As the world prepares to welcome the New Year, various stakeholders in Nigeria, including those from the manufacturing, academic, security sectors, local government unions, and the Ijaw National Congress, have called on President Bola Tinubu to take steps toward improving the economy in 2025. While acknowledging the challenges of 2024, which they described as “tough” … Read more
The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has condemned the suspension of 18 local government chairmen by the Edo State House of Assembly, describing the action as unconstitutional and an abuse of power. In an emergency meeting on Wednesday, the National Executive Council of ALGON jointly criticized the suspension, which followed Governor Monday Okpebholo’s … Read more
The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, ALGON, has called on the states yet to conduct local government elections to do so. ALGON made this call in a communique by its National Publicity Secretary, Hamisu Mohammed, after its 51st National Executive Council Meeting, NEC, in Katsina. The association thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his … Read more
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has identified inadequate funding as a key factor hindering local government autonomy in Nigeria. He expressed these concerns at a National Dialogue on Local Government Reform and Constitutional Amendment held in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Tajudeen, represented by Deputy Speaker Hon. Benjamin Okezie … Read more
Four months after the Supreme Court ordered the Federal Government to pay monthly allocations directly to the accounts of Nigeria’s 774 local government councils, the directive remains unimplemented. In July, the apex court ruled that local government allocations must bypass joint state-local government accounts managed by state governments. However, the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) … Read more
The House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution will convene a national dialogue on local government autonomy on Monday, December 2, 2024. Deputy Speaker of the House and Chairman of the Committee, Benjamin Kalu, announced this on Thursday during a meeting at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reiterated that Lagos has long upheld local government autonomy, emphasizing its importance in fostering grassroots development. He made this statement on Friday while receiving representatives of the Association of Ex-Local Government Chairmen of Nigeria, led by its President, Albert Ashipa, during a courtesy visit at Lagos House, Marina. EDITOR’S … Read more
The Federal Government’s Committee on Local Government Autonomy has concluded its work and signed a technical document supporting financial independence for local governments, which will soon be presented to President Bola Tinubu. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set To Congratulate Trump On Presidential Win Thousands Of ‘Trained’ … Read more
The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), clarified that there is no legal prohibition in Nigeria against prosecuting minors, addressing misconceptions following the recent arraignment of minors and other protesters on treason charges. Speaking on Thursday at the inauguration of the Law Corridor’s new office in Katampe, Abuja, Fagbemi … Read more
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has cautioned against granting full autonomy to Nigeria’s 774 local government areas, warning that it could lead to widespread disorder rather than foster sustainable development. Speaking at the Governor’s Lodge in Amawbia, Awka, on Tuesday, after signing the “Anambra Local Government Administration Law 2024,” recently passed by the State … Read more
The Nasarawa State Government has initiated efforts to restructure the local government system to align with the Supreme Court’s ruling that grants financial autonomy to local governments. To facilitate this, the state government has submitted an executive bill to the House of Assembly, seeking an amendment to the local government law. During Monday’s session in … Read more
The Senate has called on state and local governments to comply immediately with the Supreme Court ruling, which mandates direct funding to local governments. In addition, the Senate resolved to initiate constitutional amendments that will grant full autonomy to local government administrations across Nigeria. EDITOR’S PICKS Health, Planning Ministries Partner with AfDB on Sustainable System … Read more
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State clarified on Monday that the recent autonomy granted to local government councils does not imply that council chairmen operate independently of the State Government. Speaking shortly after inaugurating the thirty-one newly elected local government chairmen, Eno urged them to avoid misinterpreting the concept of autonomy. He emphasized that … Read more
As Nigeria approaches its 64th Independence Day, the Federal Government has praised the country’s 25 years of uninterrupted democracy, describing it as a symbol of Nigerians’ commitment to sustaining freedom and liberty. At a World Press Briefing in Abuja, Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, reflected on Nigeria’s resilience, noting its transformation into … Read more
President Bola Tinubu declared on Friday that his role as Nigeria’s leader is not to seek personal gain or accumulate wealth but to serve the nation and its people. Speaking during a meeting with the Forum of Former Presiding Officers of the National Assembly at Aso Rock Villa, President Tinubu stressed that his administration is … Read more
The Federal Government and state governors have agreed to a three-month delay in implementing the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on Local Government financial autonomy. The postponement means that Local Governments nationwide will have to wait until October before the new law, which mandates direct payments into their accounts, is fully enacted. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) exchanged criticisms on Sunday regarding the recent Supreme Court ruling that grants autonomy to local governments. The PDP described the Supreme Court judgment as potentially problematic, while the APC labeled the PDP as an enemy of the people, accusing them of obstructing the … Read more
“Local government is not just about politics, it’s about people’s lives. – Eric Garcetti At last, the Supreme Court of Nigeria has ruled in favor of Nigeria’s 774 Local Governments (LGs)! May God’s name be praised! Yes, the Supreme Court’s ruling is a significant victory, ordering 20.6% of the federation account allocation to be paid directly … Read more
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
Eko Hot Blog reports that State governors will be meeting next week to deliberate on the recent Supreme Court ruling regarding Local Government Autonomy, announced AbdulRazaq AbdulRahman, the chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and the Governor of Kwara State. The Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that all federal allocations for local government councils … Read more