Local government
The number of households living in temporary accommodation for the homeless in Bracknell has increased by nearly 10 per cent compared to last year, with 166 households using temporary accommodation at the end of March. This represents an additional 13 households compared to the same time last year, leaving the
Local government
Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, expressed confidence in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) securing a massive victory in the upcoming by-elections in the state. He made the declaration while receiving defectors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at Okada, the administrative headquarters of Ovia North-East local government area.
Local government
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have made a significant breakthrough in the fight against illegal mining activities in Nigeria. On Thursday, July 24, 2025, in Emem-Asuk community, Eastern Obolo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, 11 suspects were arrested for engaging in mining activities without
Local government
A tragic boat mishap in Shiroro local government area of Niger state has resulted in the loss of 13 lives, with 8 women, 3 men, and 2 children among the deceased. The incident occurred on Saturday, around 11:45 am, in River Kaduna near Kwata village, where a boat carrying
Local government
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has reaffirmed his confidence in the All Progressives Congress (APC) securing a landslide victory in the upcoming by-elections in the state. The declaration was made during a rally where defectors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) were welcomed into the APC at Okada, the administrative
Local government
The boat mishap in Shiroro local government area, Niger state, has left many bereaved, with Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago expressing his deep condolences to the affected families. In a statement, Bago described the incident as unfortunate and disheartening, citing concerns over recurring capsizing of boats in riverine communities despite efforts
Local government
Speaker Abbas Tajudeen of the House of Representatives has expressed his deep condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in a boat mishap in Niger State and floods in Adamawa State. The incidents resulted in the loss of lives, destruction of property, and displacement of residents, including
Local government
Residents and businesses in Middlesbrough have decried the town centre as a "dump" and a "tumbleweed town", with many regarding the closure of Next as the final nail in its coffin. The storefronts on Linthorpe Road, once bustling with activity, now lie shuttered, with only a
Local government
The Owo community in Enugu State's Nkanu East Local Government has urged the Nigerian Army to adhere to a court order in their ongoing land case. The Enugu State High Court, in a ruling on May 20, restrained the Army, Defense, and Enugu State government from entering the
Local government
New Jersey's public health insurance system is struggling under a mountain of debt and skyrocketing costs, with premium hikes reaching as high as 36.5% and prescription drug costs exceeding 50%. The state's politicians are quick to point fingers, but the core problem lies in a
Local government
A notorious bandit leader, Dan Dari Biyar, was killed by troops during a clearance operation in the forest corridor between Turtsawa, Mazau, and Zango villages of Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State. Biyar was known for his brutality against kidnap victims and was linked to multiple raids, ambushes,
Local government
Troops operating under Operation FANSAN YANMA have dealt a significant blow to banditry in the western axis of Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto, neutralizing a notorious bandit leader identified as Dan Dari Biyar. Biyar was known for his brutality against kidnap victims, often mocking them before demanding large
