Tag: Constitution Amendment
Osun Assembly rejects constitution Amendment input
The Osun State House of Assembly has unanimously rejected the proposed constitutional amendment to allow for independent candidature during elections…
Over 30 states yet to make input in Constitution amendment – Mamora
A Civil Society Organisation (CSO), Friends of Democracy, on Thursday in Abuja said 34 states were yet to conclude input…
Dogara: Restructuring can only be done through Constitution amendment
Agitations and calls for restructuring in Nigeria can only be actualized through alteration and amendment of the 1999 Constitution, Speaker…
Senate to conclude constitution amendment by June – Saraki
The Senate on Wednesday began moves to conclude the amendment of the 4th Alteration Bill which was concluded by the…
Constitution Amendment: Dogara constitutes committee
The House of Representatives, on Thursday, constituted a new Ad-Hoc Committee under the leadership of the Deputy Speaker, Sulaiman Lasun,…
NASS removes controversial clauses in constitution amendment
The National Assembly has agreed to remove the controversial clauses in the amendments to the constitution under the Fourth Alteration…
Constitution amendment: Reps move to override President’s veto
The House of Representatives on Wednesday introduced new clauses in its Standing Order XIII Rule 98 which sought to override…
Senator defends Jonathan rejection of constitution amendment
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Rules and Business, Sen. Ita Enang, has described President Goodluck Jonathan’s refusal to assent to…
Constitution Amendment: NBA Insists On Referendum
The Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) says only a referendum will bestow legitimacy on the outcome of Constitution amendment. The President…
State Police: To Be Or Not To Be
The call for an amendment of the constitution to provide for state police ignites a raging controversy and a sharp…
ACN Suspends Congresses
The Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) in Abuja on Monday announced the suspension of  its national congress which was earlier…
Annulment Of June 12, 1993 Election: AD Seeks Explanation From IBB
Deputy National Chairman of the Alliance for Democracy (AD), Alhaji Musa Umar, on Tuesday urged former military president, General Ibrahim…
Lagos AC Welcomes Members to AC Convention, Warns Aspirants
The Lagos State chapter of the Action Congress welcomes its members from all over the country to its National Convention…
Editors Condemn Insecurity In Nigeria
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has condemned the state of insecurity in Nigeria especially the rising cases of kidnapping…
Saraki Tasks Nigerians On Credible Elections
Governor Bukola Saraki of Kwara State on Monday urged Nigerians to play active roles in the ongoing constitution amendment in…