…surge in revenue flowing into the Federation Account, with the 36 states and 774 local government areas receiving significantly higher allocations amid growing questions over how the windfall has translated into improved infrastructure, security and public services. The sharp increase in Federation Account Allocation C…

…roads will therefore be delivered as a single infrastructure intervention across the two local government areas, combining road reconstruction, drainage and street lighting rather than treating the roads as standalone rehabilitation projects.

…the alleged conduct of the election could have financial implications for the state’s 13 local government areas. Onwe cited the Supreme Court’s position on democratically elected councils and warned that any council structure emerging from an allegedly unconstitutional process could face challenges in accessing federal…

…115 road projects spanning more than 1,400 kilometres were ongoing across the state’s 23 local government areas. According to him, agricultural funding rose from N1.4bn in 2023 to over N100bn in 2026, while about 25 per cent of the state budget was allocated to education. He added that 100 compressed natural gas buses…

…511,067 votes to defeat Oyebamiji, who scored 444,815 votes. Adeleke won in 19 of the 30 local government areas, while Oyebamiji won in 11 councils. Further checks revealed that President Tinubu, who congratulated Adeleke last Sunday, also acknowledged his victory on Thursday when Governor Adeleke visited him at the Pr…

…of Ekiti StateOluyede pledged to personally lead grassroots campaigns across all 16 local government areas in Ekiti to deliver votes for President Tinubu in 2027The meeting was described as a return visit after Oyebanji came to see Oluyede the day after the June 20 governorship electionPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with…

…Bola Oyebamiji, who scored 444,815 votes. Adeleke won in 19 of Osun State’s 30 local government areas. Speaking after his meeting with Tinubu, Adeleke said, “Yeah, that is why I’m here to thank Mr. President, the father of the nation, because he fought for this democracy.” He added, “That is why he allowed free and fai…

…Government said it is targeting a total of 110,000 women for empowerment across the 31 Local Government Areas of the state through cooperative societies in October this year. The State Governor, Umo Eno, announced the plan during the launch of the Federal Government’s rural women empowerment initiative and the distribu…

…candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, who polled 444,815 votes. Adeleke won 19 of the state’s 30 local government areas, while Oyebamiji secured 11. The footage of Wike and Davido quickly drew reactions online, with many users commenting on the singer’s apparent playful deference, while others criticised him for appearing cordial…

…Initiative, has said 17 election-related violence incidents were recorded across 10 Local Government Areas of Osun State during the August 15, 2026 governorship election, with more than 44 victims recorded. KDI stated that the incidents, which included gunshots, physical assaults, intimidation and harassment, were docu…

…unveiled at the event. He said the survey generated household-level data across all 34 local government areas, covering poverty, employment, livelihoods, agriculture, education, health, housing, water and sanitation, social protection and access to basic services. “Government will no longer rely solely on assumptions.…

…killed. “People were asleep when they were massacred. Mangu is one of the most peaceful Local Government Areas. We live peacefully with our neighbours and accommodate visitors, yet we were attacked,” he said. The traditional ruler assured that the Mwaghavul people would remain peaceful and law-abiding, stressing that “…

…Democratic Congress (ADC) from Ijebu North, Ijebu East, Ijebu North-East and Odogbolu Local Government Areas of Ogun East Senatorial District into the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking at a meeting with the defectors in Abeokuta on Wednesday evening, Governor Abiodun, who described the APC as the party to beat…

The Ogun State Police Command has reactivated Operation VELVET across the state’s 20 Local Government Areas as part of intensified efforts to enforce traffic regulations, improve road safety and ensure the free flow of vehicular movement on major highways. The operation, directed by the Inspector-General of Police, Ola…

…of 90,000 bags of assorted grains to vulnerable households across the state’s 34 Local Government Areas, describing the intervention as part of efforts to cushion the effects of economic hardship and strengthen food security. The ceremony was held in Kaita LGA of the state on Wednesday, where he directed officials and…

…intervention. The road has opened access to communities in Gwer East, Konshisha and Oju Local Government Areas, removing what residents describe as a longstanding barrier to movement and economic activities. N20bn hospital investment The health sector is also receiving attention. The state government says it has invest…

…Congress candidate Najeem Salaam finished third with 17,180 votes. Adeleke carried 19 local government areas, while Oyebamiji won the remaining 11.Fayose on what the federal government can doFayose said the closeness of the result showed the election could have gone in a different direction. He argued that any federal…

…ceremony comes after Adeleke was declared elected on Sunday, having won 19 out of the 30 local government areas in the governorship election held across the state on Saturday. The incumbent Osun governor, who contested the poll on the platform of the Accord, defeated his closest challenger, Bola Oyebamiji of the All Pr…

…candidate Najeem Salaam came third with 17,180 votes.Adeleke won in 19 of the state's 30 local government areas, while Oyebamiji won 11. Fayose said the closeness of the contest showed that the election could have gone either way, but praised Adeleke and urged him to be magnanimous in victory. He added that the outcome…

…also expressed concern over the worsening security situation in Goronyo and neighbouring local government areas, accusing the minister of failing to demonstrate sufficient concern over the plight of victims of banditry. Shinaka said political leaders had a responsibility to stand with communities during difficult perio…

…the 2027 campaign period begins, saw ₦325 million shared among 6,500 women across 13 local government areasNigerians online are calling on the EFCC to investigate the incident over possible naira abuse violations under Nigerian lawPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in…

…votes, giving the incumbent a margin of 66,252 votes. Adeleke won 19 of the state’s 30 local government areas, while Oyebamiji secured 11. Wike also addressed the recurring flooding in parts of the FCT, saying the problem should not be politicised without examining its underlying causes. According to the minister, some…

…votes. ADC candidate Najeem Salaam came third with 17,180 votes. Adeleke won in 19 local government areas, while Oyebamiji secured 11, giving the incumbent a winning margin of 66,252 votes. Watch a video of Oke speaking below View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial) by Linda…

…declare that all 20 APM candidates emerged victorious as Chairmen of the respective Local Government Areas.” According to the commission, Bappah Aliyu won Alkaleri Local Government Area with 107,482 votes; Umar Mohammed won Bauchi LGA with 125,170 votes, while Zakka Luka emerged winner in Bogoro LGA with 25,282 votes.…

…government is where everything happens because the majority of our people live in the local government areas, not in the State capital. That is why we are making every effort to ensure good governance at the local level.” Bala Mohammed pointed out that, “Since we came into office, we have never interfered with or avoid…