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Samson Itodo: Liberalizing the electoral process with Independent candidature
by Samson Itodo The Nigerian National Assembly recently passed the independent candidature bill in the ongoing constitutional amendment. This is coming on the heels of an avalanche of reports…
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Rejection of clauses not final – Ekweremadu
Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu has said the amendments which did not scale through at the constitution review may still be revisited. He said in a statement by his Special…
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Devolution of Power: State lawmakers accuse N’Assembly of betrayal
Some Speakers of State Houses of Assembly have accused the leadership of the National Assembly of betrayal over its refusal to approve the clause on devolution of power to states…
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Independent candidacy: A major one for Saraki?
by Alexander O. Onukwue Of the Constitution Review bills passed by the Senate on Wednesday 26th July, the assent to Independet Candidacy was perhaps one of the “major” ones. No…
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Bill number 8: Why more immunity for the 8th senate?
by Alexander O. Onukwue The Senate passed a bill to grant its members and other legislators immunity covering every matter discussed in plenary and at meetings of committees. It was…
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#PromiseKept: The 8th Senate has done something worth applauding
by Alexander O. Onukwue On Wednesday, 26th July, the Nigerian Senate passed thirty-three bills as part of a Review of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Calm down everyone! Here’s what the Senate actually means by ‘immunity for legislators’
The Senate must have caught wind of the immediate backlash that followed the legislative immunity granted to its members at today's constitution review. When the Senate Twitter handle shared the…
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Immunity for legislators: Is the Senate taking Nigerians for a ride?
The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday voted on some bills in line with attempts to review the nation's Constitution. The voting which was done electronically saw the red chamber vote for…
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Constitution review: Senate will also vote on independent candidacy – Saraki
Senate President Bukola Saraki has said the constitutional review at the plenary on Wednesday would include voting on Independent candidature. He said this in a series of tweets while explaining…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Senate clarifies status of #NotTooYoungToRun bill
The Nigerian Senate has risen to the occasion and has followed the footsteps of the lower chamber in offering an explanation for the status of the Not too Young to…
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We are yet to pass Sharia bill – House of Reps
The House of Representatives on Thursday says it has not passed a Bill for the implementation of Sharia law in the country. The Deputy Minority Leader of the House, Chukwuka Onyeama…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy