…cast their votes to elect a new set of Mayors who will take charge of affairs in the 21 local government areas of the state. The exercise began at about 8:20am in most polling units and centres visited, though with […] The post Anambra LG polls: Voters shun exercise as APGA runs unopposed in 20 councils appeared first…

…Filani, whose group has been terrorizing innocent civilians in Matazu and Musawa Local Government Areas. “The terrorist leader narrowly escaped as troops advanced towards the enclave. Further exploitation of the area led to the recovery of an RPG-7 tube, a motorcycle, mobile phones and other items. “Troops thereafter c…

…finished in third place with 17,180 votes. Adeleke triumphed in 19 of the state’s 30 local government areas, whereas Oyebamiji won in 11. Political observers are expressing mixed views on whether Nigerians can replicate the resilience demonstrated by residents of Osun in resisting electoral manipulation and financial i…

…Ogun Central 20 and Ogun East 19, with Yewa South, Abeokuta North and Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Areas having the highest numbers, with seven and five respectively. All other LGAs will also benefit in varying numbers. Among the communities and townships benefiting from the water projects are Obasanjo Hill Top, Alubar…

…ADC, National Democratic Congress (NDC) and other political groups in Nangere and Fune local government areas. The report also quoted the PDP governorship candidate, Abdullahi Usman Maigida, as saying the influx of new members had strengthened the party’s grassroots structure ahead of the 2027 elections. It further ide…

…said the organisation would strengthen its grassroots information network across states, local government areas, wards and communities to facilitate the rapid transmission of credible information to relevant authorities. According to him, the VGN is developing a 2027 Election Security Support and Community Intelligence…

…Agba-Ndele Road and a 239.4-metre bridge linking communities in Emohua and Abua/Odual Local Government Areas of the state. An aerial view of the Agba-Ndele Bridge Project. Photo credit: Rivers state He said the projects, alongside other recently inaugurated infrastructure, would serve as evidence of the APC administrat…

…while the rest is mismanaged or diverted."He directed particular attention at the 774 local government areas, which he said collectively receive between ₦400 billion and ₦500 billion or more every month. He questioned whether the work being done in those councils justifies the scale of funding they receive."Most of the…

…in the federation that published detailed and accessible budget information for all its Local Government Areas (LGAs) and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs). “These recognitions reflect strong competence, transparency, effective auditing processes and prudent financial management,” the SA Media said. Oyebode state…

…primaries. He said INEC currently runs offices in all 36 states, the FCT and all 774 local government areas, with the Federal Government bearing the full cost of maintaining the nationwide structure. Prof. Amupitan also called for improved welfare packages for INEC staff. He said competitive remuneration was critical t…

…staff payroll verification exercise targeting “ghost” workers across the 23 local government areas of the state. The governor, who gave the explanation on Monday during the commissioning of the Omademe Internal Roads Project in Ikwerre Local Government Area, said the approval of the verification exercise and implementa…

…the administration's efforts to resolve persistent water access problems across several local government areas.On economic development, the National Rebirth Agenda highlighted the signing of agreements for a deep-sea port and a proposed $4 billion petrochemical and fertiliser plant as evidence that the governor was wor…

…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…