Supreme Court Calls Out FG Over LG Autonomy
Nigeria's Supreme Court has called on the federal government to implement its judgment granting financial autonomy to 774 local governments. The court dismissed Osun state's suit. Full details inside.
Nigeria's Supreme Court has called on the federal government to implement its judgment granting financial autonomy to 774 local governments. The court dismissed Osun state's suit. Full details inside.
Nigerian university lecturers are set for their most significant salary boost in over a decade as ASUU finalises a deal with the Federal Government. See the new salary structure and details of the agreement here.
Rivers United manager Finidi George assures fans the team will recover from recent poor form. Read his analysis of the psychological impact and plans for the NPFL clash vs Abia Warriors.
Nigeria's 2024 Supreme Court judgment on local government autonomy is just the start. Experts argue real change requires good governance, anti-corruption measures, and cooperative federalism to empower grassroots development. Read the full analysis.
Idima Abam community in Abia State protests the arrest of their leader, Ezeogo Chukwu Jonah, detained in Abuja. They petition state lawmakers, alleging a kingship tussle and injustice. Read the full story.
Legal expert Dr Monday Ubani (SAN) warns Nigeria's insecurity will persist unless local councils are empowered. He says grassroots governance is the missing pillar in Tinubu's security plan.
President Bola Tinubu and Abia Governor Alex Otti held a crucial meeting at the Presidential Villa, linked to efforts for the release of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu. Details inside.
President Bola Tinubu met with Abia Governor Alex Otti to discuss securing the release of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu. This follows Otti's recent visit to Kanu in Sokoto prison. Read the latest developments.
Governor Alex Otti's advance team narrowly escaped an attack by unidentified gunmen in Imo State. No casualties reported. Security agencies are investigating the incident.
Abia Governor Alex Otti's office dismisses reports of an attack on his convoy. An advance team was ambushed near Owerri airport. No lives were lost. Read the full details.
A fierce political battle is raging in Abia State as Governor Alex Otti, Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, and Minister Dave Umahi compete for President Tinubu's support. This rivalry threatens governance and early 2027 electioneering.
Aba traders face hardship as government operatives impose high levies and seal shops at night. APC chieftain Paul Ikonne condemns the actions as tyrannical. Read more.
The Abia APC Renaissance Group outlines critical demands for Governor Alex Otti ahead of his meeting with President Bola Tinubu. Read the full details and political implications.
Abia State government starts phased payment of N60 billion pension arrears owed since 2001. Governor Alex Otti brings relief to retirees after two decades of waiting.
Abia State government unseals Renewed Hope Partners building in Umuahia, clarifies sealing was due to landlord's ground rent default since 1982, not political targeting.
My-ACE China urges Rivers, Akwa Ibom, and Abia governors to create an economic corridor that could rival Lagos. The proposed triangle would leverage ports, fabrication capacity, and blue economy potential.
APC chieftain Obinna Oriaku challenges Governor Alex Otti to provide transparency on Abia's N49bn monthly revenue and questionable expenditures. Read full details.
Abia State government has sealed President Tinubu's campaign office in Umuahia for violating tax laws. The action was taken by the Ministry of Lands and Housing on November 25. Read full details.
Abia State Government has sealed President Tinubu's Renewed Hope Partners campaign office in Umuahia for violating tax laws. Officials cited Sections 41 and 100 of State Tax Law No. 7 of 2020.
A man in Umuahia locked his girlfriend's shop and threatened violence if she touched the key. Human rights activist Ochiegbu Marvelous intervened and opened the business. Read the full story.
A Nigerian mother's emotional celebration at Abia State University goes viral as she proudly declares her daughter graduated maintaining her virginity. Watch the heartwarming moment.
Abia State Governor Alex Otti discloses ongoing strategy to secure IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu's release from life imprisonment. Read latest developments.
Expert analysis reveals why Nigeria's 2024 Supreme Court ruling on local government financial autonomy faces political resistance and constitutional challenges. Discover the path to true grassroots governance.
Youth groups in Kogi demand local government autonomy implementation within 21 days. Coalition presents allocation analysis, cites Supreme Court ruling. Read full details.
Youth groups in Kogi State demand immediate implementation of local government autonomy within 21 days, threatening statewide protests over constitutional violations.
Lagos APC chieftain Jandor joins party leaders to commission Phidel College road, praising Chairman Balogun's 100-day achievements and empowerment of 500 residents with N50m grants.
Former Abia finance commissioner Obinna Oriaku demands transparency from Governor Alex Otti over N30bn monthly allocations. Read the full financial controversy.
Taraba State Assembly staff begin indefinite strike over financial autonomy and CONLESS. Meanwhile, all 16 PDP lawmakers defect to APC, reshaping the state's politics.
NBA Akure branch demands full implementation of Correctional Service Act 2019 and financial autonomy for judiciary. Urgent reforms needed to address flawed prison system and justice access in rural areas.
Victims of police brutality in Abia State demand payment of N511 million compensation approved since 2021. Many are now homeless, ill, or deceased. Governor Alex Otti urged to intervene.