The Iloko, offspring of Arelu, (Iloko Omo Arelu) are held in awe in Yorubaland. For a people who fought one another in internecine wars that began in 1793 and lasted for almost a century, Yoruba give effusion of reverences to people with unusual bravery. Their reverence for the Iloko however comes from this clan’s queer … Read more
Senate accuses governors of misusing local government funds, calls for autonomy. Urges federal government to halt allocations to caretaker-led LGAs. Motion by Senator Suleiman Kawu prompts concerns over local autonomy erosion, calls for reforms. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate on wednesday accused state governors of misappropriating funds earmarked for local government councils in Nigeria, … Read more
Governor Godwin Obaseki swears in five new judges for Edo State High Court He emphasizes state’s commitment to strengthening and ensuring judiciary’s independence Obaseki calls for critical examination of petitions against potential judges Eko Hot Blog reports that, taking a significant stride toward judicial reforms, Governor Godwin Obaseki swears in five new judges for the … Read more
The NLC want autonomy for the judiciary, local governments and State Houses of Assemblies He said Governors should grant autonomy to other tiers of government in line with the recent amendments to the constitution EDITOR’S PICK Kaduna Train Attack Victim Dies From Gunshot Injury Insecurity: Nigerians Leave Their Homes Unsure Of Returning – Wole Soyinka … Read more
State Governors has signed an agreement with JUSUN And PASAN to enhance autonomy. State Governors, Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), and Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) have finally agreed on modalities of full financial autonomy for various arms of government at the state level. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige made … Read more