Ayobamiji Komolafe
The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has issued a stern warning to the Local Government Chairmen across Nigeria against the mismanagement or embezzlement of public funds. Fagbemi gave…
Boma Achenimie
Following concerns about its potential impact on salary payments and operational viability, the Federal and State governors have agreed to a three-month moratorium on the implementation of Local Government autonomy, This development, according to the…
Boma Achenimie
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has promised to monitor Local Government activities to ensure good governance, accountability, and transparency. The anti-graft agency disclosed this at a national dialogue organised by Agora Policy, themed…
Boma Achenimie
Amid the commendation of the Supreme Court judgement on Local Government autonomy, the presidency on Friday tackled the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi over his continued…
Boma Achenimie
Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), and Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRazaq AbdulRahman has reacted to the Supreme Court judgement granting full autonomy to Local Government Councils, saying the development is a huge relief…
Boma Achenimie
The Supreme Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the 36 states governors of the federation to steer clear of the funds meant for its 774 Local Government Areas (LGAs). The apex court who gave the…
Boma Achenimie
Following the call for Local Government (LG) autonomy, the Supreme Court on Thursday directed the governors of all 36 states to submit their defences in response to a lawsuit filed by the Federal Government. New…
