Local government
The Ondo State governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has ordered the suspension of caretaker chairmen of the 18 local government areas and 33 local council development areas, citing a court injunction in a letter signed by Alonge Adewale of the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs. The suspension follows an Akure
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Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal on Wednesday flagged off the Nigeria Coronavirus (COVID-19) Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (N-CARES) programme with the distribution of farm inputs and agricultural assets, under the auspices of the Fadama III scheme. The ceremony was held at the Zamfara State Ministry of Agriculture, targeting beneficiaries from
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The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed concern over the recent terrorist attack in Plateau state, which claimed the lives of over 160 people and left 221 houses burnt. In a statement, CAN urged President Bola Tinubu to probe the attack and ensure that the security agencies abide by
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Clashes between gunmen and villagers in Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi local government areas of Plateau State have resulted in scores of deaths, with Amnesty International reporting at least 140 fatalities. In response, President Bola Tinubu has directed security agencies to apprehend the culprits and provide relief to surviving victims. The Christian
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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visited Yarm, accusing Middlesbrough Council of mismanaging its finances, but the Labour-run council's Mayor, Chris Cooke, hit back, assuring residents that they were addressing their financial woes in an open and transparent manner. The council's financial struggles have been ongoing, with concerns
Local government
The UK Government has announced a local government finance settlement providing £64 billion in funding for the upcoming year, a 6.5% cash increase from the previous year. This settlement includes a minimum annual 3% uplift in core spending power, which is the amount councils have to spend from a
Local government
In a rare and candid interview, General Ishola Williams (rtd) shares his deep-seated concerns about the military's handling of a recent bombing incident in Kaduna, which has become a recurring decimal in Nigeria's national life. With unflinching honesty, General Williams faults the military for not taking
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The Philippines witnessed a devastating bombing attack at the Mindanao State University (MSU) in Marawi City, claiming the lives of at least four people. The Islamic State (IS) has claimed responsibility for the bombing, which has left the nation reeling in shock. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has condemned the attack
Local government
The Ondo State government has commenced the payment of N1 billion gratuity to teachers and local government workers who retired in 2011, marking a significant step towards addressing the backlog of payment arrears. Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, represented by his Special Adviser on Union Matters and Special Duties, Mr. Dare Aragbaiye,
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Nasarawa State government has taken a significant step in its efforts to diversify its economy, securing licences for the exploration of gold and lithium deposits in the state. Governor Abdullahi Sule revealed that the state will benefit immensely from the exploration of these mineral deposits, which will generate revenue and
Local government
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum, led by Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, has expressed confidence in the judiciary to do justice in cases where their party recorded temporary setbacks. In a communique issued after their meeting on Thursday in Abuja, the forum called for a new revenue
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Olusegun Obasanjo, Nigeria's former president, disclosed how the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lost the 1998 local government election in Ogun State due to his refusal to bribe officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the police. Speaking at a high-level consultation on 'Rethinking Western Liberal
