5 h. ago LG autonomy: Osun Rep, Wole Oke, urges states to obey Supreme Court judgement 

The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs and member representing Obokun- Oriade Federal Constituency of Osun State, Hon Busayo Oluwole Oke, has counselled state governments across the country to comply fully with the Supreme Court rulings on Local Government autonomy, insisting that the decisions are binding and not open to legislative […]

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5 h. ago Tinubu Threatens Executive Order, Direct FAAC Deduction To Enforce LG Autonomy Ruling

On July 11, 2024, the Supreme Court ruled in favour of the Federal Government’s suit seeking to enforce financial independence for local governments. The post Tinubu Threatens Executive Order, Direct FAAC Deduction To Enforce LG Autonomy Ruling appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 h. ago Anambra community suspends festival over increased gunmen attacks

The Nawfia community in the Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State has announced the suspension of the major Igbo cultural

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12 h. ago Why Gov Lawal directed Dansadau PHC renovation — Commissioner

In a statement issued on Friday by the information officer Ministry of Health, Sulaiman Isah, said the total renovation of Dansadau PHC, in Maru local government, includes the provision of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene( WASH) facilities at the PHC.

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15 h. ago Traditional Ruler, CAN Suspend Church Activities In Kogi Community After Attacks

The Obaro of Kabba and Chairman of the Kabba/Bunu Traditional Council, Oba Solomon Owoniyi, in collaboration with the Christian Association of Nigeria in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, has ordered the suspension of all church activities in the area until further notice. The directive followed a series of security breaches in the community, […] The post Traditional Ruler, CAN Suspend Church Activities In Kogi Community After Attacks appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Troops foil terrorist drone attack in Borno, rescue kidnapped victim in Benue

TROOPS of the Nigerian Army operating under Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have repelled a terrorist drone attack on their position at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Molai in Delwa village, Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State.

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17 h. ago Local government must get their money, Tinubu tells governors

PRESIDENT Bola Ahmed Tinubu has again restated his concern over the indifference of governors towards financial autonomy of the local councils in the country.

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37 h. ago Wasiu Ayinde’s Fidipote ruling house lays claim to Awujale stool, gives reasons

The Fidipote Ruling House of Ijebu-Ode has written to the Ijebu-Ode Local Government, claiming that it is the turn of the family to present candidate(s) to fill the vacant stool of the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland.

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40 h. ago Eno Increases Security Votes, Constituency Projects’ Funds For Councillors

Governor Umo Eno has applauded the peaceful and seamless working relationship between councillors and their respective council chairmen in the state’s 31 local government areas. At a two-day capacity-building workshop for councillors under the theme; “Enhancing Legislative Effectiveness for Grassroots Development” held at the Ibom-LED Centre, Uyo, the governor described the relationship as disciplined and […]

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47 h. ago COSWOHI, with AmplifyChange, trains health workers on stigma

With support from Amplify Change, the Committed Soul Women Health Advocacy Africa Initiative (COSWOHI) has trained medical professionals from five local governments in post-abortion care (PAC) and stigma-free care services in an attempt to reduce maternal mortality in Oyo State. Abidakun Emmanuel, the communication officer for COSWOHI, speaking at the training in Ibadan, said healthcare […]

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60 h. ago FUHSO matriculates 1,642 fresh students, set to introduce additional 22 programmes

The Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Francis Uba, who spoke at the matriculation ceremony held at the University's take-off campus, Otada in Otukpo Local Government Area of the state, encouraged the matriculating students to embrace hard work and discipline to excel in their academic pursuits

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61 h. ago Over 30,000 children treated for severe acute malnutrition in Kaduna – state nutrition officer

Armature Musa, Kaduna State nutrition officer, has said that a total of 30,089 children across the state’s 23 local government read more Over 30,000 children treated for severe acute malnutrition in Kaduna – state nutrition officer

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65 h. ago Niger: Bosso assumes office as Commissioner for Culture, Tourism 

Hon Ladidi Rakiya Bawa Bosso, a former two-term female Chairman of Bosso Local Government, has resumed office as

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3 d. ago UK must prepare for possible Russian attack, Armed Forces chief warns

Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton, Chief of the Defence Staff of the United Kingdom (UK),  said on Sunday that Britain must prepare for the possibility of

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3 d. ago Abia Oil Producing Community Honours Okunbo For Driving Peace, Development

The Project Director, Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL), Dr Osahon Okunbo, has been honoured with a prestigious chieftaincy title by the Owaza community in Ukwa West local government area of Abia State, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to peace, development, and stability across oil-producing communities. The Owaza community, a key host of the Trans […]

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3 d. ago Bauchi’s Toro LGA targets 127,550 children in December polio vaccination drive

The Toro Local Government Area of Bauchi State is targeting 127,550 children aged between zero and 59 months in the read more Bauchi’s Toro LGA targets 127,550 children in December polio vaccination drive

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3 d. ago Kogi Confirms 13 Abducted, 4 Bandits Killed In Attack On Community

Kogi State Government has confirmed the abduction of 13 persons in an attack by suspected bandits on Ayetoro Kiri community in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of the state. The state government also disclosed that four of the assailants were neutralised by local hunters during a fierce gun battle. Speaking on News Central Television on Monday […]

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3 d. ago New tax regime: Concerns among businesses as 2026 approaches

There are palpable fears among business owners, especially operators of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), over what lies ahead as implementation of the new tax regime begins on January 1, 2026. Many of the concerns centre on the likelihood of abuse by state and local government agents, with fears that the new tax laws could […]

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3 d. ago FAAC shares ₦1.92 trillion November revenue among federal, state and local governments

Nigeria’s Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) shared ₦1.92 trillion in revenue for November among the federal government, states and local read more FAAC shares ₦1.92 trillion November revenue among federal, state and local governments

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3 d. ago Set up arbitration efforts on land disputes, Ekiti monarchs urged

Ekiti State government has appealed to traditional rulers in the state to intensify their arbitration efforts on the lingering intra and inter town land disputes in their domains. The state deputy governor, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye, spoke in Ado-Ekiti, while mediating in a land dispute between Iye and Ikun-Ekiti, in Ilejemeje/Moba local government areas, respectively. […]

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