Local government
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun has urged President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the ongoing local government crisis in the state, citing the need to avoid a breakdown of law and order and the refusal of the APC opposition to obey the Court of Appeal judgment. The party
Local government
A civic group, the Coalition for Good Governance, has expressed strong condemnation for attempts by certain individuals and groups allegedly sponsored by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to misrepresent court rulings and pressure the Federal Government over the ongoing local government crisis in Osun State. The group accuses the Transparency
Local government
The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) in Osun State has accused the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) of releasing Local Government account forms to All Progressives Congress (APC) officials in the state, despite a valid court judgment that had sacked them from office. ALGON Chairman, Sarafadeen Awotunde, claimed
Local government
The Akwa Ibom State Government has launched a comprehensive crackdown on the proliferation of fake and counterfeit drugs in the state. This move comes after years of concerns over the dangers posed by these unwholesome practices to public health. Governor Umo Eno's administration has directed strict enforcement to
Local government
The Flemish Community, a federated entity of the Belgian state, has seen its Long-Term Foreign and Local-Currency Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) downgraded by Fitch Ratings to 'AA-' from 'AA' due to the recent downgrade of the Belgian sovereign. The Outlooks are Stable. This move follows the
Local government
The UK Government has published the latest report from the Commissioners, highlighting the progress made by Thurrock Council in its recovery and improvement journey. The fifth report notes that despite facing challenging circumstances, the council has made significant strides in areas such as children's social care services, town
Local government
The Nigeria Police Force has been working to bring justice to the victims of the June 2 massacre in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State. The attack, which claimed dozens of lives, has left deep scars on the affected communities. According to the police, 26 suspects have been
Local government
The long-anticipated transformation of the 76.5-kilometre Malando-Ngaski-Wara-Auna Road, a vital corridor connecting Northern and Southern Nigeria, is finally underway, facilitated by Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, Minister of Budget and Economic Planning. The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Works, began the rehabilitation project on January 28, 2025, aligning
Local government
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has flagged off a 14-kilometre road project in Uhunmwonde Local Government Area, aiming to ease transportation, facilitate agricultural produce movement, stimulate local commerce, and improve residents' quality of life. The project is expected to link ten communities, including the immediate past Governor Godwin
Local government
Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum embarked on a visit to Malam-Fatori, the headquarters of Abadam local government, on Sunday to encourage the military in their efforts to restore normalcy and build community resilience. Malam-Fatori, a border community located on the fringes of the Lake Chad Basin, was displaced by
Local government
Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has taken swift action to secure the release of a judge who was abducted by armed men on Saturday in Yenagoa. During a local government 'Thank-You' tour in Sagbama, Governor Diri instructed security chiefs to ensure the judge's safe release,
Local government
The Local Government Association (LGA) has raised concerns about the sustainability of council finances, citing an opaque funding system that has weakened councils' financial stability. As the government launches a consultation on local government funding reform, the LGA is urging for a simpler and more transparent funding system to
