3 h. 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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40 h. 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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45 h. ago Alleged $1bn fraud: Court slates June 30 to rule on bail of detained CBEX operators

Tribune Online Alleged $1bn fraud: Court slates June 30 to rule on bail of detained CBEX operators The six suspects listed as 1st to 6th defendants, in the motion ex-parte filed on April 23 are, Adefowora Abiodun Olanipekun, Adefowora Oluwanisola, Emmanuel Uko, Seyi Oloyede, Avwerosuo Otorudo and Chukwuebuka Ehirim. Alleged $1bn fraud: Court slates June 30 to rule on bail of detained CBEX operators Tribune Online

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47 h. 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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8 d. ago Gwandu Emirate dispute ends as Supreme Court rules against Jokolo

Tribune Online Gwandu Emirate dispute ends as Supreme Court rules against Jokolo “This suit was filed prematurely, without first complying with the requirement to present a complaint to the governor. Consequently, the trial court lacked jurisdiction, and its judgment is a nullity,” Justice Agim stated. Gwandu Emirate dispute ends as Supreme Court rules against Jokolo Tribune Online

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1 week ago Court to rule on bail application of fraud suspect Friday Audu, Tuesday

Tribune Online Court to rule on bail application of fraud suspect Friday Audu, Tuesday By Francis Iwuchukwu Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Ikeja Special Offences Court will today (Tuesday) rule on the bail application filed by Friday Audu, who is currently standing trial alongside Genting International Ltd over allegations of forgery. Audu and the company were re-arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on an amended eight-count […] Court to rule on bail application of fraud suspect Friday Audu, Tuesday Tribune Online

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1 week ago Court rules Monday on motion to discharge Baptist pastor, others in fraud case

From Godwin Tsa Abuja A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, will on Monday, June 2, deliver ruling in an application by a former pastor of the First Baptist Church, Garki, Abuja, Rev. Israel Akanji and five others seeking to quash a five- count charge of alleged forgery filed against them by […] The post Court rules Monday on motion to discharge Baptist pastor, others in fraud case appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Natasha Vows To Defend Self In Court Over Alleged Defamatory Comments Against Akpabio

Suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has declared her readiness to confront legal proceedings in the charges filed against her by Senate President Godswill Akpabio before a Federal High Court with due diligence and respect for the rule of law. This followed a formal notice from the Federal High Court in Abuja, informing the Senator […]

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3 w. ago Federal High Court transfers Rivers emergency rule cases to Abuja

From Tony John, Port Harcourt The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, has ordered the transfer of all cases related to President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State, including the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu, and state legislators, from the Port Harcourt Division to […] The post Federal High Court transfers Rivers emergency rule cases to Abuja appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 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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