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Former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman collapses in court ahead of his trial for alleged N33 billion money laundering. He faces charges related to funds diversion during his tenure under President Buhari. Mamman's health scare delayed proceedings despite objections, with the judge temporarily...
Supreme Court declares state governors' control over Local Government funds unconstitutional, mandates direct allocation. Landmark ruling aims to bolster LG autonomy amid governance reforms. In a landmark ruling on Thursday, the Supreme Court of Nigeria declared it unconstitutional for state...
Supreme Court grants full autonomy to Nigerian LGAs, and mandates direct federal allocations. Reactions varied on governance implications and accountability. The Supreme Court of Nigeria's recent ruling, which mandates the federal government to directly allocate funds to local government...
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai responds cryptically to criticism of successor Uba Sani over state conditions. Social media exchange highlights ongoing scrutiny and contrasting public opinions on governance in Kaduna. Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, sparked controversy...
Supreme Court mandates full financial autonomy for Nigeria's 774 local government areas, a landmark decision enhancing governance and fund management nationwide. The Supreme Court of Nigeria delivered a landmark ruling on Thursday, July 11, 2024, granting full financial autonomy to the...
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State announced plans to present the 2025 budget, responding to a seven-day ultimatum from pro-Wike lawmakers demanding the 2024 budget resubmission. Amid political tension, Fubara criticized defectors and emphasized moving forward with his administration's...
Kaduna State House of Assembly exposes major embezzlement during former Governor El-Rufai’s tenure, uncovering poorly executed, abandoned, and fictitious projects. Anti-corruption agencies are urged to investigate and hold those responsible accountable, reaffirming the Assembly’s commitment to...
Fed Govt Launches 180-Day Plan to Lower Food Prices with Duty-Free Imports and Strategic Agriculture Initiatives. Minister Abubakar Kyari outlines measures to stabilize food costs and boost production nationwide. In response to the escalating food prices across Nigeria, the Ministry of...
President Tinubu led the Federal Executive Council meeting and swore in eight new Permanent Secretaries, strengthening Nigeria's civil service. The diverse appointees underwent rigorous selection. Cabinet members congratulated Tinubu on his ECOWAS chairmanship re-election, highlighting his...
Bashir El-Rufai, son of former Kaduna State governor, claims no one is too big to be voted out of office, criticizing current governance as dangerous and ethnocentric. His comments suggest potential political upheaval in Nigeria and have sparked widespread debate. Bashir El-Rufai, the son of...
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