Falana urges Nigerians to look beyond Abuja, hold states, LGs accountable
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Mr Falana also criticised state authorities' continued control of local government finances, despite the Supreme Court's July 2024 judgment.
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Falana urges Nigerians to look beyond Abuja, hold states, LGs accountable. Mr Falana also criticised state authorities' continued control of local government finances, despite the Supreme Court's July 2024 judgment. Covered by 2 publications. Premium Times: Falana urges Nigerians to look beyond Abuja, hold states, LGs accountable. Nigerian Tribune: Falana to Nigerians: Look beyond Abuja for good governance.
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- Premium Times Nigeria Falana urges Nigerians to look beyond Abuja, hold states, LGs accountable Mr Falana also criticised state authorities' continued control of local government finances, despite the Supreme Court's July 2024 judgment. 3 h ago · Tier 2
- Nigerian Tribune Nigeria Falana to Nigerians: Look beyond Abuja for good governance Human rights lawyer and activist Femi Falana (SAN) has urged Nigerians to shift their focus from the Federal Government in Abuja.... 21 h ago · Tier 3
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