Category: News
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Hon. Anani Leads Grassroots Security Revolution, Urges 774 LGAs to Embrace Wase Model
The Executive Chairman of Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State, Hon. Dr. Hamisu Mohammed Anani, has advocated the adoption of a structured community security network across Nigeria’s 774 Local Government Areas and Area Councils to complement the emerging state police structure and strengthen grassroots security management. Anani made the call on Tuesday, November 3,…
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Enugu LG Chairmen Rally Behind Mbah, Adopt Manifesto as Development Blueprint
ENUGU — The 17 local government chairmen in Enugu State have adopted Governor Peter Mbah’s manifesto as a shared grassroots social contract to fast-track development. ALGON Chairman and Chairman of Igboeze South LGA, Hon. Ugo Ferdinand Ukwueze, disclosed this while reacting to Governor Mbah’s mid-term presentation attended by political, traditional, religious and private sector leaders.…
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Governor Bassey Otu’s N987.8bn Budget: Cross River ALGON Pledges 100% Adoption Across 18 LGAs
The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Cross River State chapter, has resolved to domesticate Governor Bassey Otu’s N987.8 billion 2027 Budget of Consolidation and Renewed Hope across the state’s 18 local government areas, in a move aimed at strengthening grassroots development and ensuring coordinated implementation of government policies. The association said all 18…
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Cross River ALGON Chairman Highlights Governor Otu’s Reforms, Backs People-First Agenda
The Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Cross River State Chapter, Hon. Yibala Inyang, has lauded Governor Bassey Edet Otu’s leadership, citing the state’s return as an oil-producing state, proposed establishment of a state police service and renewed investment in agriculture, infrastructure and the green economy as major milestones of his…
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Senator Ubanesse Advances 774-LGA Gas Expansion Drive at ALGON Assembly
Distinguished Senator Alphonsus Ubanesse Igbeke has reiterated the importance of grassroots development, effective local government administration and clean energy expansion following his interaction with Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, at the 2026 General Assembly of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) in Abuja. The two leaders exchanged pleasantries on the sidelines of…
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Hon. Bello Lawal Chairs ALGON Assembly, Uzodimma Pledges FG Support For Grassroots Governance As Minister Udeh Graces Event
ABUJA — Hon. Engr. Bello Lawal, National President of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, ALGON, on Thursday, 15th October, 2026, led the apex gathering of the 774 Local Government Areas and Area Councils in Abuja, where Governor Hope Uzodimma pledged Federal Government support for grassroots governance. The ALGON General Assembly, being the supreme…
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Ohanaeze Ndigbo Commemorates 2026 Igbo Day In Umuahia, Calls For Unity
The 2026 Igbo Day commemoration by Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide reached its grand finale in Umuahia, Abia State, on Tuesday, September 29, with prominent Igbo leaders and stakeholders gathering to honour Igbo identity, heritage and collective aspirations. The occasion was chaired by Rtd. General Ike Nwachukwu, CFR, who called on Ndigbo, particularly the younger generation, to…
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ALGON South-East: Oluremi Tinubu’s N250m Women Empowerment Strengthens Grassroots Support For APC
OWERRI, IMO STATE — The leadership of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) in the South-East has commended the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, for what it described as a landmark demonstration of gender inclusion and commitment to the empowerment of women across the region. The South-East ALGON leadership also pledged…
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ALGON Hails Imo’s Robotic Surgery Breakthrough, Commends Governor Uzodimma
The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Imo State chapter, has commended Governor Hope Uzodimma for what it described as a historic breakthrough in healthcare following the first robotic-assisted surgery performed at the Imo Specialist Hospital, Umuguma. The landmark procedure, conducted at the Imo Robotics and Oncology Centre under the leadership of renowned medical…
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Defence Minister Under Fire Over Conflicting Directives on Terror Fight, Group Laments
ABUJA — The Alliance for Democratic Governance and Peace Initiative (ADGAPi) has expressed concern over what it described as conflicting public remarks by the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd.), warning that inconsistent communication on Nigeria’s counter-terrorism strategy could undermine public confidence and create uncertainty about the country’s security direction. In a statement…
