22 h. ago Bill seeking constitutional roles for monarchs scales second reading

The Senate on Thursday approved for second reading the bill to establish the National Council for Traditional Rulers, aimed at formally giving monarchs and community heads vital roles in the country. The bill was sponsored by the senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District, Simon Lalong. When the bill was first introduced, it sparked extensive debate Read More

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29 h. ago Senate pass bill granting traditional rulers constitutional roles for second reading

The Senate on Thursday approved for second reading the bill to establish the National Council for Traditional Rulers, aimed at formally giving monarchs and community heads vital roles in the country. The bill was sponsored by the Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District, Simon Lalong. When the bill was first introduced, it sparked extensive debate Read More

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38 h. ago Senator Okorocha reaffirms commitment to supporting Tinubu for secure, prosperous Nigeria

Meets with Matawalle to discuss critical issues From Charity Nwakaundu, Abuja The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, received the former Governor of Imo State, Senator Rochas Okorocha, in his office at the Ministry of Defence in Abuja. The former Zamfara Governor has been diligent in discharging his constitutional roles, ensuring the safety of […] The post Senator Okorocha reaffirms commitment to supporting Tinubu for secure, prosperous Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago An analysis of the role of state and local government leaders: Challenges and problems (3)

Tribune Online An analysis of the role of state and local government leaders: Challenges and problems (3) •Navigating the dynamics of the policy decision of AGF v. AG ABIA & 35 ORS. For the past two decades, funds allocated to States of the Federation (“States”) and Local Governments from the Federation Account are deposited into a joint account intended for both levels of government. According to Section 162 of the Constitution of […] An analysis of the role of state and local government leaders: Challenges and problems (3) Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Oyinlola, others seek constitutional roles for Nigerian monarchs

Tribune Online Oyinlola, others seek constitutional roles for Nigerian monarchs A former governor of Osun, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola and a Frontline traditional ruler in Osun, Orangun of Oke- Ila, Oba Adedokun Abolarin on Sunday ,pleaded that, traditional rulers should be assigned roles to play in the constitution for peace promotion and stability of justices in their different domains. The duo made the remark at the […] Oyinlola, others seek constitutional roles for Nigerian monarchs Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Oyinlola, Oba Abolarin, others seek constitutional roles for traditional rulers

From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure Former Governor of Osun State, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola and the Orangun of Oke-Ila Orangun in Ifedayo Local Government Area of Osun State, Oba Adedokun Abolarin have made case for constitutional roles for the traditional rulers in the country. The duo spoke at the maiden zonal assembly of the Network of Kings […] The post Oyinlola, Oba Abolarin, others seek constitutional roles for traditional rulers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Constitutional autochthony and referendums for new Nigerian Constitution: Comparison with 1999 provisions (7)

Introduction In last week’s feature, we x-rayed the experiences of some countries whose Constitutions evolved through the medium of referendum. In today’s edition, we will explore the possibility of treading such a path in Nigeria under the present Constitution, with an analysis of the key roles which certain institutions such as the National Assembly can […] The post Constitutional autochthony and referendums for new Nigerian Constitution: Comparison with 1999 provisions (7) appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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