Local government
The 2023 Rivers State local government elections were a success according to Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, who described the exercise as peaceful. Wike, a former governor of the state, cast his ballot early in the day and was satisfied with the turnout, despite initial concerns about
Local government
As the 2025/2026 academic session begins on September 15, the Akwa Ibom State Government has instructed head teachers, parents, and community leaders to intensify efforts in mobilizing children for enrolment in public schools. This directive comes as the government expresses concern over dwindling enrolment figures, despite significant investment in
Local government
The federal government's approval of local government elections in Rivers State marked a significant step in ensuring constitutional requirements are met. According to Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, President Bola Tinubu's emphasis on adhering to constitutional requirements is crucial for grassroots governance.
Local government
The 2025 Apkasi Autonomy Expo (AOE) in Jakarta marks a national call for regional fiscal independence, backed by innovation and public service. President Prabowo Subianto emphasized the importance of reducing dependence on central funds while maintaining service to citizens. The expo's theme, "Local Products Go Global,"
Local government
Despite being assigned over S/ 15 million 643 thousand for the milk vessel program (PVL), a total of 127 local governments in 18 regions of Peru failed to execute the public budget by June 30, 2025. These municipalities, which are responsible for serving children under six, pregnant mothers, people with
Local government
The Government of Vietnam has introduced Decree No. 116/2025/ND-CP on policies to support animal disease remedy. The decree establishes guidelines for support levels for various animal products and participants in disease removal in localities. However, it does not specify the necessity of developing and submitting resolutions to the
Local government
A passenger boat capsized on Thursday evening in Shagari Local Government Area, Sokoto State, with many feared dead. This incident is the third boat mishap in the state within the past month. The tragedy has resulted in the deployment of rescue teams from the Sokoto State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA)
Local government
Pakistan's Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has granted a three-day extension in the police remand of Farhan Ghani, the younger brother of Sindh Local Government Minister Saeed Ghani, and two others. The suspects are accused of allegedly assaulting a government employee who was overseeing the laying of a fibre optic
Local government
A combined team of the Department of State Services (DSS) and troops of the Nigerian Army has dealt a crushing blow to bandits in Niger state, neutralizing over 50 in battle and rescuing kidnapped victims in Mariga Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. The operation, which occurred on August
Local government
The city of Shishi, in Fuzhou, Fujian Province, has been approved to issue its third batch of government debt limits for 2025, totaling RMB 327.58 million. This will be used to support various public welfare projects, including the renovation and expansion of No. 1 Middle School, the construction of
Local government
The Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) and the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) have approved premium rates for various insurance products, effective January 1, 2026. The rates were recommended by the Oklahoma Employees Insurance and Benefits Board (OEIBB) and were accepted with the exception of HealthChoice, which was
Local government
Anti-terrorism court (ATC) Judge Mushir Alam expressed dissatisfaction with the slow progress of the investigation into an alleged assault on a government employee, Chanesar Town Chairman Farhan Ghani, and his associates. Ghani, the younger brother of Sindh Local Government Minister Saeed Ghani, was remanded to police custody for three more
