Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has received high praise from the World Bank for the significant transformation his administration has achieved in the state over the past five years. The commendation was delivered by the Bank’s Country Director in Nigeria, Mr. Ndiama Diop, during a courtesy visit to the Governor at the State House in Read More…
In a decisive move to reinforce local governance, the Federal Government has inaugurated an Inter-Ministerial Committee tasked with enforcing the Supreme Court judgment that grants financial autonomy to local governments in Nigeria. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, who inaugurated the committee in Abuja on Tuesday, stated, “The primary goal Read More…
The Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that all Local Government Area (LGA) allocations must henceforth be paid directly into their respective accounts. This landmark decision was delivered by Justice Emmanuel Agim, who led a seven-member panel of Justices of the apex court. In the judgment, the court barred the 36 state governors from receiving, tampering Read More…
In a groundbreaking move, approximately 60 members of the Federal House of Representatives have embarked on a mission to reshape Nigeria’s governance structure. These lawmakers are pushing for a shift from the current presidential system to the parliamentary system of government. Led by Wale Raji, a prominent legislator representing Lagos State under the All Progressives Congress (APC), this Read More…
Nangolo Mbumba, stepping into the role of interim president following Hage Geingob’s demise, firmly declares he won’t contest the upcoming elections, paving the way for Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. This unprecedented move sets the stage for potential history, as Nandi-Ndaitwah could become Namibia’s first female president. Mbumba’s announcement, atypical in African politics, emphasises his commitment to a Read More…
In the sweet science of boxing, the quality of the boxer’s corner is virtually as important as the pugilist’s skill itself. There are tricks that the trainer and the cut-man know that could swing the fight one way or the other — a word of caution here on how to better handle the opponent, expert Read More…
A review of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) Act has shown that President Bola Tinubu may have breached the law in his decision to unilaterally remove the agency’s Executive Vice Chairman, Babatunde Irukera. According to the Act, the president cannot unilaterally sack the FCCPC head without resorting to the Senate. The president’s Read More…
President Bola Tinubu has discharged Mr. Babatunde Irukera, head of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), and Mr. Alexander Okoh, Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) head. This action was confirmed in a statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, as part of a strategic overhaul of critical Read More…
The Chairmen of Local Governments in Lagos State have pledged increased benefits of democracy for residents in the forthcoming year, assuring citizens of more developmental initiatives. They conveyed these assurances in individual New Year messages, urging continuous support from residents for governmental plans. Mr. Ganiyu Egunjobi, Executive Chairman of Agege Local Government, expressed gratitude for Read More…
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has authorised the release of 246 inmates from diverse correctional facilities across the state. This decision, accompanied by the commutation of sentences for 39 death row inmates to life imprisonment, was confirmed in a statement issued by the state’s Attorney-General for Justice, Mr. Lawal Pedro. Pedro elaborated, stating, “Sanwo-Olu Read More…
