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
Municipalities have a critical role to play in delivering the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the local level. A new research study published in the journal Public Money & Management explores the possible configurations of technical and political variables that can enable or hinder the integration of SDGs into local
Local government
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has kicked off a two-week nationwide enlightenment campaign to educate Nigerians on government policies, national values, security awareness, disaster preparedness, and national identity. The campaign, which will run across the 36 states and 774 local government areas of Nigeria, aims to close awareness gaps, address
Local government
Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has confirmed the arrest of Abubakar Abba, a suspected terrorist kingpin and leader of the Mahmuda group, by the Department of State Security (DSS). The arrest was made in Wawa town in Borgu area of the state, where Abba was apprehended alive without firing
Local government
The Chairman of Munya local government area in Niger State, Aminu Najume, has emphasized the need for residents of riverine communities to adhere to water transportation safety measures to prevent recurring boat accidents in the state. Najume attributed recent boat mishaps to night travel and overloading, highlighting the importance of
Local government
In recent times, a wave of bandit attacks has ravaged communities in Sokoto and Zamfara states, resulting in the loss of countless lives, displacement of residents, and abduction of over 90 individuals. The attacks have left people dead, dozens displaced, and many others in fear for their lives. The situation
Local government
The police in Niger State have made a breakthrough in the case of a 10-year-old boy who was kidnapped in 2023 from Dagwi village, near Beji, in Bosso Local Government Area. The suspect, Mohammed Rabiu of Lambata, Gurara Local Government Area, was identified by the victim's father in
Local government
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is set to commence Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) nationwide on August 18, ahead of the 2027 general election. This exercise will be conducted in three phases at over 800 ward registration centers across the country, allowing eligible citizens to register, update their details, or
Local government
Local government officials and personnel of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) have been prohibited from engaging in online gambling, facing potential criminal and administrative sanctions if caught. Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla emphasized the threat online gambling poses to the integrity of public service, citing the 1987
Local government
Community members in Bella Coola and Bella Bella recently received training to be Emergency Support Services (ESS) volunteers, a provincially coordinated program that provides essential services to residents in the event of emergencies such as house fires, wildfires, floods, and tsunamis. The Central Coast Regional District's (CCRD) emergency
Local government
The League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) and the Metro Manila Council (MMC) are backing the Department of the Interior and Local Government's (DILG) directive to bar local government personnel from online gambling. The ban, implemented through DILG Memorandum Circular 2025-082, aims to prevent government officials and
Local government
Tensions escalated in the Share cattle market, Ifelodun local government area of Kwara state, after a suspected kidnapper was arrested by local vigilance group members. The incident, which began on Tuesday, devolved into chaos as the suspect's father allegedly mobilized a group to rescue his son, leading to
