3 h. ago Imo Police Arrest Four Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Weapons

The Imo State Police Command has arrested four suspected kidnappers in Owerri West Local Government Area. Henry Okoye, the command’s spokesperson, identified the suspects as Sulieman Ahmed, Mohammed Salisu, Gambo Jefta, and Gabriel Ogbuzuru in a statement made on Monday. He noted that the operations of the suspected kidnappers have contributed to a surge in […] The post Imo Police Arrest Four Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Weapons appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Gov Mbah Inaugurates Local Govt Service Commission, Harps On Inclusive Devt

Governor of Enugu State Peter Mbah has inaugurated the recently reconstituted Enugu State Local Government Service Commission, tasking the appointees with creating a productive and efficient local government system to ensure the success of the administration’s drive for inclusive development and prosperity. The Commission has Barr. Nana Ogbodo as chairman, Hon. Peter Nnaji as member […]

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5 h. ago Gov Mbah inaugurates Local Govt Service Commission, harps on inclusive development

Governor Peter Mbah has inaugurated the recently reconstituted Enugu State Local Government Service Commission, tasking the appointees on a productive and efficient local government system to ensure the success of the administration’s drive for inclusive development and prosperity. The Commission has Barr. Nana Ogbodo as Chairman, Hon. Peter Nnaji as Member I, Mrs. Florence Igboji […] The post Gov Mbah inaugurates Local Govt Service Commission, harps on inclusive development appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago An analysis of the role of state and local government leaders:Challenges and problems (2)

Tribune Online An analysis of the role of state and local government leaders:Challenges and problems (2) ROLE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT Ugwu, S.C., and Ugwuja D.I. in their work titled: The Role of Local Government in Nigeria Iosr Journal of Current Issues in Arts and Humanities, (2016) identified and discussed certain key roles played by the LGs. According to the erudite authors, fundamentally, the local government is aimed at: Promoting participatory democracy […] An analysis of the role of state and local government leaders:Challenges and problems (2) Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Osun LG crisis would have been avoided if —Adebayo, state APM chairman

Tribune Online Osun LG crisis would have been avoided if —Adebayo, state APM chairman Mr Wale Adebayo is the Chairman of Allied Peoples Movement, (APM) and the Immediate past chairman of the Inter Party Advisory Council, (IPAC) Osun state chapter, in this in interview with Rukiyat Ogunwade, he speaks on the crisis rocking the state over the administration of local government councils, efforts at making his party popular and […] Osun LG crisis would have been avoided if —Adebayo, state APM chairman Tribune Online

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7 h. ago State creation: Reps panel sets new deadline for submission of proposals

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review has set March 26 as  the new deadline for the submission of proposals for the creation of new states and new local government areas. The deputy speaker, Benjamin Kalu, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu,on Monday, said the extension […] The post State creation: Reps panel sets new deadline for submission of proposals appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Reps extend submission deadline for memoranda on state creation

The House of Representatives, on Monday, extended the deadline for the submission of memoranda on the creation of new states and local governments to March 26, 2025. According to a statement issued by the House spokesperson, Akin Rotimi, this decision was arrived at following public demand for additional time to refine and resubmit their legislative Read More

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10 h. ago Rivers budget ultimatum: Fubara, Assembly set for fresh showdown, gov alerts supporters

Governor Siminalayi Fubara is set for a showdown with the Martin Amaewhule-led Rivers State House of Assembly as he rejected the 48-hour ultimatum issued by the lawmakers to present the 2025 budget. The governor also dismissed the assembly’s opposition to his directive for outgoing local government chairmen to hand over to Heads of Local Government Read More

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12 h. ago Pensioners hail Namadi as Jigawa pays 281 retirees N733m benefits

The Jigawa State and Local Governments Contributory Pension Scheme Board has commenced the disbursement of N733,517,011.13 million as terminal/death benefits to 281 retirees and relatives of deceased civil servants. Arewa PUNCH reports that this significant payout is part of the state government’s efforts to honour the hard work and dedication of civil servants upon their Read More

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14 h. ago Policemen Kill Suspected Kidnapper, Arrest 2 Others, Rescue Victim In Kwara

Men of the Kwara State Police Command have neutralised a suspected kidnapper and arrested two others following the exchange of gunshots between the fleeing suspected kidnappers and the policemen. The policemen, with the help of men of a vigilante group, also rescued a kidnap victim, Sule Saidu of Ahuro Fulani Camp in Ifelodun local government […]

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14 h. ago Borno govt, Oxfam launch $1.2m project to deepen inclusive governance

Tribune Online Borno govt, Oxfam launch $1.2m project to deepen inclusive governance Borno State Government, in partnership with Oxfam International, has launched a $1.2 million project to promote inclusive governance and representation of marginalized groups in decision-making processes in two Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the state. Speaking at the launch, Samuel Lashom, Oxfam’s Project Coordinator in Nigeria, said the project aims to strengthen democratic principles and […] Borno govt, Oxfam launch $1.2m project to deepen inclusive governance Tribune Online

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17 h. ago Service delivery: Aiyedatiwa presents utility vehicles to Ondo LG Chairmen

Tribune Online Service delivery: Aiyedatiwa presents utility vehicles to Ondo LG Chairmen " Personally, I believe in local government autonomy and I’ll wholeheartedly support it. These vehicles are not for luxury but to aid you in reaching every corner of your local government to serve the people better,” the Governor said. Service delivery: Aiyedatiwa presents utility vehicles to Ondo LG Chairmen Tribune Online

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17 h. ago PICTORIAL: Aiyedatiwa Presents Sport Utility Vehicles To Ondo LG Chairmen

  The Ondo State governor, Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has presented Toyota Hilux vehicles to the newly inaugurated local government chairmen of the 18 local government areas of the State. Aiyedatiwa, who reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening grassroots governance and improving service delivery at the local level, urged the local government council chairmen to remain […]

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17 h. ago FG launches Irrigate Nigeria in Bauchi to boost food security

From Paul Orude, Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has commended President Bola Tinubu for launching the Irrigate Nigeria Project, saying it is a testimony of his leadership ingenuity and innovative spirit to remove millions of citizens out of hunger. Speaking at Udubo in Gamawa Local Government Area of the state on Saturday during […] The post FG launches Irrigate Nigeria in Bauchi to boost food security appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Bauchi LG chairman, deputy sacked for financial mismanagement

Shira Local Government Council of Bauchi State on Monday disclosed the impeachment of the Local Government chairman, Abdullahi Beli, and his deputy, Usman Adamu. The pronouncement was made in a statement issued by the Shira Local Government Council, led by Wali Adamu. The statement resolution number SLGLC 003 revealed that following a committee investigation that Read More

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19 h. ago Bayelsa community raises alarm ‘over marginalisation’ in gas pipeline project

Tribune Online Bayelsa community raises alarm ‘over marginalisation’ in gas pipeline project Bayelsa State may be on the brink of another oil and gas-related crisis as the Egeberiki Community in Nembe Local Government Area of Bayelsa State has raised an alarm over alleged marginalisation in the ongoing discussions concerning the Obama/Kolo Creek 8” 32km Gas Pipeline Project. Bayelsa community raises alarm ‘over marginalisation’ in gas pipeline project Tribune Online

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22 h. ago Reps extend deadline for submission of memoranda on state creation

Tribune Online Reps extend deadline for submission of memoranda on state creation House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) on Monday, announced the extension of the deadline for submission of memoranda on the creation of additional states and local governments in Nigeria. Reps extend deadline for submission of memoranda on state creation Tribune Online

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23 h. ago How I earn N2.5m annually from tomato farming – Gombe farmer

An entrepreneur, Salisu Danjuma, from the Difa community in Yamaltu Deba Local Government Area of Gombe State, says he earns over N2.5 million annually from tomato cultivation during the season. Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday in Difa, Danjuma described tomato farming as one of the most profitable agricultural Read More

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25 h. ago Oyo Community Protests Alleged Mining Of Resources Without Compensation

Youths and community leaders of Itasa in Iwajowa local government area of Oyo State have protested the alleged exploration and exploitation of natural resources in the area by a mining company, Architype Industries Nigeria Limited. The protesters claimed that the company had been exploring their natural resources without fulfilling due process of agreeing to a […]

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27 h. ago EFCC Arrests 11 Suspects In Niger Over Alleged Internet Fraud Activities

Eleven suspected Internet fraudsters have been arrested in Niger State’s Chanchangi Local Government Area by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s Kaduna Zonal Directorate. This was disclosed in a statement posted on Sunday on the agency’s official X handle, titled ‘EFCC Arrests 11 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Niger.’ The commission revealed that operatives seized two […] The post EFCC Arrests 11 Suspects In Niger Over Alleged Internet Fraud Activities appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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