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
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
As the UK government seeks to tackle its chronic housing shortage, new figures suggest that the number of new homes starting construction in South Hams, a region in Devon, has declined significantly this year. According to figures from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, around 60 new homes
Local government
The Public Service Association, Aotearoa New Zealand's largest trade union, has expressed strong opposition to the government's proposed rate cap. The union's National Secretary, Fleur Fitzsimons, warns that capping rates could lead to councils selling off assets to meet rate increase targets, ultimately benefiting
Local government
A coalition of political leaders is set to test its strength and capacity by adopting a consensus candidate for the local government election in Lagos State next weekend. The development is seen as a major battle between the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC), which
Local government
Reform UK's victory in the North Tyneside ward of Killingworth and its recent sweep into power at Durham County Council have marked significant gains for the party in the North East of England. This momentum is likely to hold, given Reform UK's recent dominance in nationwide
Local government
Members of the trade union Unison in Scotland have voted to accept a two-year pay deal offered by the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (Cosla), amidst concerns over a decade of cuts to local government funding. The pay increases, totaling 7.5%, are set to take effect from 2025-26 and
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The Jekabpils regional government has partnered with the International Youth Programme Agency to implement the European Union's Erasmus+ Youth Participation Project "Leap into Democracy" from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. The project aims to promote the involvement of young people in democratic processes and
Local government
Local government staff in Scotland have voted overwhelmingly to accept an improved pay offer from Cosla, with 83% of members voting in favor of the deal. The offer exceeds the current cost of living and next year's inflation forecasts, providing crucial financial security for council workers. The pay
Local government
Youth leader of the Agborkim Waterfall community in Etung local government area, Comrade Enoh Theophilus Ekuri, has called on Governor Bassey Otu to scrap the planned privatisation of the cocoa estate, citing concerns about the community's livelihood and potential rise in anti-social vices. Over 2,000 community youths
Local government
Protests have erupted in the Abia community and Etomi community in Cross River State, Nigeria, as residents express strong opposition to the government's plan to privatize the Government Cocoa Estate. The protesters, who carried placards with inscriptions such as 'Our estate isn't for sale'
Local government
Local government workers in Anambra State have pledged their support for Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo's re-election, affirming their commitment to continuity and sustained development ahead of the November 8 gubernatorial election. The endorsement was made during the 2025 Anambra Local Government Service Commission Week, held at the Professor
