Can a state governor control local governments and their funds? This edition of Casefiles examines the Supreme Court's landmark 2024 decision on local government autonomy, direct allocation of funds, and the constitutional limits of state control over Nigeria’s third tier of government.

Can mercy coexist with justice without weakening it? Using the controversial clemency granted to Maryam Sanda as a starting point, this piece examines the constitutional power of pardon in Nigeria and explores the tension between compassion, accountability, victims’ rights, and public confidence in the justice system.