Local government
The People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Oluyole Local Government Area has kicked off a grassroots mobilization drive to encourage residents to participate in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Permanent Voter Cards (PVC) registration exercise. Hon. Akeem Olatunji, the Executive Chairman of Oluyole LG, has urged party leaders
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,
Local government
The Federal Government through the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has disbursed a total of N2.001 trillion to the Federal Government, States, and Local Government Councils from the July 2025 revenue. This is a slight increase compared to the N1.81 trillion shared in the previous month. The total
Local government
The Johor government has disputed claims that the state is unable to provide sufficient water and electricity supply for companies, with Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi labeling critics as fearmongers. In a statement, Onn Hafiz emphasized that the state government has put in place various initiatives to ensure adequate
Local government
The Ebonyi State Government, in response to the recent fatal landslide at the Greenfield Metals mining site, has sealed the site to conduct a thorough investigation. Two people died, and three others were injured in the incident, leading to concerns about the safety of the mining site. The state government
Local government
Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, has called on members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to strengthen the party's grassroots structures and promote its unity and integrity. The governor made the charge during the flag-off of the distribution of 120 new motorcycles to APC ward executives in the
Local government
In a swift reaction to allegations from a group under the aegis of Onitsha South Landlords Forum, led by Chief Nzeakor Obidigbo as chairman, a human rights organization, Human Dignity Restoration Association (HDRA), has denied the claim of the group describing it as height of falsehood. The National chairman of
Local government
The Nigerian Bar Association has written to the federal government, urging the immediate release of statutory allocations due to local governments in Osun State. The association has threatened to take legal action, describing the continued withholding of funds as unconstitutional and a violation of the rule of law. This demand
Local government
Twenty-six people were rescued in a dramatic operation led by local divers and volunteers after a passenger boat capsized in Nigeria's northern Sokoto state on August 17. The National Emergency Management Agency of Nigeria reports that 16 more survivors have been found during ongoing searches, while scores of
Local government
A tragic incident unfolded in Malumfashi Local Government Area, Katsina State, on Tuesday, when bandits stormed a mosque during morning prayers, leaving 13 worshipers dead. The attack, confirmed by Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs Nasir Mu'azu, was described as a reprisal by criminal elements. The incident
Local government
The Ughelli South Political Colonels, a grassroots political pressure group within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, recently paid a courtesy visit to the APC executives in Ughelli South Local Government Area. Led by Chairman Olorogun John Akaruayen Ewenede and Publicity Secretary Dcn Matthew Kwode, the group aims
Local government
On Tuesday morning, terrorists stormed the Unguwan Mantau community in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State, killing 13 worshippers who were in prayers at the mosque. The attack is believed to be a retaliatory effort by the terrorists following a recent incident where the community successfully defended against them
