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LG Autonomy: FG, Govs Reach Three-Month Agreement

LG Autonomy: FG, Govs Reach Three-Month Agreement

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…

EFCC To Scrutinize LG Activities, No More Business As Usual

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…

LG Autonomy: Presidency Tackles Peter Obi Over Continue Silence

LG Autonomy: Presidency Tackles Peter Obi Over Continue Silence

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…

NGF: Govs To Meet Over S’Court Judgement On LG Autonomy

NGF: Govs To Meet Over S’Court Judgement On LG Autonomy

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…

It’s Unconstitutional For Govs To Hold LG Funds, S’Court Declares

It’s Unconstitutional For Govs To Hold LG Funds, S’Court Declares

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…

LG Autonomy: S’Court Issues 7-Day Ultimatum To Govs To Lodge Defences

LG Autonomy: S’Court Issues 7-Day Ultimatum To Govs To Lodge Defences

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…