Judiciary

Court Halts Federal Allocations to LGAs Without Elected Officials

Published

1 month ago

January 9, 2025

By Alexis Uchendu

In a landmark ruling, the Federal High Court has ordered the Federal Government to withhold allocations from Local Government Areas (LGAs), governed by unelected officials.

The decision reinforces the constitutional mandate requiring states to ensure democratically elected councils at the local level.

The ruling directly challenges the widespread practice of state governors appointing caretaker committees or administrators instead of conducting elections.

It underscores the principles of accountability, transparency, and constitutional governance in local administration.

This judgment is expected to force non-compliant states to hold LGA elections or risk losing federal funding, marking a significant shift in the fight against executive overreach at the state level.

Judiciary

Kabir Akanbi Appointed Acting Chief Registrar of Supreme Court

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2 days ago

February 14, 2025

Samson Adeyanju

By Abaire Olanlesi

Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has appointed Kabir Akanbi as the Acting Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court, effective February 13, 2025.

His appointment follows the retirement of Hajo Sarki Bello.

Akanbi, a legal and technology expert, previously served as Deputy Chief Registrar at the Court of Appeal, where he spearheaded key judicial reforms.

He holds a law degree from the University of Ibadan and a Master’s from Temple University, USA.

The CJN urged Akanbi to apply his expertise to enhance the Supreme Court’s efficiency and transparency.

Judiciary

Nigeria Ranked 36th in 2024 Global Corruption Index

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5 days ago

February 11, 2025

ADMIN

By Gabriella Ogbu

Transparency International’s 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) ranks Nigeria as the 36th most corrupt country, with a score of 26, alongside Uganda, Iraq, Mexico, Madagascar, and Cameroon.

The CPI, which assesses corruption perceptions in 180 countries, scores them from 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean).

Denmark leads with a score of 90, followed by Finland (88) and Singapore (84).

Cape Verde is the least corrupt African nation, ranking 35th with a score of 62. South Sudan, Somalia, and Venezuela are the most corrupt, occupying the lowest positions.

Judiciary

Supreme Court Rejects Fubara’s Appeal, Imposes ₦2 Million Fine

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7 days ago

February 10, 2025

ADMIN

By Gabriella Ogbu

The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal by Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara challenging the leadership of the State House of Assembly.

A five-member panel led by Justice Uwani Abba-Aji ruled on Monday that Fubara must pay N2 million in damages to the Assembly and its Speaker, Martins Amaewhule.

The case was struck out after Fubara’s lawyer, Yusuf Ali, withdrew the suit.