Tag: 1999 Constitution
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Constitutional provisions for impeachment of Buhari
Addressing an executive communication at Thursday’s plenary session of the Nigerian Senate, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriation, Senator Matthew Urhoghide moved for immediate impeachment of President Muhammadu Buhari for voiding constitutional provisions. The Buhari’s impeachment motion by Urhoghide which was seconded by the Senator representing Enugu North constituency, Chukwuka Utazi, has it that…
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We have to part ways with judiciary if… – Dogara
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has urged the nation’s Judiciary to adhere strictly to the principles of separation of powers as enshrined in the 1999 constitution. Speaking during plenary Thursday, Hon. Dogara lamented that some persons were using some judges to gag the National Assembly, a situation he said will spell…
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Constitution review will give states more power – Saraki
Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has said the ongoing amendments to the 1999 Constitution by the National Assembly would take powers from the Federal Government to states. Saraki also said proposals in 27 bills had been covered by the amendment exercise. A statement by Media Office of the President of the Senate on Monday said both…
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Nigeria: 2014 National Conference and Niger Delta Exit From Bondage
By Godini G. Darah Former President Goodluck Jonathan’s initiative in convening the 2014 National Conference has entered the annals of Nigerian and African history as the bravest and most audacious political intervention for the redemption and liberation of Nigeria. As one of the delegates at the conference, I share the popular disappointment that the convener…
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Patience Jonathan petitions Nat’l Assembly
The House of Representatives on Wednesday, received a petition from former first lady, Mrs Patience Jonathan, against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In the petition presented to the House by Lovette Idisi, the former first lady alleged that she was being “incessantly harassed” by the anti-graft agency. Commenting on the petition, Idisi said…