State of the States Archives - TheCitizen - It's all about you https://thecitizenng.com/category/state-of-the-states/ Nigeria's leading online newspaper Tue, 12 May 2026 00:27:29 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 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 Gov. Radda gifts cars to outstanding Katsina students https://thecitizenng.com/gov-radda-gifts-cars-to-outstanding-katsina-students/ https://thecitizenng.com/gov-radda-gifts-cars-to-outstanding-katsina-students/#respond Tue, 12 May 2026 00:27:29 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=282784 Two outstanding graduating students of the Katsina State Institute of Technology and Management have been rewarded with brand new vehicles by Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, in recognition of their exceptional academic performances. The presentation ceremony was held at the Government House in Katsina as part of the state government’s commitment to rewarding excellence […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/gov-radda-gifts-cars-to-outstanding-katsina-students/feed/ 0 Okpebholo promises justice for slain UNIBEN student https://thecitizenng.com/okpebholo-promises-justice-for-slain-uniben-student/ https://thecitizenng.com/okpebholo-promises-justice-for-slain-uniben-student/#respond Mon, 11 May 2026 19:13:13 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=282737 Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Monday condemned the murder of a youth at the main gate of the University of Benin by gunmen in broad daylight on Sunday. This was contained in a statement by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Patrick Ebojele. The governor said the killing on a day regarded as sacred […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/okpebholo-promises-justice-for-slain-uniben-student/feed/ 0 Enugu govt to build 660MW coal-fired power plant https://thecitizenng.com/enugu-govt-to-build-660mw-coal-fired-power-plant/ https://thecitizenng.com/enugu-govt-to-build-660mw-coal-fired-power-plant/#respond Thu, 07 May 2026 07:57:19 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=282563 Enugu State Government has unveiled plans to build a 660MW coal-fired power plant in the state, starting from July this year, as part of Governor Peter Mbah’s administration’s strategy to actualise its vision to grow the state’s economy from $4.4 billion to $30 billion. This was even as the Organised Private Sector Nigeria (OPSN), an umbrella […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/enugu-govt-to-build-660mw-coal-fired-power-plant/feed/ 0 Otti pledges to keep security as top priority in Abia https://thecitizenng.com/otti-pledges-to-keep-security-as-top-priority-in-abia/ https://thecitizenng.com/otti-pledges-to-keep-security-as-top-priority-in-abia/#respond Thu, 07 May 2026 07:17:45 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=282541 Governor Alex Otti has reiterated his administration’s commitment to prioritising security in Abia State, saying sustainable development cannot thrive in an unsafe environment. Otti stated this on Wednesday while receiving a delegation of the Alumni Association of the Seventh Regular Course of the Nigeria Naval College, led by A.O. Bamidele, at the Government House in […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/otti-pledges-to-keep-security-as-top-priority-in-abia/feed/ 0 Oyo State introduces daily environmental sanitation https://thecitizenng.com/oyo-state-introduces-daily-environmental-sanitation/ https://thecitizenng.com/oyo-state-introduces-daily-environmental-sanitation/#respond Tue, 05 May 2026 15:17:45 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=282438 The Oyo State Government has introduced a daily environmental sanitation monitoring and enforcement system as part of efforts to ensure a cleaner and healthier environment across the state. The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Hon. Ademola Aderinto, disclosed this during a press briefing held in the Ministry’s conference room to mark his first 100 days in […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/oyo-state-introduces-daily-environmental-sanitation/feed/ 0 Soludo presents 18 commissioner-nominees to Assembly for screening https://thecitizenng.com/soludo-presents-18-commissioner-nominees-to-assembly-for-screening/ https://thecitizenng.com/soludo-presents-18-commissioner-nominees-to-assembly-for-screening/#respond Tue, 05 May 2026 15:04:51 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=282433 The Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has presented the first batch of commissioner-nominees to the state House of Assembly for confirmation. The Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Somtochukwu Udeze, received the list during Tuesday’s plenary and referred it to the Committee on Screening and Election Matters for screening and possible confirmation. The […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/soludo-presents-18-commissioner-nominees-to-assembly-for-screening/feed/ 0 Kano governor swears in new deputy https://thecitizenng.com/kano-governor-swears-in-new-deputy/ https://thecitizenng.com/kano-governor-swears-in-new-deputy/#respond Tue, 05 May 2026 14:38:08 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=282408 Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Tuesday swore in Murtala Sule Garo as the new Deputy Governor of the state. The ceremony, earlier scheduled for the Coronation Hall of the Government House, was later moved to the Africa House within the Government House premises. Speaking shortly after taking the oath of office, Garo pledged […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/kano-governor-swears-in-new-deputy/feed/ 0 Ogun pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia via Gateway Airport https://thecitizenng.com/ogun-pilgrims-arrive-in-saudi-arabia-via-gateway-airport/ https://thecitizenng.com/ogun-pilgrims-arrive-in-saudi-arabia-via-gateway-airport/#respond Mon, 04 May 2026 23:41:08 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=282363 The first batch of 345 Muslim pilgrims from Ogun State safely arrived in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the 2026 Hajj exercise, marking a historic milestone for the state’s aviation and pilgrimage operations. The pilgrims, according to a statement on Monday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Lekan Adeniran, touched down at […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/ogun-pilgrims-arrive-in-saudi-arabia-via-gateway-airport/feed/ 0 Nwifuru recalls suspended Ebonyi commissioners https://thecitizenng.com/nwifuru-recalls-suspended-ebonyi-commissioners/ https://thecitizenng.com/nwifuru-recalls-suspended-ebonyi-commissioners/#respond Mon, 04 May 2026 13:53:56 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=282281 Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has recalled the state Commissioner for Works, Lebechi Mbam, his Ministry of Infrastructure for Concession counterpart, Ogbonnaya Abara, and other officials of his administration suspended for negligence to duty. Nwifuru announced their recall yesterday, while speaking during a church service to mark this year’s Father’s Day, at the Government House […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/nwifuru-recalls-suspended-ebonyi-commissioners/feed/ 0 Gov. Mbah unveils 135 km rail project https://thecitizenng.com/gov-mbah-unveils-135-km-rail-project/ https://thecitizenng.com/gov-mbah-unveils-135-km-rail-project/#respond Mon, 04 May 2026 13:14:07 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=282267 Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, at the weekend, announced plans to commence construction of a 135-kilometre rail line traversing key parts of Enugu State in the next couple of months The governor said the proposed rail line, for which feasibility studies had been concluded, would run from Ugwuoba through Udi, Ninth Mile, Enugu and Nsukka to […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/gov-mbah-unveils-135-km-rail-project/feed/ 0 Sokoto recruits 1,500 nurses, midwives to boost rural healthcare https://thecitizenng.com/sokoto-recruits-1500-nurses-midwives-to-boost-rural-healthcare/ https://thecitizenng.com/sokoto-recruits-1500-nurses-midwives-to-boost-rural-healthcare/#respond Mon, 04 May 2026 08:35:42 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=282214 The Sokoto State Governor, Ahmad Aliyu, on Tuesday said the state government has recruited and deployed over 1,500 nurses and midwives to underserved communities as part of efforts to improve healthcare delivery, particularly in rural areas. Aliyu disclosed this at the 8th Sokoto State Council on Health, where he highlighted the introduction of a two-year […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/sokoto-recruits-1500-nurses-midwives-to-boost-rural-healthcare/feed/ 0 Gov. Diri approves houses for civil servants, payment of promotion arrears https://thecitizenng.com/gov-diri-approves-houses-for-civil-servants-payment-of-promotion-arrears/ https://thecitizenng.com/gov-diri-approves-houses-for-civil-servants-payment-of-promotion-arrears/#respond Fri, 01 May 2026 23:12:47 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=282070 Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Friday announced the approval of 108 completed one-bedroom housing units to be allocated to civil servants in the state. Diri made the announcement during the 2026 May Day celebration held at the Peace Park in Yenagoa, the state capital. He directed the Bayelsa State Housing and Property […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/gov-diri-approves-houses-for-civil-servants-payment-of-promotion-arrears/feed/ 0 Gombe Varsity workers threaten strike over non-payment of entitlements https://thecitizenng.com/gombe-varsity-workers-threaten-strike-over-non-payment-of-entitlements/ https://thecitizenng.com/gombe-varsity-workers-threaten-strike-over-non-payment-of-entitlements/#respond Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:51:56 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=281982 The Gombe State University (GSU) chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has urged Gombe State Government to settle outstanding entitlements owed its members to avoid academic unrest in the institution. In a statement, ASUU Chairman in the University, Dr Mustapha S. Shehu, said members of the union were demanding payment of the […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/gombe-varsity-workers-threaten-strike-over-non-payment-of-entitlements/feed/ 0 Lagos 2027: Jandor withdraws as Hamzat bags Tinubu’s endorsement https://thecitizenng.com/lagos-2027-jandor-withdraws-as-hamzat-bags-tinubus-endorsement/ https://thecitizenng.com/lagos-2027-jandor-withdraws-as-hamzat-bags-tinubus-endorsement/#respond Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:43:20 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=281979 A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Azeez Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has announced his withdrawal from the 2027 Lagos State gubernatorial race. Jandor made the announcement on Thursday, a few days after procuring the APC Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for the 2027 Lagos State gubernatorial election. In a statement, […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/lagos-2027-jandor-withdraws-as-hamzat-bags-tinubus-endorsement/feed/ 0 Kano Assembly confirms new deputy governor https://thecitizenng.com/kano-assembly-confirms-new-deputy-governor-3/ https://thecitizenng.com/kano-assembly-confirms-new-deputy-governor-3/#respond Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:50:40 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=281741 The Kano State House of Assembly has confirmed Murtala Garo as the new deputy governor of the state following his successful screening. The confirmation followed the presentation and adoption of the report of an ad hoc committee during Monday’s plenary presided over by the Speaker, Jibril Falgore. Presenting the report, the Chairman of the committee […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/kano-assembly-confirms-new-deputy-governor-3/feed/ 0 Ondo commences 2025 OSOPADEC scholarship, bursary for students https://thecitizenng.com/ondo-commences-2025-osopadec-scholarship-bursary-for-students/ https://thecitizenng.com/ondo-commences-2025-osopadec-scholarship-bursary-for-students/#respond Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:17:05 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=281617 The Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (OSOPADEC) has flagged off its 2024/2025 Scholarship and Bursary Award, reaffirming its commitment to supporting students in oil-producing communities in Ondo State. This was disclosed on the OSOPADEC official page on Facebook on Tuesday, noting that the exercise was declared open during a ceremony at the Commission’s […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/ondo-commences-2025-osopadec-scholarship-bursary-for-students/feed/ 0 Delta govt urges youths to join Army https://thecitizenng.com/delta-govt-urges-youths-to-join-army/ https://thecitizenng.com/delta-govt-urges-youths-to-join-army/#respond Sat, 11 Apr 2026 22:09:02 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=281371 The Delta State Government has urged young indigenes to enlist in the Army just as it commended the Nigerian Army for “its inclusivity policy” which ensures equitable distribution of recruitment slots across various regions in the country. Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Kingsley Emu made the commendation while playing host to the recruitment […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/delta-govt-urges-youths-to-join-army/feed/ 0 21,452 applicants jostle for 1,000 rural teaching Jobs in Nasarawa https://thecitizenng.com/21452-applicants-jostle-for-1000-rural-teaching-jobs-in-nasarawa/ https://thecitizenng.com/21452-applicants-jostle-for-1000-rural-teaching-jobs-in-nasarawa/#respond Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:33:05 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=281293 A total number of 21,452 certified teachers have applied for 1,000 rural teaching positions in Nasarawa State. The recruitment exercise was advertised by the Nasarawa State Universal Basic Education Board (NSUBEB). The Executive Chairman of the board, Dr Kasim Mohammed Kasim, said the agency had received several complaints over the short application window, prompting an […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/21452-applicants-jostle-for-1000-rural-teaching-jobs-in-nasarawa/feed/ 0 Police begin statewide offensive after deadly Kebbi attacks https://thecitizenng.com/police-begin-statewide-offensive-after-deadly-kebbi-attacks/ https://thecitizenng.com/police-begin-statewide-offensive-after-deadly-kebbi-attacks/#respond Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:14:35 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=281238 The Kebbi State Police Command has launched a clearance operation following coordinated attacks on villages in Shanga Local Government Area that left at least 44 people dead. The affected communities—Gebe, Kalkami, Kawara, Kasoshi, Awaye, Tungar Rini, Binuwa and Dabe—were reportedly attacked in what authorities described as a coordinated assault by bandits, prompting an immediate escalation […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/police-begin-statewide-offensive-after-deadly-kebbi-attacks/feed/ 0 Edo deputy governor’s mother dies at 95 https://thecitizenng.com/edo-deputy-governors-mother-dies-at-95/ https://thecitizenng.com/edo-deputy-governors-mother-dies-at-95/#respond Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:28:58 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=281080 The mother of Dennis Idahosa, the Edo State deputy governor, Madam Esther Idahosa, died on Wednesday at the age of 95. In a statement by Idahosa’s Chief Press Secretary, Friday Aghedo, he described the late Idahosa as a venerable matriarch who lived a long, fulfilled, and impactful life defined by unwavering faith, strength of character, and devotion […]

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