Local government
In the early hours of Tuesday, an armed group stormed a mosque in Katsina State, north-central Nigeria, during dawn prayers, resulting in the deaths of at least 27 worshippers. The attack occurred at around 04:00 GMT in the remote Unguwan Mantau community in the Malumfashi local government area. Residents
Local government
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Sokoto State has expressed deep condolences to the families of the victims of a recent boat accident on the Kojiyo River in Goronyo Local Government Area. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, resulted in the capsizing of a boat carrying 51 passengers, goods, and
Local government
A lead mining pit collapsed in Ihietutu Community, Ishiagu, Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, resulting in the death of two people and injuring three others. The incident highlights the lack of regulation and supervision in the lead mining industry, putting the lives of miners at risk. The site,
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
Local government
LiuGong, in partnership with McIntosh Distribution, is introducing a fleet of purpose-built machines engineered for performance, value, and a low-emissions future in the Australian mining sector. Long recognized in civil construction, agriculture, and local government, LiuGong is now bringing its proven capabilities to mining with a clear aim to deliver
Local government
The Katsina State Government announced that 62 kidnapped victims have escaped after a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) air strike targeted the camp of a notorious bandits' kingpin, Muhammadu Fulani, in the Danmusa Local Government Area. The air strike, carried out on Saturday at 5:10 p.m., forced the
Local government
In a move to curb the growing issue of illegal sand mining in Metsimotlhabe River, the Government of Botswana has set up a technical team comprising officers from various government departments and agencies, including the Ministry of Local Government and Traditional Affairs, Botswana Defence Force, and Botswana Police Service. The
Local government
Businessman and philanthropist, Mr. Samuel Mawuyon Ajose, has taken proactive steps to support the All Progressives Congress (APC) in ensuring a smooth Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) exercise in Lagos state. Ajose donated essential logistics materials, including HP desktop printers, Lenovo laptops, generators, MTN Wi-Fi devices, electric standing fans, surge protector
Local government
The Saaremaa Rural Municipality Government has announced that local government council elections will be held on October 19, 2025, with voting possible throughout the election week from October 13-19. The council consists of 31 members, and preparations are underway for the elections. The Saaremaa rural municipality council has decided to
Local government
The Samuel Ajose Foundation has donated essential equipment to all 57 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in Lagos State, alongside a cash donation, to support continuous voters registration and drive party membership ahead of the 2027 general election. The donation, which took place at the Lagos Island East local council
Local government
The Chinese government recently announced a policy adjustment to the Value-Added Tax (VAT) on interest income from government bonds. This change will affect financial institutions and investors in various ways. The STA and MOF jointly issued Announcement 4, which states that starting from August 8, 2025, VAT will be reinstated
