Local Funds Stalled, Nurse Death, and Election Prep | Nigeria News

A year after the Supreme Court handed local governments financial autonomy, over ten trillion Naira still sits in state-controlled joint accounts, as local councils await direct payments. In Ebonyi State, tensions rise over the death of nurse Mary Habila at the residence of Minister David Umahi, with her family refusing an autopsy while authorities push for one. Meanwhile, President’s Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila sues Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi for 15 billion Naira over alleged defamation tied to a grant kickback claim he denies. Looking ahead, INEC is preparing for 2027 elections with tech audits and mock polls. And in the U.S., new immigration rules cap F-1 and J-1 visa holders at four years to curb overstays. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/62c78cf1a3cdeffe