Plateau Assembly Reduces Local Government Tenure To Two Years

Plateau Assembly Local Government Tenure

The Plateau House of Assembly has approved an amendment reducing the tenure of elected local government officials from three years to two, as part of the newly revised Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC) Law of 2024. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between Govt, People … Read more

Southern Governors Push For State Police To Power Up Homegrown Security

Southern Governors Push For State Police

Southern governors unanimously support establishing state police to enhance local security control and effectiveness. Eko Hot Blog reports that Southern governors have advocated for state police, asserting it will provide them with greater control over security decisions in their states. They argue that local officers, who understand the terrain and language, are better positioned to combat crime … Read more

Legal Battle Spills Onto Streets: Youths Protest Expired Tenure Of Rivers LG Chairmen

Youths Protest Expired Tenure Of Rivers LG Chairmen

• Youths in Degema Protest Expired Tenure Of Rivers LG Chairmen. • The chairmen, under ALGON, claim a recent amendment to the Local Government Law allows them a six-month extension. • Governor Fubara warned against actions disrupting state peace, while protesters demanded the chairmen’s immediate departure. EKO HOT BLOG reports that youths in Degema Local Government Area … Read more