Why Governor’s Take 65% Of Federal Account Allocation – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has explained why state governors receive the majority of federal revenue allocations, stating that their role is critical to Nigeria’s development. Speaking during a New Year visit by the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) at his Ikoyi residence, Tinubu emphasized that governors are central to driving food security, economic growth, and national prosperity. […]
Supreme Court Rules Against Governors Dissolving Local Government Councils
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of Nigeria has declared that governors do not possess the legal authority to dissolve democratically elected local government councils. The apex court emphasized that such actions by governors constitute a direct violation of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria. Justice Emmanuel Agim, delivering the lead judgement, criticized governors for […]
Supreme Court Reserves Judgment on Federal Government’s Suit for Local Government Autonomy
The Supreme Court has delayed its decision on the Federal Government’s lawsuit seeking full autonomy for the country’s 774 Local Government Areas. On Thursday, June 13, a seven-member panel led by Justice Garba Lawal decided to reserve judgment after state governors, represented by their Attorneys-General, presented their arguments. The governors asked for the case to […]