**Bola Tinubu Calls on Media to Give States, Local Governments the Same Scrutiny** President Bola Tinubu has asked Nigerian media executives to hold state governments and local governments accountable for their actions, just as they scrutinize his administration. This appeal was made during a meeting with media proprietors and executives at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja. The President pointed out that, under his administration's reformed federalism, state governments and local governments now have more financial autonomy. He noted that while local governments are receiving their allocated funds, it's up to the media to ensure they are being used effectively. According to President Tinubu, the reforms have yielded positive results, as no state government is currently borrowing money to pay workers' salaries. This is a significant improvement from the past, when many states struggled with salary payments and relied on bailouts and loans from the Federal Government. The President attributed this progress to the increased allocations to states and local governments, facilitated by higher crude oil production, improved revenue collection, and the direct payment of local government allocations following a Supreme Court judgment. President Tinubu expressed gratitude to media proprietors for their relentless criticism, which he said motivated him to perform better despite the harsh commentary during his early days in office. He acknowledged that the media's scrutiny had inspired him to work harder. In essence, President Tinubu is urging Nigerian media to extend their scrutiny to state governments and local governments, which now have more financial autonomy. By doing so, the media can help ensure that these governments are using their resources effectively and efficiently. This call for accountability is particularly relevant in Nigeria, where corruption and mismanagement have long been issues in state governments and local governments.