State of the States Archives - TheCitizen - It's all about you https://thecitizenng.com/category/state-of-the-states/ Nigeria's leading online newspaper Fri, 09 Oct 2026 01:10:57 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.10 https://thecitizenng.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/cropped-TheCitizen-330x50-1-32x32.png State of the States Archives - TheCitizen - It's all about you https://thecitizenng.com/category/state-of-the-states/ 32 32 Ogun pensioners demand gratuities, pension increases https://thecitizenng.com/ogun-pensioners-demand-gratuities-pension-increases/ https://thecitizenng.com/ogun-pensioners-demand-gratuities-pension-increases/#respond Fri, 09 Oct 2026 01:10:57 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287453 Pensioners in Ogun State have appealed to Governor Dapo Abiodun to release outstanding gratuities owed retirees from January 2021 to June 2025 and approve consequential pension increases for long-serving retirees. The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), Ogun State Council, Comrade Waheed Oloyede, made the appeal at the 2026 Pensioners’ Day celebration held […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/ogun-pensioners-demand-gratuities-pension-increases/feed/ 0 Enugu Air opens international route to Cameroon, begins Enugu-Douala service https://thecitizenng.com/enugu-air-opens-international-route-to-cameroon-begins-enugu-douala-service/ https://thecitizenng.com/enugu-air-opens-international-route-to-cameroon-begins-enugu-douala-service/#respond Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:46:04 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287268 Enugu Air has commenced direct international flight operations between Enugu and Douala, Cameroon, opening a new regional air link from the South-East and strengthening Akanu Ibiam International Airport’s role as a gateway for international travel and commerce. The airline operated its maiden international flight on Wednesday, September 23, marking a major expansion of its operations […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/enugu-air-opens-international-route-to-cameroon-begins-enugu-douala-service/feed/ 0 I won’t be a godfather; Abia voters will pick my successor, says Gov. Otti https://thecitizenng.com/i-wont-be-a-godfather-abia-voters-will-pick-my-successor-says-gov-otti/ https://thecitizenng.com/i-wont-be-a-godfather-abia-voters-will-pick-my-successor-says-gov-otti/#respond Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:28:33 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287159 Governor Alex Otti of Abia State says he does not want to be a political godfather and has assured that after his second tenure in 2031, his successor will be determined by Abia voters. Otti stated this at the Labour Party State Secretariat in Umuahia on Thursday when he formally received the 2023 governorship candidate […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/i-wont-be-a-godfather-abia-voters-will-pick-my-successor-says-gov-otti/feed/ 0 Fubara signs N1.84tt Rivers 2026 budget into law https://thecitizenng.com/fubara-signs-n1-84tt-rivers-2026-budget-into-law/ https://thecitizenng.com/fubara-signs-n1-84tt-rivers-2026-budget-into-law/#respond Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:41:03 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=286925 Nearly two months after Governor Siminalayi Fubara presented the Rivers State 2026 Appropriation Bill of N1.84tn to the State House of Assembly, the House finally passed the budget into law on Thursday. Governor Fubara also assented to the budget, giving it full effect. Recall that Fubara presented the appropriation bill to the Assembly for consideration […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/fubara-signs-n1-84tt-rivers-2026-budget-into-law/feed/ 0 Lagos empowers 6,190 residents with free vocational, entrepreneurial skills https://thecitizenng.com/lagos-empowers-6190-residents-with-free-vocational-entrepreneurial-skills/ https://thecitizenng.com/lagos-empowers-6190-residents-with-free-vocational-entrepreneurial-skills/#respond Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:59:12 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=286901 The Lagos State Government has graduated 6,190 residents trained under the 2025 Skills Acquisition Programme of the Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, urging them to turn their newly acquired skills into sustainable livelihoods. In a post on its X handle on Wednesday, the graduates, comprising 4,225 females and 1,963 males, were celebrated at […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/lagos-empowers-6190-residents-with-free-vocational-entrepreneurial-skills/feed/ 0 Gov. Mutfwang convenes security council over Plateau attacks https://thecitizenng.com/gov-mutfwang-convenes-security-council-over-plateau-attacks/ https://thecitizenng.com/gov-mutfwang-convenes-security-council-over-plateau-attacks/#respond Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:50:41 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=286894 Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, on Wednesday convened a meeting of the State Security Council to review the security situation across the state. The meeting, which was held at the New Government House, Little Rayfield, Jos, was aimed at strengthening measures for sustainable peace, protecting lives and property, and creating a secure environment for economic […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/gov-mutfwang-convenes-security-council-over-plateau-attacks/feed/ 0 Enugu govt gets commendation for successful hosting of 2nd City Marathon https://thecitizenng.com/enugu-govt-gets-commendation-for-successful-hosting-of-2nd-city-marathon/ https://thecitizenng.com/enugu-govt-gets-commendation-for-successful-hosting-of-2nd-city-marathon/#respond Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:33:18 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=286821 The Chief executive officer of Nilayo sports, Mrs. Yetunde Olopade, has described the just concluded 2nd Enugu City marathon as ‘world-class spectacle.’ “Enugu has set the standard,” Mrs Olopade said at the end of the race, which was dominated by East African runners. “From athlete welfare to security and crowd management, this 2nd Enugu marathon has […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/enugu-govt-gets-commendation-for-successful-hosting-of-2nd-city-marathon/feed/ 0 Gov. Mutfwang bans HISBA operations in Plateau https://thecitizenng.com/gov-mutfwang-bans-hisba-operations-in-plateau/ https://thecitizenng.com/gov-mutfwang-bans-hisba-operations-in-plateau/#respond Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:25:20 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=286818 Plateau State Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has directed an immediate halt to the activities of a group reportedly operating under the name HISBA in parts of Jos North Local Government Area, declaring such activities illegal, unauthorised and unacceptable in Plateau State. The directive follows reports of activities allegedly involving the intimidation, harassment, extortion and imposition of unauthorised rules on […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/gov-mutfwang-bans-hisba-operations-in-plateau/feed/ 0 Adeleke issues executive order, sets up panel over Osun killings https://thecitizenng.com/adeleke-issues-executive-order-sets-up-panel-over-osun-killings/ https://thecitizenng.com/adeleke-issues-executive-order-sets-up-panel-over-osun-killings/#respond Sat, 29 Aug 2026 22:39:49 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=286707 Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has issued an Executive Order establishing a Coroner Inquest/Panel of Inquiry into the killings, shootings, injuries and violence reported at Naira and Kobo Junction, Motor Park/Garage Area, Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area, on August 24, 2026. The panel, headed by Magistrate Ayokunle Shiyanbola, will investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident, […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/adeleke-issues-executive-order-sets-up-panel-over-osun-killings/feed/ 0 Kaduna pays N6.7bn monthly on inherited loans, says Uba Sani https://thecitizenng.com/kaduna-pays-n6-7bn-monthly-on-inherited-loans-says-uba-sani/ https://thecitizenng.com/kaduna-pays-n6-7bn-monthly-on-inherited-loans-says-uba-sani/#respond Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:21:13 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=286681 Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, says his administration pays N6.7bn monthly from the state’s Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) revenue to service loans inherited from the previous administration. Sani disclosed this on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, saying the payments would continue until 2048. The governor also said he had not borrowed since assuming […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/kaduna-pays-n6-7bn-monthly-on-inherited-loans-says-uba-sani/feed/ 0 Abia State begins payment of N61.8bn gratuity arrears https://thecitizenng.com/abia-state-begins-payment-of-n61-8bn-gratuity-arrears/ https://thecitizenng.com/abia-state-begins-payment-of-n61-8bn-gratuity-arrears/#respond Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:11:05 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=286543 The Abia State Government has commenced payment of outstanding gratuities to verified state and local government retirees, with the total liability put at N61.8 billion. Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, disclosed this on Monday while briefing journalists after the State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Alex Otti. Kanu, who was flanked by […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/abia-state-begins-payment-of-n61-8bn-gratuity-arrears/feed/ 0 Kaduna State approves N300m for KASU lecturers https://thecitizenng.com/kaduna-state-approves-n300m-for-kasu-lecturers/ https://thecitizenng.com/kaduna-state-approves-n300m-for-kasu-lecturers/#respond Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:03:22 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=286513 The Kaduna State Government has constituted a nine-member committee to negotiate with the Kaduna State University (KASU) chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities and other staff unions over their outstanding demands. The government also approved the immediate payment of N300m as Earned Academic Allowance to KASU academic staff. The move came amid renewed […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/kaduna-state-approves-n300m-for-kasu-lecturers/feed/ 0 Cross River governor assures SPAR fire victims of govt support, promises immediate intervention https://thecitizenng.com/cross-river-governor-assures-spar-fire-victims-of-govt-support-promises-immediate-intervention/ https://thecitizenng.com/cross-river-governor-assures-spar-fire-victims-of-govt-support-promises-immediate-intervention/#respond Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:44:04 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=286496 Governor Bassey Edet Otu of Cross River State, has assured victims of the fire outbreak that ravaged a section of the SPAR shopping complex in Calabar of the state government’s full support, promising immediate intervention to mitigate the impact of the incident and facilitate the recovery of affected businesses. The governor’s assurance was conveyed on […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/cross-river-governor-assures-spar-fire-victims-of-govt-support-promises-immediate-intervention/feed/ 0 Gov. Otu bows to pressure, orders release of detained critic Odama https://thecitizenng.com/gov-otu-bows-to-pressure-orders-release-of-detained-critic-odama/ https://thecitizenng.com/gov-otu-bows-to-pressure-orders-release-of-detained-critic-odama/#respond Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:31:03 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=286338 Cross River State Governor, Sen Bassey Otu, on Wednesday night ordered the release of businessman and social media critic, Denis Odama, who had spent about a week in detention following a complaint filed by some of the governor’s aides. In a statement issued via his verified Facebook page, Otu said he had personally directed the […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/gov-otu-bows-to-pressure-orders-release-of-detained-critic-odama/feed/ 0 Oyo declares Thursday work-free for 2026 Isese day https://thecitizenng.com/oyo-declares-thursday-work-free-for-2026-isese-day/ https://thecitizenng.com/oyo-declares-thursday-work-free-for-2026-isese-day/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:00:05 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=286252 The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has declared Thursday, August 20, a work-free day in commemoration of Isese Day, a day dedicated by the state government to celebrating the rich cultural and traditional heritage of the Yoruba people. This was contained in a memo signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Musibau Babatunde, […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/oyo-declares-thursday-work-free-for-2026-isese-day/feed/ 0 Account Freeze: Adeleke orders Osun Attorney-General to withdraw suit against EFCC https://thecitizenng.com/account-freeze-adeleke-orders-osun-attorney-general-to-withdraw-suit-against-efcc/ https://thecitizenng.com/account-freeze-adeleke-orders-osun-attorney-general-to-withdraw-suit-against-efcc/#respond Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:57:54 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=286189 Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has directed the state Attorney-General to withdraw the suit filed against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the freezing of the state government’s bank account. Adeleke disclosed this in an interview with Channels Television, hours after he was declared winner of the August 15 governorship election. The governor […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/account-freeze-adeleke-orders-osun-attorney-general-to-withdraw-suit-against-efcc/feed/ 0 Sanwo-Olu inducts 1,000 as Lagos internship beneficiaries hit 8,000 https://thecitizenng.com/sanwo-olu-inducts-1000-as-lagos-internship-beneficiaries-hit-8000/ https://thecitizenng.com/sanwo-olu-inducts-1000-as-lagos-internship-beneficiaries-hit-8000/#respond Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:36:45 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=286045 Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said more than 8,000 young graduates have passed through the state’s Graduate Internship Placement Programme as his administration seeks to ease the transition from university to employment. Sanwo-Olu made this known on Monday at the onboarding ceremony for 1,000 new beneficiaries of the GIPP, organised by the Lagos State […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/sanwo-olu-inducts-1000-as-lagos-internship-beneficiaries-hit-8000/feed/ 0 Gov. Adeleke declares Friday work-free day for Osun workers https://thecitizenng.com/gov-adeleke-declares-friday-work-free-day-for-osun-workers/ https://thecitizenng.com/gov-adeleke-declares-friday-work-free-day-for-osun-workers/#respond Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:02:28 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=286027 Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has declared Friday, August 14, 2026, a work-free day for public service workers across the state ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. The declaration was contained in a circular issued by the Head of Service, Elder Ayanleye Aina and posted by the Spokesperson to the state governor, the Olawale Rasheed on […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/gov-adeleke-declares-friday-work-free-day-for-osun-workers/feed/ 0 Why Kano govt spent N1.5bn on mass wedding – Gov. Yusuf https://thecitizenng.com/why-kano-govt-spent-n1-5bn-on-mass-wedding-gov-yusuf/ https://thecitizenng.com/why-kano-govt-spent-n1-5bn-on-mass-wedding-gov-yusuf/#respond Sun, 09 Aug 2026 23:34:57 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=285899 Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has explained that the state government committed over N1.5 billion to the 2026 mass wedding programme to fulfil a campaign promise and provide comprehensive support to 1,500 newly married couples. The governor said the initiative, popularly known as Auren Gata, was conceived to assist couples not only to get […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/why-kano-govt-spent-n1-5bn-on-mass-wedding-gov-yusuf/feed/ 0 Kebbi governor convenes emergency security meeting https://thecitizenng.com/kebbi-governor-convenes-emergency-security-meeting/ https://thecitizenng.com/kebbi-governor-convenes-emergency-security-meeting/#respond Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:08:14 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=285722 Kebbi State Governor, Dr Nasir Idris, on Wednesday convened an emergency security meeting to review the security situation in the state and strengthen measures aimed at addressing emerging security challenges in some communities. The meeting, which brought together key security stakeholders, focused on reviewing and reinforcing existing security strategies to ensure a more coordinated and […]

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