CHAIRMAN, Senate Services Committee, Senator Sunday Karimi, APC, Kogi West, has announced that the National Assembly will soon legislate to transfer the responsibility of conducting local council elections from state electoral bodies to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Speaking in Abuja about the recent Supreme Court judgment on financial autonomy for local governments, Senator Karimi praised President Bola Tinubu for facilitating this landmark ruling. He assured Nigerians that the National Assembly will work to ensure state compliance and amend the constitution to address contentious issues. Karimi emphasized the significance of President Tinubu’s actions, stating, “Since 1999, local governments have…
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The national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has issued a press statement denying any involvement in a purported appeal filed at the Court of Appeal, Port Harcourt Division, concerning Suit No: PHC/2177/CS/2024. The statement, signed by Hon. Debo Ologunagba, National Publicity Secretary, emphasized that the PDP is not listed as an appellant in the case and did not authorize any such appeal. The PDP’s National Legal Adviser, Barr. Kamaldeen Ajibade SAN confirmed that the party neither filed the appeal nor engaged any external solicitor to do so on its behalf. To clarify, the PDP categorically stated it did…
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In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court has declared that state governors’ control over local government funds is unconstitutional. The court’s lead judgment, read by Justice Emmanuel Agim, emphasized that local governments have been denied financial autonomy for over two decades, with governors withholding funds meant for them. The apex court affirmed that the 774 local government councils should manage their own finances, independent of state governors. Justice Agim dismissed the governors’ objections, upholding the Attorney-General of the Federation’s (AGF) right to seek protection for the constitution. The Federal Government had sought an order to prevent governors from dissolving democratically…
Afrobeats star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has made a shocking revelation about his outfit at his wedding today. In a video from the event making the rounds on social media, Davido claimed that the wristwatch he wore with his first outfit was worth $800,000 (approximately N1.2 billion). “Ain’t no fake watch, mehn. $800,000, man,” Davido said while flashing his watch on the camera. Davido sparked controversy after claiming that his wife, Chioma’s engagement ring was worth three Rolls Royces. His claims were largely trailed by doubts, with former Big Brother Naija reality star Dee One challenging him to…
The Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has provided health insurance for all street sweepers in the state, saying this was necessary for them to be healthy and active at work. The state’s Deputy Governor, Kayode Alabi, disclosed this on Saturday in Ilorin during an interactive session with the sweepers. Alabi, who was represented by the Commissioner for Youth Development, Malam Shehu Ndanusa, said the sweepers would therefore be registered by the state health insurance officials. He added that they would be given registration/enrollment cards to be used at state-owned hospitals. “Most of the sweepers are indigenes and have the…
Senate President Godswill said the New National Anthem will build patriotism and help the country resolve insecurity. Akpabio stated this while addressing the plenary in Abuja on Wednesday. He said, “The bill sent to us by President Bola Tinubu on student loan and scholarship programmes will enable vulnerable Nigerian students who are less privileged to obtain higher education… “…and as I speak to you now, over 30,000 have been selected to benefit from it. That’s one of the bills that appeals to me the most,” he added. The Senate President further stated, “A lot of people are now aware that…
Kylian Mbappe sustained a broken nose during France’s 1-0 victory against Austria on Monday. The injury occurred during the Group D match at Düsseldorf Arena when Mbappé collided with Austria’s Kevin Danso. Following the collision, the World Cup-winning striker was visibly in pain and had to be substituted. France coach Didier Deschamps expressed uncertainty about Mbappé’s availability for the remainder of the tournament immediately after the match. Mbappe was promptly taken to a hospital in Düsseldorf, where the extent of his injury was confirmed by the French Football Federation. In a statement, the federation said, “He will undergo treatment in…
Kylian Mbappe sustained a broken nose during France’s 1-0 victory against Austria on Monday. The injury occurred during the Group D match at Düsseldorf Arena when Mbappé collided with Austria’s Kevin Danso. Following the collision, the World Cup-winning striker was visibly in pain and had to be substituted. France coach Didier Deschamps expressed uncertainty about Mbappé’s availability for the remainder of the tournament immediately after the match. Mbappe was promptly taken to a hospital in Düsseldorf, where the extent of his injury was confirmed by the French Football Federation. In a statement, the federation said, “He will undergo treatment in…
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