local government

Rehabilitation Begins: Epe LG Initiates Adewale-Logun Link Road Upgrade

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Adewale-Logun Link Road

Epe Local Government announces commencement of rehabilitation work on Adewale-Logun Link Road. Executive Chairman Princess Surah Animashaun emphasizes commitment to community development through infrastructure projects. Residents urged to cooperate for smooth execution and timely completion of the road rehabilitation project. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Executive Chairman of Epe Local Government Area, Hon. Princess Surah … Read more

‘They Insulted Me For Saying No’ — Shehu Sani Wades Into Kaduna Debt Controversy

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Former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani

There was a recent public spat between the camps of Kaduna governor and the immediate past governor of the state. The spat, which occurred during the weekend, centered on a foreign loan taken by former Governor El-Rufai. Shehu Sani, who opposed the loan in 2018, has now reacted to the controversy. Eko Hot Blog reports … Read more

BREAKING: Wike, Fubara, Sanwo-Olu, Others Asked To Account For Over N40 Trillion LGA Allocations

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Accountability of Allocations

EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a move aimed at fostering transparency and accountability in governance, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has issued a stern call to action directed at 36 state governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The organization has demanded detailed disclosure regarding federal allocations designated for local … Read more

Some State Governors Are Looting Local Government Allocations – Afe Babalola Tells Tinubu

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Tinubu

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Founder of Afe Babalola University in Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Chief Afe Babalola (SAN) has claimed that state governors misappropriate funds allocated to them. He accused the governors of misapplying financial allocations to local governments in their domains. EDITOR’S PICKS Why I Slumped During Ministerial Screening – Balarabe Speaks Out All Students Will Undertake … Read more

Kano Deputy Gov. Appointed Commissioner For Local Government, Assumes Office

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Eko Hot Blog reports that The deputy governor of Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo has assumed office as the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs. He assumed office shortly after he was designated commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs by the State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf. The Permanent Secretary of the … Read more

Why Benue Assembly Suspended All LG Chairmen

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Benue Assembly

EkoHotBlog reports that the Benue State House of Assembly has suspended the 23 local government (LG) chairmen in the state for financial misappropriation. The state assembly on Wednesday in Makurdi directed the chairmen to hand over the affairs of the local government areas and properties in their possession, including official vehicles to the DGSAs with … Read more

Former Benue Gov Ortom Released By EFCC After Nine-hour Interrogation

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Orton Released by EFCC

Ortom released by EFCC after 9-hour grilling. Assembly sets up committee to probe LG finances. Chairmen may be sacked next week. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom after grilling him for over nine hours in their Makurdi zonal office. The ex-governor … Read more

Transformed At Last: Wike Boasts Of Positive Impact On All 23 Local Governments

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Wike

The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has positively impacted the 23 local government areas of the state. He charges the incoming administration on stewardship and insists on a full report card to be presented to the people by 2027. The Governor urges the Governor-elect, Siminialayi Fubara and his team not to be distracted by … Read more

INEC Moves PVC Collection From LGs To Wards

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INEC has moved the PVC collection to the wards. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is commencing the devolution of the Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to the wards on Friday. EDITOR’S PICKS  NFIU Bans Cash Withdrawals From Government Bank Accounts Flood Management: Lagos Asks FG To Dredge Major Rivers Lagos … Read more

How Some Governors Pocket LG Funds – Buhari

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Buhari has narrated how some governors pocket funds meant for LGs.  Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Abuja flayed the tendency of some governors to encourage corruption in the local government system, thereby inhibiting development at the grassroots. EDITOR’S PICKS  The Care People Foundation Announces Carnival, Scholarship Award For Orphans, … Read more

Adeleke Directs LG Heads To Replace Dismissed Chairmen In Osun

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Adeleke has directed LG heads to replace dismissed chairmen in Osun. Eko Hot Blog reports that Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has directed career heads of local government areas and Area Councils Development Areas in the state to take control of their councils from the sacked council chairmen and councillors. EDITOR’S PICKS  No More Night … Read more

Niger State Ready For Local Govt Election – Electoral Commission

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The Niger State Independent Electoral Commission (NSIEC) says the 25 local governments in the state will hold elections. Eko Hot Blog reports that Alhaji Aminu Baba, the chairman of the commission, announced in Minna over the weekend, that the election will take place on November 10. EDITOR’S PICK  JUST IN: A’Court Moves Nnamdi Kanu’s Case … Read more

Workers Lock Down Local Govt Secretariat Over Unpaid Salaries In Plateau

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A council secretariat was closed on Thursday by protesting employees OF Plateau State’s Lantang North Local Government Area. Eko Hot Blog reports that some of the irate employees in Jos said they closed the secretariat to voice their complaints about not receiving their paychecks for more than four months. EDITOR’S PICK  JUST IN: Ekiti State House … Read more

LASG Organises Workshop For Officers In Unified Local Government Service

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Local Government Establishments, Training and Pensions Office (LGETPO) is set to organise generic and specific workshops for all cadres in the Unified Local Government Service in Lagos State. Eko Hot Blog reports that this was contained in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Office, Mrs. Kikelomo Bolarinwa. He said the workshop is … Read more

BREAKING: Hisbah Set Fire On Alcohol Worth N3.2 Million (PHOTO)

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Hisbah has burnt 5,550 bottles of alcohol in Jigawa EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Jigawa State Hisbah Command has burned over 5,550 bottles of alcohol worth N3.2million.   EDITOR’S PICK Tinubu Reveals Meeting Details With Obasanjo In Abeokuta JUST IN: Buhari Swears In RMAFC Chair, Presides Over FEC BREAKING: Prominent APC Senatorial Candidate Dies … Read more

JUST IN: Ogun Govt Records Four Fresh Cases Of Monkeypox

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Four fresh cases of monkeypox has been confirmed in Ogun     EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ogun State government has confirmed four new cases of monkeypox, bringing the total cases recorded in the state to seven   Health commissioner Tomi Coker confirmed the development in a statement on Friday in Abeokuta EDITOR’S PICK … Read more

LASG Trains Workforce On Effective Succession Plan

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Workforce have trained on succession plan by the Lagos state government   EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Government, through the Office of the Auditor-General for Local Governments, has held a three-day training programme for its Audit Team Leaders and Heads of Departments. The theme of the event was “Teamwork and Effective Succession Plan … Read more

Shock As Herdsmen Abscond After Stealing 13 Cows In Ogun

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Herders employed to watch after an abattoir in Owode Egba have absconded with 13 cows    EKO HOT BLOG reports that two herders simply identified as Umar and Ali have absconded after conspiring to steal the 13 cows they were employed to look after in Owode-Egba, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State.   … Read more

Lagos Calls For Establishment Of Boundary Committees In Local Governments

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Hamzat calls for establishment of boundary committees in local governments ….Mr. Nicholas Emowele, called on Lagos State Government to support the Commission in its quest for speedy execution of its programme and projects. EDITOR’S PICK: BREAKING: INEC Declares PDP’s Adeleke Osun Gov-Elect BREAKING: Yemi Osinbajo Undergoes Leg Surgery Governor Sanwo-Olu Charges Officials Over Poaching Of … Read more

IGR: Ogun Govt. Seeks Support of LGs

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IGR: Ogun Govt. Seeks Support of LGs This is just as the State government reiterated that it would not undermine the autonomy of the local government administration. By Ademola Orunbon EDITOR’S PICK 2023: I’ll Replace Sharing Formula With Production Formula — Peter Obi [JUST IN] 2023: Buhari’s Aide Confirms Jonathan Now APC Member ‘I’m Forced … Read more

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