Local government
In a significant effort to boost participation in the ongoing online pre-voter registration exercise, the Kano State government has mobilized 9,680 volunteers across 484 wards in the state. The volunteers, who will be indigenes of their respective areas, including females, will be trained on the online pre-voter registration process
Local government
Appointees from the Mopamuro Local Government Area of Kogi State gathered at the residence of the State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Hon. Kingsley Femi Fanwo, to discuss strategies for the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. The meeting was prompted by Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo's directives, emphasizing
Local government
Shehu Gabam, the National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), is a stalwart of Nigerian politics, known for his unwavering commitment to democratic ideals and unrelenting advocacy for the rights of the common man. His leadership style is transformational, motivating others to achieve more, and his experience in politics
Local government
The recently held local government election in Rivers State, which analysts have described as abysmal, has sparked fears that the 2027 general elections may not be different from what was seen in the state under President Bola Tinubu's administration. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar described the election and
Local government
Community activists across Namibia have been encouraged to contest the upcoming local and regional authorities elections, citing growing dissatisfaction with service delivery and the need for change. Social justice activist Veronia Kuzeeko-Mokaleng, has announced her candidacy in Omaheke, motivated by the chronic electricity and water outages, deteriorating sanitation, and stalled
Local government
The Plateau State Government has initiated a month-long ICT and vocational training program, known as the Plateau Youths Employment and Skills Acquisition (PLAYESA) program, to equip 250 youths with practical skills in fashion design, leatherworks, and Information and Communication Technology (ICT). The program aims to curb unemployment and promote self-reliance
Local government
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State won 20 chairmanship seats out of 23 local government councils in the elections held on Saturday, August 30, 2025. The APC secured the majority of the seats in most councils, including Abua/Odual, Ahoada East, Ahoada West, Akuku-Toru, Andoni, Asari-Toru, and many
Local government
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has expressed deep sadness over the recurring loss of lives in boat accidents on Nigeria's waterways. The Honourable Minister extended his condolences to the victims and their families, while reaffirming the Federal Government's commitment to prioritizing waterways
Local government
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed its gratitude to the people of Rivers State for their strong backing in the recent local government elections, where the party secured 20 out of 23 chairmanship seats. APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, acknowledged the victory as a testament to the public&
Local government
The recent Supreme Court ruling on granting full financial autonomy to local governments in Nigeria is expected to have far-reaching benefits for the country's economic development. The implementation of this ruling will lead to the effective functioning of the three tiers of government, and the long-awaited dividends of
Local government
In a media briefing, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike refuted claims by opposition figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, that the recent local government elections in Rivers State were unlawful. Wike defended the elections as legally conducted and transparent,
Local government
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the recently conducted local government elections in Rivers State as a sham, intended to favor the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and marginalize opposition parties. Atiku, who issued a statement on Monday, described the exercise as fraudulent and orchestrated by a cabal seeking
