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Nigeria

APC’s Danjuma Shekwolo wins Kuje area council chairmanship

All Progressives Congress candidate Danjuma Shekwolo has been declared winner of the Kuje Area Council chairmanship election in the Federal Capital Territory. He secured 17,269 votes to defeat his closest rivals in the poll. Announcing the result, Returning Officer Prof Nkiruka Odoh of the University of Abuja said Shekwolo, having scored the highest number of lawful votes and met all legal requirements, was duly elected and returned as council chairman. The declaration of the Kuje result completes the announcement of winners for chairmanship positions across the six FCT area councils. With this outcome, the APC now controls Kuje along with other councils won in Saturday’s elections.

Abdulmumini Auwal SA February 22, 2026

John Desmond Sowah addressing sanitation funding challenges in Greater Accra
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Ahafo

Greater Accra MMDCEs urge government to boost sanitation funding

The Dean of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) in the Greater Accra Region, John Desmond Sowah, has appealed to government to increase budgetary allocation for sanitation to sustain a clean environment and improve waste management, particularly in the capital region. He made the call during the handover of cleaning tools and equipment to all Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in the Greater Accra Region by the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs. Mr. Sowah, who is the Ga West Municipal Chief Executive, emphasized that sanitation challenges in Accra have national implications. “When Accra is dirty, Ghana is dirty,” he stated, stressing both the symbolic and practical importance of maintaining cleanliness in the capital city. He acknowledged the government’s efforts to strengthen sanitation delivery through the provision of equipment and the reintroduction of National Sanitation Day. […]

Ahmad February 9, 2026

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Nigeria

Abductions: Tinubu Orders 24-Hour Aerial Surveillance on Kwara, Kebbi, Niger Forest

President Bola Tinubu has directed a continuous 24-hour aerial security operation over forests in Kwara, Kebbi, and Niger States after a series of mass abductions and rising banditry. The Nigerian Air Force is to coordinate the aerial patrol with ground troops to deter kidnappers, track criminal movements, and enable faster rescue missions for victims. The move follows the recent abduction of more than 20 people—including women and children—in Isapa, Kwara. The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has threatened to pull teachers from unsafe classrooms, demanding urgent government action to secure schools and rescue those in captivity. The United Nations has also called for immediate steps to end the wave of mass kidnappings. Kwara’s governor set up a high-level committee to develop local security solutions, while Kebbi's governor welcomed the safe return of 25 abducted schoolgirls—affirming no ransom was paid, crediting […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA November 26, 2025

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Nigeria

 National Assembly Pushes for Timely Constitution Review

The National Assembly has reaffirmed its commitment to a timely and people-centered review of the 1999 Constitution. Speaking at a joint retreat in Lagos, the Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, urged lawmakers to work towards transmitting the first set of amendments to State Houses of Assembly before the end of the year. The retreat is focused on a clause-by-clause review of a massive number of proposals. These include 69 amendment bills, 55 requests for new states, and 278 requests for the creation of new local governments. Senator Jibrin emphasized that the process, which involved two years of public consultations, must be approached with patriotism and a focus on the shared national interest, setting aside political or regional differences.

Abdulmumini Auwal SA October 24, 2025

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General

President Mahama Nominates 71 New DCEs Pending Approval

President John Mahama has nominated 71 new District Chief Executives (DCEs) across various districts in Ghana, pending approval by local Assembly members. This move is aimed at strengthening local governance as these executives are expected to play a crucial role in the management of their respective districts.An official statement detailing the nominations was signed by Dr. Callistus Mahama, the Secretary to the President, and addressed to the Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs.While most districts have their nominees, the nomination for the Kpando district is still pending. The new DCEs will need to be confirmed by the Assembly members in their respective districts before they officially take up their roles.

Edem 4Style March 26, 2025

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Ahafo

Mahama Revokes Appointments of Akufo-Addo’s Local Government Executives.

President John Dramani Mahama has revoked the appointments of all Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCES) who served under the previous Akufo-Addo administration. This decision, effective immediately, was communicated in a letter signed by Dr. Callistus Mahama, the Secretary to the President.The action aligns with President Mahama's vision to restructure local governance and ensure it supports the policies of his new government. The move is backed by the authority granted under the Local Government Act, 2016 (Act 936) and its 2017 amendment, Act 940. By this directive, all appointments made under these sections of the law have been nullified.

Edem 4Style January 8, 2025

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VOLTA

Ho Municipality Set to Attain Metropolitan Status.

The Ho Municipality in the Volta Region is on track to becoming a metropolitan area due to the steady growth in its population and economic activities. The municipal authorities, along with the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, are working on the necessary processes to elevate the municipality to metropolitan status.With its booming commercial sector, educational institutions, and strategic location, Ho is attracting investments and development projects that will enhance its urbanization. This move is expected to further boost infrastructure development, create more job opportunities, and improve public services for residents. The decision comes after several consultations and assessments, showing that Ho meets the required criteria for a metropolitan upgrade.Residents and stakeholders have expressed optimism that this development will propel the Volta Region’s capital to greater heights, making it a major hub for economic and social activities.

Edem 4Style October 24, 2024

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