Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Supreme Court judgment

April 28, 2026

LG autonomy will reduce security problems in Nigeria: ADC Chieftain

A former federal lawmaker and ADC chieftain, Nicholas Tofowomo, said that local government autonomy will stem insecurity in Nigeria.

bandits
March 13, 2026

Centre advocates full implementation of local government autonomy

Mr Ononamadu said that LG autonomy and improved accountability would reduce corruption in the country, strengthen the local economy and reduce insecurity.

ALGON members
May 23, 2025

Disarmament: Police sue for peace in warring Cross River communities

“I have told them that we would ensure that both communities are cordoned,” said the police commissioner.

Police commissioner Olusegun Omosanyin
May 19, 2025

Fidelity Bank confirms Supreme Court judgment to pay multibillion-naira damages amid bankruptcy scare

Fidelity Bank said it “remains a very strong and profitable financial institution and amongst the most capitalised banks in Nigeria today with international operations.”

Fidelity Bank
March 11, 2025

Senate approves restoration of Aniocha North II state constituency in Delta

The approval followed a motion during plenary on the “Restoration of Aniocha North II State Constituency, Delta in compliance with Supreme Court Judgment.”

Nigerian Senate
March 10, 2025

Rivers: APC gives Governor Fubara 48 hours to resign or be impeached

Tony Okocha, APC chairman in Rivers, has called on Governor Siminalayi Fubara to resign within 48 hours or face impeachment.

Rivers governor, Siminalayi Fubara [Photo: RSG]
March 5, 2025

Fubara promises to implement Supreme Court judgment promptly

The secretary to the state government, Tammy Danagogo, said this in a letter addressed to the speaker of the Rivers assembly in Port Harcourt.

Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara
August 11, 2024

Lawyers urge governors to implement Supreme Court judgment on LG autonomy

Mr Fatola described the alleged move by the Oyo State government to review the apex court pronouncement on LG autonomy as laughable.

ALGON
July 11, 2024

LG Financial Autonomy: Youths hail Supreme Court verdict

CYMS has hailed the Supreme Court judgment on local government financial autonomy against the 36 governors in favour of the federal government,

The Supreme Court of Nigeria
January 23, 2024

Kano: Emir threatens to punish village heads over political violence

On Wednesday, the Emir of Gaya, Aliyu Ibrahim in Kano, threatened to punish district and ward heads for any breach of peace in their domains.