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A UK court has convicted Sunderland councillor Glenn Gibbins over a Facebook post where he suggested Nigerians should be “melted down” to fill potholes. Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-councillor-convicted-over-call-to-melt-nigerians/
The government has set aside R300m to cushion unseated councillors in 2026 – a final round of golden handshakes reallocated from municipal infrastructure budgets amid sustainability concerns.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has defended his promise to reward councillors with N10m each for delivering their wards to President Tinubu in the 2027 polls. Read More: https://punchng.com/wike-defends-n10m-promise-to-councillors-dismisses-vote-buying-claims/
Read the evening recap as Nyesom Wike promises councillors N10m to deliver wards in 2027 and Babcock University confirms a student in a viral video is aliv Read More: https://punchng.com/evening-recap-wike-promises-councillors-n10m-babcock-confirms-student-alive-other-top-stories/
<p>Glenn Gibbins sentenced to 150 hours of unpaid work by South Tyneside magistrates over 2024 Facebook post</p><p>A Reform party councillor who claimed racist comments about Nigerians were no more than a “bit of fun” has been handed a community order for posting grossly offensive material.</p><p>Glenn Gibbins, who was voted on to Sunderland council in May,
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has promised N10m to every councillor who successfully delivers their political ward for President Tinubu and the APC in the 2027 Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-wike-promises-n10m-to-councillors-who-deliver-wards/
Corporation set to appoint a health inspector to coordinate requests for squad deployment
Police have arrested an alleged hitman in connection with the fatal shooting of former Knysna executive mayor and serving ANC councillor, Aubrey Tsengwa. The suspect is expected to appear before the local magistrates’ court on Monday, 9 November.
The killing of Nelson Mandela Bay councillor Luxolo Namette has renewed concerns about political violence, following the murder of three other councillors since 2022. Namette was shot in the head in Motherwell, Eastern Cape, on Saturday, 7 November.
<p>Susan Lawrence, elected to Wolverhampton city council, sits on committee overseeing financial reporting of multimillion-pound budget</p><p>A woman who promoted a notorious cryptocurrency scam has been elected as a Reform UK councillor and now sits on the audit and risk committee of a major city council.</p><p>Susan Lawrence was one of the main UK promoter
Carl Johnson writes that "no foreigner" should be allowed to stand in elections.
A court orders Snowy Monaro Regional councillor Andrew Thaler to stay away from the deputy mayor and not refer to her in an offensive or threatening way on social media.
Nova Scotia has extended its freeze on increasing development fees in Halifax and some councillors say they're concerned about where to find money for infrastructure upgrades.
The Dublin City Development Company said it is examining the introduction of introducing private security in Dublin city centre.
The Dublin City Development Company said it is examining the introduction of introducing private security in Dublin city centre, following discussions with Gardaí, the Department of Justice and local businesses.
Attorney Nadine Meintjes was shot dead near Eldorado Park alongside a passenger. Police are investigating, while her links to a controversial PA councillor emerge.
One week after the Winnipeggers cast their ballots, Mayor Scott Gillingham announced the five city councillors who will served on the Executive Policy Committee.
A city committee endorsed exploring curbside bus lanes along Centre Street in north Calgary to improve rapid bus-service in lieu of a future Green Line LRT extension.
A Kempsey Shire councillor has resigned 15 days after his colleagues asked him to step down over an offensive comment he was found to have made to a woman online.
A few hours before the 5pm Wednesday deadline he made another social media post, adding audio of Crazy by Gnarls Barkley.
A few hours before the 5pm Wednesday deadline he made another social media post, adding audio of Crazy by Gnarls Barkley.
A former Shire of Esperance councillor has pleaded not guilty to stalking two employees, including a senior staff member at the local government.
At Monday's swearing-in ceremony, Tom Dyas pledged to find more ways to listen and communicate. Asked what that would look like, he acknowledged there is room for improvement.
Days after announcing he would run to become the next mayor, former state MP Don Brown sensationally vows to axe the number of councillors.
The resolution, backed by Left Democratic Front parliamentary party leader V.A. Sreejith, criticised Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar for allegedly bringing disrepute to a constitutional position through the purported sabotage of the democratic process by stripping over 13 crore voters of their voting rights
Kayzel Forbes, the DA’s Ward 50 candidate in Nelson Mandela Bay, says she will not be deterred after her house in Kariega was petrol-bombed while her teenage daughter was asleep inside.
Councillor Benedict Ong says he stands by his Facebook posts and will not be removing them.
A Reform UK councillor says he is "shocked and dismayed" after being charged with 35 offences, including 12 counts of rape.
The Crown Prosecution Service has charged George Madgwick with 35 offences, including 12 counts of rape.
Raj Kumar, a councillor and former mayoral candidate, has removed his 'attempt at satire'.
A member of the House of Representatives, Martins Esin, has sponsored a two-day capacity-building programme for 52 councillors in his Akwa Ibom constituenc Read More: https://punchng.com/akwa-ibom-rep-trains-52-councillors-on-legislation/
Councillor called for the review after hearing concerns from CBD businesses.
Consultation is underway on switching from capital value-based rating to land-based value rating.
Mayor Andrew Little and northern ward councillor Andrea Compton said the move would help the city's businesses.
Ong has already been suspended from some duties and been asked to resign following two upheld complaints over his behaviour.
Council rejects proposal to hike trust's rent from $120 to $50,000 and beyond – for now.
She has sought anticipatory bail in a case booked against her pursuant to a speech at DMK women’s wing meet held in Chennai on October 7, 2026
A motion to be discussed next week proposes a temporary moratorium on new rezoning applications related to large-scale data centres within the City of Calgary.
In a video that went viral on social media, the councillor was heard saying, “If we had finished him off at Karur on that day, we wouldn’t be in this situation today.” The remark was allegedly directed at Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, in an apparent reference to the stampede in Karur
A new report shows many farmers can't reliably call 111 on their farms.
Toronto will welcome seven new councillors for the next term after three incumbents were ousted and four councillors will be taking over in seats left empty. Here are the new and familiar faces who will be joining Toronto City Council for the next term: Beaches-East York Former Beaches-East York MP Nate Erskine-Smith will now be […]
A look at the growing trend of violent threats in Nigerian politics, highlighting a former senator’s alleged threat to kill potential election riggers. Read More: https://punchng.com/bloodsuckers-and-poisonous-councillors-feeding-politics/
Outgoing city councillor Janice Lukes says a lot has changed during her 12 years at city hall.
The man was found dead after going missing in floodwater north of Brisbane, as warnings were issued for the Lockyer Valley and Darling Downs.
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The 57-year-old man found dead in floodwaters on Queensland's Fraser Coast has been identified as local dairy farmer and former councillor James Hansen.
Female councillors across western Sydney have raised the alarm about worsening threats to their safety.
Green leaders have been given until Sunday to disown their party's "Zionism is racism" conference vote.
A Wellington councillor says living in a block of social houses at the centre of a controversial sale changed the course of his life and allowed him to reach his potential.
Joburg’s eastern suburbs have faced repeated water cuts this year as contractors fixing sewerage infrastructure allegedly damage drinking-water pipes, risking contamination.
Municipality had issued a notice in June, which cited his absence from three consecutive municipal council meetings as grounds for ending his membership.
Jason Zadrozny was found guilty of defrauding the county council out of thousands of pounds.
Tauranga City Council has set a budget of $100,000 for the process of appointing a new chief executive.
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has warned against Australia following the United States’ path of political violence.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — Ten dismissed Negeri Sembilan executive council members have mounted an unprecedented const...
A senior councillor says concerns have been raised about the transparency of the process to approve the loans.
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