Following the financial autonomy granted for the existence of the local government in Nigeria, the Senate has moved to establish the Local Government Independent Electoral Commission. The upper house kickstarted
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has expressed concerns over the recent Supreme Court judgement granting autonomy to local government councils across Nigeria, stating that it creates a conflict with the
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has commended the Supreme Court’s recent judgment affirming fiscal autonomy for local government councils in Nigeria, describing it as a significant victory for the nation’s
The Supreme Court, on Thursday, declared that it is unconstitutional for state governors to hold onto funds meant for Local Government (LG) administrations. In its lead judgement read by Justice
