Local government
29 Jul
A Professor of Law, Samson Erugo (SAN), says workers of the Local Council Development Areas (LCDA) remain legitimate employees of the respective states where they operate. Erugo disclosed this in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. He was reacting to the fate of the employees of the LCDAs in…
27 May
The Rivers Good Governance Forum has raised an alarm over a fresh plot by the outgoing Chairmen of Local Government Councils in Rivers State to obtain a court injunction, enabling them to collect monthly allocations after their tenure expires in June. In a statement by Comrade Chukwudi Ezenwaji, Director of Mobilisation, and Hon. Cyril Enebeli,…
26 May
The Federal Government has taken legal action against the governors of the 36 states at the Supreme Court over alleged misconduct in the administration of local government areas (LGAs). In the suit marked SC/CV/343/2024, filed by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), the FG seeks full autonomy…
26 May
Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, a constitutional lawyer and member of the Opposition Lawmakers Coalition, has alleged a controversial attempt by outgoing Local Government Council Chairmen in Rivers State to secure a court injunction allowing them to continue receiving monthly allocations post-tenure. This move, he argues, is both unconstitutional and a brazen affront to the rule…
8 Apr
A group of 60 federal lawmakers from opposition parties has raised concerns about a potential attempt to use the courts to illegally extend the terms of local government (LGA) chairmen in Rivers State. The lawmakers, led by Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, claim that former Rivers State Assembly members who switched to the All Progressives Congress…
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The Nigerian Army has confirmed the arrest of investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo at an illegal oil bunkering site in the Niger Delta region. The arrest, which sparked widespread concern and condemnation, occurred during an operation against oil theft and pipeline vandalism. The confirmation follows public outcry over Soyombo’s detention, with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism…
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Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has discharged and acquitted 50 individuals, including four women, accused
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On Tuesday, November 26, 2024, FXCG reaffirmed its commitment to education and community development by conducting a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) visit to Kuramo Primary School, Victoria Island, Lagos. The initiative showcased the company’s dedication to empowering communities and inspiring the next generation through impactful support and engagement. The visit was a vibrant event, filled…
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Mikel Arteta says Arsenal will need to be almost perfect if they are to catch runaway Premier League leaders Liverpool but feels momentum
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The Labour Party presidential flag bearer in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, will, on Saturday, deliver the convocation lecture
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Gimba Ya’u, former Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) and an in-law of Nigeria's former president
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A boat carrying over 200 passengers capsized along the Dambo-Ebuchi sections of River Niger in the early hours of Friday. According to Channels Television, this accident claimed the lives of many passengers. People at the accident scene said the boat was transporting market women, farm labourers, and others to the Katcha weekly market. Although…