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Prime Minister Burnham Announces Income Tax Revenue Sharing for English Mayors
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to grant English mayors a share of local income tax and business rates to reduce reliance on central government funding and boost regional growth.
Cross River State Rejects Claims of Unpaid Salaries, Citing Payroll Fraud
Cross River State authorities maintain that protesters demanding 11 months of back pay are not legitimate employees, asserting that they were added to the payroll through illegal recruitment processes.
Former Kumbotso Council Leader Resumes Tailoring Career Following Judicial Removal
After a court order terminated his term as Kumbotso Local Government Chairman, Abdullahi Gali Shitu has returned to his tailoring business, advocating for vocational skills as a more reliable career path than politics.
Jigawa State launches five-year development strategy for local councils
Governor Umar Namadi has launched a five-year development roadmap for Jigawa's 27 local government areas, aiming to link strategic planning with budgetary processes to improve grassroots service delivery.
Osun ALGON Urges Governor Adeleke to Halt Unlawful NURTW Intervention
Osun ALGON has challenged Governor Adeleke's suspension of NURTW activities, asserting that the administration of motor parks falls under local government jurisdiction rather than state authority.
Imo residents protest against alleged leader imposition by local government head
Women from Uzoagba in Imo State protested against their local government chairman, alleging he is attempting to illegally appoint community leaders despite ongoing court litigation.
Governor Fintiri Issues Directive to Newly Inaugurated Local Government Chairmen in Adamawa
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has instructed the 21 newly sworn-in local government chairmen in Adamawa State to reside in their districts rather than the state capital to ensure better service to their constituents.
Adamawa Governor Inaugurates 21 Local Government Chairmen
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has inaugurated 21 local government chairmen in Adamawa State, urging them to prioritize development and integrity while serving their constituents at the grassroots level.
APC Secures Clean Sweep in Edo Local Government Elections
The APC won all 18 chairmanship and 192 councillorship seats in the Edo State local government elections, according to the state electoral commission.
Agboyi-Ketu LCDA Considers N50,000 Penalty and Jail Time for Waste Bin Violations
A proposed bye-law in Lagos's Agboyi-Ketu LCDA mandates the use of household waste bins, with offenders facing up to six months in jail or a N50,000 fine.