Local government
Tension has been heightened in Kauru local government area of Kaduna state following the abduction of 10 residents by unidentified gunmen. The incident, which occurred around 10:30pm on Thursday, has sparked concerns over the rising insecurity in the area. The abductees, identified as Anthony Gambo, Sule S. Maigari, Asabe
Local government
Wisconsin officials, including Governor Tony Evers and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, have expressed outrage over the Trump administration's decision to deny additional disaster assistance to rebuild infrastructure in six counties affected by the historic floods in August 2025. The denial, made during a federal government shutdown, has
Local government
The Trade Union Congress (TUC), Kaduna State Council, has commended Governor Uba Sani for approving a 72,000 minimum wage for local government workers in Kaduna State. This development marks a significant step towards bridging the wage disparity between state and local government workers, with state workers having previously enjoyed
Local government
Sindh Chief Secretary Asif Haider Shah convened an emergency meeting to review the rising number of dengue cases across the province. The meeting involved key officials from the health, local government, and education departments. During the meeting, the chief secretary directed the departments to take immediate action to prevent and
Local government
In an effort to reinforce preventive measures against dengue ahead of the Day of the Vigils, the Piura Regional Government, through the Regional Health Directorate (Diresa), has initiated a broad information campaign to sensitize citizens on the control of the transmitting mosquito. The campaign, under the motto Informed population, protected
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The Philippines is struggling with an acute shortage of classrooms, with over 165,000 students currently in overcrowded or inadequate facilities. Despite a target of 1,700 new classrooms in 2025, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has only completed 22, leaving 882 ongoing and 882 unstarted projects.
Local government
Residents in the Spokane region are frustrated with the local response to public safety and homelessness, with 75% saying they do not feel safe visiting the core of the city at night, despite 62% feeling safe downtown, according to the latest "The Pulse" poll from Greater Spokane Incorporated.
Local government
The City of New York, as part of a national coalition of nine local governments, has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), challenging federal conditions imposed on grants for countering terrorism, disaster preparedness, and public safety programs.
Local government
President Marcos' administration has decided to grant local government units (LGUs) control over classroom construction funds, aiming to accelerate the construction of classrooms nationwide. The agreement was announced by Presidential Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro, who stated that LGUs will receive funds to implement construction, while the Department of Public
Local government
In a significant stride towards building flood-resilient communities, sixty focal persons from Damaturu, Karasuwa, and Bade Local Government Areas in Yobe state underwent expert training on Wednesday. Organized by Plan International through the Zurich Climate Resilience Alliance (ZCRA) project, the two-day workshop aimed to equip residents with the knowledge and
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A partnership between the University of Massachusetts - Amherst's Department of Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning (LARP) and local governments in southern Vermont is helping towns adapt to the growing threat of flooding. The collaboration, known as the Deerfield River Valley RISE project, focuses on four towns: Wilmington,
Local government
In a commitment to eliminating dengue fever from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi presided over a meeting to discuss dengue prevention and control. The meeting emphasized the need for a coordinated awareness campaign, with local government representatives and provincial assembly members engaging in the efforts. The Chief Minister
