Local government
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, and former Lagos State Deputy Governor, Adejoke Orelope-Adeulire, are among prominent politicians locked in a battle for control of Alimosho, the most populous local government area in Nigeria. The area has long been a deciding factor in Lagos elections,
Local government
The Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court (FHC) to investigate the circumstances surrounding two suspicious letters allegedly issued from his office in relation to the local government fund crisis in the state. The letters, dated September
Local government
The Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has filed a petition with the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, alleging suspicious letters related to the local government fund crisis in the state, which they claim may have been backdated to achieve political ends. The party is
Local government
The Executives of God's Glory Community in Oke-Aro, Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State have spoken out about the recent light issue affecting three Community Development Areas (CDAs). The issue arises from a theft incident where vital transformer cables were stolen, plunging some parts of the community
Local government
Resident of Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State have declared Governor Peter Mbah's re-election a done deal, citing his impressive performance in just two years. The residents made their sentiments known during a statewide sensitisation programme on the ongoing continuous voter registration exercise organised by the
Local government
Thousands of members from various political parties, including the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC), have defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State. The mass defection took place on Saturday, May 13, 2025, during the official unveiling of
Local government
WSUP Ghana has launched a comprehensive 5-year business plan to expand climate-resilient water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services in urban and peri-urban communities. The plan focuses on five strategic priorities, including strengthening sanitation value chains, improving utility capacity, and driving equitable services through innovative financing. The initiative aims to leave
Local government
The Trump administration has proposed cutting federal aid to states for community development (CD) programs, which include funding for low-income housing, local infrastructure, welfare, homeless aid, business subsidies, and grants to nonprofit groups. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) distributes approximately $20 billion annually through various programs, including
Local government
The Edo State High Court, presided over by Justice Mary Itsueli, has issued a restraining order against the State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) and the State Government from conducting local government by-elections into 59 wards of the state. The order was granted on September 16, 2025, following an ex-parte motion
Local government
The construction of the Kayarda-Tasha-Masakawa-Dan Alhaji Road in Lere Local Government Area of Kaduna State has been flagged off by Governor Uba Sani, as part of his administration's Rural Transformation Agenda. This project aims to modernise rural infrastructure, boost local economies, and reduce the urban-rural divide. Lere Local
Local government
The Johor state government in Malaysia has refuted claims that it offers subsidies or free houses to foreigners, including Singaporeans. State Housing and Local Government Committee chairman Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor stated that such reports are untrue and a scam. The state government has set a floor price of
Lassa fever
The Nigerian government and the US Centre for Disease Control (US-CDC) have reiterated their commitment to enhancing national surveillance and diagnosis of Acute Febrile Illness (AFI) in Nigeria. Speaking at a media roundtable in Abuja, Dr. Oladipupo Ipadeiola, Senior Public Health Specialist at US-CDC, highlighted the importance of strengthening disease
