President Bola Tinubu’s Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has said that the Supreme Court’s rulingon financial autonomy for local governments takes immediate effect. The Supreme Court ruled that state governors have been abusing their powersby withholding funds meant for local governments and ordered the federal government to withhold allocations to LGAs governed by unelected officials. Fagbemi stated that the judgment is a significant development, dubbing it the “local government emancipation judgment” as it frees local governments from the control of state governors. He urged…
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Security Of Lives, Properties Is Paramount To 3R Administration –Uzodinma
…As Owerri Archdiocese launches security outfit The State Governor Dist. Senator Hope Uzodinma has re- echoed that the security of lives and properties of Imo citizens and other residents in the state is paramount to his administration. Governor Uzodinma who was represented by the Secretary to the Government of lmo state, Chief Cosmas Iwu, disclosed this, during the passing – out parade ceremony of the pioneer Cadets of the Owerri Archdiocese, held at the Obiri Odenigbo Villa, Maria Assumpta Cathedral Owerri. The number one citizen of the state, who said…
Read MoreSchool building collapses on students writing exams in Plateau
A school building housing Saint Academy in the Busa Buji community of JosNorth local government area of Plateau statehas collapsed, trapping many students inside. The incident occurred around 11am on Friday, July 12, while the students were reportedly writing exams. Witnesses reported that the building collapsed, leaving students trapped and prompting a rescue operation. Distraught parents of the students have arrived at the scene, wailing uncontrollably. The newsmen reported that security personnel, including soldiers and police, have arrived to assist in the rescue efforts. However, a truck en route to…
Read MoreRivers Coalition to Assembly: Abandon Fubara Impeachment Or Face Anarchy
The Coalition of Rivers State Leaders of Thought has urged the Martin Amaewhule-led House of Assembly to abandon its plan to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara to prevent anarchy in the state. The coalition stated that the actions of 27 lawmakers loyal to Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, could lead to a severe crisis in the state. On July 4, the Appeal Court ruled that Amaewhule and 24 other lawmakers remained members of the House of Assembly, overturning an earlier High Court order that restrained them. Following this…
Read MoreCBN sells $122.671m to 46 authorized dealers
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has sold the sum of US$122,671,000.00 (One Hundred and Twenty-Two Million, Six Hundred and Seventy-One Thousand United States Dollars) to 46 authorised dealers in its determination to promote stability and reduce market volatility in the foreign exchange market. A statement signed by the Bank’s Director in charge of Financial Markets, Dr. Omolara Duke, disclosed that of the total sale, US$67,500,000.00 (Sixty-Seven million, Five Hundred Thousand US Dollars) was sold to 27 Authorised Dealers, while the sum of US$2.5 million (Two Million, Five Hundred Thousand…
Read MoreTension As Dissolved OCDA, ENTRACO, Parks Management Officers Still Operating
Anger is raging in some quarters as personnel of Owerri Capital Development Authority (OCDA), Environmental Transformation Commission (ENTRACO, Imo Motor Parks and others dissolved some months ago are allegedly still operating in collaboration with some government officials who are sabotaging the appointment of new teams to take over. Investigations revealed that those opposed to the continued operation of the dissolved teams say that further stay in office does not augur well for effective internally generated revenue for the state. They allege that leaks in the system that led to loss…
Read MoreUmuezeanoruo Eziama: Nwadike Hails Organizers’ Dedication Towards 2024 Wrestling Competition
…Harps on need for culture, tradition dev. …Calls on the Ministry of Tourism, Hospitality and Culture for a revival and rebranding of our culture for Global export As the 2024 wrestling Competition edition (Male Category) of Umuezeanoruo Eziama Autonomous Community Nkwerre LGA in Imo state came to an end on July 7, Hon. Chikezie Nwadike, an illustrious son from the Community has commended the successful organization of the event. He described the team of the organizers: Mr Uche Uzoho(Nduhunogbo village ) , Mr Kelechi Ugorji(Ezekwemba village), Mr Martin Nwadike(Ezemenaha Village),…
Read MoreRestiveness: Commissioner For Niger Delta Affairs Cautions Youths Against Vandalism, Oil Bunkering
By Williams Odunze In a move to foster a peaceful atmosphere in the Oil Producing communities in Imo State, the Commissioner for Niger Delta Affairs/Intelligence, Prince Henry Okafor, has called on the youths of the Oil rich region to shun acts of violence and criminal activities such as Oil Bunkering and Pipeline vandalisation that are capable of causing low product out put. The commissioner made the call during A One-day Imo Niger Delta Stakeholders/Leaders Meeting held , Tuesday, July 10 in Owerri the State Capital. The Meeting had as it’s …
Read MoreLGs Autonomy: Supreme Court Verdict Ends Gov’s Reign As Emperors – Moghalu
Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Kingsley Moghalu has said the judgement of the Supreme Court regarding the autonomy of local government allocations would reduce the reign of state governors as emperors. Moghalu described the judgement of the Supreme Court as a correct verdict, adding that local government should be encouraged if Nigeria expects development. He disclosed this via a series of posts on his X page. According to Noghalu: “The @SupremeCourtNg decision in favour of full autonomy (including direct financial allocation to LGs without passing…
Read MoreSolidarity Visit: Ikeduru Youth Alliance hails Uzodinma over Mandela’s pick as commissioner
By Ebenezer Ojor Ikeduru Youth Alliance, IYA, has thumbed up Governor Hope Uzodinma over the appointment of an Ikeduru son, Dr Emeka Mandela Ukaegbu as Commissioner for Youth Development and Talent Hunt, Imo State. IYA made the commendation Thursday, when it paid a solidarity visit to the commissioner in Owerri. IYA President, Chinasa Ekechi who felicitated with Dr Ukaegbu on behalf of the founder and sponsor of the group, Dr Obinna Obi-Njoku Jnr, expressed optimism that the commissioner would excel in his new assignment. The IYA president who also described…
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