Echezona Okafor

Echezona okafor is a senior News reporter at Ekweanaedonews

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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President Tinubu Extends Sympathy To The Military Over The Recent Attack On The Nigerian Army Base In Damboa, Borno State

President Tinubu expresses his profound sympathy to the military authorities following the loss of six brave soldiers during a dawn terrorist attack on January 4, 2025, on an army base in Sabon Gida, Damboa, Borno State. The President extends his heartfelt condolences to the families of the fallen soldiers, whose sacrifice in defending our nation…

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Borno Police Decorates 84 Newly Prompted Officers with New Ranks,, As CP Urge Them To Key Into IGP Vision, Borno Resettlement Good Efforts

Eighty-four newly promoted officers from the Borno state police Command have been decorated with their new ranks with a charged on them to redoubtable their efforts and key into Inspector General of Police, IGP, Kayode Evegtukun vision of community policing and the resettlement drive of Governor Babagana Zulum. The promoted officers were 10 SPs to…

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