State governors lobby to delay enforcement of Supreme Court ruling on local government autonomy as the Federal Government prepares to take action Ahead of the scheduled submission of a report by the inter-ministerial committee on the Supreme Court’s ruling regarding local government autonomy implementation, state governors have launched fresh efforts to delay its enforcement. The…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar seeks constitutional changes for a six-year presidential term and governance reforms Former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has formally requested the National Assembly to consider amending the Nigerian Constitution to establish a six-year single term for the President and state governors. In a memorandum submitted to the…
Governor Fubara confirms that the Rivers State local government election will take place as planned, despite legal challenges The Rivers State LGA election scheduled for October 5, 2024, will proceed as planned, according to Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Despite legal concerns surrounding the use of the 2023 voters’ register, the governor confirmed there are…
During a workshop organized for the Finance Correspondents Association of Nigeria (FICAN) and Business Editors in Lagos, NDIC’s Managing Director/CEO, Bello Hassan, emphasized the corporation’s critical role in protecting depositors’ funds. He stated, “The closure of Heritage Bank highlights the vital role the NDIC plays in ensuring that depositors are reimbursed swiftly. In line with…
Senator Ali Ndume highlights corruption’s impact, calls for new laws to combat unexplained wealth in Nigeria Corruption in Nigeria’s political system has long been a topic of concern, but Senator Ali Ndume is sounding the alarm on the extent of the problem. According to the senator, a significant number of politicians in the country engage…
Abuja – As the Senate and House of Representatives embark on another phase of reviewing Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution, senators have reached a consensus on granting full autonomy to local governments but remain deeply divided on the establishment of state police across the country. This comes after the Senate, in a plenary session earlier this year,…
Ndume’s Concerns Over Federalism System in Nigeria During a recent Senate Committee on Constitutional Review retreat in Kano, Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, voiced his opposition to the federalism system in Nigeria. He believes that while the system is widely discussed during the constitutional reform process, it does not offer the best governance solution…
In September 2024, four bloggers were remanded in Lagos for cyberstalking and false publication against GTCO CEO, Segun Agbaje. The court arraigned the bloggers on charges involving the dissemination of false claims, accusing them of intentionally spreading misleading information about Agbaje’s involvement in alleged financial misconduct. The defendants were charged with cyberstalking and false publication…
The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) has launched a comprehensive national program aimed at lowering transport fares and promoting the use of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as a cleaner, more affordable fuel alternative. The initiative, which started today in Abuja, is set to bring relief to commuters and provide new opportunities for Nigerian youth….
The Presidency has confirmed that a significant cabinet reshuffle is expected soon, with up to 11 ministers possibly losing their positions. This development, revealed during a media briefing at the Presidential Villa in Abuja by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, signals that President Bola Tinubu is preparing for a…
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