Constitution review: Senate okays 35 amendments for Buhari’s assent
….regrets some State Assemblies frustrating LG autonomy, other critical provisions By Haruna Salami The Senate at its plenary on Tuesday expressed serious regrets that some […]
Constitution
Probono lawyers secure freedom for 291, translate Chapter 4 of Constitution
Headfort Foundation offering free (probono) legal services has secured freedom for 291 defendants through its mobile offices. Headfort offered the services through one of its […]
Nigeria does not have a constitution – Femi Falana
Nigeria does not have a constitution, according to renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana. The Senior Advocate of Nigeria said this on Sunday on 90MinutesAfrica hosted by […]
Aisha Buhari visits Senate to witness laying of Constitution Review report
By Kingsley Okoye First Lady Aisha Buhari on Wednesday, was at the Senate to witness the laying of the report of the Senate Committee on […]
We’ll protect interests of Nigerian Workers in Constitution Review, NASS assures
Ahead of consideration of the report of the Joint Senate and House of Representatives Committees on Constitution Review, the National Assembly has assured Nigerian workers […]
Directorate charges Delta youths to contribute meaningfully to state devt.
The Directorate of Youth Monitoring and Mentoring in Delta has charged youths in the state to make selfless and meaningful contributions to the growth and […]
Constitution Amendment: Speakers insist on restructuring, community police
Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures in Nigeria has insisted on the restructuring of Nigeria and community policing in the on-going amendment to the 1999 […]
State Houses of Assembly to receive amended constitution bill February, says Wase
The National Assembly is set to transmit the 1999 Constitution Amendment Bill to the state Houses of Assembly by February for concurrence.Deputy Speaker of the […]
Appraising Justice Tanko Muhammad’s proposal to alter provisions of the Constitution concerning Judiciary
On June 3, 2021, the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Tanko Muhammad submitted some proposals to the National Assembly to alter some provisions of […]
FCT lawmaker offers scholarship to 270 constituents
Mr Micah Jiba, member of the House of Representatives, representing Abuja Municipal Area Council and Bwari Federal Constituencies, has offered scholarship to 270 of his […]
NBA condemns raid on Odili’s residence, vows to get to root
The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr Olumide Akpata, on Friday said that the association would do its best to find out the […]
Nigerian Army remains apolitical – Spokesman Nwachukwu
The Nigerian Army says it remains apolitical whenever called upon by civil authorities to provide internal security. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, […]
Anambra Governorship: IPAC commends IPOB for calling off sit at home order
…..urges all aggrieved people to embrace dialogue By Chimezie Godfrey The Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has commended the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) for […]
Impunity and the assault on our freedom, By Dan Agbese
Email: [email protected] SMS: 08055001912 Ghosts are everywhere in the land. Every state has them on its payroll. They take the blame for all cases of corruption […]
Asset Declaration: CCB solicits cooperation of public officers on effective verification
The Chairman, Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), Prof. Mohammed Isah, has solicited the cooperation of public officers on effective conduct of verification of asset declaration. […]
Nigerian Army kicks against envelope budget system
By Haruna Salami The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Farouk Yahaya has disclosed that the current “envelope” system of budget in the country is […]
Biafra Referendum: Court adjourns Northern Group’s Suit
S/East, S/West seek to join suit A Federal High Court sitting Abuja on Monday adjourned the suit filed by the Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) […]
Court orders FG to pay Delta $1.638bn derivative arrears
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, ordered the Federal Government to pay 1.638 billion dollars to Delta Government being 13 per cent derivative sum […]
Plateau assembly crisis: Lawmakers urge President Buhari to intervene, save democracy
Embattled Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Abok Ayuba,and other members of the House loyal to him,have called on President Muhammadu Buhari to […]
Supreme Court fixes Jan. 17 to hear Rivers/ Imo oil wells dispute suit
The Supreme Court on Monday, fixed Jan. 17, 2022 to hear an application challenging the jurisdiction of the court in the case instituted by the Rivers […]
President Buhari’s visit to Saudi Arabia highlights: Inequalities breed unrest
By Garba Shehu President Muhammadu Buhari had a very successful visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the high which is the symbolization of our […]
Secondus vows to appeal court ruling, warns against impunity
By Idris Ibrahim The suspended chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Uche Secondus has vowed to appeal the ruling of Court of Appeal in […]
Stop tenure extension campaign, I will leave Office May 29, 2023, Buhari warns
By Danlami Nmodu President Muhammadu Buhari has warned those campaigning for an extension of his tenure in office beyond May 29,2023 to desist. “I swore […]
Buhari vows to leave on May 29, warns tenure extension campaigners
President Muhammadu Buhari has warned that nobody should start campaigning for an unconstitutional extension of his tenure in office beyond May 29, 2023. Malam Garba […]
Forum lauds Yahaya Bello on timely appointment of new traditional ruler
The Iyale Progressive Platform (IPF) a social development association of the good people of Iyale in Dekina, has commended Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi for […]