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Senator Simon Lalong has assured that the National Assembly will fully support the push for local government autonomy in Nigeria, as constitutional changes are underway to resolve current legal and structural hurdles.
The Department of State Services has successfully rescued Alhaji Hamza Durya, the Administrative Secretary of Kibiya Local Government Area in Kano State, who was kidnapped on Friday. The DSS's swift action led to the arrest of two suspects during the operation.
The High Court in Kano has dismissed Ghali Basaf from his position as chairperson of Kumbotso Local Government Council, following a ruling that invalidated his Certificate of Return. The ruling stems from a legal challenge initiated by Ali Hardworker, who claimed he was unjustly replaced as the candidate for the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP).
A six-month-old infant survived after an improvised explosive device (IED) planted by suspected bandits detonated in Kwara State, resulting in the death of a commercial driver and serious injuries to a woman. The incident highlights ongoing security concerns in the region.
Hamza Durya, the secretary of Kibiya Local Government Area in Kano State, has been kidnapped from his home by unidentified gunmen, as confirmed by local police.
Armed men have taken hostage the Secretary of Kibiya Local Government Area in Kano State during a raid on his home in Dinya town late Friday night. The incident highlighted growing security concerns in the region.
Workers from Emohua Local Government Area in Rivers State have taken to the streets demanding payment for seven months of unpaid salaries, as the council chairman defends a verification process aimed at reducing costs.
The inhabitants of Kertyo community in Nasarawa State are urging the government and various stakeholders to address the pressing lack of clean drinking water affecting over 10,000 residents.
A High Court in Jos has confirmed that Local Government Chairmen in Plateau State will serve a four-year term, nullifying the existing two-year regulation as it contradicts the Nigerian Constitution. The ruling follows a challenge by the ALGON chairman and was made public on March 13, 2026.
The Ondo State Police have reported the kidnapping of a council secretary and one other person from a poultry farm in Akure North Local Government Area. The incident occurred on the morning of March 9, 2026.
A village head, Chief John Onombem, along with five other individuals, have been abducted in Kaduna State's Kachia Local Government Area by armed bandits. Local sources confirm that the chief was taken during a raid while many villagers fled the area.
Governor Dauda Lawal has sanctioned the reinstatement of 650 verified employees from various local government areas in Zamfara State, along with the immediate disbursement of their salaries. This decision follows a thorough verification process aimed at ensuring transparency and accountability.
A suspected attack by Lakurawa terrorists has left numerous individuals feared dead in various rural communities within the Arewa Local Government Area of Kebbi State. Survivors report the attackers began firing indiscriminately on residents during their incursion.
The government of Osun State has confirmed that it is consistently disbursing salaries to local government employees, even as some of their allowances remain delayed due to withheld statutory allocations.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) commenced its ward congresses across all 23 local government areas of Benue State amid heightened security on Wednesday. The state's party chairman emphasized the arrangements were made to ensure a smooth electoral process.
