Taiwo Niyi Former Senate President Pius Anyim, along with several prominent political figures, defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi State on Saturday. The defection occurred during the grand finale of the APC campaign for the Local Government Area (LGA) elections in …
Read More »Kingship: Tinubu’s ADC Will Resume New Role After Retirement from Military, Says Presidency
The Presidency has confirmed the appointment of President Bola Tinubu’s Aide-De-Camp (ADC), Lt Col. Nurudeen Yusuf, as the new Elemona of Ilemona land in Oyun Local Government Area of Kwara State. This appointment follows the passing of his father, the late Oba Yusuf Omokanye Oyekanmi, the former Elemona, in May. …
Read More »CSOs Urged to Safeguard Gains of LG Autonomy
By Christie Doyin Following the Supreme Court judgement granting autonomy to local governments, a Civil Society Organisation has called on stakeholders to safeguard the gains of the autonomy. Reverend Cornelius O.S Fawenu, Chairman of Partners for Peaceful Co-existence Centre, in a statement forwarded to NATIONALTELESCOPE, also called upon civil society …
Read More »We Don’t Tamper With LG Funds – Delta Gov
By Chuks Peter, DELTA Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has stated that the Supreme Court judgment granting local government financial autonomy in the country does not affect Delta State. Oborevwori clarified that the state government does not tamper with funds belonging to the local government councils. According to the Governor, …
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