…conveyed the appreciation of Ejigbo people for the many projects completed within the local government area in the last four years. Salam, who is the Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee of the House of Representatives, listed health and school rehabilitation projects completed by the administration, and also item…

The Chairman of Mkpat Enin Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Engr. Emmanuel Inyang, has disbursed N34 million in bursary grants to about 580 indigent students studying in tertiary institutions across Nigeria. A total of 100 postgraduate students under the scheme received N100,000 each, while 480 undergraduate s…

…Speaker denied. 2. Bandits, who invaded Dansarai, a farming community in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State, got more than they bargained for, on Tuesday, as the villagers put up resistance. Residents said on Wednesday that the attackers stormed the community on motorcycles, wielding sophisticated weapon…

…attempt and recovered 117 livestock allegedly stolen by suspected bandits in Charanchi Local Government Area of the state. The command disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday by its Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq, who said the operation followed credible intelligence on the activities of armed b…

…a 61-year-old woman, Mrs. Modupe Oladele, who was abducted by armed men in Owo, Owo Local Government Area, following a gun battle that also led to the recovery of her stolen vehicle. The command said the operation was carried out after a swift response by its operatives under the leadership of the Commissioner of Polic…

…meeting between the group and the APGA campaign organisation held at Abagana in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State. Present at the meeting were the Director-General of the campaign organisation and former Chairman of Njikoka Local Government Area, Hon. George Ozor; the APGA candidate, Chief Chukwudi Oli; AP…

By Chinedu Adonu For decades, the people of Umabor Eha-Alumonah in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State have remained faithful to successive governments. They voted during elections, supported political leaders and patiently waited for the dividends of democracy. Today, many residents say that patience has yield…

…in several communities, particularly in Bokkos, Barkin Ladi, Mangu, Riyom and Bassa local government areas. The violence has left hundreds dead and displaced thousands of residents in recent years.

…judgment before a high court. Oba Adeyeye also accused officials of the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters of directing the chairman of Surulere Local Government Area to commence another nomination process for the same stool based on what he described as a non-existent court order nullifying his appoi…

…and an increased risk of flooding during the rainy season. He recalled that the Ikole Local Government Area, previously, provided waste collection containers in the market, while a designated contractor regularly evacuated refuse to approved disposal sites. He noted that the arrangement appears to have been discontinue…

…victim from a forest bordering the Nekede, Ihiagwa and Agbala areas of the Owerri West Local Government Area. The command's public relations officer, DSP Henry Okoye, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday. Okoye said the operation was part of efforts to eliminate criminal elements and restore security across t…

…They know that I’ve been going around. I recently just went around to campaign with my local government candidates, PDP candidates, across the state. No political party did that during the buildup to the local government elections,” the PDP candidate stated. He also commended Fintiri’s handling of security, saying the…

Announcing the results on Saturday at the commission's headquarters in Gombe, the Chairman of GOSIEC, Abdullahi Talatse, said the ruling party won every seat.

…some projects in Owerri, rural communities have been neglected and public education and local government administration have deteriorated. He insists that the opposition has the structure and public support to unseat the ruling APC in the 2027 elections. Excerpts: The Imo State government says it has transformed the st…

…State, a one-time Minister of State for Education and a two-term chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State between 1999 and 2007 before being appointed as the Chief of Staff to the Rivers State Governor. For that reason, not many believed in his ability to deliver in that strategic office. In fact, m…

…investigation revealed that the illicit substances were being conveyed to Ngamboru Ngala Local Government Area, with the intention of smuggling them across international borders. "During the operation, one Babagana Modu M'51yrs, who was identified as the driver of the vehicle, was arrested. The suspect stated during in…

…stop advising them and start enforcing compliance," he added. Mr Ogbonna also called on local government chairmen to mobilise their people on clean-up days and strengthen supervision. Also speaking, the Chairman of the House Committee on Environment and member representing Ohafia South State Constituency in the Abia St…

The Oyo State Government has lifted the dusk-to-dawn curfew imposed on 10 local government areas bordering the Old Oyo National Park following heightened security operations to rescue pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area. The government announced the development in a statement issued on Saturday…

…the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, said residents of the affected local government areas could now resume their normal activities. He commended residents for their patience, cooperation and understanding throughout the period of the curfew. Oyelade assured the public that the government remains com…

…the State. Olujimi said, "The mandate renewed by the good people of Ekiti across the 16 local government areas is a resounding affirmation of their trust in your leadership, vision, and commitment to sustainable development. "To win a second term in a competitive democratic contest is both an honour and a call to highe…

Some residents of Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State on Saturday expressed frustration over months of uncollected refuse, saying the situation has diminished the impact of the state's monthly environmental sanitation. The residents, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) during the June sanitation,…

…Muhammad and another man identified as Yakubu Isah have been killed by gunmen in Otukpo Local Government Area of the state.The attack, which occurred on Friday, has reportedly heightened tension in parts of Otukpo and neighbouring Ohinmini Local Government Area. It was gathered that the MACBAN chairman had earlier atte…

The affected local government areas affected are: The affected local government areas are: 1. Oriire (Headquarters: Ikoyi-Ile) 2. Orelope (Headquarters: Igboho) 3. Irepo (Headquarters: Kisi) 4. Saki West (Headquarters: Saki) 5. Saki East (Headquarters: Ago-Amodu) 6. Atisbo (Headquarters: Tede / Ago-Are) 7. Itesiwaju (H…

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has declared a curfew in 10 local government areas of the state. DAILY POST gathered that the 10 local government areas are those surrounding the Old Oyo National Park. Our correspondent reports that the park has been a source of concern for residents. It was learnt that the park is w…

…who were held captive by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Kangarwa village, Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State. This success story took place on 20 June 2026. In a press statement signed by the Acting Media Information Officer Headquarters Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI, Captain Mohammed Goni on…