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Osun ALGON faction stages peaceful protest over Local Government autonomy
The All Progressives Congress (APC) faction of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Osun State chapter, has on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, staged a peaceful protest in Osogbo, accusing the state government of failing to grant full autonomy to local government administrations. The demonstrators gathered at the premises of the Osun State High […]
The Role of Local Government in Community Development
In Nigeria, the daily lives of citizens are shaped by challenges that are impossible to ignore, from bad roads and poor water supply to poor electricity, overcrowded classrooms for students, and poor health care facilities lacking drugs and basic equipment. Yet Nigeria operates a system of government designed to bring governance closer to the people. […]
Tinubu commissions Customs office, training college in Ogun
President Bola Tinubu has commissioned the newly completed office of the Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone A, of the Nigeria Customs Service in Iperu, Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State. The President arrived at the venue shortly after inaugurating the state’s cargo airport, and commended the leadership style of the Comptroller-General of the Service, […]
NLC blames hardship on policy failures
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has blamed the worsening economic hardship in the country on what it described as failed and anti-people policies, urging government at all levels to embrace reforms that prioritise the welfare of citizens. President Joe Ajaero, in an Easter message, has made it known that the current suffering of Nigerian workers […]
Many Barriers, Few Seats: The Struggle of Women in Nigerian Politics
In a political race highly dominated by men, Princess Chichi Ojei, of the Allied Peoples Movement, stood as the only female candidate in the 2023 presidential election; one woman against a field of powerful and influential men, the only woman among 17 men running for president, and only the third in Nigeria’s history. Her candidacy […]
Federal Government Allocates ₦2.45tn To States, FCT For Infrastructure, Security
The Federal Government said it allocated ₦2.45 trillion to the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) between March 2024 and August 2025 to support infrastructure development and security interventions nationwide. The Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, disclosed this in a post on his verified X […]
Yoweri Museveni and the challenges of sit-tight leadership in Africa
Africa, the world’s second-largest and second-most populous continent, despite being one of the continents which embraces democratic form of governance, faces a series of leadership challenges, including that of sit-tight leadership where the Heads of State desire to overstay their positions beyond the constitutionally stipulated terms. The laws of many African Nations like Nigeria, Ghana, […]
Tinubu Projects Economic Recovery, Lower Inflation in 2026 New Year Message
In President Bola Tinubu’s 2026 national New Year address, he projected a phase of robust economic growth for Nigeria, citing a downward trend in inflation, bolstered foreign reserves, and steady GDP expansion, attributing the positive outlook to increasing industrialisation and the successful implementation of his administration’s policy reforms. The President expressed that the administration’s fiscal, […]
Ekiti State Approves N458.8 Million Severance for Former LG Officials
The Ekiti State Government has approved N458.8 million in severance benefits for former political officeholders at the local government level. The payment covers individuals who served between 2022 and 2023. Commissioner for Local Government Affairs, Folorunso Olabode, confirmed the approval, noting that the beneficiaries include vice chairmen, secretaries, councillors, supervisors, and advisers from all […]
Tinubu Approves N758bn to Clear Outstanding Pension Liabilities
President Bola Tinubu has approved the release of N758 billion to settle outstanding pension liabilities, as the National Pension Commission (PenCom) recorded a 180 percent rise in recoveries from defaulting employers within the year. Presenting a one-year performance report at the Pension Revolution Journalist Summit in Lagos, PenCom Director-General, Omolola Olowora, said the administration’s intervention represented a “historic […]