Local government
The city of Lagos, Nigeria's commercial hub, shuts itself down every election day, causing economic losses and systemic consequences. This outdated administrative approach erodes public trust and disrupts essential services, damaging the city's international reputation. It is time for Lagos to adopt 21st-century urban management strategies,
Local government
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has emerged victorious in the recently concluded Lagos State local government elections, winning all 20 local government chairmanship seats, as well as all 375 councillorship positions. However, the exercise was marred by widespread reports of logistical lapses, voter apathy, and electoral discrepancies, casting a shadow
Local government
According to community sources, a government contractor, Lucky Ugbo, was abducted in Ogwashi-Uku, Aniocha South Local Government of Delta State, by heavily-armed gunmen. The incident occurred on Tuesday at about 8:45 p.m. when Ugbo was returning to his house. The kidnappers, dressed like security agents, fired several shots
Local government
The local government unit of Albuera, Leyte, under the leadership of Mayor Kerwin Espinosa, is determined to rid the town of illegal drugs. As part of this effort, Espinosa is implementing regular random drug testing among elected officials and local government employees to ensure a drug-free workplace. The program, managed
Local government
Chief Imam of Uromi and President of the Muslim Students' Society of Nigeria (MSSN), Edo-Delta Chapter, Sheikh Murtadho Muhammad, was reportedly kidnapped by gunmen, sparking widespread concern among the Muslim community in Edo State. The incident occurred at about 2 p.m. yesterday at the Angle 90 area of
Local government
The Trump administration has abandoned its previous plan to host climate change assessments on NASA's website, making it harder for the public and state and local governments to access authoritative, peer-reviewed national climate assessments. This decision comes after a previous announcement that the assessments would be hosted on
Local government
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Action Peoples Party (APP) in Lagos State have rejected the outcomes of the July 12 local government elections, citing widespread manipulation and financial inducement. The two parties' officials spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday, alleging that the ruling
Local government
The reported abduction of Murtadho Muhammad, Chief Imam of Uromi in Esan North-East Local Government, and President of the Muslim Students' Society of Nigeria (MSSN) Edo-Delta Chapter, has sent shockwaves through the Muslim community in Edo State. According to reports, the incident occurred last week Wednesday, shortly after the
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Borno State Governor Professor Babagana Umara Zulum has made significant progress in his administration's efforts to rebuild and restore communities affected by the Boko Haram insurgency, with the recent resettlement of over 3,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) into 500 newly built mass housing units in Dara Jamal
Local government
The All Progressives Congress (APC) achieved a resounding success in the Lagos State Local Government elections, held on July 12, 2025, winning both chairmanship and councillorship contests across the state's Local Government Areas (LGAs) and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs). The elections, characterized by low voter turnout but
Local government
Recent security breaches in parts of Kogi State, Nigeria, have led to a crackdown on local collaborators aiding kidnapping gangs. The operation, initiated by Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, has resulted in significant arrests and exposure of those fueling criminal activity in the state. The case of late Samson Enietan, a
Local government
The All Progressives Congress (APC) won all 20 chairmanship seats and 375 out of 376 councillorship positions in Saturday's local government elections in Lagos State, further solidifying its grip on the state's grassroots political structure. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secured the lone councillorship seat in
