Local government
Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has taken a proactive measure to ensure civil servants in the state can observe the upcoming Eid-el-Kabir festival with ease by directing the early payment of June salaries. This move is aimed at enabling workers to purchase sacrificial animals and prepare adequately for the festival.
Local government
The inauguration of 20 Level 2 Primary Healthcare facilities by Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, marks a significant milestone in the state's healthcare development. The newly inaugurated facilities are part of a larger plan to build 100 such facilities, with 40 more expected to be constructed in
Local government
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has made good on his promise to the people of Kagarko by commissioning the long-awaited township road, bringing relief to the locals after two decades of failed commitments from previous administrations. The road project is part of the Governor's efforts to bridge
Local government
Governor Agbu Kefas's decision to leave Taraba State on the day of a mass burial for 42 villagers killed by suspected Fulani herdsmen has sparked outrage among the local community. The attack, which has so far claimed 57 lives in two weeks, has left hundreds displaced and scores
Local government
The People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo North Senatorial District has reaffirmed its loyalty and support for Governor Seyi Makinde, citing his administration's achievements in infrastructure development, education, health, security, and economic expansion. The party passed a vote of confidence in the governor during a senatorial
Local government
The Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has been leveraging multilateral partnerships to develop road infrastructure in the state since assuming office. As part of this effort, the state government is currently working on over 400 kilometers of township roads in various local government areas, including Omala, Idah, Bassa,
Local government
The State Health Benefits Program, which provides health coverage to 56.2% of New Jersey's local government employers, is on a path to complete collapse due to years of municipal departures, soaring premiums, and surging prescription drug use. The program's plan faces cumulative premium increases set
Local government
As Colorado Governor Jared Polis pushes to implement a vision of affordable housing through dense development and zoning changes, six local cities have taken a stand, suing him in Denver District Court. The cities of Aurora, Arvada, Glendale, Greenwood Village, Lafayette, and Westminster argue that the state's legislation
Mayors
Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, who gained national prominence for her clashes with President Donald Trump and her subsequent rise to President Joe Biden's inner circle, has entered the race for Georgia governor. Bottoms, a Democrat, vowed to bring battle-tested leadership to the Capitol and touted her
Mayors
Keisha Lance Bottoms, 55, the former mayor of Atlanta, has announced her bid for the Georgia governor's seat, positioning herself as a fighter against President Donald Trump's economic policies. Lance Bottoms, who rose to national prominence during the unrest following the killing of George Floyd, has
Mayors
Keisha Lance Bottoms, the former Atlanta Mayor and current White House Public Engagement Advisor, has announced her candidacy for Georgia Governor in 2026. Bottoms, who served as mayor from 2018 to 2022, becomes the second Democrat to enter the race, following Atlanta state Sen. Jason Esteves. As a senior advisor
Mayors
Keisha Lance Bottoms, the 60th Mayor of Atlanta, has officially launched her campaign for governor of Georgia, emphasizing the need for leadership that prioritizes working families and economic opportunities. In her campaign video, Bottoms recalls her grandmother's acts of love and care, highlighting the importance of a leader
