Local government
Niger State Governor Mohammed Bago has demonstrated a commitment to supporting the people of Mokwa Local Government Area, who have been affected by recent floods. During an on-the-spot assessment of houses destroyed by the flood, Governor Bago announced a donation of one billion Naira to the victims. The governor further
Local government
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has embarked on a sensitisation campaign to prevent future flood disasters and mitigate their impact on residents in affected communities. NOA Director General, Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu, led a sympathy visit to victims of the recent flood disaster in Mokwa, Niger, where he announced the campaign.
Local government
A joint team of security personnel from the Nigeria Police Force, the military, the Department of State Services, and local vigilante groups successfully thwarted a kidnapping attempt and rescued 11 abducted individuals in Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State. The rescue operation occurred late Sunday night during a routine
Local government
The Odo-Ape community in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State is mourning the loss of Joseph Ajayi, a retired Army Major and former Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kabba-Bunu Chapter. Ajayi was kidnapped from his residence on May 21, 2025, and despite his family paying a
Local government
Niger State Governor, Hon. Muhammad Umaru Bago, has made a significant donation to victims of a recent flash flood in Mokwa Local Government Area, which claimed nearly 170 lives. The Governor announced the donation of N1 billion (one billion Naira) during a visit to the area for an on-the-spot assessment
Local government
The partnership between Unilab Foundation, the Unilab Center for Health Policy, and Ateneo de Manila University's School of Government seeks to deliver research-backed solutions to improve the fiscal performance of health budgets at the local level, aiming to achieve Universal Health Care. The collaboration brings together expertise in
Local government
As England's council leaders wait with bated breath for Rachel Reeves' spending review, concerns are growing about the impact of real-terms cuts to local government budgets. The Communities Secretary and Deputy Prime Minister, Angela Rayner, has been negotiating with Reeves and the Treasury over the review, but
Local government
The Transport for the North (TfN) region, which includes areas such as Cumbria, Northumberland, Cheshire, and Greater Manchester, is breaking new ground with its Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Framework (EVCI) to address the significant barrier to ownership of electric vehicles. The region has over 8 million registered cars, 61.1
Local government
Terrorists suspected as members of the 'Mahmuda' group launched a surprise attack on Karongi town in the Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State, killing at least one resident and burning down several houses. The attack occurred on Sunday, taking advantage of the absence of local vigilantes who
Lassa fever
Nigeria has marked a significant milestone in its efforts to manage and control the spread of Lassa fever, recording zero deaths from the disease in the latest week of reporting. This comes as a welcome respite for the country's health authorities, who have been working tirelessly to contain
Local government
President Bola Tinubu has taken swift action to address the devastating flooding in Mokwa, Niger State, which has claimed over 100 lives and left many families homeless. The President activated the National Emergency Response Centre and dispatched a high-level delegation to the state to commiserate with the government and the
Local government
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has revealed that his administration will not interfere with local government funds, allowing the third tier of government to drive development to the grassroots. This decision is a significant shift from the previous administration, which had hindered local government development. Governor Okpebholo stated that
