local government areas
Coverage of local government areas in the Nexus archive.
- Bauchi govt disburses N625m startup grants to 1,250 youths
The Bauchi government has disbursed N625 million in startup grants to 1,250 youths, aiming to boost agricultural production and promote agribusiness across the state’s 20 local government areas.
- 46,983 registered voters displaced in Plateau as INEC maps out voting strategy
46,983 registered voters in Plateau State have been displaced, spread across eight local government areas. INEC is developing a voting strategy to address the situation.
- Oyo govt imposes curfew in 10 LGAs, search for abducted pupils, teachers intensifies
The Oyo State Government imposed a curfew in 10 local government areas and intensified efforts to locate abducted pupils and teachers. Residents in the affected areas were urged to comply with the curfew and assist security agencies in the search.
- #EkitiDecides2026: Oyebanji, Oluyede, 12 others in governorship battle (LIVE UPDATES)
The 2026 Ekiti State governorship election will involve over one million voters across 2,445 polling units in 177 wards. Candidates include Oyebanji, Oluyede, and 12 others competing in the southwestern Nigerian state.
- #EkitiDecides2026: Heavy security in Ekiti INEC in Ekiti moves election material, deploys officials
INEC in Ekiti State has deployed officials and moved election materials ahead of the 2026 election, with 2,445 polling units across 177 wards in 16 local government areas. Heavy security measures are in place for the process.