ALGON Celebrates Supreme Court Victory, Urges Harmonious Relationship Between Tiers of Government
The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has expressed profound gratitude to the Supreme Court for its historic judgment granting autonomy to local governments. At its 48th National Executive Council meeting in Lafia, Nasarawa State, ALGON praised the President,…
Gridlock: TCN Suspends Abuja Electricity Distribution Company Over Alleged Non-compliance, Sets Disconnection Deadline
In a shocking move, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has issued a suspension notice to Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) over alleged non-compliance with market rules and failure to provide adequate bank guarantees. The notice, signed by Ali Bukar…
Falana Chambers Warns INEC Against Recognizing Expired Julius Abure’s Leadership
In a dramatic turn of events, Falana Chambers, legal representatives of the National Transition Committee of the Labour Party, has written to the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), warning the commission against recognizing Julius Abure as the…
Supreme Court Bars Governors From Holding Local Govt Funds, Affirms Nigerian LG Autonomy
The Supreme Court has delivered judgment in the suit instituted by the Federal Government against the 36 state governors on local government autonomy.In the suit, the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), sought full…
Naval Officer Drags in-law to Abuja Court, Demands N100 Million
Hearing would commence Thursday 4th July 2024 on a Suit filed in the High Court of Federal Capital Territory Abuja, in the Maitama Judiciary Division by Commodore Kennedy Ozokoye of Nigerian Navy (Claimant), against Mr. Tochukwu Onovo, a civil servant…
At Least 39 Killed in Kenya’s Anti-Tax Protests, Says Rights Watchdog
At least 39 people have been killed and hundreds more injured in anti-government demonstrations in Kenya, the national rights watchdog has said, as activists geared up for a new round of protests this week. The toll announced by the Kenya National…
Multiple Suicide Attacks in Borno State Leave Many Dead, Several People Injured
A series of coordinated suicide bombings rocked Borno State, leaving at least many people dead and more than 40 injured. Reports say no fewer than 18 people died. The attacks occurred in different locations, targeting civilians who were going about…
Enugu Group Welcomes General Ike Nwachukwu as UNN Pro-Chancellor, Wants Past Administration’s Wrongs Corrected
While welcoming General Ike Nwachukwu (rtd.) as the newly appointed Pro-Chancellor of the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), the Save Enugu Group (SEG), a frontline nongovernmental organization (NGO) and socio-political pressure group noted for its commitment to promoting good governance…
Former Kogi State Governor Seeks Trial Venue Change in EFCC Case
Alhaji Yahaya Bello, the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, is currently facing a 19-count charge brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a recent development, Bello’s legal team, led by Mr. Abdulwahab Mohammed, SAN,…
ARRA Makes Passionate Call for Unity in Championing the Cause of Refugees Worldwide
Asylum and Refugee Rights Advocates (ARRA) has issued a passionate call for solidarity and unity in championing the cause of refugees worldwide, following this year’s World Refugee Day. The NGO emphasized the need for collective efforts to make a significant…
