Local government
Despite the near-total dominance of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the July 12 Local Government elections in Lagos State, voter turnout in Lekki Local Council Development Area (LCDA) was notably high. Residents came out in numbers to cast their votes, demonstrating loyalty and interest in the grassroots democratic
Local government
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has called on all eligible voters to participate in the upcoming local government elections on Saturday, July 12, 2025, emphasizing the importance of grassroots leadership and community development. In a statement, the governor highlighted the critical role of local governments in delivering essential services
Local government
As over seven million registered voters in Lagos State gear up to cast their ballots in the upcoming local elections on July 12, the future of governance and the kind of communities they envision for themselves and their generations hang in the balance. Local elections, often eclipsed by national contests,
Local government
The Bayelsa State Government has appealed to the Federal Government and the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for assistance in addressing the twin problems of flooding and coastal erosion in the state. Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, made the appeal at a stakeholders meeting, highlighting the devastation caused by flooding
Local government
The Election Commission of Nepal, in collaboration with diverse stakeholders, has prepared a draft Integrated Election Bill to enhance and strengthen the country's electoral integrity system. The bill consolidates seven election-related acts and proposes several transformative provisions to make the election process more effective, reliable, and streamlined. Key
Local government
Osun State civil society organizations have raised concerns about the compliance of federal authorities with court rulings on local government leadership in the state. The Nigeria Society for Democracy and Good Governance (NSDGG) and the Coalition of Civil Society for Justice and Equity have appealed to the attorney general and
Local government
Two prominent civil society organizations in Nigeria, the Nigeria Society for Democracy and Good Governance (NSDGG) and the Coalition of Civil Society for Justice and Equity, have issued a stark warning to the federal government over the ongoing crisis in Osun State. The groups have condemned the "unlawful occupation&
Local government
Hundreds of union workers recently rallied outside the Statehouse in Trenton to protest health care premium increases, as actuaries for the state warned that premiums must rise significantly to keep the beleaguered plans solvent through 2026. Active state workers' health care premiums are expected to surge by 19.7%
Local government
Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has called on All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates to intensify their efforts in door-to-door campaigns and grassroots mobilization to ensure victory in the upcoming local government elections. Obasa emphasized the importance of delivering for the people, citing the state'
Local government
The U.S. Supreme Court has lifted lower court injunctions that blocked President Donald Trump's efforts to restructure the federal government, allowing him to proceed with plans to cut federal jobs. The decision was met with harsh criticism from labor unions, advocates, and local governments, who argued that
Local government
The Ondo state chapter of the Grassroots Movement for Tinubu has dismissed the prospects of the African Democratic Congress (ADC)-led coalition unseating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election as a tall order. The group described the opposition alliance, which includes a faction of the Peoples Democratic
Local government
Sokoto State's Commissioner for Local Government and Community Development has emphasized the government's support for a legislative proposal to extend the tenure of local government council chairmen from two to three years. The decision aims to provide elected officials with a longer period to plan, execute,
