President Bola Tinubu says Nigerian workers deserve improved welfare, better wages, as well as safe and enhanced working conditions as the driving force of the nation. Speaking with the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) led by Comrade Joe Ajaero and that of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) led by Comrade Festus Osifo, on Thursday in Abuja, President Tinubu said he is concerned about the welfare of Nigerian workers and that his administration is prioritizing their concerns. “I pay attention to everything around me. A happy worker is a productive worker. And society depends on the productivity…
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. Kanu & Ihezuo’s arrival takes total number of players in camp to 20 The arrivals of forwards Uchenna Kanu and Chinwendu Ihezuo at the Super Falcons’ camp in Sevilla, Spain on Thursday afternoon brought the number of players in camp to 20, with only defender Oluwatosin Demehin and forward Chinonyerem Macleans still expected as the nine-time African champions intensify preparations for their return to the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament. Both players are scheduled to arrive at the team’s Hotel Barceló Montecastillo Golf and Resort on Friday afternoon. A full camp by Friday means Coach Randy Waldrum and his assistants…
A former Governor of Delta State, James Ibori, has said that the Supreme Court judgment that granted full autonomy to local governments dealt “a severe setback on the principles of federalism.” Ibori, in a post on X shortly after the judgment, expressed his disagreement with the verdict, referencing constitutional provisions to substantiate his claim that the decision undermines the foundations of federalism. After an intense back and forth between the Federal Government and state governors, the Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that it is unconstitutional for governors to withhold funds earmarked for local government councils, paving the way for autonomy…
The Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that all federal funds for local government councils should be paid directly into their accounts. Justice Emmanuel Agim, who led a seven-member panel of justices, delivered the judgment in a suit filed by the federal government against the 36 state governors. According to the judgment, henceforth, no more payments of local government area allocations will be made to state government accounts. The court also prohibited the governors from receiving, tampering with, or withholding funds meant for local governments. Furthermore, the court barred the governors from dissolving democratically elected officials for local governments and deemed…
President Bola Tinubu welcomes the decision of the Supreme Court of Nigeria affirming the spirit, intent, and purpose of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on the statutory rights of local governments. The President states that a fundamental challenge to the nation’s advancement over the years has been ineffective local government administration, as governance at the critical cellular level of socio-political configuration is nearly absent. The President emphasizes that the onus is now on local council leaders to ensure that the broad spectrum of Nigerians living at that level are satisfied that they are benefitting from people-oriented service…
All is set for the first-ever CAF C Coaching Course organized by the Nigeria Football Federation exclusively for women, with the first module to run 15th – 25th July at the NFF/FIFA Technical Centre, inside the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. NFF Technical Director, Coach Augustine Eguavoen told thenff.com on Thursday that the program is in three modules, with the first 15th – 25th July, to be followed by a two-week internship for the participants between 27th July – 7th August. The participants will return to Abuja for the second module that is scheduled for 12th – 20th August, after…
A Chairmanship aspirant at Lagos Mainland Local Government, Ayodeji Rilwan Tinubu has expressed profound appreciation for the Judiciary following the landmark Supreme Court judgement made today affirming Local Government autonomy. The apex court’s decision mandates that all local government allocations be paid directly to democratically elected local governments across the 774 local government areas in Nigeria. Ayodeji Tinubu praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his unwavering support for this position. He noted that this significant ruling will deepen democracy in Nigeria, allowing local populations to experience the tangible impacts of governance and receive a greater share of the dividends of…
By Festus Ogun I commend the Federal Government for securing this landmark judgment for the sake our fiscal federalism that state governments have bastardized over the years. With this, we can expect relative sanity in our local government system. That said, here are my preliminary concerns. 1. Local Government Election: Time is now ripe for us to have free, fair and credible local government elections unlike the cherry-picking of local government executive and council members by Governors. If the selection pattern continues, this judgement will serve no real purpose. 2. Fiscal Accountability: For the judgement to serve its purpose, there…
The Fourth Schedule of the 1999 Nigerian Constitution defines the roles of Local Governments, which are critical for grassroots development and improving citizens’ well-being. These roles include: Tax and Revenue Collection: Local governments raise funds to support their activities.Infrastructure Development and Maintenance: This encompasses local roads, public transportation, drainage, and sewage systems. Waste Management and Sanitation: Local governments ensure clean and healthy environments through waste collection and hygiene services. Public Amenities: This includes maintaining markets, parks, public buildings, recreational facilities, cemeteries, and libraries/cultural institutions. Regulation and Control: Local governments regulate areas like outdoor advertising, small-scale industries, motor parks, and garages.…
Coalition of Civil Society Groups for Good Governance has urged stakeholders in the oil and gas sector to support the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), efforts in maintaining a stable supply of petroleum products nationwide. Speaking at a press conference in Lagos, one of the conveners of the coalition, Olufemi Lawson, said ensuring energy security is crucial to national development. Coalition also commended NNPCL on its unwavering dedication in managing the complexities associated with the distribution of petroleum products, amidst considerable challenges. According to the coalition, NNPCL efforts have been pivotal in ensuring a consistent supply of fuel across…