Supreme Court affirms local government autonomy in Nigeria, mandating direct payment of funds from federation account.

President Bola Tinubu welcomes Supreme Court's affirmation of local government autonomy, stating it is crucial for Nigeria's advancement. The Supreme Court ruled that state governors cannot retain or use funds meant for local governments, and ordered that these funds be paid directly to the local governments from the federation account. This decision aims to improve local government administration, increase accountability, and enhance service delivery.