How Rivers Govt can approach S’Court judgement on allocation stoppage – Farah Dagogo
The Supreme Court recently ruled that the Central Bank of Nigeria should stop federal allocations to Rivers State until the state’s budget is approved by the House of Assembly. This decision has caused concern among legal experts and politicians, including former lawmaker Farah Dagogo. He believes the ruling raises legal questions, especially regarding judicial hierarchy […]
It’s Preferable to Have 774 Small Thieves Than One Big Thief – Adams Oshiomhole
Senator Adams Oshiomhole, representing Edo North in the Nigerian Senate, has shown strong support for giving local governments financial independence. His statement came after the Supreme Court’s ruling on July 11, 2024, which upheld the financial autonomy of local governments across Nigeria. Speaking at a forum on local government autonomy organized by the House of […]
Bayo Onanuga Criticizes Peter Obi for Silence on Supreme Court Ruling
In response to the Supreme Court’s decision granting Local Government Areas (LGAs) financial independence, presidential adviser Bayo Onanuga has chastised Peter Obi, the presidential candidate for the Labour Party. A landmark ruling granting LGAs financial autonomy was rendered by the Supreme Court on Thursday, July 11. Nigerians are responding to this verdict in different ways. […]