Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto, on Thursday signed the bill stripping the Sultan of the power to appoint district and village heads in the state. Speaking after signing the bill…
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Category: Politics
Bill to create new state in south-east passes second reading at house of reps
Our reporter/ A bill seeking to create a new state in the south-east geopolitical zone on Thursday passed second reading at the house of representatives. The bill, co-sponsored by three…
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Supreme Court bars govs from dissolving LG councils
Our reporter/ In a landmark judgement, the Supreme Court on Thursday barred governors from dissolving democratically elected Local Government (LG) councils in the country. The apex court said doing so,…
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Supreme Court grants autonomy to LGAS, says it’s unconstitutional for govs to hold funds
Our reporter/ The Supreme Court, on Thursday, granted financial autonomy to Local Government Areas and declared that it is unconstitutional for state governors to hold onto funds meant for Local…
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Fubara declares Oko-Jumbo-led assembly legitimate as Martin Amaewhule-led group gave delivers seven days ultimatum
Our reporter/ Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State on Monday swore in Barrister Emmanuel Frank-Fubara who was screened and confirmed as a commissioner by the Victor Oko-Jumbo-led assembly. Giving his…
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