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Ogun State Lawmakers Order Local Councils to Formalize Asset Records
Ogun State House of Assembly members have ordered local government leaders to improve financial and asset record-keeping to ensure better transparency and oversight.
Cross River Officials Must Reside Locally to Lead Effectively, Says Commissioner Victor Idem
Commissioner Victor Idem outlines Governor Bassey Otu's vision for grassroots development, focusing on mandatory local residency for council leaders and rectifying recruitment irregularities.
Ondo State Government upholds Olusupare appointment, denies breaching court mandates
Ondo State officials have defended the appointment of a new monarch in Supare-Akoko, asserting that the move complied with the law and did not violate any active court orders.
Abia Pensioners Accuse Governor Otti of Favoring Politicians Over Seniors
The Abia Pensioners Forum has criticized Governor Alex Otti for prioritizing payouts to former political officeholders while ignoring the unpaid arrears and gratuities of retired state workers.
Dispute Arises Over Multi-Billion Naira Shop Allocation in Nnewi Market
Disagreements over the multi-billion naira Agbedo Motor Parts Market project have led to accusations of financial misconduct, though local officials and market leadership deny any government involvement.
Abeokuta North Local Government Implements Anti-Open Grazing Legislation and Launches Infrastructure Projects
Ogun State's Abeokuta North Local Government has introduced a ban on open grazing and unveiled a series of new development projects aimed at improving public infrastructure and community relations.
Governor Idris Establishes Two Additional Districts in Argungu
Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris has approved the establishment of two new districts in Argungu to improve local governance and support traditional leadership.
Military and Osun Local Council Chiefs in Standoff Over Illegal Mining
Local government chairmen in Osun State clashed with military personnel while attempting to shut down illegal mining sites causing environmental destruction in the Ijesa South Federal Constituency.
Kano State Assembly suspends local government heads in Bagwai, Bebeji, and Rogo
The Kano State House of Assembly has suspended the chairmen of Bagwai, Bebeji, and Rogo local government areas for three months following allegations of financial mismanagement and misconduct.
Cross River State Government and Disputed Local Government Staff Dispute Unpaid Wages
Disputed local government workers in Cross River State held a protest in Calabar claiming 11 months of unpaid wages, while the state government labels their employment documentation as fraudulent.