4 d. ago Anyaoku, Yakasai, others to meet National Assembly over new constitution

The Patriots, a group of eminent Nigerians advocating for a new people-driven Constitution, is set to meet with the leadership read more Anyaoku, Yakasai, others to meet National Assembly over new constitution

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4 d. ago New constitution: Anyaoku, Yakasai, Osoba to meet N’Assembly

In continuation of its quest for a new people’s democratic Nigerian Constitution, The Patriots led by former Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Chief Emeka Anyaoku are to meet the leadership of the National Assembly in April. The scheduled meeting with both the Senate and the House of Representatives comes as a follow-up to an August 9, Read More

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5 d. ago Gaming the constitution: The Supreme Court and the battle to restore federal lottery regulation at the National Assembly

In the past two months, two legislative proposals have emerged at the National Assembly seeking to restore federal regulation over read more Gaming the constitution: The Supreme Court and the battle to restore federal lottery regulation at the National Assembly

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7 d. ago SERAP sues Tinubu over ‘unlawful suspension of Fubara, Rivers lawmakers’

Tribune Online SERAP sues Tinubu over ‘unlawful suspension of Fubara, Rivers lawmakers’ Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu over “the unlawful suspension of democratically elected governor, deputy governor and members of the House of Assembly of Rivers State while exercising his constitutional powers to proclaim a State of Emergency in the state.” The suit is brought by Yirabari Israel […] SERAP sues Tinubu over ‘unlawful suspension of Fubara, Rivers lawmakers’ Tribune Online

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1 week ago Gov Fubara, Assembly’s Suspension Executive Coup Against Rivers People — CSOs

A coalition of Civil Society Organisations has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State and the removal of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu and the State House of Assembly for six months. According to the coalition, these actions constitute an executive coup against the people of […]

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1 week ago Constitution Requires National Assembly’s Approval For Emergency Rule – Abaribe

Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, the former Minority Leader of the Senate, has emphasized that the National Assembly’s approval is mandatory for President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. According to Abaribe, the Constitution explicitly requires the National Assembly’s approval for such a declaration. However, Abaribe noted that the National Assembly was […] The post Constitution Requires National Assembly’s Approval For Emergency Rule – Abaribe appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago I won’t stop Rivers Assembly from performing constitutional duties, Wike declares

Ijaws host FCT minister in style From Tony John, Port Harcourt The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, and former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has said he would not stop the State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, from performing its constitutional functions. Wike also blamed the Secretary to the […] The post I won’t stop Rivers Assembly from performing constitutional duties, Wike declares appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Rivers crisis: I won’t stop assembly from performing duties — Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said he will not stop the Rivers State House of Assembly from performing its Constitutional duties. Wike said he foresaw the current political crisis in the state and advised his successor, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, to take that route, but the latter refused, surrounding himself with people Read More

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3 w. ago Assembly lists four breaches by Fubara, threatens RSIEC chair’s arrest

The Rivers State House of Assembly has accused Governor Siminialayi Fubara of constitutional breaches, citing unlawful appointments and disregard for legislative approval. The breaches were contained in a letter signed by the Speaker, Martin Amaewhule and addressed to the governor. The House outlined four key infractions, including the appointment of 19 commissioners and other officials Read More

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4 w. ago Constitution Review: UK Pushes For Greater Women Representation In Nigeria’s Parliament

As the constitution review exercise gains momentum in both chambers of the National Assembly, the United Kingdom branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association has expressed support for a bill seeking special seats for women in the National and State Houses of Assembly. The call for the passage of the bill, which seeks a constitutional amendment […]

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4 w. ago UK wants 37 new seats created for women in Nigeria’s parliament

As the Constitution review exercise gains momentum in both Chambers of the National Assembly, the United Kingdom Branch of the read more UK wants 37 new seats created for women in Nigeria’s parliament

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4 w. ago Constitution review: UK wants special seats for women in NASS, state assemblies

Tribune Online Constitution review: UK wants special seats for women in NASS, state assemblies "The purpose of this visit is to call for your support for the special seats for women in parliament by ensuring that bills already sponsored for that purpose are considered and passed.” Constitution review: UK wants special seats for women in NASS, state assemblies Tribune Online

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