Court grants 4-year tenure for Plateau LG chairmen
A High Court in Plateau State has ruled that local government chairmen in the state are entitled to a four-year tenure. The decision nullified the existing two-year tenure previously stated in the state’s laws. The case was filed by the 17 council chairmen against the state government and the Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission. They […]
Bauchi: New emirate councils in Toro LGA turban 15 district heads
Three newly created emirate councils in Toro Local Government Area of Bauchi State have officially turbaned 15 district heads as part of efforts to strengthen traditional leadership and grassroots administration. The ceremonies took place separately in the Jama’a, Lame and Toro emirates after receiving approval from the state government. The event marked a major step […]
Local Government Autonomy, Dapo Abiodun And Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu’s push for full financial autonomy for Nigeria’s 774 local governments has been described as one of the most important governance reforms in recent years. The Supreme Court ruling of July 2024 declared that local government funds must go directly to councils and not pass through state governments. The aim is to strengthen […]
Abiodun boosts grassroots governance with SUVs for LG Chairmen
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has strengthened grassroots governance by providing SUVs to all Local Government Chairmen in the state. The gesture is aimed at improving mobility and efficiency in local administration. Speaking during the handover ceremony, Abiodun emphasized that the move is part of his administration’s commitment to supporting local governments in delivering better […]
One Year On, Adamawa Regional Group Marks Creation of Chiefdoms, Emirates
A regional socio-cultural group in Adamawa State has celebrated the first anniversary of the creation of new chiefdoms and emirates in the state. The group described the development as a major step toward preserving tradition, improving local administration, and giving more communities a sense of belonging. At the anniversary event, leaders of the group said […]