Local government
A devastating boat accident occurred in Kubo Ward of Shani local government area of Borno State, resulting in the loss of three lives. A total of 27 farmers were on board, conveying yams to their farms located across the river, when the boat capsized due to overloading. The National Emergency
Local government
The Katsina State Government has strongly condemned the brutal attack on a mosque in Malumfashi Local Government, where 28 worshippers were killed during morning prayers. In a statement, Acting Governor Alhaji Faruq Lawal-Jobe described the incident as "sad and most unfortunate" and labeled the bandits as "cowards&
Local government
Senator Shehu Buba has gained the unwavering support of All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders in Bauchi Local Government Area, who have pledged to work together in a cohesive front to support his governorship bid in the 2027 election. The APC loyalists and supporters came together in a well-attended rally to
Local government
The recent boat mishap in Sokoto State has resulted in six fatalities, with 19 survivors rescued and three individuals declared missing. The incident occurred in Garin-Faji Village, Sabon-Birni Local Government Area, when the boat carrying passengers capsized around 5:30 a.m. on Friday, August 22, 2025. A combined emergency
Local government
Regional officials in Ukraine reported a devastating string of Russian strikes on the Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk regions, resulting in the deaths of at least 20 people and over 40 injuries. The attacks, which occurred overnight, have left a trail of destruction, with residential areas and critical infrastructure hit. As the
Local government
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused security operatives of bias in the ongoing by-elections in Edo State, alleging that suspected thugs and some security forces working against the party had stormed polling units in several local government areas, disrupting voting and intimidating voters. The party called on President Bola
Local government
Elva Municipality in Estonia has detailed the process for registration of candidacy for the upcoming local government council elections. The registration begins on August 20 and ends on September 9, with documents submitted electronically through the election information system VIS or sent in digital containers via email or in paper
Local government
Katsina State is taking decisive action to ensure the safety and security of its citizens following recent attacks by bandits. The State Government has delivered eight brand-new armoured vehicles to boost operational capacity and mobility of security forces across the State's most vulnerable areas. This move comes as
Local government
Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to clearing outstanding gratuity entitlements owed to retirees, both at the state and local government levels. Since assuming office in 2019, the state government has paid over N25 billion in gratuities to both state and local
Local government
Residents of Adamawa State have lauded the state government's swift response and effective relief materials provided to communities hit by a devastating flood on July 27. The flood, which claimed 29 lives, left some communities destroyed, sacked farmlands, and caused property damage in Yola South Local Government Area.
Local government
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has distributed a total of ?2.001 trillion to the Federal Government, State Governments, and Local Government Councils in August 2025 as July 2025 revenue. This distributable revenue comprised ?1.282 trillion from statutory revenue, ?640.610 billion from Value Added Tax (VAT), ?37.
Local government
The recently concluded Saturday Assembly by-election in Okura II constituency in Dekina local government area of Kogi State witnessed one of the worst voter turnouts in the state's history, with a mere 60,000 votes cast. The low turnout was attributed to fear of violence, biting economic hardship,
