Local government
The People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekuku-Agbor Ward 5 of Ika South local government area in Delta State has suspended three of its members, including former secretary to the state government, Chiedu Ebie, and two special assistants to the governor, Elina MacDonald and Mr. Stanley Ehikwe, for alleged
Local government
Moody's Investors Service announced that the issuance of Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority - System Restoration Bonds (Louisiana Utilities Restoration Corporation Project/ELL), Series 2023, would not result in a reduction, placement on review for possible downgrade or withdrawal of Moody's current
Local government
Protesting commercial drivers in Benin City, Nigeria, converged on the Central Park to demand a reduction in levies imposed by the state government. The drivers, many of whom rely on the park as a primary loading point, expressed dismay at the recent increase from N800 to N1,600. This comes
Local government
A Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Hon Ibrahim Kumalia, has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the police of colluding to tamper with election evidence in the Borno Central senatorial district. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, Kumalia alleged that INEC officials, along with ad-hoc staff and
Local government
The Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) in Ogun State has denied allegations made by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that its chairman, Titilayo Akibu, was arrested and involved in election violence during last Saturday's governorship and assembly election. According to RTEAN State Secretary, Comrade Tiwalade Akingbade,
Local government
The recent election in Ondo State for the House Assembly Representatives saw low voter turnout in several polling units. In Eringbo/Egbedi Ward 11, Unit 2, where Eyitayo Jegede, a gubernatorial candidate, voted, only a few voters arrived at the polling unit. In contrast, Ward 9, Unit 6, Akure North
Local government
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has been actively campaigning for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidates in Saturday's House of Assembly elections. In a visit to Sobe and Sabongida-Ora communities in Owan West Local Government Area, Obaseki assured residents of improved security and infrastructure projects to enhance their
Local government
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana, SAN, has written to the Nigeria Police Force and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to investigate a video showing the Kogi Local Government Chairman, Joseph Omuya Salami, destroying electoral materials and intimidating INEC officials during the February 25, 2023 election. The video, which has
Local government
The U.S. Department of Justice's Computer Crime & Intellectual Property Section has announced that Lakeland Regional Medical Center (LRMC) in Lakeland, Florida, has agreed to pay $4 million to resolve allegations that it made donations to a local unit of government to improperly fund the state'
Local government
The U.S. Department of Justice has issued a press release announcing that Lakeland Regional Medical Center (LRMC) in Lakeland, Florida, has agreed to pay $4 million to resolve allegations of making improper donations to fund the state's share of Medicaid payments. The alleged donations, made between October
Local government
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, has urged eligible voters in the state to participate in the voting process during the upcoming elections. The governor emphasized the importance of the Permanent Voters Card (PVC) and advised voters not to sell it, despite inducements. He also reminded voters to wait
Local government
As voters in South Tyneside and across the country head to the polls on May 4 for the latest round of local government elections, a series of changes to the voting system are set to come into force. One of the key changes sees a requirement for voters to show
