Local government
At least 111 people have lost their lives in central Nigeria following torrential rains that submerged the market town of Mokwa in Niger state. Heavy rains, which lasted for several hours on Thursday, were exacerbated by the collapse of a nearby dam, causing widespread flooding and displacement of a large
Local government
Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has taken a proactive measure to ensure civil servants in the state can observe the upcoming Eid-el-Kabir festival with ease by directing the early payment of June salaries. This move is aimed at enabling workers to purchase sacrificial animals and prepare adequately for the festival.
Local government
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has overturned a ruling from the Federal High Court in Kano that had previously halted the conduct of local government elections in the state. The appellate court declared that the lower court lacked the jurisdiction to handle the matter, effectively nullifying the previous
Local government
The Kano State Government has commended the Court of Appeal's decision to uphold the legitimacy of local government council elections held in the state, citing the ruling as a victory for democracy and the rule of law. Key Takeaways: * The Court of Appeal, presided over by Justice Oyewumi,
Local government
The Kano State Government has expressed joy and satisfaction with the Court of Appeal's ruling, which set aside an earlier decision by the Federal High Court in Kano that sought to stop the conduct of local government elections in the state. The appellate court, presided over by Justice
Local government
Flood disasters have occurred in Niger State, with reports of extensive damage and loss of life. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), led by Director General Mrs. Zubaida Umar, has confirmed the deployment of emergency response equipment, including mobile intensive care ambulances, rapid intervention vehicles, and mobile water treatment equipment,
Local government
The torrential downpour that swept through the Tiffin Maza and Anguwan Hausawa communities in Niger State, Nigeria, has left a trail of destruction and heartbreak in its wake. At least 21 people have been confirmed dead, with fears that the actual death toll could be as high as 60. Among
Local government
The Latvian parliament, Saeima, has supported changes to several laws, paving the way for the country's crisis management system to be reorganized. The amendments aim to give the government primary responsibility for crisis management and threat management, while establishing a Crisis Management Center to oversee the coordination of
Local government
A devastating flood swept through three villages in Mokwa local government area of Niger state, leaving a trail of destruction and chaos. As of Friday, the death toll has risen to 115, with over 150 people injured and 200 households either damaged or completely washed away. The cause of the
Local government
Prayers will resume at the Ado-Awaye Central Mosque in Oyo State this Friday, May 30, after a four-year hiatus following the sudden death of its former Chief Imam. The resumption comes after a court judgment delivered by Justice E. O. Ajayi on May 20, 2025, upheld the constitutional right to
Local government
The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) has opened the State Preparedness and Incident Response Equipment (SPIRE) Grant for applications, providing critical equipment to local governments and other eligible recipients. The deadline for online submissions is June 2, 2025, and applicants must ensure they review the required materials in advance,
Local government
The inauguration of 20 Level 2 Primary Healthcare facilities by Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, marks a significant milestone in the state's healthcare development. The newly inaugurated facilities are part of a larger plan to build 100 such facilities, with 40 more expected to be constructed in
