Tag: ALGON
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Autonomy: Court adjourns ALGON’s suit against Federal, State Govts
The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned a suit filed by the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) against the Federal and State Governments until May 29. The fresh suit, which was scheduled for mention before Justice Inyang Ekwo, could not proceed because the court did not sit.
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ALGON denies El-Rufai’s fund diversion claims
The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Kaduna State chapter, has refuted allegations by a former Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, regarding the diversion of local government funds. At a news conference on Tuesday in Kaduna, ALGON spokesperson, Alh. Muhammad Shehu, rejected the
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Delta Unity Group lauds Malik Ikpokpo’s appointment as Director General of ALGON
Delta Unity Group (DUG), the main political and leadership think tank in Delta State, has lauded the appointment of Sir Itiako Ikpokpo as the Director-General of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON). Ikpokpo was Friday confirmed as the Director-General of ALGON following his earlier nomination by Hon. Aminu Mu’azu Maifata, National President…
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Rivers ALGON supports Fubara’s impeachment process
The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), River Chapter, says the call for the impeachment of Gov. Siminalayi Fubara is a step in the right direction. The Chairman, Mr Allwell Ihunda said at a news conference in Port Harcourt on Wednesday that 2
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Olubadan died when he was most needed – Oyo ALGON
The Association of Local Government Chairmen of Nigeria (ALGON),Oyo State Chapter, has described the late Olubadan of Ibadanland,Oba Lekan Balogun, as a peace-maker ,saying he died when he was most needed in Ibadan and Nigeria,in general. The State AlGON Chairman, Mr Sikiru Sanda ,said this during the 8-day fidau prayer for the late
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FCT ALGON Cup: 10 teams confirmed as tournaments kicks off Sept. 29
The first edition of the FCT ALGON Cup will kick start on September 29, the organizers have confirmed. The opening ceremony will take place at the Area 3 Playing Ground in Abuja and it will see AMAC trade tackles with Soccer Excel in the tournament opener, the second match of the day will see Kwali…
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Strike: No hope in sight for primary school pupils in Abuja
The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), says the demands of the striking primary school teachers in the FCT are not feasible.
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Fuel Subsidy Removal: Delta ALGON approves palliatives for LG workers
Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Delta State Chapter, Barr. Victor Ebonka, on Tuesday, said workers in the 25 local government councils in the state would receive the same palliative packages approved for workers in the state public service by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.
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Oborevwori approves teachers’ recruitment in 22 LGAs in Delta – ALGON
Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has approved the recruitment of primary school teachers, clerical officers and watchmen in 22 local government council areas in the state. The state Chairman, Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, ALGON, Mr Victor Ebonka
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N40bn borrowed by Delta LGAs to pay retirees – ALGON Chairman
The Delta Chairman of Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Mr Victor Ebonka has said that local councils in the state have secured a N40 billion loan to settle pension arrears owed retirees from 2016 to date. Ebonka explained that contrary to insinuations, the loan was secured by