LG Autonomy Archives

FLASH: LGs Will Receive Direct Allocations From January – Presidency Affirms

GISTSMATE 012 months ago06 mins

The Presidency has confirmed that from the end of January, local government areas in the country will receive their money directly from the Federal Allocation Account Committee. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, disclosed this in an interview on Arise News on Thursday night, saying President Bola Tinubu…

‘Why Full LG Autonomy May Not Be Possible In Ondo’

GISTSMATE 013 months ago03 mins

Officials of the Ondo State government have explained why it might not be possible for Local Government Councils to have full autonomy. The officials, who pleaded anonymity, told TheNation that certain laws need to be amended for Local councils to enjoy full autonomy. They said the State government has been complying with the Nigerian Financial…

No Plan To Take LGAs From You… We Need Collaboration – Tinubu Tells Governors

GISTSMATE 013 months ago06 mins

President Bola Tinubu says there is no plan by the federal government to take over the control of LGAs in the country. Bayo Onanuga, the presidential spokesperson, said in a statement that Tinubu spoke in Lagos on Wednesday when members of the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) and Vice-President Kashim Shettima paid him a New Year…

Tampering With LGA Funds Impeachable Offense – AGF Fagbemi Tells Governors

GISTSMATE 014 months ago012 mins

Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN on Thursday, said any state governor who tampers with funds belonging to their Local Government Areas will be guilty of gross misconduct, which is an impeachable offense. The AGF, while addressing the 2024 annual conference of the National Association of Judiciary…

BREAKING: Governor Signs Bill To Deduct Funds From LG Allocations, Says Full Autonomy Will Lead To Chaos

GISTSMATE 016 months ago6 months ago14 mins

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has said that granting full autonomy to Nigeria’s 774 local government areas could lead to “humongous chaos” and hinder sustainable development. Governor Soludo made this statement on Tuesday at the Governor’s Lodge in Amawbia, Awka, after signing the Anambra State Local Government Administration Law, titled “Anambra Local Government Administration…

Controversy As NASS Moves To Rush New Body To Conduct LGA Elections

GISTSMATE 016 months ago07 mins

There are indications of a spirited move by the National Assembly to fast track the necessary legislative process that would end the power of state independent national electoral commissions to handle local government elections. Tribune Online gathered that the brains behind the process hope to expeditiously work on the project as soon as members of…

BREAKING: FG Inaugurates 10-Member Committee To Enforce Court Judgement On LG Autonomy

GISTSMATE 017 months ago03 mins

The Federal Government has set up a 10-member Inter-Ministerial Committee to ensure the enforcement of the Supreme Court’s recent judgement granting financial autonomy to Local Governments in Nigeria. This committee was inaugurated by Senator George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) on August 20. The Supreme Court, on July 11, 2024,…

LG Autonomy: EFCC Issues Strong Warnings To LG Chairmen

GISTSMATE 018 months ago02 mins

LG Autonomy: EFCC Issues Strong Warnings To Local Govt Chairmen The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has pledged to closely monitor local government activities to ensure good governance, accountability, and transparency. This follows the recent Supreme Court judgement granting financial autonomy to local governments. It disclosed this at a national dialogue organised by Agora Policy,…

LG Autonomy: Gov Makinde Dares Tinubu As Oyo LG Chairmen Secede From ALGON

GISTSMATE 018 months ago13 mins

Not satisfied with the decision of the Supreme Court judgement on LG autonomy, ‘Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo State, has asked local government chairmen in the state to break away from their umbrella body— Association of Local Government of Nigeria, ALGON. It will be recalled that the attorney general of the federation and minister of…

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LG Autonomy

FLASH: LGs Will Receive Direct Allocations From January – Presidency Affirms

‘Why Full LG Autonomy May Not Be Possible In Ondo’

No Plan To Take LGAs From You… We Need Collaboration – Tinubu Tells Governors

Tampering With LGA Funds Impeachable Offense – AGF Fagbemi Tells Governors

BREAKING: Governor Signs Bill To Deduct Funds From LG Allocations, Says Full Autonomy Will Lead To Chaos

Controversy As NASS Moves To Rush New Body To Conduct LGA Elections

BREAKING: FG Inaugurates 10-Member Committee To Enforce Court Judgement On LG Autonomy

LG Autonomy: EFCC Issues Strong Warnings To LG Chairmen

LG Autonomy: Gov Makinde Dares Tinubu As Oyo LG Chairmen Secede From ALGON