Tag: constitution review
Again, Reps postpone commencement of debate on review of Constitution
The decision was reached at plenary on Thursday after some members argued that some of the proposed alterations required further…
Constitution review not panacea for Nigeria’s problems – Ex-Ambassador
According to him "democracy in Nigeria will continue to face challenges until the issues of illiteracy and poverty are adequately…
Constitutional review: Kano inaugurates articulation committee
The Committee is chaired by renowned constitutional lawyer, Prof. Auwalu Yadudu, with former Deputy Governor, Prof. Hafiz Abubakar, serving as…
Sanwo-Olu demands special status for Lagos in new constitution
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday canvassed for a Special Economic Status for Lagos state owing to its role in the…
Nigeria needs true federalism – Bala Mohammed
Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has called for a workable and acceptable constitution that allows for true federalism
Constitution Review: NASS holds no predetermined position – Lawan
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that the National Assembly holds no predetermined position on any issue of…
Governors, stakeholders in S/West declare support for review of APC Constitution
South West Governors, other stakeholders declare support for the ongoing process to review constitution of All Progressives Congress, APC
Lagos state explains National Assembly constitutional review absence
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Friday advanced reasons it did not participate in voting on constitution alteration bills…
Constitution Review: Southwest governors meet, forge common position
South-West Governors’ Forum on Wednesday evening met in Ibadan to forge a common position ahead of the forthcoming constitution review…
Eastern Nigeria demands more states, more seats
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Emeka Ihedioha, said on Saturday that the grassroots debate on the constitution…
Oba Akiolu calls for true federalism in Nigeria
.PDP decries alleged exclusion at congress True Federalism is the only way forward for Nigeria, the traditional ruler of Lagos,…
Kano rejects state police, new states
MADUABUCHI NMERIBEH/Kano The people of Kano, northwest Nigeria on Saturday overwhelmingly rejected state creation, state police and rotational presidency. Opinion…