4. Godswill Akpabio – Akwa Ibom State In 2012, Akpabio acquired a Bombardier Global 5000 (N224BH) for $45 million. Like Rivers State, Akwa Ibom used the Bank of Utah Trust to facilitate the deal ...

But because the Nigerian constitution confers immunity from any form of trial and conviction on state governors while in office, the anti-graft agency will have to wait until such a state ...

Over the years, Nigerian state governors' use of public funds to acquire expensive jets has stirred public outrage and debates over priorities in governance. In a country grappling with poverty ...

A civil society group, the Citizens for Equity and Justice Initiative, CEJI, has called out the Governors of Zamfara and ...

A civil society group CEJI condemned Zamfara and Katsina governors for allegedly holding peace talks with wanted bandit Ado ...

The meeting was held on Wednesday, 18th June 2025, where state governors gathered to discuss major national issues affecting stability and economic development. The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF ...

The Nigeria Governors Forum, NGF, has reiterated its commitment to collaborate with the Federal Government to harmonise levies, remove illegal checkpoints, and enhance the free movement of goods ...

The governors also expressed concerns over the non-fulfilment of the World Bank's funding pledges under the NG-CARES 1.0 programme. The 36 state governors have reiterated their commitment to ...

The Nigerian president criticized the governor ... Borno and Yobe during the height of the Boko Haram insurgency. However, the state governors were not suspended at the time.

the EFCC has had run-ins with state governors over cases of alleged misappropriation of state funds. But because the Nigerian constitution confers immunity from any form of trial and conviction on ...