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LG Autonomy: Bill Senate Seeks To Create Local Govt Electoral Commission

LG Autonomy: Senate Seeks To Create Local Govt Electoral Commission

The Nigerian Senate has introduced a Bill seeking to establish a federal agency for the conduct of local government elections. The Bill sponsored by the Chairman, Senate Committee on Finance, Senator Sani Musa, (APC – Niger East), passed the first reading on

July 18, 2024

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Supreme Court Judgment On LG Autonomy Not A Silver Bullet To Nigeria’s Problems – Makinde

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde has stated that the recent Supreme Court judgment that granted full financial autonomy to local governments in Nigeria is not a silver bullet to resolve all the problems in the country. Governor Makinde, who stated that he

July 17, 2024

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LG Autonomy: Edeoga Seeks Constitutional Reforms To Allow INEC Conduct Council Polls

Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 governorship election in Enugu State, Chijioke Edeoga, has called on the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), to initiate moves leading to constitutional reforms that will empower the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to

July 17, 2024

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Labour Party Hails Supreme Court judgment Over Local Government autonomy

Local Government Autonomy Lauded by Labour Party The Supreme Court’s recent decision affirming the right of local governments to receive their monthly allocations directly from the federation account has sparked a wave of responses across the country with the Labour Party praising

July 14, 2024

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Will The Supreme Court Ruling Lead To Local Government Power Abuse?

The Supreme Court Ruling and Its Implications The recent ruling by the Supreme Court granting local government full financial autonomy has sparked debates across the country. The ruling, which many see as a pivotal moment for local governance, grants increased autonomy to

July 13, 2024

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Mixed Reactions Trail Nigeria’s Supreme Court Judgment On LG Autonomy

Thursday’s judgment of the Supreme Court on the autonomy of local governments in Nigeria has generated mixed reactions from the citizens and groups. While some hailed the apex court’s ruling, others said it may have negative implications on achieving true federalism in

July 12, 2024

FOSAD Hails Tinubu On New Tax Law, Says Policy Will Benefit Poor Nigerians

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FOSAD Hails Nigeria’s Supreme Court Ruling On LG Autonomy

The Forum of South-East Academic Doctors (FOSAD) has commended Nigeria’s Supreme Court judgment granting financial autonomy to Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Nigeria. In a statement signed by FOSAD President, Dr Stephen Nwala, and Secretary General, Dr Uzor Ngoladi, the group said

July 12, 2024

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Supreme Court Grants Financial Autonomy To LGs, Bars Govs From Dissolving Councils

Nigeria’s Supreme Court has granted financial autonomy to the 774 local government councils in the country. The apex court in a judgment on Thursday held that it is unconstitutional for state governors to hold onto funds meant for local government administrations. It

July 11, 2024

Tinubu Applauds Supreme Court's Judgement For Upholding Constitutional Rights Of Local Councils

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Tinubu Applauds Supreme Court’s Judgement For Upholding Constitutional Rights Of LG

Supreme Court’s Ruling: A Win for Local Government Autonomy President Bola Tinubu has applauded the Supreme Court of Nigeria for upholding the constitutional rights of the 774 local government councils across the country. This decision affirms the spirit and intent of the

July 11, 2024

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Optimism, Fears Trail FG’s Insistence On LG Autonomy

When the British colonial government introduced the Local Government Ordinance in 1914, the aim was to create a tier of government that would reach to the grassroots. Until independence and beyond, the idea of local government (LG) subsisted, with at least five

July 1, 2024

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LG Autonomy: Senate Seeks To Create Local Govt Electoral Commission

Supreme Court Judgment On LG Autonomy Not A Silver Bullet To Nigeria’s Problems – Makinde

LG Autonomy: Edeoga Seeks Constitutional Reforms To Allow INEC Conduct Council Polls

Labour Party Hails Supreme Court judgment Over Local Government autonomy

Will The Supreme Court Ruling Lead To Local Government Power Abuse?

Mixed Reactions Trail Nigeria’s Supreme Court Judgment On LG Autonomy

FOSAD Hails Nigeria’s Supreme Court Ruling On LG Autonomy

Supreme Court Grants Financial Autonomy To LGs, Bars Govs From Dissolving Councils

Tinubu Applauds Supreme Court’s Judgement For Upholding Constitutional Rights Of LG

Optimism, Fears Trail FG’s Insistence On LG Autonomy

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