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The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Philippines' Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) have partnered to adopt and localize a cutting-edge AI-powered disaster and crisis management platform, Spectee Pro, developed by Japanese technology firm Spectee Inc. This initiative aims to enhance the Philippines' disaster risk
Local government
Residents of Malumfashi Local Government Area (LGA) in Katsina State have been living in fear as armed gangs have taken over the communities, leaving a trail of terror and destruction in their wake. On Thursday evening, a local government official, Aminu "Over-Over", was shot dead at his farm,
Local government
Hundreds of voters in Ogun State gathered as early as 8:00 am to cast their ballots in the recently held bye-election for the Remo Federal Constituency seat. The election was held to fill the vacant seat of late Hon. Adewunmi Onanuga, who represented the constituency until her death in
Local government
Voting began smoothly in Saturday's by-election in the Igbo-Ukwu 1 Polling Unit in Aguata Local Government Area, Anambra South Senatorial District. Materials arrived on time, and voter turnout was initially low as many residents stayed away from the exercise. The by-election was organized to fill the seat left
Local government
The by-election in Bagawi/Shanono and Guri/Tsanyawa in Kano's northwest is coming to a close, with some incidents of violence reported. Despite the challenges, the voting process has been hailed as impressive, with high turnout at the polling booths. However, the national secretariat of the All-Progressives Congress
Local government
The Ganye Constituency bye-election in Adamawa State was conducted peacefully across all polling units in the Local Government Area, with voters showing impressive turnout and security personnel ensuring order throughout the exercise. Accreditation and voting commenced at 8:30 am local time, with officials confirming that all voters already on
Local government
Following a recent boat mishap in Zumba, Niger State, which resulted in the loss of 13 lives, the state government has expressed its dismay at the lack of use of life jackets by passengers. The government has threatened to commence sanctioning and prosecuting boat operators who fail to adhere to
Local government
The Niger State government has made a pledge to take action against boat operators who refuse to use life jackets, following a recent boat mishap that left 13 people dead. The Commissioner of Transport, Hajiya Hadiza Idris Kuta, led a delegation to the Guni community in Munya Local Government area
Local government
Amid reports of Bello Turji's surrender to peace talks facilitated by a cleric, the Defence Headquarters has announced that it remains on the lookout for the notorious terrorist leader. The announcement comes after Musa Yusuf, a prominent cleric, revealed that Turji had released 32 kidnapped individuals and pledged
Local government
The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin has submitted a regulatory update considering the application of the Porchlight Solar Project, a 163.8 MW solar project paired with a 50 MW battery system. The project, aimed for completion in the latter half of 2028, is expected to create numerous benefits, including
Local government
The Government of Zimbabwe has stepped up its efforts to improve solid waste management in local authority areas by commissioning and handing over 20 refuse compactors to the newly established Local Authorities Technical Support Unit (LATSU) under the National Disaster Management Centre. The move is part of a larger initiative
Local government
The Lagos State Government has initiated a new registration exercise aimed at identifying poor and vulnerable households that were previously excluded from its database. The exercise is part of the government's commitment to enhanced social protection and welfare delivery. The registration process, which began in April 2025, will
