16 h. ago Parliamentary govt: Reps propose election of President from Senate

• House to produce PM From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The House of Representatives is proposing that the President should be elected from the Senate and the Prime Minister from the House, if the bills to return the country to parliamentary system of government are passed into law. The proposals also include the appointment of ministers […] The post Parliamentary govt: Reps propose election of President from Senate appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Soyinka proposes Heritage Voyage of Return as slave trade reparations

Tribune Online Soyinka proposes Heritage Voyage of Return as slave trade reparations NOBEL laureate Professor Wole Soyinka has weighed in on the reparation for Africa debate, recommending what he termed ‘The Heritage Voyage of Return’. The issue of reparatory justice for Africa for the trans-Atlantic Slave Trade has been raging for years, with different individuals suggesting various forms of compensation. Professor Soyinka shared his idea on Tuesday, […] Soyinka proposes Heritage Voyage of Return as slave trade reparations Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Bill Mandating President, Govs To Appoint Youths, PLWDs Scales Second Reading In House Of Reps

A bill mandating the inclusion of youths and persons living with disabilities in political appointments has passed its second reading in the House of Representatives. The proposed constitutional amendment, sponsored by lawmaker representing Ideato North South Federal Constituency of Imo State, Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, sought to alter key provisions of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) […]

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3 d. ago Propose 60 years, first degree for presidential, gubernatorial candidates

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The House of Representative has also approved a bill proposing 60 years as the maximum age limit for presidential and gubernatorial candidates for second reading. The bill sponsored by the member representing Ideato Federal Constituency of Imo State, Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere, is also proposing a minimum of first degree as educational qualifications […] The post Propose 60 years, first degree for presidential, gubernatorial candidates appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Parliamentary Govt, 30 Other Bills Pass Second Reading In Reps

The House of Representatives has passed through second reading, a bill seeking to return the country to a parliamentary system of government and replace the present presidential system being practised. The proposed legislation is titled; “A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, to […]

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3 d. ago Reps consider bill to let woman confer citizenship on foreign husband

The House of Representatives is deliberating a bill aimed at granting citizenship to foreigners married to Nigerian women. Sponsored by read more Reps consider bill to let woman confer citizenship on foreign husband

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3 d. ago Reps propose 60 years age limit for presidential, gubernatorial candidates 

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja   The House of Representatives has approved, for second reading, a bill proposing 60 years as the maximum age limit for presidential, vice presidential and governorship and deputy governorship candidates in the country.   The bill, which is sponsored by the member representing Ideato Federal Constituency, Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere, is also proposing […] The post Reps propose 60 years age limit for presidential, gubernatorial candidates  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Reps to revisit proposal for removal of immunity for VP, others 

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja   The House of Representatives has rescinded its decision on a bill to strip the Vice President, governors and deputy governors of immunity from civil and criminal prosecution.   The House rescinded its decision on the bill, which was passed for second reading, on Wednesday, following a motion by the House […] The post Reps to revisit proposal for removal of immunity for VP, others  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago JUST IN: Reps rescind decision on death penalty, immunity clause bills

Twenty-four hours after passing for second reading two bills to review the death penalty law and removal of immunity for the Offices of the Vice President, governors, and deputy governors, the House of Representatives has rescinded decisions on the proposed legislation. The resolution of the House was disclosed at a plenary session on Thursday by Read More

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4 d. ago Reps propose Nigerian citizenship for major foreign investors

A bill for an Act to alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to include citizenship by investment as one of the classes of citizenship in Nigeria, scaled second reading at the House of Representatives on Wednesday. The Citizenship by Investment Bill, which is among the Constitution amendment bills presently before the Read More

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4 d. ago Reps propose varsity degree as minimum qualification for LG chair

The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed for second reading a bill proposing a first degree as the minimum qualification for the position of local government chairman, among other provisions. The bill, one of 42 passed for second reading during Wednesday’s plenary, was sponsored by the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, along with eight other lawmakers. Read More

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5 d. ago Updated: Reps advance 39 constitution amemdment bills, proposes judiciary, electoral reforms

The House of Representatives on Tuesday advanced 39 constitution amendment, most of which aimed at reforming Nigeria’s judiciary and electoral read more Updated: Reps advance 39 constitution amemdment bills, proposes judiciary, electoral reforms

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5 d. ago Reps seek conduct of presidential, guber polls, others same day

• Propose termination of governorship poll disputes at A’Court From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The House of Representatives has passed for second reading a bill proposing the conduct of presidential, gubernatorial, National and state Houses of Assembly and local  government polls on the same day. The proposed legislation was among 39 Constitution alteration bills passed by […] The post Reps seek conduct of presidential, guber polls, others same day appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Reps propose 23 bills to reform Nigeria’s judiciary, elections

…to make Appeal Court final arbiter for governorship poll petitions …to expand justices of Supreme Court, cut excesses of chief read more Reps propose 23 bills to reform Nigeria’s judiciary, elections

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7 d. ago ‘Keep faith with Tinubu’s govt,’ presidential aide begs youths

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Citizenship and Leadership, Rinsola Abiola, has urged Nigerian youths to keep faith with President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Abiola assured the youth that their interests and concerns remain a priority. Abiola, one of the daughters of the late MKO Abiola, said Tinubu had consistently demonstrated his support for Read More

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8 d. ago Proposed Bengo State: Community condemns marginalisation, seeks equitable representation

Tribune Online Proposed Bengo State: Community condemns marginalisation, seeks equitable representation Leaders of the Mbula Community Elders' Forum, at a press briefing held yesterday at the NUJ Press Centre in Yola, disassociated themselves from the proposed creation of Bengo State. Proposed Bengo State: Community condemns marginalisation, seeks equitable representation Tribune Online

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2 w. ago RMDC Commends Remo Committee on the Proposed New State Creation for Timely Submission of its Report to the Akarigbo

Tribune Online RMDC Commends Remo Committee on the Proposed New State Creation for Timely Submission of its Report to the Akarigbo On behalf of the Remo Matters Diaspora Coalition (RMDC), we extend our warm appreciation to the Remo Committee on State Creation, set up by His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Babatunde Adewale Ajayi, CON, LLB, BL, LLM, FCA, FBR (Torungbuwa II), Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler of Remoland, for a well-packaged and meticulously crafted document as outcome […] RMDC Commends Remo Committee on the Proposed New State Creation for Timely Submission of its Report to the Akarigbo Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Moniepoint shows strength of Nigeria’s fintech space – Minister

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has hailed Moniepoint as representing the strength and value proposition of the Nigerian tech space. According to Moniepoint on Monday, Tuggar said this when he visited its UK offices during his high-level working visit to the United Kingdom. Formerly known as TeamApt Inc., Moniepoint was founded in Lagos Read More

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2 w. ago Oronsaye report: Six new MDAs, 50 proposed agencies may stall implementation

The President Bola Tinubu administration has created no fewer than six new ministries, departments and agencies despite pledging to implement the Stephen Oronsanye Report as part of moves to restructure the federal civil service and reduce the cost of governance. In addition, the Federal Government is proposing 50 new agencies, further complicating the planned implementation Read More

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3 w. ago Major powers should not bully the weak — China’s foreign minister

Tribune Online Major powers should not bully the weak — China’s foreign minister “If one side blindly exerts pressure, China will resolutely counter that,” Wang said, adding that the U.S. “should not repay kindness with grievances, let alone impose tariffs without reason.”  Major powers should not bully the weak — China’s foreign minister Tribune Online

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