The Federal Government has taken a decisive step toward ensuring financial autonomy for Nigeria’s local governments by inaugurating a 10-man inter-ministerial committee tasked with enforcing a recent Supreme Court judgment. Delivered on July 11, 2024, the ruling mandates direct financial allocations to local governments, bypassing state governments, to foster effective governance at the grassroots level. The committee, chaired by Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Senator George Akume,…

Comrade Joe Ajaero, the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), on Tuesday, August 20, declined to appear for a scheduled police interview regarding allegations of terrorism financing and other serious accusations. Ajaero, who had been summoned by the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) just a day earlier, cited prior commitments as the reason for his non-attendance. Through his legal representatives at Falana and Falana Chambers, the labour leader communicated his…

The Nigerian government’s recent acquisition of a $100 million presidential jet has ignited widespread criticism, with many questioning the necessity of such a purchase during a period of intense economic hardship. As protests over rising poverty and hunger continue, citizens are increasingly vocal about the government’s priorities. Bayo Onanuga, a government spokesperson, shared images of the new jet on his verified X handle, giving the public its first glimpse of…

The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Tuesday upheld the reinstatement of Philip Shaibu as the Deputy Governor of Edo State, dismissing an appeal by the Edo State House of Assembly to sustain his impeachment. Shaibu, who was impeached on April 8, 2024, for alleged misconduct, including the disclosure of government secrets, was previously reinstated by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, who declared the impeachment unconstitutional. The…

President Bola Tinubu has given the green light for the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to utilize its 2023 dividends, initially intended for the federation, to address the increasing costs of the nation’s petrol subsidy. The Cable report. This decision comes as the NNPCL faces soaring subsidy costs, projected to reach N6.884 trillion by the end of 2024. To ease the financial strain on the state-owned oil giant, Tinubu…

Abuja, Nigeria — In a significant development, the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) of the Nigerian Police Force has officially summoned Joe Ajaero, the National President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), for questioning. Ajaero is being investigated on serious allegations that include criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, treasonable felony, subversion, and cybercrime. The police’s invitation letter, signed by ACP Adamu Muazu on behalf of the Deputy Commissioner of Police, warns of…

To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw and 20-year-old British freelance journalist Jeremy Leslie have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. On Monday, UK attorney Andy…