Tag: Local Government autonomy

LGs yet to receive direct allocations, ALGON laments

The Association of Local Government of Nigeria has expressed concerns over the…

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Autonomy: FG to prosecute LG officials diverting allocations with govs

The Federal Government has announced plans to initiate criminal proceedings against elected…

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LG autonomy: It’s better to have 774 thieves, says Oshiomhole

Senator Adams Oshiomhole, representing the Edo North senatorial district, has voiced strong…

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LG autonomy: Governors, traditional rulers meet in Abuja

Members of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum and the National Council of Traditional…

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CSOs criticize Soludo’s opposition to LG autonomy ruling

A coalition of Civil Society Organizations, operating as the Save Nigerian Democracy…

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Soludo defends new Anambra LG law, rejects absolute autonomy

The recent signing into law of the Anambra Local Government Administration Law…

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LG autonomy: NULGE to sue govs planning to frustrate S’Court judgment

The National Union of Local Government Employees has warned that it wouldn't…

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Senate backs Supreme Court on LG autonomy, urges compliance

The Nigerian Senate has expressed its full support for the Supreme Court's…

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FG sets up committee to enforce LG autonomy

The Federal Government has established a 10-member committee to enforce the Supreme…

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Autonomy: EFCC vows to monitor LGA activities for transparency

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has pledged to closely monitor Local…

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Gov Aiyedatiwa defies S’Court, appoints LCDAs transition committees

The Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has directed the 357 members of…

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LG autonomy: S’Court ruling milestone for healthcare, says Minister

The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, has…

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LG autonomy: You can’t become council chair without govs, Fayose warns

Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has raised concerns about the implications…

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LG autonomy: S’Court’s ruling a distraction from hunger crisis, says Makinde

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has criticized the Supreme Court's recent ruling…

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LG autonomy: Delta’s N14bn council funds intact, says Oborevwori

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has affirmed his administration's alignment with…

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