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Local officials have criticized police for a slow response to masked protesters who blocked roads leading to the UK’s Dover port in an anti-immigration demonstration. The incident has sparked debate over law enforcement handling of civil unrest and border security.
Engr. Emmanuel Inyang, Chairman of Mkpat Enin Local Government, has disbursed N34 million in bursary grants to 580 indigent students enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Richard Shakespeare, a council boss, warned that the government's failure to fund infrastructure-funding development contributions for social and affordable housing in the city is unsustainable. He stated that this failure would have a 'cost to society for generations'.
Ekiti Police have arrested three suspects in connection with the abduction and assault of Ikere-West LCDA chairman, Rufus Olorunfemi. An investigation into the incident is currently ongoing.
The Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye LCDA in Nigeria has launched a free healthcare scheme, enrolling 1,000 vulnerable residents to ensure access to quality medical care.
Bwari Area Council Chairman John Gabaya has announced his defection from the PDP to the APC, citing federal partnerships and council development as key reasons, nearing the end of his second tenure.
The CEO of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Pius Akutah, has urged former Governor Ortom and leaders of the Benue PDP to support President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid for state development.
A local priest has warned of severe traffic disruptions in Athlone while criticizing municipal leaders for a perceived lack of basic courtesy regarding road management.
The Cross River State government has embarked on extensive reforms aimed at repositioning the local government system as the true engine of grassroots development, three years into Governor Senator Bassey Out's administration.
Bev Craig, the current Manchester council boss, has been announced as the Labour candidate for the Greater Manchester metro mayor position. Her candidacy marks a significant step for the Labour party in the region.
Nigerian political figures and groups offered varied reactions to President Tinubu's Democracy Day address, with some praising his administration's efforts and others criticizing his speech as lacking concrete solutions. Discussions also highlighted the importance of strong democratic institutions and the impact of insecurity on the nation.
An inquiry by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has heard allegations that a former council boss asked executives to identify a potential job for his niece.
The Ikot Ekpene council chairman unveiled plans for the council’s diamond jubilee, urging unity to preserve founders’ legacies and inspire future growth.
Bob Penter also wants all sensitive spending by the mayor and chief executive to pass through councillors on a sub-committee.
Gunmen have shot and abducted an Ondo council boss along with two other individuals near the Akure airport in Nigeria.
The legal proceedings against former Harare city council executives have encountered a procedural delay or false start as the case moves forward in court.
The newly appointed Longford council boss expressed honor and pledged to address critical issues such as housing, jobs, and enterprise for current and future generations in the region.
The Uyo Council Chairman has commended Governor Eno’s transformative education reforms in Akwa Ibom, specifically highlighting new facilities at QIC Primary School, Oku.
Nigerian police have arrested two more suspects in connection with the abduction of relatives of former Minister Adelabu, detailing how the plot was conceived and executed. This follows a broader police operation in Kano where 345 suspected thugs and drug peddlers were also apprehended.
Plans have been submitted to council bosses for a modern coffee shop in a north Longford town, signaling a potential retail boost for the area.
Hon. Abdul-Ganiyu Vinod Obasa, Chairman of Agege Local Government, stated that the financial autonomy granted to local governments under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration has significantly increased council allocations.
The head of a Sydney council and several senior staff members have been placed on leave following a secret four-hour meeting.