Supreme Court Orders FG To Pay Allocations Directly To LGs, Bars Governors From Dissolving Councils

In a landmark ruling that reverberates through the political landscape of Nigeria, the Supreme Court has issued a momentous directive requiring the Federal Government (FG) to allocate funds directly to Local Government Areas (LGAs). This ruling has significant implications, not only for the distribution of financial resources within the country but also for the fundamental…

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Appeal Court Lifts Injunction On Ado-Bayero’s Claim To Kano Throne, Orders Rehearing

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has overturned a Kano State High Court injunction preventing Aminu Ado-Bayero, the 15th Emir of Kano, and four other dethroned emirs of Bichi, Rano, Gaya, and Karaye—from parading themselves as traditional rulers. In a judgement on Friday, a three-member panel of justice led by Mohammed Mustapha declared that the…

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President Tinubu Calls For Increase In Currency Swap Between China And Nigeria At Meeting With Chinese Foreign Minister

President Bola Tinubu, Thursday in Abuja, urged the Government of the People’s Republic of China to increase the $2 billion currency swap between Nigeria and China to enhance trade between the two countries. He also called for an upward review of the $50 billion aid package for Africa, which China’s President Xi Jinping announced last…

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President Tinubu To His Aide-De-Camp: I See You Going To Places In Your Military Career

President Bola Tinubu, in Abuja, congratulated his Aide-de-Camp, Col. Nurudeen Alowonle Yusuf, for his promotion. He described him as a reliable officer, deserving of elevation in rank. Lt. Col. Yusuf was promoted to Colonel by Nigerian Army Promulgation AHQ MS/G1/300/252/2 on 19 December 2024. The rank’s seniority took effect on 22 September 2023. “You all…

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Senator Azuta-Mbata elected President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo

Senator John Azuta-Mbata has been elected as the 13th President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, a prominent Igbo socio-cultural organisation. This development took place during the election of new executives in Enugu on Friday, where Azuta-Mbata was elected as the new leader, succeeding Fidelis Chukwu, whose tenure has ended. Notably, Azuta-Mbata hails from Rivers State in…

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