The Federal Government has stated that a 10-member committee will take over the task of enforcing the Supreme Court judgement on local government autonomy, News About...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has vowed to intensify its scrutiny of local government activities, ensuring that they adhere to the principles of good...
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has committed to prosecuting any local government officials found misappropriating funds allocated from...
Dikko Radda, the Katsina State governor, has instructed the state’s Attorney General to provide a comprehensive report on the legal implications of the Supreme Court’s judgement...
The United Nigerians Against Crimes (UNAC), a coalition of concerned citizens, has expressed deep concern over the recent Supreme Court judgement on local government financial autonomy....
Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose, has criticised the ruling of the Supreme Court, granting local governments, LGs, fiscal autonomy, News About Nigeria reports. He...
Femi Falana, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has said the Federation Account will not release funds to Local Government Areas (LGAs) in 22 states that...
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has said that the verdict of the Supreme Court affirming financial autonomy to LGAs in the country does not affect...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State has welcomed the landmark judgement of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. News About Nigeria reports that the court...
The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has lauded the Supreme Court ruling for granting financial autonomy to local governments, News About Nigeria reports. IPAC National Chairman, Yusuf...