3 h. ago Lagos Opposition Parties Reject LG Poll Results, Demand Cancellation

The Labour Party (LP), Young Progressives Party (YPP), African Action Congress (AAC), Action People’s Party (APP), and Accord Party, have demanded the cancellation of the July 13 Local Government elections. Condemning the exercise conducted by the state Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC), the opposition parties, at joint press conference on Tuesday, described it as fraudulent, undemocratic, […] The post Lagos Opposition Parties Reject LG Poll Results, Demand Cancellation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Yelwata massacre: Over 107 survivors still on hospital beds at BSUTH – Benue SEMA

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Over 107 survivors of the June 13 Yelwata attack in Guma Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State are still languishing at the Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH), where they are receiving treatment for injuries sustained during the attack. The Permanent Secretary of the Benue State Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs […] The post Yelwata massacre: Over 107 survivors still on hospital beds at BSUTH – Benue SEMA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago After 6 Years In Boko Haram Captivity, 2 Minors Regain Freedom

Borno State Police Command has confirmed that two minors, Ayuba Ishaku, 12; and Yakubu Haruna, 13, have escaped from captivity nearly six years after Boko Haram abducted them. The two boys who are both natives of Mandaragrau Village in Biu local government area, were kidnapped when they were six and seven years old respectively on […]

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6 h. ago Plateau: 27 killed, scores wounded, houses razed in attack in Riyom community

Plateau: 27 killed, scores wounded, houses razed in attack in Riyom community … Residents accuse soldiers of complicity From Jude Owuamanam, Jos No fewer than 27 persons were killed and several houses burnt down when gunmen suspected to be herdsmen attacked Jebu, Tahos community of Riyom local government area of Plateau state.. Our correspondent gathered […] The post Plateau: 27 killed, scores wounded, houses razed in attack in Riyom community appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago We’ll not return to work until Gov Abiodun meets us — Ogun NLC insists

Tribune Online We’ll not return to work until Gov Abiodun meets us — Ogun NLC insists The organised labour in Ogun State, on Tuesday, insisted that workers in the civil, public, and local government services in the state would not return to work until Governor Dapo Abiodun holds a meeting with them. We’ll not return to work until Gov Abiodun meets us — Ogun NLC insists Tribune Online

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16 h. ago 2027: Market Leaders Want Kwara South Senator From Igbomina Axis

Leaders of major markets in the seven local government areas of Kwara South have supported calls for zoning of the Kwara South senatorial seat to the Igbomina axis in 2027 in the interest of justice and fairness. The leaders canvassed the position during a meeting with the leadership of a cultural organisation – Orisun Igbomina, […]

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21 h. ago Local Government funds are often not utilized effectively in Nigeria

Tribune Online Local Government funds are often not utilized effectively in Nigeria This is the right time for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to establish a committee to address the issue of bad roads at the local level in Nigeria. Nigerians don’t feel the impact of local government funds due to neglected roads by some chairmen. Many Nigerians are worried about the poor state of many local roads […] Local Government funds are often not utilized effectively in Nigeria Tribune Online

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23 h. ago Two Killed, Six Injured As Uncompleted Building Collapses In Kano

At least two persons have been killed , while six others sustained degrees of injuries, at Abedi Sabon Gari area of Fagge Local Government, Kano State. It was gathered that the yet to be identified victims lost their lives following an uncompleted building which collapsed on Sunday night. Confirming the horrible report to News Agency […] The post Two Killed, Six Injured As Uncompleted Building Collapses In Kano appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Aroyewun Clinches Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA Chairmanship With 15,051 Votes In Historic Victory

The All Progressives Congress (APC) chairmanship candidate for Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Lagos State, Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun, has emerged winner of Saturday’s local government election in a landslide. Aroyewun polled a record-breaking 15,051 votes, the highest ever in the history of elections in the LCDA, defeating candidates from other parties by a […]

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35 h. ago Group Tackles Akwa Ibom Senator Over Exclusion In Constituency Projects

Aggrieved youths and stakeholders of the oil-bearing coastal communities of Ibeno local government area of Akwa Ibom State have expressed dissatisfaction with what they described as, “abysmal performance” of Senator Ekong Sampson, representing Eket Senatorial District in the Senate. Taking inventory of his scorecard in the last two years, the elders and stakeholders of the […]

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40 h. ago Sanitation without accountability: Why Nigeria’s open defecation crisis persists (Part 2)

The call to end open defecation in Nigeria has been loud but not necessarily effective. Billboards declare it. Campaigns trumpet read more Sanitation without accountability: Why Nigeria’s open defecation crisis persists (Part 2)

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43 h. ago OWM, GIFSEP train women in climate smart agriculture, renewable energy

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi In Owukpa community, Ogbadibo Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State, residents, particularly farmers, have faced hardship due to loss of productive soil layers and water pollution following long decades of coal mining activities in the area. The development, locals said, forced many of them to abandon their farms and rely […] The post OWM, GIFSEP train women in climate smart agriculture, renewable energy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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51 h. ago APC Dominates Lagos LG Elections, Wins All 20 Chairmanship, 375 Of 376 Councillorship Seats

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has swept all 20 chairmanship seats and 375 out of 376 councillorship positions in the Lagos State local government elections held on Saturday, July 12. The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) announced the results on Sunday, July 13, confirming the APC’s near-total dominance across the state. The Peoples Democratic […] The post APC Dominates Lagos LG Elections, Wins All 20 Chairmanship, 375 Of 376 Councillorship Seats appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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54 h. ago ‘Lagos not no man’s land,’ reactions as Ohanaeze laments ‘Igbos’ exclusion from LG polls’

Tribune Online ‘Lagos not no man’s land,’ reactions as Ohanaeze laments ‘Igbos’ exclusion from LG polls’ He argued that Igbos, who invest heavily in the state, are constantly shut out of local government leadership positions. ‘Lagos not no man’s land,’ reactions as Ohanaeze laments ‘Igbos’ exclusion from LG polls’ Tribune Online

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54 h. ago Edo Central stands still for Okpebholo in celebration of Supreme Court win

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo received a heroic welcome in his ancestral community of Udomi, Esan Central Local Government Area of Edo State, over the weekend, following the Supreme Court ruling on Friday, July 11, 2025, that affirmed his election as governor. Speaking to party faithful, supporters, youths, market women, socio-cultural […] The post Edo Central stands still for Okpebholo in celebration of Supreme Court win appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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54 h. ago APC sweeps Lagos LG polls as LASIEC begins announcing results

By Lukman Olabiyi The All Progressives Congress (APC) has secured a commanding victory in the Lagos State Local Government elections held on Saturday, July 12, 2025, dominating both chairmanship and councillorship contests across the state’s 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs), according to results announced by the Lagos State […] The post APC sweeps Lagos LG polls as LASIEC begins announcing results appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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56 h. ago Gunmen kill school proprietor, one other in Ebonyi community

We’re living in fear, says town union president From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki Gunmen have killed two persons in Agba community, Ishielu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. Sunday Chukwu Nwadibia, the town union president of the community, disclosed this to Daily Sun. He gave the names of the deceased as Sunday Oyibe, a school proprietor, […] The post Gunmen kill school proprietor, one other in Ebonyi community appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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58 h. ago Bread sellers, water factories supplying basic necessities to kidnappers — Kogi govt

Tribune Online Bread sellers, water factories supplying basic necessities to kidnappers — Kogi govt The Kogi State Government has uncovered a disturbing pattern of logistical support being provided to kidnappers in various parts of the state, particularly within Kabba/Bunu, Ijumu, Yagba East, and Yagba West Local Government Areas. Bread sellers, water factories supplying basic necessities to kidnappers — Kogi govt Tribune Online

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59 h. ago Kano Pushes For New State, 26 More LGAs In Constitution Review Proposal

Kano State has formally requested the creation of a new state and 26 additional local government areas (LGAs) within its boundaries during the North West zonal public hearing on constitutional review held in Kaduna on Saturday. Deputy Governor Aminu Gwarzo, who led the delegation on Saturday, said the request was necessary to meet the needs […] The post Kano Pushes For New State, 26 More LGAs In Constitution Review Proposal appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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59 h. ago Tinubu’s Chief Of Staff, Gbajabiamila Backs ADC Coalition, Says It’ll Prevent One

President Bola Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, has described the opposition coalition as a welcome development that will prevent Nigeria from slipping into a one-party system. The former speaker of House of Representatives led this out on Saturday after casting his vote in the local government elections in Surulere area of Lagos State. INFORMATION […] The post Tinubu’s Chief Of Staff, Gbajabiamila Backs ADC Coalition, Says It’ll Prevent One-Party State appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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