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  • SERAP takes subsidy-savings fight to court, demands project-by-project disclosure

    SERAP takes subsidy-savings fight to court, demands project-by-project disclosure

    2025-12-29 09:00:00
    According to Punch, SERAP has sued state governments and named officials over the handling of fuel-subsidy savings, arguing that the public deserves full disclosure of what was received and which projects were funded.

    The group’s case is built around traceability: if subsidy removal was justified partly as freeing funds for development, then spending should be linked to locations, contractors and outcomes.

    A separate report also framed the case as an attempt to compel disclosure and accountability around subsidy-era windfalls at subnational level.

    The suit matters because it could expand expectations of fiscal transparency from Abuja to the states, especially around pooled or shared national savings.

    Punch reported SERAP is asking the court to force disclosure of how subsidy savings were spent, while another report described the suit as a bid to compel “accountability and transparency” over the funds.

    Echotitbits take: If courts entertain the suit, governors may face new documentation pressure. Watch for whether the case triggers pre-emptive publication of state-level scorecards—projects, costs and completion status.

    Source: THISDAYLIVE — https://newsdiaryonline.com/serap-sues-governors-wike-over-failure-to-account-for-n14trn-fuel-subsidy-savings/ — December 29, 2025

    THISDAYLIVE 2025-12-29

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  • Local Councils Press Tinubu for Direct Allocations as States Hold Trillions

    Local Councils Press Tinubu for Direct Allocations as States Hold Trillions

    Photo Credit: The Punch
    2025-12-23 09:00:00

    Reporting by The Punch indicates local government stakeholders are intensifying calls for direct disbursement of council allocations, arguing that state-level handling of the funds weakens grassroots service delivery.

    The push is framed as a continuation of the post–Supreme Court autonomy debate—demanding that councils receive money straight from the federation account rather than through state intermediaries.

    Supporters say direct access will improve accountability and ensure funds go to primary healthcare, rural roads, sanitation, and local economic activity instead of being diluted by state politics.

    State governments, however, have historically resisted reforms that reduce their control over local funding structures, meaning enforcement mechanisms—not just court rulings—remain the key battleground.

    Validation: Daily Times recalls the Supreme Court position, stating it is “unconstitutional for state governments to retain or manage funds meant for local councils.” Meanwhile, ABN TV repeats the core claim: “state governments received control over at least N7.43tn meant for local government councils…”

    Echotitbits take: Nigeria’s local governance problem isn’t only “how much money,” but “who controls it.” Watch for enforcement: executive orders, FAAC remittance redesign, and whether states respond with political workarounds.

    Source: The Punch — December 23, 2025 (https://punchng.com/autonomy-battle-lgs-demand-direct-funds-as-states-receive-n7-43tn/)
    The Punch 2025-12-23

  • Fubara Switches to APC as Adeleke Formalizes Accord Re-Election Bid

    Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara defected from the PDP to the APC, framing the move as a strategic decision for stability and alignment with the centre. He cited assurances of support from President Bola Tinubu.

    In Osun, Governor Ademola Adeleke moved to the Accord Party ahead of his re-election push, describing the decision as aligned with his social-welfare agenda amidst party uncertainty.

    2025-12-10

    The Nation

    2025-12-10