Defence Minister Condoles with Jigawa Governor Over Mother’s Passing
The Honourable Minister of Defence, His Excellency Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, CON, mni, has extended his heartfelt condolences to the Executive Governor of Jigawa State, Mallam Umar A. Namadi, over the passing of his beloved mother, Hajiya Maryam Namadi Umar. In…
ALGON Consultant Dr. Ben Nkechika Commends National President Hon. Engr. Bello Lawal for Award of Excellence
Dr. Ben Nkechika, a distinguished human capital development expert and health management consultant, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Hon. Engr. Bello Lawal, the National President of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), for receiving the prestigious Award…
Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Project to Cost over Planned Enhanced Security and Aesthetic Features – Minister
There indications that the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, spanning 750 kilometers, may cost more as the project is set to receive significant upgrades aimed at improving both security and aesthetics. The project was initially to cost N4 billion per kilometre…
How Palliatives Stampede Claimed 10 Lives, Including Four Children in Abuja Church
A devastating stampede occurred at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama, Abuja, on Saturday, resulting in the loss of 10 lives, including four children. The incident happened during a food distribution event, which was intended to provide relief to…
Money Laundering Trial: Yahaya Bello Regains Freedom After Begging Court to Spare Him Landed Property in Maitama for Bail
A former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Adoza Bello, has appealed to Justice Maryann Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Maitama, Abuja, to spare him the possession of a landed property in the Maitama District as one…
Court Checks Customs’ Powers, Bars Nigerian Customs Service from Patrolling Highways
In a landmark ruling, the Court of Appeal in Kaduna has declared that the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has no authority to patrol highways and seize goods from individuals. The court’s decision is a significant check on the powers of…
ALGON Urges President Tinubu to Intervene in Edo Local Government Crisis, Condemns 18 LGA Chairmen’s Suspension
The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has strongly condemned the Edo State House of Assembly’s suspension of 18 local government chairmen, describing the action as a setback for democracy and an abuse of power. After its emergency meeting…
51st NEC Meeting: ALGON Reiterates Commitment to Strengthening Local Governance
The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) successfully concluded its 51st National Executive Council (NEC) meeting on December 14, 2024, in Katsina State. The meeting, which brought together key stakeholders from across the country, resulted in significant resolutions aimed…
ALGON, UNICEF, NIMC, NPC Join Forces to Enhance Birth Registration in Nigeria, Call for Widening the Engagement
In another push to sustain its efforts SDG Goal 3 for Universal Health Coverage this time Immunization and Birth registration in line with the functions and responsibilities of the Local governments in the 4th Schedule to the 1999 constitution (as…
GBV: What I Told My Daughters To Do If Their Husbands Slap Them – Emir Sanusi
The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, has made a bold statement regarding domestic violence, particularly wife beating, which he says forms 45% of cases across nine Shari’a Courts of Kano over the past five years. Speaking at the…
