CSOs Petition EFCC Over Kogi LG Funds Diversion
Civil society groups uncover massive diversion of Kogi local government funds through Lokoja Voucher Scheme. EFCC receives petition demanding forensic audit and prosecution.
Category : Local Government
EFCC to Probe Kogi Local Government Funds
The EFCC vows to investigate alleged diversion of Kogi LG funds following a youth protest. Groups demand transparency and accountability in grassroots governance.
25% of Lagos diseases caused by pollution - LASEPA
LASEPA reveals 25% of hospital diseases in Lagos stem from environmental pollution. 74 industries sanctioned. Report polluters for a healthier Lagos.
Makinde opens 4th ultramodern market in Oyo
Governor Seyi Makinde commissions Omituntun Ultramodern Market in Omi Adio, featuring 406 shops and 56 stalls. The project aims to transform trading in Oyo State.
Rivers revokes land for waste disposal facility
Rivers State Government acquires 65,757.74m² land in Igwuruta for REWAMA waste disposal project under public interest. Read details on the Land Use Act invocation.
Kogi Denies LG Funds Diversion Claims Before EFCC
Kogi State Government dismisses EFCC petition on LG funds diversion as politically motivated. Commissioner challenges accusers to provide evidence of alleged fraud.
Nigeria's Climate Health Needs Resilience & Data - Expert
Environmental expert Oluwaferanmi Akinyemi reveals how Nigeria can combat climate-health challenges through resilience, data systems, and community engagement. Learn the urgent priorities.
Council Chief Seeks Better Awareness on Poverty Programs
Igalamela/Odolu Council Chairman Cosmos Ataboh urges CSOs to intensify awareness campaigns about government poverty alleviation programs in Kogi communities.
158 LGAs, 2 States Achieve Open Defecation Free Status
Nigeria celebrates as 158 LGAs and 2 states achieve open defecation free status. FG and UK partners call for sustained efforts to expand WASH achievements nationwide.
Rivers Revokes Land for Waste Disposal Project
Rivers State Government acquires 65,758 sq metres in Igwuruta for a new waste disposal and recycling facility to boost public health and environmental management.
Olaogun Community Launches N300m Health Fund
Olaogun community in Agbado, Ogun State, is set to raise N300 million for its health centre during the Olaogun Community Day on November 29, 2025. Join the initiative for better healthcare.
GIS Day 2025: Nigerian Experts Push Health Tech Collaboration
Health experts at Nigeria's 2025 World GIS Day emphasized innovative collaboration using Geographic Information Systems to advance health equity and disease eradication across Africa.
Nigeria's LG Autonomy: Court Win Meets Reality
Expert analysis reveals why Nigeria's 2024 Supreme Court ruling on local government financial autonomy faces political resistance and constitutional challenges. Discover the path to true grassroots governance.
Kebbi Assembly suspends LG chairman for alleged graft
Kebbi State House of Assembly suspends Fakai Local Council Chairman Muhammad Fawa for six months over corruption, theft of transformers, and illegal farmland allocations. Read full details.
Kebbi Assembly suspends LG boss over corruption
Kebbi State House of Assembly suspends Fakai LG chairman for alleged corruption, theft of transformers & illegal farmland allocations. Full details on the investigation findings and recommendations.
Kogi youths give 21-day ultimatum for LG autonomy
Youth groups in Kogi demand local government autonomy implementation within 21 days. Coalition presents allocation analysis, cites Supreme Court ruling. Read full details.
Katsina declared Open Defecation-Free, joins Jigawa
Katsina State has been officially declared Open Defecation Free, making it the second state after Jigawa to achieve this sanitation milestone. Discover Nigeria's progress toward the 2030 ODF target.
Delta & Sanofi Launch Digital Diabetes Monitoring Tool
Delta State and Sanofi introduce a new digital platform to enhance diabetes monitoring and patient education. Over 200 healthcare professionals trained. Read more on this health initiative.
Jaga Tasks LASG on Amikanle Demolition Compensation
Gospel artiste Testimony Jaga urges Lagos State to compensate victims of the Amikanle demolition, warning that youth frustration could lead to unrest if ignored.
Kogi Youth Give 21-Day LG Autonomy Ultimatum
Youth groups in Kogi State demand immediate implementation of local government autonomy within 21 days, threatening statewide protests over constitutional violations.
Jandor, APC Leaders Commission Road in Egbe-Idimu
Lagos APC chieftain Jandor joins party leaders to commission Phidel College road, praising Chairman Balogun's 100-day achievements and empowerment of 500 residents with N50m grants.
Cleric Urges Abiodun to Fix Deplorable Egbado Road
Prophet Israel Oladele Ogundipe appeals to Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun for urgent reconstruction of Egbado roads, highlighting decades of suffering and security risks.
Healthcare Crisis for Nigeria's Deaf Community
9.5 million Nigerians with hearing impairment struggle to access proper healthcare due to lack of sign language interpreters in hospitals, leading to misdiagnosis and frustration.
Yagba West LG imposes curfew over bandit attacks
Yagba West LG Chairman imposes 7pm-5am curfew to combat bandit attacks. Security forces to conduct coordinated patrols. Residents urged to comply.
Lagos residents protest irregular PSP waste collection
Lagos residents raise alarm over irregular PSP waste collection, forcing households to burn refuse or dump in gutters. Health and environmental concerns mount across communities.
Kaduna allocates ₦100m to each of 255 political wards
Governor Uba Sani announces historic ₦25.5 billion grassroots development fund for Kaduna's 255 wards in 2026 budget. Communities to directly decide project priorities.
FCT EXCO Approves Abuja Waste & Traffic Contracts
FCT Executive Council has approved new contracts for improved waste management and traffic control in Abuja. Changes begin November 17. Read details.
Kano Introduces Software Payroll System to Stop Leakages
Kano State Government is set to revolutionize payroll management across its 44 local councils with new HR software. The system aims to eliminate ghost workers and ensure transparency. Learn more about this tech-driven governance initiative.
Ondo residents protest abandoned road, block traffic
Angry residents of Ijoka community in Ondo State shut down major roads protesting the abandoned dualisation project. They demand immediate government action to fix the deplorable road.
House Moves to Transform NACA into Multi-Disease Agency
Nigeria's House of Representatives plans to transform NACA into a multi-disease agency called NACATAM to improve efficiency in fighting HIV, TB, and malaria. The move follows an investigation into $4.6 billion in health grants.
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