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In a significant development, the Federal Government of Nigeria has taken the governors of the 36 states to the Supreme Court, alleging mismanagement of Local Government Areas (LGAs). This lawsuit, initiated by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, aims to secure full autonomy for LGAs, positioning them…
In a significant move aimed at addressing Nigeria’s escalating security challenges, sixteen state governors have submitted reports expressing their support for the establishment of state police to the National Economic Council (NEC). These governors have also recommended constitutional amendments to pave the way for the creation of state police forces, signaling a growing consensus among…
The governors of Nigeria’s South-East region convened a two-day summit in Owerri, Imo State, to address the growing challenges of insecurity and economic disruptions in the region. The summit aimed to explore ways to overcome these challenges and restore stability and prosperity to the area. The five governors from the South-East region shared their perspectives…
The North-East Governors’ Forum, consisting of the governors of states in the North-East region of Nigeria, has expressed deep concern over the escalating wave of banditry in the region. They specifically raised alarm over the increasing presence of bandits, especially in Bauchi, Gombe, and Taraba states, which were previously not associated with this menace. In…
Governors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have advised President Bola Tinubu to refrain from engaging in any military action against Niger Republic following the recent military coup in the neighboring country. The advice was part of the resolutions reached during a meeting of the PDP Governors Forum, where the party’s Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar,…