14 h. ago NLC gives FG 7 days to refund diverted workers’ funds from NSITF

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has given the Federal Government a seven-day ultimatum to refund all allegedly diverted workers’ contributions from the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) and to constitute the Governing Board of the National Pension Commission (PENCOM) in accordance with the law. The directive was among the resolutions […] The post NLC gives FG 7 days to refund diverted workers’ funds from NSITF appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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58 h. ago Tinubu appoints Olorunnimbe as NCC chair, Tijani as USPF chair in new board constitutions

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has officially appointed new board members for the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF), key agencies under the Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in a statement said Idris Olorunnimbe has […] The post Tinubu appoints Olorunnimbe as NCC chair, Tijani as USPF chair in new board constitutions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago How Nigeria can curb frequent defections by politicians – Showunmi

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Convener of The Alternative, Segun Showunmi has disclosed practical steps Nigeria as a true democratic nation can take to curb frequent defections by politicians he tagged as “political tourists”. According to him, Nigeria must carry out “sweeping constitutional amendments” to strengthen political parties in order to curb the frequent defections […] The post How Nigeria can curb frequent defections by politicians – Showunmi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Sowore: Detaining a citizen without charges, a miscarriage of justice — Obi

From Idu Jude, Abuja Former Governor of Anambra state and 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, has joined numerous calls in condemning the unlawful continued detention of Mr Omoyele Sowore by the security agency without charges. Obi, in a statement on Friday, said he was deeply disturbed to learn of the […] The post Sowore: Detaining a citizen without charges, a miscarriage of justice — Obi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Sowore: Detaining a citizen without charges miscarriage of justice – Obi

From Idu Jude, Abuja   Former Governor of Anambra State and 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has joined numerous calls in condemning the unlawful continued detention of Omoyele Sowore by the security agency without charges. Obi, in a statement on Friday, said he was deeply disturbed to learn of the arrest […] The post Sowore: Detaining a citizen without charges miscarriage of justice – Obi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Ohanaeze Advocates Faults Rotational Presidency Without Restructuring

The apex Igbo sociocultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has declared that rotational presidency in the country without restructuring of the polity will amount to window dressing. Ohanaeze also affirmed that the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi has the constitutional right and choice to be Nigeria’s president if he wins. National Publicity […]

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1 week ago Reps’ll vote on constitution alteration bills October – Kalu

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja Deputy Speaker of the  House of Representatives, Benjamin  Kalu, has said the House will vote on the constitution alteration bills, including the proposed legislation seeking special legislative seats for women, in October, after its annual recess. He stated this at  a roundtable reception on the Reserved Seats For Women Bill organised […] The post Reps’ll vote on constitution alteration bills October – Kalu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago NASS mulls law reform for enforcement of Supreme Court’s LG autonomy ruling

…moves to abolish States’ joint accounts with LGs Nigeria’s National Assembly is pushing a major constitutional reform to give the read more NASS mulls law reform for enforcement of Supreme Court’s LG autonomy ruling

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3 w. ago Constitution review: Bayelsa proposes 33 LGAs, state Police, electoral, judicial reforms

Tribune Online Constitution review: Bayelsa proposes 33 LGAs, state Police, electoral, judicial reforms Bayelsa State has made a request for the creation of 25 additional local government areas separate from the existing eight in the state. The state also proposed fiscal federalism, establishment of state police, electoral as well as judicial reforms. The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Biriyai Dambo, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, presented […] Constitution review: Bayelsa proposes 33 LGAs, state Police, electoral, judicial reforms Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Edo Govt Calls For Unity, Says Okpebholo’s Warning Not An Attack On Peter Obi

Edo State government has addressed the controversy between Governor Monday Okpebholo and former presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi over his planned visit to the state. Recall that Governor Okpebholo had warned Mr. Obi to get a security clearance from the state government before entering the state. The Governor’s remark which was made on […] The post Edo Govt Calls For Unity, Says Okpebholo’s Warning Not An Attack On Peter Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago INEC Rejects Appointment Of SDP Acting Chairman, Cites Constitutional Breach

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed the appointment of Dr. Sadiq Abubakar as Acting National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), questioning both the legality and procedure behind the move. In a letter signed by INEC Secretary, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, the Commission faulted the authenticity of the notification sent by the party’s National […] The post INEC Rejects Appointment Of SDP Acting Chairman, Cites Constitutional Breach appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Ethiope state creation: Dafinone calls for justice, growth, and inclusion at constitutional review hearing

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   Senator Ede Dafinone, who represents Delta Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has made a compelling appeal for the creation of Ethiope State from Delta State at a public hearing of the House of Representatives Committee on Constitutional Review. Addressing lawmakers and stakeholders in Yenagoa, Dafinone emphasised that the […] The post Ethiope state creation: Dafinone calls for justice, growth, and inclusion at constitutional review hearing appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Peter Obi: Security measures should be in place during such visits – Okpebholo

Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo has spoken on his recent warning to Peter Obi on seeking security clearance before visiting the state. Clarifying his comment in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, on Sunday, Okpebholo said his words were not a threat but a directive on issues of protocol. According to him, […] The post Peter Obi: Security measures should be in place during such visits – Okpebholo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago ‘I Didn’t Threaten Obi, My Remarks Based On Security Concerns,’ Gov Okpebholo Clarifies

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpeholo, on Sunday responded to criticisms trailing his comment directing the 2023 Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, to seek security clearance before coming to the state. Governor Okpebholo had during the weekend in Uromi, Esan North East local government area of the state asked the former presidential candidate […]

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3 w. ago PDP Backs Okpebholo’s Threat To Peter Obi’s Life, Insists He Must Get Security Clearance To Enter Edo

Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has thrown its weight behind Governor Monday Okpebholo’s recent caution to Labour Party’s Peter Obi, demanding that the former presidential candidate secure official clearance before entering the state. Backing the governor’s stance, APC state chairman, Jarrett Tenebe, said on Saturday, that the warning was necessary due […] The post PDP Backs Okpebholo’s Threat To Peter Obi’s Life, Insists He Must Get Security Clearance To Enter Edo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago “Withdraw Your Comments, Apologise To Nigerians” — LP Senators Tell Gov Okpebholo For Threatening Obi

Labour Party caucus in the senate has condemned the comments made by Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on the visit of Peter Obi, the party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, to the state. Recall that during a public event on Friday, Governor Okpebholo warned that Obi must not visit Edo without prior security clearance, […] The post “Withdraw Your Comments, Apologise To Nigerians” — LP Senators Tell Gov Okpebholo For Threatening Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Why Peter Obi must get security clearance before entering Edo — APC chair

Tribune Online Why Peter Obi must get security clearance before entering Edo — APC chair The Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reiterated that Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, must seek security clearanc Why Peter Obi must get security clearance before entering Edo — APC chair Tribune Online

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3 w. ago National Assembly lacks power to amend constitution – Ahamba

• Says Nigeria won’t work until power devolves from centre to states, LGs   By Vincent Kalu Elder statesman and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Mike Ahamba, SAN, has insisted that the Nigerian state would not achieve progress until power is devolved from the central government to the federating units. In an […] The post National Assembly lacks power to amend constitution – Ahamba appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago LP Senators Slam Edo Gov Over Peter Obi Remarks, Demand Apology

The Labour Party (LP) caucus in the National Assembly has condemned a recent statement by Edo State governor, Monday Okpebholo, in which he warned the LP presidential candidate in 2023, Peter Obi, against visiting the state without prior security clearance. In a joint statement released on Saturday and signed by Senators Victor Umeh, Ireti Kingibe, […]

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3 w. ago Constitution review: Gov Uzodinma calls for rotational presidency

Tribune Online Constitution review: Gov Uzodinma calls for rotational presidency "As we all know, there are differing views across Nigeria about what our Constitution should reflect in order to fortify our young democracy Constitution review: Gov Uzodinma calls for rotational presidency Tribune Online

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