States Prepare for LGAs Elections Following Supreme Court Ruling on Financial Autonomy
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s landmark judgment granting financial autonomy to local government authorities, at least 13 states have initiated preparations for council elections. These states include Kaduna, Kogi, Bauchi, Katsina, Osun, Enugu, Benue, Rivers, Jigawa, Imo, Kebbi, Abia, and Anambra. The Supreme Court ruling declared it unconstitutional for state governors to control […]
FAAC Distributes N1.35 Trillion to Government Tiers in June, an Increase from May
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) announced that N1.35 trillion was distributed among the three tiers of government in June, reflecting an increase of N21 billion compared to the N1.14 trillion shared in May. This was disclosed in a communiqué issued at FAAC’s July meeting, chaired by Wale Edun, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister […]
Court Dismisses Challenge to Arabic Inscriptions on Naira Notes
On Tuesday, July 2016, Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court in Lagos dismissed a lawsuit filed by lawyer Malcolm Omirhobo, who challenged the presence of Arabic inscriptions on Nigerian currency, the Naira. Justice Bogoro ruled that Omirhobo did not provide sufficient evidence to prove that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) acted in […]
Governor Yusuf Appoints New Emirs for Kano State Emirates
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has officially appointed new second-class emirs for the Gaya, Karaye, and Rano Emirates. This announcement was made by Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Director General of Media and Publicity to the governor, in a statement released to newsmen in Kano. The newly appointed emirs are: Alhaji Muhammad Maharaz Karaye […]
Florida Judge Dismisses Classified Documents Case Against Trump, Citing Constitutional Violations
A Florida judge has dismissed the US Justice Department’s classified documents case against Donald Trump, marking a significant victory for the former president just days after an assassination attempt on him. Judge Aileen Cannon granted Trump’s motion to dismiss the federal case, citing that the Justice Department’s appointment of special prosecutor Jack Smith violates the […]
Republican National Convention Kicks Off in Milwaukee Amid Trump Assassination Attempt and VP Announcement
The Republican National Convention officially kicked off in Milwaukee on Monday, just two days after Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally on Saturday evening. Despite the shooting, the gathering of more than 50,000 attendees, including an expected 2,400 Republican delegates, will proceed with its original programming. The event aims to unite […]
High-Profile North Korean Diplomat Defects to South Korea Amid Rising Tensions
A high-profile North Korean diplomat stationed in Cuba has defected to South Korea, Seoul’s spy agency said. The political counselor is believed to be the highest-ranking North Korean diplomat to escape to South Korea since 2016. The National Intelligence Service (NIS) said the diplomat defected in November. Details about North Korean defections often take months […]
House of Reps to Amend Rules for Digital Petition Submissions
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abass, announced on Monday that the lower legislative chamber will soon amend its standing rules to allow Nigerians to submit petitions electronically. This development was disclosed during the inauguration of the digitalized hearing room for the House Committee on Public Accounts and the unveiling of the PAC news […]
President Tinubu to Meet with Labour Unions on New Minimum Wage
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to meet with the Organized Labour, comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC), on Thursday. This was announced by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, following the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on Monday. Addressing State House Correspondents, Minister Idris explained that […]
Tinubu Reappoints Prof. Zabbey to Helm HYPREP Project
President Bola Tinubu has approved the reinstatement of Professor Nenibarini Zabbey as the Project Coordinator of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP). This decision followed a performance review that concluded Zabbey is fit to continue his role, as announced by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity, on Monday. The […]
