Friday, July 10, 2026

Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs

April 23, 2026

Cabinet Resignation: Gov Bago assigns six commissioners to oversee vacant ministries

Mr Bago urged the commissioners to view the additional responsibilities as an opportunity to enhance service delivery.

Governor Mohammed Bago
August 17, 2025

Emir of Zuru dies in London at 81

Mr Sani Sami was appointed Emir of Zuru in 1995, a position he held until his demise.

Muhammadu Sani Sami
January 10, 2025

Makinde approves Abimbola Owoade as new Alaafin of Oyo

The statement said the governor approved Mr Owoade after due recommendation, thorough consultations, and divination by the Oyomesi.

Seyi Makinde
October 5, 2024

Governor Bago tackling communal crises in Niger with strategic collaborations: Commissioner

The commissioner said that to address the perennial conflicts, the governor established the Ministry of Nomadic Affairs to foster inter-agency cooperation.

Governor Umaru Bago
August 18, 2024

Mutfwang lauds Rotary International’s humanitarian interventions in Plateau

Mr Nwanoshiri said that during the Rotary year, 10,000 trees would be planted as a contribution to environmental protection.

Plateau State governor, Caleb Mutfwang
July 6, 2024

Ondo govt releases N1 billion for payment of retired LG workers, teachers’ gratuities

Mr Takuro said the gesture was a continuation of the gradual defrayment of gratuity arrears for retired local government officers and primary school teachers.

Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa
June 29, 2024

Aiyedatiwa orders traditional rulers to register for Chieftaincy Declaration

Mr Aiyedatiwa, represented by his deputy, Olayide Adelami, gave the order in a meeting on Friday with the Ondo State Council of Obas.

Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa
May 15, 2024

Ondo government pledges neutrality in choosing traditional rulers

The Ondo government has reiterated its commitment to being neutral in selecting traditional state rulers and allowing kingmakers to exercise their powers.

Iralepo-in-council in Akure
December 18, 2023

Court blocks Makinde’s access to Oyo bank accounts over N3.5 billion debt to sacked politicians

The sacked local government chairmen and councillors had, in 2021, gotten a judgment of N4,874,889,425.60 against the governor.

Seyi Makinde
October 23, 2023

33 newly- created LCDAs to take off soon: Ondo govt.

The commissioner said creating the LCDAs will bring the government closer to the people and give them a sense of belonging.

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