Local government
CDWR, a rights organization, has expressed solidarity with striking workers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), including public primary school teachers, health workers, and local government staff who have been on indefinite strike since March 24, 2025. The workers, under the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Nigeria Union of Local
Local government
As the local authority elections approach, the Local Government Business Forum is emphasizing the importance of well-governed councils in New Zealand. With two weeks left for nominations to open, the Forum is urging strong candidates to stand for election, highlighting the need for commercial acumen, efficient service provision, and a
Local government
Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe state, Chairman of the Northern States Governors' Forum, has strongly condemned the killing of travelers from Kaduna state in Mangu local government area of Plateau state. The incident, described as a "barbaric and cowardly act," has left the governor and the
Local government
Tensions continue to simmer in Benue State, following a recent attack by killer herdsmen in Yelwata, which left over 200 people dead, including men, women, and children. The incident marks the second such massacre in the state in recent times, with communities in Logo and Ukum LGAs previously losing over
Local government
The Kano state government has taken a significant step towards improving the sanitation situation in Rimin Gado Local Government Area (LGA) by approving the construction of new toilet buildings in two wards. The development comes as a result of the advocacy efforts of the WASH Media Network, which has been
Local government
Dr Solomon Ogili, Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area of Enugu State, emphasized the importance of empowering grassroots party executives for effective party organization and management. Speaking at the PDP Maiden Conference 2025, Ogili highlighted the critical role of grassroots leaders in shaping
Local government
The All Progressives Congress' (APC) Legal Adviser in Osun State, Chief Adegoke Ogunsola, has accused the state government of inciting the public over the Court of Appeal ruling of June 13, 2025. Ogunsola stated that the government, led by Governor Ademola Adeleke, is attempting to hijack local government secretariats
Local government
The Enugu State Government has announced the intensification of training for over 18,000 public school teachers as part of the state's education reforms. This move is aimed at preparing teachers for the resumption of the Smart Green Schools programme, scheduled to begin in September 2025. The training
Local government
Northern Governors have condemned the killing of 12 passengers who were travelling from Kaduna to Plateau State. In a statement, the Chairman of the Northern Governors' Forum, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State, described the killing as barbaric and inhumane. The Governor expressed deep sorrow over the loss
Local government
Recent spates of violent attacks and explosions in Borno, Kano, Plateau, and Kebbi states have left a trail of death and destruction, with over 50 lives lost. The incidents include a bomb explosion in Kano that killed five and injured 10, a female suicide bomber detonating an explosive in a
Local government
The Adamawa State Government has embarked on an ambitious initiative to boost food production and improve food security by allocating N3 billion for the procurement of agricultural inputs. The programme, which targets smallholder farmers, particularly youth and women, aims to distribute fertilizers, high-quality seeds, and other critical inputs to farmers
Local government
Torrential rainfall and subsequent severe flooding have ravaged the Peace and Joy Community in Ondo State, leaving over 20 households displaced, and properties worth millions of naira destroyed. The incident, which unfolded after days of relentless rainfall, resulted in the Ogijan River overflowing its banks, submerging homes, and destroying farmlands.
