6 h. ago ICPC boss: Misuse of LG funds rampant, backs Supreme Court autonomy ruling

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr Musa Aliyu, has raised the alarm over the widespread misuse of public funds under the guise of preparing for local government elections. According to a statement from the ICPC on Wednesday, Aliyu spoke at a one-day dialogue […] The post ICPC boss: Misuse of LG funds rampant, backs Supreme Court autonomy ruling appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Some lawyers chose to become facilitators in obstructing justice – ICPC boss

By John Ogunsemore The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu has expressed concern over growing ethical crisis in the legal profession. The Senior Advocate of Nigeria cited instances of professional misconduct, delay tactics in court processes, and the misuse of legal procedures to frustrate anti-corruption […] The post Some lawyers chose to become facilitators in obstructing justice – ICPC boss appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago FG, NASS not to blame for non implementation of Supreme Court judgment on LG autonomy — Senator Karimi

From Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja The Senator representing Kogi West, Sunday Karimi has revealed that President Bola Tinubu and by extension, the National Assembly should not be held responsible for the slow or near-non Implementation of the Supreme Court judgement granting local government financial autonomy, barely about a year ago. Karimi who spoke while giving account […] The post FG, NASS not to blame for non implementation of Supreme Court judgment on LG autonomy — Senator Karimi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Free Speech: US, UK, Canadian Envoys, Others Express Concerns Over Nigeria’s Cybercrime Act

Heads of Mission of five countries in Nigeria have expressed worries over the delay in amending the Nigerian Cybercrime Act 2015, stressing that the law in its current state can be misused to suppress free speech and violate the fundamental right of citizens and undermine the county’s democracy. In a joint statement to celebrate the […]

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7 d. ago Tinubu Urged To Enforce Direct LGA Funding As Delay Undermines Grassroots Dev’t

An All Progressives Congress (APC) youth leader based in Dubai, UAE, Sadiq Saleh Osude, has called on President Bola Tinubu to immediately direct the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to enforce the Supreme Court’s ruling on local government autonomy by commencing direct disbursement of funds to the nation’s 774 local government area councils. Speaking in […]

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7 d. ago LG autonomy: Supreme Court ruling must stand — Senator Karimi

Tribune Online LG autonomy: Supreme Court ruling must stand — Senator Karimi "Without prejudice to the powers of the President or of the Governor of a state with respect to the prerogative of mercy, no appeal LG autonomy: Supreme Court ruling must stand — Senator Karimi Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Lawyers, CSOs Protest Alleged Abuse Of Office, Misuse Of Public Funds

A group of lawyers and civil society organisations (CSOs) embarked on a civil protest in Abuja, demanding the immediate resignation of Engineer Farouk Ahmed, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) chief executive officer. The Concerned Lawyers and Civil Society in Defence of Public Trust group, which gathered at the NMDPRA headquarters, claimed […]

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4 w. ago LG financial autonomy: One year after, S/Court judgment yet to be implemented

Tribune Online LG financial autonomy: One year after, S/Court judgment yet to be implemented Almost a year after, the judgment of the Supreme Court granting financial autonomy to the 774 Local Government Areas in the country is yet to be implemented. The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) had said that there would be serious consequences for any state government that […] LG financial autonomy: One year after, S/Court judgment yet to be implemented Tribune Online

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