saturday urged the President Muhammadu Buhari government to deploy more hardware to the forces fighting terrorist in the state. The body made the call in a communique on security challenges … Read more