The Supreme Court has ordered governors of the 36 states of the federation to henceforth steer clear of the funds meant for the 774 Local Government Areas. The apex court declared that the control of funds of the local government councils by the states is unconstitutional. The court orders that funds meant for the local…
The Supreme Court is to deliver judgment on the suit seeking full autonomy for the 774 local governments in the country tomorrow, July 11. Notices on the development have been dispatched to lawyers. The federal government instituted the suit marked SC/CV/343/2024 against all the 36 states of the federation. In the suit filed by Lateef Fagbemi, attorney-general…
The Kaduna State House of Assembly have asked some former appointees of Nasir El-Rufai, ex governor of Kaduna state, to deploy their energies towards answering charges of malfeasance, abuse of office, disrespect for the law and due process leveled against them. The house was reacting to a statement on Tuesday in Abuja by some former…
The remaining three children of Janet Gimba, the Kaduna customary court judge who were held in captivity by bandits, have been freed after 15 days in captivity. Godwin Ochai, chairman of the Kaduna branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), said the children were released on Tuesday. Family sources also confirmed the release in a…
The minister of power, Adebayo Adelabu says the Kudendan power plant in Kaduna, will be completed before the first quarter of next year. The minister also said his ministry is collaborating with the office of the National Security Adviser (NSA), the Ministry of Interior and security agencies to safeguard power installations. Adelabu spoke in an…
The Federal High Court in Kaduna has adjourned hearing on a suite filed by Nasir El-Rufai, ex- governor of Kaduna state, against the Kaduna state House of Assembly to July 17. Joined in the suit is the state’s Attorney General and commissioner for justice. The former governor is challenging the report of a committee of…
