Tag: Local government
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Local Governments Remain Missing in Action Despite Autonomy Judgment — Ambali
By Ameh Sunday Enyo-ojo Former National President of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Comrade Akeem Ambali, has criticised the continued poor performance of local governments in Nigeria, saying the Supreme Court judgment on financial autonomy has yet to translate into effective grassroots governance. Ambali said local councils remained largely ineffective despite the…
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How local government funds were moved from LG account into crypto wallets – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed the methods used to siphon public funds from local government accounts, detailing a process where money is funneled through private companies before being converted into cryptocurrency. EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, disclosed this on Monday while briefing media executives in Abuja, emphasizing that the commission could not…