Voters in Rivers State have begun casting their ballots in the ongoing local government elections taking place across the 23 LGAs of the oil-rich state. […]
Tag: Local Government
Advances Implementation of Supreme Court Judgment on Local Government Autonomy
The Federal Government has commenced efforts to enforce the Supreme Court ruling on local government autonomy, with a two-day meeting of the Inter-Ministerial Committee in […]
Alimosho Local Government Council Sues Lagos State Assembly Over Alleged Interference
The Alimosho Local Government Council in Lagos has filed a lawsuit against the Lagos State House of Assembly in the Federal High Court, Abuja, claiming […]
Violence Erupts Across Rivers State as New Local Government Chairmen Take Office
Barely three hours after the unsealing of local government secretariats by the Rivers State Police Command, violence broke out in several areas, leading to arson, […]
Governors Lobby Against LG Autonomy as Supreme Court Ruling Awaits Implementation
Ahead of the submission of the report on the Supreme Court ruling concerning Local Government Area (LGA) autonomy, Nigerian state governors have begun lobbying against […]
INEC Ready to Handle Local Government Elections, Says Chairman
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed confidence in its ability to conduct local government elections if given the responsibility. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood […]
Fayose Expresses Doubts Over Supreme Court Ruling on LG Autonomy
Former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose has expressed concerns about the recent Supreme Court judgment affirming local governments’ right to receive monthly allocations directly from […]