Local government
The recent boat accident on Kainji Lake has claimed the lives of 30 people, with 138 passengers on board. The government has extended its condolences to the families of the victims, the state government, and the people of Niger State. The minister of information and national orientation, Mohammed Idris, has
Local government
Enugu State has scheduled local government council chairmanship and councilorship elections to hold on 26 September 2026, according to a notice issued by the Chairperson of the Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC), Christian Ngwu. The elections are set to follow a series of preparatory steps, including party primaries, dispute
Local government
A private company will work with the government to improve access to basic services in 22 regions, with a focus on developing infrastructure for drinking water, sewerage, and wastewater treatment. The Ministry of Housing, Construction, and Sanitation (MVCS) has identified 354 potential projects, valued at over S/2,686 million,
Local government
Noted businessman and philanthropist Jerry Joseph Damara, well-known for his community interventions in Kaltungo Local Government Area, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). This significant move was announced during a courtesy visit to Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya in Gombe, where Damara expressed
Local government
Elections for the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) in Edo State chapters were violently disrupted by armed thugs, leading to the suspension of the elections in 18 local government areas. Delegates who refused to vote for certain candidates in Uhunmwode and Igueben local governments were beaten and chased
Local government
Councillor Alan Lewis has taken it upon himself to store Class C drugs, namely nitrous oxide canisters, in his garage as a temporary solution to prevent them from being "flung" across his district. The canisters, discovered after a 'den' was found in Ballynahinch, have been found
Local government
Researchers from Astana IT University, in collaboration with the Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, have conducted a study on the application of international models of local self-government budget management in Kazakhstan. The study explores the potential of using fiscal decentralization practices and citizen participation mechanisms to enhance local budget efficiency. A
Local government
The Edo State Government has taken drastic action to prevent further escalation of violence in the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) election, suspending the process indefinitely. The decision was prompted by reports of violent disruptions in several local government areas, including Uhunmwode and Igueben, where delegates were allegedly
Local government
In the wake of a devastating boat accident in Niger State, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has stressed the importance of prioritizing investment in water transportation safety infrastructure, monitoring, and public awareness to prevent such tragedies. The boat accident, which claimed 29 lives, highlights the recurring risks associated with water
Local government
Provincial governments in Canada have been extending their control over democratically elected school boards, a trend that threatens local democracy and has its roots in a history that spans over two centuries. Elected school board trustees, who were once the primary decision-makers in education, have seen their powers eroded over
Local government
The deputy governor of Osun state, Prince Kola Adewusi, has appealed for calm in the ongoing dispute between Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stakeholders in Ife East local government in the Osun East senatorial zone. The crisis revolves around a purported vote of no confidence on the deputy governor and a
Local government
The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Ocloo, has issued a stern warning to Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) in the region, citing gross incompetence and complacency in delivering on their mandate. The Minister accused some MMDCEs of neglecting their duties, leading to worsening sanitation, malfunctioning streetlights, and unchecked
