Local government
Ebonyi State, under the leadership of Governor Francis Nwifuru, remains a beacon of hope and stability in the midst of growing security concerns in the southeast region of Nigeria. The state's secure environment is attributed to the effective security architecture put in place by the governor's
Local government
The kidnappers of Nelson Adepoyigi, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Ward 5 Chairman in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, have reportedly killed their victim after reducing the initial ransom demand from N100 million to N5 million. The kidnappers also demanded food supplies and eventually freed two individuals who
Local government
Ekiti State, Nigeria, has announced plans to construct 110 solar-powered water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities across its 16 local government areas and 22 local council development areas. The project is part of the state's efforts to provide safe and potable water to residents, particularly in underserved communities.
Local government
Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yaba Local Council Development Area (LCDA) have written a strongly worded letter to the APC Electoral Committee, urging the party to conduct a fresh chairmanship primary ahead of the July 12 local government elections. The group, comprising representatives from all nine wards
Local government
The World Bank, in collaboration with the Katsina State Government, is set to construct latrines for approximately 1,500 households across three Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the state. The initiative, supported by the NG-SURWASH project, aims to achieve universal access to safe water and sanitation. The project's
Local government
The just-concluded All Progressives Congress (APC) chairmanship and councillorship primaries in Lagos State have been marred by controversies, with some dissatisfied party members accusing party leaders of imposing their preferred aspirants on the party. The Executive Chairman of Agege local government area, Hon. Ganiu Egunjobi, shares his views on the
Local government
The kidnapping of Ondo State APC ward chairman, Hon. Nelson Adepoyigi, has taken a new turn as two individuals who took N5 million ransom and food items to his abductors have been seized and are now being held for a fresh ransom of N30 million. Adepoyigi's family and
Local government
Colorado Governor Jared Polis has signed an executive order that directs local governments to comply with certain state housing laws as a condition of receiving state grant funding. The order aims to ensure that local governments are prioritizing state efforts to increase housing stock, affordability, and sustainability. Polis estimated that
Local government
The European Union (EU) and the Philippines have agreed to extend the submission period for proposals under two grant facilities until 19 May 2025. These grant facilities, funded under the EU Green Economy Partnership with the Philippines (GEPP), aim to support local initiatives in ten partner Local Government Units (LGUs)
Local government
The Ekiti Government has taken delivery of 110 solar-powered pumps and accessories to construct more water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities across the 16 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 22 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the state. This initiative is part of the Sustainable Urban and Rural Water Supply,
Local government
The Federation Allocation Account Committee (FAAC) has shared a total of N1.681 trillion among the Federal Government, States, and Local Government Councils as April 2025 Federation Account Revenue. This allocation marks a significant increase of N103 billion compared to the N1.578 trillion shared in March 2025. The allocation
Local government
The Federation Account Revenue for April 2025, totaling N1.681 trillion, has been shared to the Federal Government, States, and Local Government Councils. The revenue was shared at the May 2025 Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting in Abuja. The total distributable revenue comprised distributable statutory revenue, Value Added Tax
