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  1. Old Naira Notes Still Valid, CBN Clarifies After Confusion

    Nigeria Old Naira Notes Still Valid, CBN Clarifies After Confusion

    The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) confirmed that old N200, N500, and N1000 notes remain valid following a Supreme Court ruling. The notes will continue to circulate indefinitely with no deadline for use, despite claims otherwise. Nigerians are encouraged to accept all Naira notes and embrace...
  2. Supreme Court Ruling Triggers Local Government Elections in 13 Nigerian States

    Nigeria Supreme Court Ruling Triggers Local Government Elections in 13 Nigerian States

    Supreme Court ruling prompts 13 Nigerian states to schedule local government elections, emphasizing independent fund management and democratic processes. States set various dates from August 2024 to February 2025. Supreme Court ruling prompts 13 Nigerian states to schedule local government...
  3. Fayose Raises Concerns Over Implementation of LG Financial Autonomy

    Nigeria Fayose Raises Concerns Over Implementation of LG Financial Autonomy

    Ayodele Fayose questions the feasibility of the Supreme Court's LG financial autonomy ruling, citing state-administrative ties and local governance challenges on Channels TV. Ayodele Fayose, former governor of Ekiti state, has expressed skepticism over the practicality of the Supreme Court's...
  4. Governor Makinde Dismisses LG Autonomy Ruling as 'Distraction' from Hunger Crisis

    Nigeria Governor Makinde Dismisses LG Autonomy Ruling as 'Distraction' from Hunger Crisis

    Governor Seyi Makinde criticizes the Supreme Court's ruling on local government autonomy, calling it a distraction from urgent national issues like productivity and hunger. His remarks spark debate, highlighting concerns over governance and development priorities in Nigeria. Oyo State Governor...
  5. Presidential Aide Bayo Onanuga Slams Peter Obi for Silence on LGA Financial Autonomy Ruling

    Nigeria Presidential Aide Bayo Onanuga Slams Peter Obi for Silence on LGA Financial Autonomy Ruling

    Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga criticizes Labour Party candidate Peter Obi for his silence on the Supreme Court's ruling granting financial autonomy to Nigeria's LGAs. Onanuga suggests Obi is quick to share unverified news about President Tinubu but remains silent on significant developments...
  6. Tinubu Commends Supreme Court's Local Government Autonomy Ruling

    Nigeria Tinubu Commends Supreme Court's Local Government Autonomy Ruling

    President Bola Tinubu applauds the Supreme Court's ruling on local government autonomy, which prevents state governors from withholding funds and dissolving elected councils. This landmark decision promotes accountability and transparency, ensuring better governance at the local level...
  7. Supreme Court Ruling: Governors Prohibited from Dissolving Local Councils

    Nigeria Supreme Court Ruling: Governors Prohibited from Dissolving Local Councils

    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...
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    Politics Kogi Ruling: What is a Candidate? A Candidate is Candidate - APC Lawyer Tells Judges

    The Supreme Court will in the next few hours determine the fate of the Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello. While there are five appeals against the Court of Appeal rulings, in summary, the Supreme Court will decide if Mr. Bello should continue as Kogi governor or vacate office. During the...
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