Supreme Court grants full financial autonomy to local government The Supreme Court of Nigeria has ruled that the 774 local government areas (LGAs) be given a full financial autonomy across the federation. A seven-man panel of Supreme Court Justices led by Justice Garba Lawal delivered the ruling on Thursday, July 11, 2024. The apex Court Initially heard the suit between …

SAVE OUR SOUL Residents accuse HOB Estate Management of breach of contract, eviction threats, demands government’s intervention Residents of HOB Housing Estate in Igbatoro Road, Alagbaka, Akure, Ondo State, have cried out to the Federal Government, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, the Ondo state government and other concerned stakeholders to save them from being swindled by the management …

CO-OPERATION FOR RECOVERY UNDER SAMOA AGREEMENT AND MATTERS ARISING Introduction Few realized how precarious the overall political situation in Nigeria has become, with government in disarray on how to tackle the economy and insecurities. With the economy shrinking, and, long endemic corruption transforming into something akin to looting. The further strengthening of government and institutional obligations is largely a task …

Senate Adjourns Session to Honour Late Hon. Olaide Odewale Akinremi The Nigerian Senate was filled with grief as they observed a moment of silence for the late Hon. Olaide Odewale Akinremi, a member of the House of Representatives who passed away at the age of 52 after a brief illness. Representing the Ibadan North Federal Constituency of Oyo State under …

BAYELSA GOVT. HARPS ON PROPER LAND ADMINISTRATION ACROSS THE STATE. As a way of ensuring that due process is complied with as regards land acquisition, administration and other related issues on land ownership across Bayelsa state, the state’s Commissioner for Lands and Survey, Bar. Perepuighe Biewari has assured the public that government pays compensation for any land it acquires from …

Nigerian Senate Urges Federal Government to Address Food Insecurity Crisis In response to the alarming rise of food insecurity in Nigeria, the Nigerian Senate is calling on the federal government to take immediate action to combat the crisis. During a session on Tuesday, the Senate debated a motion sponsored by Senator Sunday Karimi of Kogi West, with Senate Chief Whip, …

Senate Approves Bill to Eradicate Violence Against Individuals A significant bill aimed at repealing and re-enacting the Violence Against Persons Prohibition Bill 2024 has successfully passed its Second Reading on the Senate floor. The proposed bill is aimed at eradicating all forms of violence against individuals, providing optimal protection and effective remedies for victims, and ensuring appropriate punishment for offenders. …

Gunmen kidnap Abuja-bound passengers An unidentified number of travelers on a Siena Bus heading to Abuja were kidnapped yesterday between Akunu Akoko (Northeast Local Government) and Ayere in Ijumu Local Government of Kogi State. Akunu-Akoko resident, Mr. Felix Obaromi confirmed that combined teams of soldiers, police, Amotekun, local vigilante, and hunters are already combing the forest to rescue the victims. …

Osun tops other states in education loan fund uptake Osun State has been ranked as the first state in Nigeria with the highest number of students who have applied for the Education Loan Fund initiated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Managing Director of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Mr. Sanya Akintunde, revealed this while being hosted by Osun …

Empowering rural farmers for sustainable development (1) By Michael Adedotun Oke Immediate intervention is crucial to address the challenges faced by farmers in areas with inadequate infrastructure such as poor roads, hospitals, schools, and other essential facilities. The neglect of these farmers, who work tirelessly without reaping significant rewards, is unacceptable. In many farming communities, disjointed development and underdevelopment are …