Local government
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, led a statewide day of fasting and prayer for peace in a bid to unite residents and bolster spiritual resilience in the face of security challenges. The fasting and prayer initiative, declared by Governor Zulum, aimed to promote unity and seek divine intervention
Local government
Colorado Governor Jared Polis has signed an executive order that directs local governments to comply with certain state housing laws as a condition of receiving state grant funding. The order aims to ensure that local governments are prioritizing state efforts to increase housing stock, affordability, and sustainability. Polis estimated that
Local government
Albany, a city with a significant proportion of homes receiving drinking water through privately-owned lead service lines, is set to have nearly 2,500 lead service lines replaced. This initiative is supported by the Governor's $100 million Lead Infrastructure Forgiveness and Transformation Grants - a statewide program to
Local government
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has vetoed 13 election-related bills, including a measure that would have forced public schools to close on Election Day and allowed gymnasiums to be used as polling places, citing concerns over the proposals' effectiveness and potential infringement on First Amendment rights. The vetoes come as
Local government
As part of California's ongoing efforts to tackle the nationwide homelessness crisis, Governor Gavin Newsom has released a model ordinance for cities and counties to address unhealthy and dangerous encampments. The Governor is calling on every local government to adopt and implement local policies without delay, backed by
Local government
California Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday urged local governments to clear homeless encampments, escalating the state's efforts to address the growing crisis of people living on the streets. The announcement comes as the state is set to release $3.3 billion in voter-approved funds to expand housing and
Chairpersons
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Labour Party (LP) has called for the intervention of President Bola Tinubu and other well-meaning Nigerians to end the party's festering leadership crisis, which has seen Chairman Julius Abure facing threats from Governor Alex Otti. The NWC accused Otti of disparaging
Governors
Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears officially announced her candidacy for governor of Virginia in the 2025 election, aiming to become the nation's first Black female governor. Earle-Sears, who made history in 2022 by becoming the first Black woman in the commonwealth to hold statewide office, emphasized the importance of
Local government
The Ondo State governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has ordered the suspension of caretaker chairmen of the 18 local government areas and 33 local council development areas, citing a court injunction in a letter signed by Alonge Adewale of the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs. The suspension follows an Akure
Local government
Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal on Wednesday flagged off the Nigeria Coronavirus (COVID-19) Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (N-CARES) programme with the distribution of farm inputs and agricultural assets, under the auspices of the Fadama III scheme. The ceremony was held at the Zamfara State Ministry of Agriculture, targeting beneficiaries from
Local government
As the effects of climate change intensify, Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a significant investment in the BRIDGE NY initiative, a program aimed at rehabilitating and replacing local bridges and culverts across New York. With a total of $483 million in assistance, the state aims to harden its critical infrastructure,
Local government
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has urged the Federal Government to intervene in addressing the severe flooding affecting Isheri community in Ifo Local Government Area. The governor emphasized that the extent of the flooding surpasses the capacity of the state government, necessitating federal assistance. He noted that the flooding
