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Fubara Begins Reconciliation, Peace-building in Rivers, to Meet Pro-Wike Lawmakers on Monday in Govt…

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has initiated peace moves with members of the Rivers State House of Assembly over the affairs of the oil rich state. In a move aimed at creating an avenue for dialogue, the governor after…

REVEALED: Local Government May Receive Direct Allocation from October

Moses Idika

Indications have emerged that the 774 local government areas in Nigeria may start receiving their monthly federal allocations directly from the Accountant General of the Federation (AGF) from October 2024. The Supreme Court of Nigeria of…

JUST IN: Supreme Court Finally Grants Financial Autonomy to 774 LGAs

Moses Idika

The Supreme Court has finally granted financial autonomy to the 774 local government areas in Nigeria. In a landmark ruling on Thursday that the apex court ruled that it is unconstitutional for state governors to hold funds allocated to…

Supeme Court to Deliver Judgement on LGA Autonomy Tomorrow

Benard Ejem

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has scheduled tomorrow, Thursday, July 11, 2024 to the deliver the judgement on the suit filed by the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN against the governors of the 36 states…

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