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Local Government Autonomy In Nigeria, Two Years After the Supreme Court Ruling: What Actually Changed?

Local Government Autonomy In Nigeria, Two Years After the Supreme Court Ruling: What Actually Changed?

Two years after Nigeria's Supreme Court ordered financial autonomy for local governments, ₦10.48 trillion has been allocated to councils. But how much control has actually reached them?

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Davido's Osun Election Stance Sparks Controversy, Leads to Edo Performance Ban

Davido's Osun Election Stance Sparks Controversy, Leads to Edo Performance Ban

Afrobeat star Davido has been involved in significant post-election activities, including a playful exchange with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and a public spat with Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo. These interactions have drawn criticism from activist Omoyele Sowore and led to a controversial ban from performing in Edo State, which Davido's team has strongly refuted.
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Nigeria Keeps Adding Power Capacity. Why Is Electricity Still Unreliable?

Nigeria Keeps Adding Power Capacity. Why Is Electricity Still Unreliable?

Nigeria keeps adding megawatts to the national grid, but electricity remains unreliable. Here’s why generation, transmission and distribution bottlenecks persist.
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Reality TV Romance Crumbles: Bella and Sheggz's Split Sparks Public Firestorm

Reality TV Romance Crumbles: Bella and Sheggz's Split Sparks Public Firestorm

The highly publicized relationship between Big Brother Naija stars Bella Okagbue and Sheggz has officially ended, sparking online debate. Both stars have shared their perspectives on the split, with Sheggz denying cheating and Bella emphasizing the importance of trust and respect over unfulfilled promises. Alleged private chats have also surfaced, further fueling the controversy surrounding the former reality TV couple.
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Atiku Ignites Firestorm: Fuel Subsidy Return Pledge Shakes Political Landscape

Atiku Ignites Firestorm: Fuel Subsidy Return Pledge Shakes Political Landscape

Atiku Abubakar has pledged to restore petrol subsidy if elected president in 2027, reversing his previous stance and criticizing the current administration's handling of subsidy removal. His new proposal focuses on a production subsidy for domestic refineries. The Presidency and APC have swiftly condemned this, labeling it as opportunistic and impractical given Nigeria's changed petroleum landscape and legal framework.
Pelumi Ilesanmi