Local government
Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC) Chairman, Barrister Hashim Abioye, has welcomed the Appeal Court's judgment dismissing the case filed by the All Progressives Congress to relist its earlier dismissed appeal. The commission, despite intimidation and harassment of staff, held a credible local government election on February 22,
Local government
The sixth meeting of the Mongolia-People's Republic of China Joint Border Commission was held in Ulaanbaatar City on June 10-11, 2025. The meeting brought together delegations from both countries, including representatives from border protection agencies, customs authorities, port administrations, water and forestry departments, as well as local government
Local government
U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) have introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure that Tribes receive the same tax benefits and economic development tools as local and state governments. The Tribal Tax and Investment Reform Act aims to create good-paying jobs, foster local investment, and support
Local government
On May 16, a devastating EF-3 tornado tore through St. Louis, St. Louis County, and Scott County, leaving a 26-mile trail of destruction in just 26 minutes, with wind speeds peaking at 152 mph and the twister widening to nearly a mile at its broadest. The storm killed seven people,
Local government
Senator Sunday Karimi representing Kogi West in the National Assembly has clarified the stance of President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly on the implementation of the Supreme Court judgement granting local government financial autonomy almost a year ago. Karimi stated that President Tinubu's vision is aimed at
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The newly introduced vote counting system in Riga, Latvia failed to meet expectations during this year's local elections, leading to unacceptable disruptions in the process. Members of the Saeima's State Administration and Local Government Commission acknowledged this issue on June 11, after receiving reports from all
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As Indonesia faces the increasing threat of disasters, the Ministry of National Development Planning (PPN)/Bappenas emphasizes the importance of incorporating disaster management into national and regional development plans to minimize potential economic losses. According to Deputy for Regional Development at the ministry, Medrilzam, proper disaster management, including climate change
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In a groundbreaking ceremony marking World Environment Day 2025, the Edo State Government, in partnership with the Africa Initiative for Peace, launched the 'One Million Trees for Peace' project aimed at planting one million trees across the state. The initiative reflects the global theme of 'Eliminating Plastic
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Mayibongwe Maqhina's Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina painted a dire picture of the state of water provision in South Africa during her department's appearance before the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa). Majodina emphasized that while her department is responsible for building water resources, the
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South Africa is facing a climate crisis that its municipal systems were never designed to withstand. Increasing frequency and complexity of disasters, driven by climate change, urbanisation, and socio-economic vulnerabilities, are no longer isolated events but the new baseline. The resulting financial strain on municipalities is staggering, with annual disaster
Local government
In the recent June 7 local elections, Marupe municipality in Latvia saw a significant increase in voter turnout, with 52.81% of eligible voters participating. This is a notable improvement from the 2021 local elections, where only 37.2% of eligible voters cast their ballots. The Central Election Commission'
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As part of efforts to reduce the loss of lives and property due to tanker accidents, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has launched a sensitization campaign against scooping fuel from accidented tankers. The campaign, held in collaboration with the Oyo State Emergency Management Agency (OYSEMA) and other stakeholders, aims
