Local government
Punjab's Minister for Local Government, Zeeshan Rafiq, recently completed the quarterly review of 10 waste management companies in the province. The review, conducted over three phases, covered companies in Lahore, Sialkot, Rawalpindi, Sargodha, Gujranwala, DG Khan, Multan, Sahiwal, Bahawalpur, and Faisalabad. The meetings discussed cleanliness situations and challenges
Local government
Taiwo, the APC chairmanship candidate for the Ejigbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Lagos State, has assured the people that if elected, he will focus on road construction and people-oriented projects. During the flag-off of his campaign, Taiwo highlighted his seven cardinal manifestos, which include improved qualitative healthcare, education
Local government
Hundreds of members of the Zamfara Civilian Protection Guards launched a surprise attack on suspected bandits loyal to wanted terrorist kingpin, Bello Turji, near a remote village in Zamfara State. The operation, which had the backing of the Zamfara State government, resulted in the death of over 100 suspected bandits
Local government
The Ebonyi State Government has entered into a strategic partnership with the Government of Thailand to boost food security and agricultural productivity in the state. The partnership has led to the training of 100 farmers from the state's 13 local government councils on modern techniques in rice and
Local government
The Ondo Catholic Diocese has strongly condemned the demolition of the memorial park erected in honor of the over 40 worshippers massacred at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State. The Diocese, led by Most Rev. Dr. Jude Arogundade, Bishop of Ondo Diocese, described the demolition as a
Local government
Governor Ahmad Aliyu of Sokoto State has completed a 7.7-kilometre Gande-Male-Gwahitto-Fako Road in the state. The road project, costing N14.4 billion, was executed through a partnership between the Sokoto State Government and the World Bank. It is expected to boost agricultural productivity by connecting rural communities to markets
Local government
Kebbi State Governor Idris has pledged to boost security measures in the state, following recent attacks by bandits. During a visit to the affected villages, the Governor reassured communities that the Federal Government had deployed additional logistics and war machinery to confront the criminals. He announced plans to deploy Armoured
Local government
Tasmanian local councils are seeking to tap into the state government's growing revenue from speeding fines to fund local road projects, citing the significant increase in fines since the introduction of mobile speed cameras. The Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT) has made this a priority for the
Local government
The Sokoto Governor, Dr Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, has launched a special intervention programme to provide relief to civil servants, local government staff, and pensioners affected by the removal of fuel subsidy in the state. The programme, titled 'Shagon Sauki Na Amadun Alu', aims to ease the burden on
Local government
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has strongly condemned the brutal massacre of 18 innocent Nigerian travelers in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, describing it as a chilling reflection of the country's deepening security crisis and failure of leadership. The group's spokesperson, Professor Abubakar Jika
Local government
The Edo State governor, Monday Okpebholo, has flagged off a 14-kilometer road project in the Uhunwonde Local Government Area, aiming to improve connectivity and boost economic activities in the area. During the ceremony, Governor Okpebholo expressed gratitude to the community elders and reiterated his administration's commitment to fulfilling
Local government
HURIWA, a human rights group, has urged President Tinubu to intervene and stop the forceful occupation of local government areas in Osun State by members of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The group claims this is a clear violation of the Court of Appeal's judgment, which affirmed the
