Local government
The Kano State government has partnered with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) to improve health outcomes for children and pregnant women in the state. The collaboration, which is part of the 2025 Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Week (MNCHW) programme, aims to reach 2.6 million children
Local government
The United Nations Children's Fund, in collaboration with the Borno State government, has rolled out an initiative to reduce maternal mortality in the state. The initiative, known as the Maternal and Neonatal Mortality Reduction Innovation and Initiative (MAMII), aims to provide essential items for clean and safe childbirth
Local government
President Donald Trump's proposed budget cuts to social, environmental, and education programs would have devastating effects on housing and homelessness efforts in California. The budget plan, which includes a 44% reduction in funding for the Housing and Urban Development department, would affect millions of low-income tenants, homeless individuals,
Local government
The announcement by Michael Ekpai Odey, Chairman of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), that local government elections in Rivers State will hold on 30th August 2025 has sparked controversies among various stakeholders in the state. The move has reignited the deep political divisions that have plagued Rivers State&
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The Adamawa State government has made a significant investment in the agricultural sector by earmarking N5 billion as seed funds to upgrade 12 livestock and grain markets across the state. The upgraded facilities comprise of five cattle and seven grains markets, aimed at promoting industrialisation, food sustainability, and export promotion
Local government
The Nigerian Army has made significant strides in its ongoing operations across the country, neutralising scores of terrorists, apprehending 15 suspects, and recovering arms and military kits. According to a credible source at the Army Headquarters, troops have sustained the tempo of onslaught against terrorists and other criminal elements. In
Local government
Niger State in Nigeria is facing a persistent cholera outbreak, with 27 patients currently admitted across four local government areas. The Deputy State Disease Surveillance Officer, Uriah Mahmudu, confirmed that the new cases are in Chanchaga, Shiroro, Munya, and Wushishi local government areas. The state government has received additional supplies
Local government
Nominations for the Taupo District Council elections are closing this week, with candidates having until 12 noon on Friday, 1 August, to get their nominations in. This is an opportunity for community members to represent their neighborhood and the district. The local government elections occur every three years, with the
Local government
Chief Yohana Margif, a community leader in Plateau, has expressed shock and concern over the occupation of seven villages by terrorists in the Mushere community. The villages, including Hokk, Kaban, Kadim, Nawula, Dulu, Mbor, and Margif, were recently attacked and ravaged, resulting in the displacement of thousands of inhabitants. The
Local government
The number of children living in temporary homes in Milton Keynes has increased by nearly 35% in a year, with 1,822 children forced to live in temporary accommodation as of March 2022. This is part of a wider trend across England, where 169,050 children were in temporary homes,
Local government
The South Hams region in England is grappling with a severe homelessness crisis, with new figures showing a sharp increase in the number of children living in temporary accommodation. According to data released by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, there were 18 children living in temporary accommodation
Local government
A horrific canoe accident occurred on Sunday, 27th July 2025, when a boat carrying 17 passengers, mostly young girls, capsized mid-journey in Taura Local Government Area (LGA) of Jigawa state. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) confirmed that nine people lost their lives in the tragedy. The incident happened while
