2 h. 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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5 h. ago Tax reform: Senate plans review as Customs, ASUU fault provisions

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, on Tuesday, warned against the proposed withdrawal of the education tax to the Tertiary Education Trust Fund as contained in the tax reform bills currently undergoing public hearing at the National Assembly. The President of the union, Prof Emmanuel Osodeke, said the scrapping of TETFund could lead to the Read More

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8 h. ago Enugu House of Assembly introduces a Bill to Regulate Agency and Legal Fees

Seeks to abolish caution fee In response to the growing complaints by Enugu State residents over the rising exploitation of tenants and prospective tenants by landlords, the Enugu State House of Assembly has introduced a bill to checkmate the alleged excesses. Entitled “the Bill for a Law to Amend the Landlord and Tenant Law, CAP. […] The post Enugu House of Assembly introduces a Bill to Regulate Agency and Legal Fees appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Rent: Enugu Assembly moves to regulate caution, agency, legal fee to 10%

Tribune Online Rent: Enugu Assembly moves to regulate caution, agency, legal fee to 10% The Enugu State House of Assembly is considering a bill to regulate agency and legal fees for tenancy agreements, and to ban caution fees charged by landlords. Rent: Enugu Assembly moves to regulate caution, agency, legal fee to 10% Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Ugandan police investigate mysterious death of Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal

Ugandan authorities have launched an investigation into the death of Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal, who allegedly fell from a shopping read more Ugandan police investigate mysterious death of Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal

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10 h. ago Makinde approves N550m for retirees’ gratuities, death benefits

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved the payment of N550 million in gratuities and death benefits for another batch of retirees and next of kin of deceased pensioners. Announcing the approval on Tuesday at the flag-off ceremony for the monthly disbursement, Chairman of the Oyo State Local Government Staff Pension Board, Akeem Ige, reiterated Read More

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10 h. ago Enugu assembly moves to regulate tenancy fees, landlord charges

The Enugu State House of Assembly has introduced a bill to curb alleged excesses in agency and legal fees for tenancy agreements. The House explained that the bill was in response to growing complaints from residents about the rising exploitation of tenants and prospective tenants by landlords. Titled The Bill for a Law to Amend Read More

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10 h. ago FG demands probe into death of Nigerian footballer in Uganda 

The Federal Government has called for a full investigation into the death of Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal in Uganda. Lawal, a professional player with Vipers Sports Club, was reported to have fallen from the third floor of Voicemall Shopping Arcade in Kampala on Monday morning. The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Read More

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11 h. ago FG demands probes into death of Nigerian footballer in Uganda 

The Federal Government has called for a full investigation into the death of Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal in Uganda. Lawal, a professional player with Vipers Sports Club, was reported to have fallen from the third floor of Voicemall Shopping Arcade in Kampala on Monday morning. The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Read More

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11 h. ago Oyo Assembly approves bond issuance for Agbowo shopping complex remodeling

Tribune Online Oyo Assembly approves bond issuance for Agbowo shopping complex remodeling Oyo State House of Assembly has approved the Issuance of Bond to finance the remodeling of Agbowo ultra modern shopping complex in Ibadan. Oyo Assembly approves bond issuance for Agbowo shopping complex remodeling Tribune Online

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11 h. ago Removal of CJ, suspension of 13 assembly members unjust, legislative rascality – APC Elders’ Council

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Members of the Elders’ Council of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Benue North-West Senatorial District of Benue state, have expressed concerns over recent developments in the political landscape of the state. The elders who condemned, in strong terms, the “purported removal of the state Chief Judge, Justice Maurice Ikpambese […] The post Removal of CJ, suspension of 13 assembly members unjust, legislative rascality – APC Elders’ Council appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Russia will not be readmitted to G7 — German Finance Minister

Tribune Online Russia will not be readmitted to G7 — German Finance Minister “The condemnation of the G7 of Russia’s war of aggression is very clear, especially on the third anniversary of Russia’s brutal attack,” Kukies told Reuters, stressing that Trump’s proposal would fail to secure the required unanimous approval. Russia will not be readmitted to G7 — German Finance Minister Tribune Online

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12 h. ago Court remands Lagos Assembly workers for assaulting DSS officers

Tribune Online Court remands Lagos Assembly workers for assaulting DSS officers A Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos has ordered the remand of three workers of the Lagos State House of Assembly who allegedly assaulted operatives of the Department of State Security Services (DSS). Court remands Lagos Assembly workers for assaulting DSS officers Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Equity for mortgage: Nearly a million pension contributors scale hurdle

Nearly one million pension contributors have successfully scaled the hurdle of approval to use their pension funds for equity contributions read more Equity for mortgage: Nearly a million pension contributors scale hurdle

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14 h. ago Alleged Assault: Court remands three Lagos Assembly staff in DSS custody

The Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday ordered the remand of three workers of the Lagos State House of Assembly in the custody of the Department of State Security Services for allegedly assaulting its officers. The three lawmakers — Ibrahim Olanrewaju, Adetu Adekunle, and Fatimoh Adetola — were directed to remain in DSS custody Read More

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15 h. ago Court Remands Lagos Assembly Workers For Allegedly Assaulting DSS Officers

Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Tuesday ordered the remand of three employees of the Lagos State House of Assembly in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) for allegedly assaulting its officers. Justice Osiagor ordered that the trio of Ibrahim Olanrewaju, Adetu Adekunle, and Fatimoh Adetola […]

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15 h. ago Fire guts Ladipo market, destroys goods worth millions of Naira

Fire on Tuesday gutted some shops in the Ladipo market destroying goods worth millions of Naira. The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday. He said that the agency received distress calls through its 767 and 112 Read More

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16 h. ago APC disowns Delta leadership council, says body not party organ

The National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress has dismissed reports suggesting it approved the inauguration of a leadership council in its Delta State chapter. In a statement issued on Tuesday, in Abuja, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, clarified that the NWC had not granted such approval. “The attention of the National Read More

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18 h. ago Boniface led NNPP rubbishes suspension of Kawu, three other NNPP National Assembly members

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano The Chairman of the Boniface- led faction of the New Nigeria Peoples Party in Kano State, Mas”ud el-Jibril Doguwa has rubbished the purported suspension of Senator Abdulraham Kawu Sumaila and three other NNPP National Assembly members from the state. Doguwa while speaking to Daily Sun, onTuesday in Kano, stressed that the […] The post Boniface led NNPP rubbishes suspension of Kawu, three other NNPP National Assembly members appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Kwara Poly Jerks Up Staff Salary, Offers Free Medical Screening

The management of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin has approved a substantial salary increase for all staff of the institution. The rector of the polytechnic, Dr Abdul Jimoh Muhammed disclosed during an interview with LEADERSHIP in Ilorin, Kwara State. Dr Muhammed said the management has also provided free medical screening for all the staff to ensure […]

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