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Local Governments

February 19, 2026

Imo APC Congress: Governor Uzodimma calls for discipline, unity

Mr Uzodimma has charged APC stakeholders to work towards party discipline, unity and succession plan during the ward and local government congresses scheduled for Friday.

Imo State gov, Hope Uzodimma (Credit: Nairametics)
November 12, 2025

FG seeks N150 billion to fund vaccine procurement, boost health financing

Mr Edun noted that health now accounted for more than five per cent of the national budget, up from just over three per cent previously.

VACCINES
September 24, 2025

UNICEF, expert call for urgent end to FGM in Nigeria

Aderonke Olutayo, a sexual and reproductive health consultant, has called for stronger efforts to end the high prevalence of female genital mutilation in the country.

UNICEF personnel
June 2, 2025

Teachers’ institute planning to create study centres in 774 LGAs: Director

Ms Sani-Daura said the institute is fully committed to ensuring that all teachers in the country fully upgrade their capacities.

National Teachers’ Institute (NTI)
August 22, 2024

Tinubu’s govt will not tolerate subversion of democratic government, Fagbemi warns

Mr Fagbemi said the present administration has a clear mandate of the people and can only be changed at the end of its tenure as prescribed by the constitution.

LATEEF FAGBEMI
July 9, 2024

Reps recommend withholding allocations of states using LG caretaker chairmen

The House stated that the money should be withheld until elected representatives are put in place by such state governments.

House of Representatives
June 29, 2024

NULGE calls for LG autonomy to boost Nigeria’s GDP, curb insecurity

“Our opinion is that the local government must be the platform for policing evolution in Nigeria.”

NULGE
March 13, 2024

Idris says N241 million released to pay gratuities to 91 retirees

Governor Nasir Idris has approved the release of N241 million to pay gratuities to 91 civil servants who retired from service in November and December 2023.

Kebbi Governor, Nasir Idris
October 12, 2023

Council reviews guidelines to address environmental health challenges

The body deemed itself in the right position to contribute significantly to issues bordering on mitigation, adaptation, and resilience in the climate change structure.

FEDERAL MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT
August 22, 2023

Bayelsa promises to start paying wage awards, gratuities from August

“The governor has given anticipatory approval but I believe he will give the final approval this week.”

Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo