Terrorists planning to attack three Kwara LGs – Group
A security group in Nigeria has warned of potential simultaneous terrorist attacks in three local government areas of Kwara State later this month.
Anambra LGs clash over renaming of street after ex-Commonwealth secretary general
Two local governments in Anambra State, Nigeria, are in conflict over the renaming of Limca Road to honor former Commonwealth Secretary-General Chief Emeka Anyaoku.
Eid-el-Fitr: Police deploy officers across 33 Oyo LGs
The Nigeria Police Force has stationed officers across all local government areas in Oyo State to ensure safety during Eid-el-Fitr celebrations.
Hold states, LGs accountable, Tinubu tells media executives
President Bola Tinubu has called on media executives to scrutinize state and local governments as closely as they do his administration, emphasizing the need for accountability.
Tinubu urges media to hold states, LGs accountable
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has called on the media to scrutinize state and local governments as closely as they do his administration, emphasizing the newfound financial autonomy of these subnational entities.
Sokoto, UNICEF conduct pre-polio vaccination campaign in eight LGs
The Sokoto State Government and UNICEF have initiated a pre-polio vaccination campaign across eight local government areas in Sokoto as part of preparations for a larger immunization initiative scheduled for March 2026.
Katsina LGs operate 100% autonomy, says commissioner
The Commissioner for Local Government and Children’s Welfare in Katsina State claims local governments are operating with full autonomy due to improved federal allocations and economic reforms.
Tinubu’s Executive Order: FG, states, LGs allocation may increase by N15tn
President Bola Tinubu's new Executive Order could lead to an additional N14.57 trillion in allocations for federal, state, and local governments in Nigeria.
Okpebholo to distribute 54 construction units to Edo LGs
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo is set to present 54 units of construction equipment to the state's local government councils to enhance infrastructure development and local governance.
The Lithuanian Doctors' Union Initiative Has Caught the Attention of Criminalists in Parliament
The Lithuanian Doctors' Union's proposed amendments to the Criminal Code regarding drug offenses have drawn scrutiny due to connections with ongoing criminal investigations.
FG vows to halt states’ interference in LGs’ finances
The Federal Government has pledged to stop state governments from interfering with local government finances allocated from the Federation Account.
Lagos Assembly audits LGs, LCDAs to strengthen accountability
The Lagos State House of Assembly has begun auditing the accounts of 20 Local Government Areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas to enhance accountability and transparency at the grassroots level.
FG, states, LGs shared N1.969trn in December 2025 revenue
The total sum of N1.969 trillion generated in December 2025 has been allocated among the Federal Government, states, and local government councils according to the Federation Account Allocation Committee.