The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has urged Kogi State Governor Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo to abide by the Supreme Court judgement granting financial autonomy to 774 local governments across the Federation. The Kogi State Chairman of CNPP, Mohammed Kabir Abdullahi, in a statement on Friday, described the judgment of the Supreme Court as…
The Supreme Court has ordered all state governors to henceforth steer clear of the funds meant for the 774 local government areas of the country. The apex court ruled that the control of local government areas funds by states is unconstitutional. Justice Garba Mohammed Lawal had on Thursday, June 13, reserved judgment in the suit…
The Supreme Court has discharged and acquitted a Nigerian Army sergeant, Akawu Bala, of the death sentence imposed on him by the General Court Martial of the Nigerian Army. The respite came the way of the embattled army sergeant after spending 12 years in Kaduna prison waiting for ratification of the death sentence passed on…
The Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) Worldwide has congratulated Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori on his victory at the Supreme Court on Friday. Speaking to journalists at a Press Conference held at the Urhobo Cultural Centre, Okere, Warri, Delta State on Sunday, President General of UPU, Chief Ese Gam while congratulating Governor Oborevwori, said;…
Two term President of the Senate, Senator David Mark has congratulated the Governor of Delta State, Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori and his Deputy Chief Monday Onyeme over the victory at the nation’s apex court. In the message, Senator Mark urged the governor and his Deputy to make conscious efforts to ensure peace , unity and development…
