Local government
As lawmakers and politicians focus on property taxes, Senate Enrolled Act 1 (SEA 1) introduces significant changes to local government finance, potentially creating long-term policy ramifications on property tax collection, economic development, and local service delivery. The reform offers more options for counties and cities to adopt income taxes, which
Local government
Nigerian Senator Sunday Karimi representing Kogi West has emphasized that President Bola Tinubu's vision to grant local government financial autonomy is aimed at freeing the people from slavery and underdevelopment. While speaking with journalists in Lokoja, Karimi attributed the slow implementation of the Supreme Court judgment granting local
Local government
A 19-year-old boy, identified as Chimaobi Mbonu, has been arrested for kidnapping and killing a man named George Onwurah in Ndiukwuenu village, Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State. The police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga, revealed that Mbonu and his gang members abducted and murdered Onwurah in May 2024 and
Local government
Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has reaffirmed its preparedness to respond effectively to any flood-related emergency in the state. The agency, led by Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, Permanent Secretary, has mapped out all vulnerable areas and is well-prepared for any eventuality. The 2025 Flood-Free Lagos Campaign, which includes strategic visits
Local government
The Lagos Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has assured the public of its readiness to tackle flood-related emergencies in the state, with all vulnerable areas already mapped out. The agency's Permanent Secretary, Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, led a team on strategic visits to the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA)
Local government
In a recent judgment by the Court of Appeal in Akure, the 2022 local government elections in Osun were deemed invalid, paving the way for the current administration to validate the 2025 elections. However, this does not necessarily mean the matter is closed, as the All Progressives Congress (APC) still
Local government
The Oyo State Government has emphasized its commitment to protecting the environment and preventing illegal mining activities. Director-General of the Oyo State Solid Mineral Development Agency, Mr. Abiodun Oni, led an agency inspection team to the Ibadan Circular Road, where illegal excavation had led to environmental degradation. Oni warned that
Local government
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State reiterated his administration's commitment to prioritizing social inclusion and economic empowerment of vulnerable citizens through strategic partnerships with the Federal Government. As part of this commitment, he launched the distribution of the Renewed Hope Debit Cards to thousands of beneficiaries under the
Local government
The devastating floods in Mokwa, Niger state, have sparked concerns across the country, with many communities and the government grappling with the impact of climate change. Forecasts by the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) indicate that 1,249 communities across 176 local government areas in 30 states and the Federal
Local government
Operatives of the Rivers State Police command have successfully neutralized a suspected kidnapper who attempted to evade arrest during a crossfire between the police and kidnappers at their hideout in a forest at Umuechem Community, Etche Local Government Area. The incident occurred while investigating the kidnap of a 13-year-old female
Local government
The Osun State Government has hailed the Court of Appeal for ruling against the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying the judgment has settled the crisis over the local government matter in the state. The Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, stated that the court's decision reaffirmed
Local government
The Court of Appeal in Akure has delivered a unanimous decision striking out the All Progressives Congress's (APC) appeal against the 2022 Federal High Court judgment that nullified local government elections held in Osun State. The court ruled that the appeal lacked merit, citing the APC's
