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Constitutional review | Nigeria’s 9th Senate has a chance to shine as champions of inclusion
Nigeria has for the longest time paid lip service to inclusion - of women, the disabled, children and gender and sexual minorities. For starters, The Nigerian constitution (1999) as amended…
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Nigerian constitution allows hijab | Sultan tells Law School
Sultan of Sokoto, Abubakar Sa'ad has berated the Nigerian Law School for denying a student from being called to the bar over her use of the hijab. Sa'ad said the Nigerian…
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The Thread: “They said ‘take off your hijab’. She said ‘Girl’s not hot'” | TwitterNG reacts to the Hijab outrage
Pushing for progress is fantastic; attacking injustice is necessary, but at what cost? Last night, a hashtag began to make the rounds on Twitter and sure enough garnered considerable support…
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Simon Kolawole: Of course, Nigeria is highly negotiable
by Simon Kolawole Where do you stand in this ongoing debate on the state of the Nigerian union? I have so far identified four lines of thought (1) pro-status quo…
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Opinion: Lessons Nigeria should take away from Kenya’s Supreme Court decision
by Jide Ojo Last Friday, September 1, 2017 the unprecedented happened in the East African country of Kenya. The Supreme Court of the country, led by Chief Justice David Maraga…
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You have breached the constitution | Ngige tells striking doctors
Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige has blasted the National Association of Resident Doctors for embarking on strike. Ngige said the doctors have breached the constitution for taking actions while…
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The Explainer: Now that Buhari has spent over 90 days in the UK, what next?
by Samuel Okike Today marks exactly 91 days since President Muhammadu Buhari flew out Nigeria on his second medical vacation in London, UK. Amidst his absence have been speculations -…
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‘How Nigerian Senators took bribes to pass Peace Corps Bill’
Nigerian Senators allegedly received 'favours' in form of job slots and cash reward from the promoters of the proposed paramilitary organisation so as to pass the Nigerian Peace Corps Bill.…
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N’Assembly to remove certain functions from exclusive list – Ekweremadu
The National Assembly has began the process of amending the 1999 constitution, which will ensure more power devolved to the states. Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu spoke with journalists at…
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Two US attorney generals sue over foreign payments to Trump hotels
The attorney generals of Maryland and Columbia plan to file a lawsuit that foreign payments to President Trump violate the U.S. Constitution, according to reports. Reports say that a similar…
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Dele Momodu: Before they set Nigeria ablaze again
Fellow Nigerians, let me confess my sadness over the unfortunate, illogical and irrational bickering and grandstanding going on all over our dear beloved country at the moment. At the outset…
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Conservative MP, Helen Grant is speaking out in support of a free press
by Rachel Ogbu// 56-year-old British-Nigerian, Helen Grant has spoken out in support of a free press in her constituency where she serves as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Maidstone…
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Senate wants Nigeria constitution in circulation withdrawn
by Azeez Adeniyi The Senate on Tuesday called for the immediate withdrawal of different versions of the constitution in circulation, in order to harmonise it into a uniform document. The…
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Opinion: The #NotTooYoungToRun bill is NOT the answer to Nigeria’s rigged politics
by Jude Feranmi I had promised to focus on the problems and how we can solve it in the last series on this episode but I’ll really like that we…
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The Thread: Trump’s presidency will be a lesson in democracy
Many Americans are feeling a loss of hope over Trump's entrance into the white house. And a for a good number of Nigerians, there is the reasoning that Trump will…
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Opinion: From Nigeria to the world, the youth are making a bold statement
by Eta E. Uso On November 22, 2016, the Not Too Young To Run campaign which originated in Nigeria, became a global project via its launch at the first United Nations…
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Opinion: Nigeria Police – creating a tenable environment for change agenda
by Adewole Kehinde “He Who Saves A Nation Breaks No Law” – Napoleon The Nigeria Police is the principal law enforcement agency in Nigeria with a staff strength of about 371,800.…
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BREAKING: House of Reps back state police
The House of Representatives on Tuesday backed the establishment of state police in all the 36 states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory. The lawmakers gave their approval…
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Peregrino Brimah: Earthquake – #PrayForKaduna to be safe from God’s wrath
Seismologists have warned that more tremors should be expected in Nigeria. Tremors are baby earthquakes and sometimes come before or after major quakes. Kaduna has experienced several disturbing tremors in…
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Opinion: A case for implementation of the 2014 National Conference Report
by Ugochukwu Amasike The foundation of Nigeria's problems is its obsolete political-economic system that sustains rent-seeking, and nurtures corruption. The beneficiaries of this system have chosen to turn a blind eye…
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Senators, AGF clash over Saraki, Ekweremadu forgery case
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, on Wednesday finally honoured the invitation of the Senate to come in and explain why the forgery suit was…
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‘To fight corruption…the president should not have immunity’ – Dino Melaye
The Senator representing Kogi West constituency, Dino Melaye has blamed the ambition of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki as the reason he is being dragged through turbulent waters by some…
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Fresh court order sacks already sacked PDP chairman, Sheriff
Embattled former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ali Modu Sheriff has once again been hit with a huge legal blow after a Federal High Court in Abuja…
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Why Saraki, Ekweremadu must face trial for forgery – AGF Malami
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami has insisted that the senate president, Bukola Saraki and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu must face the charges of…
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Opinion: What the EFCC ACT says about freezing Fayose’s bank account
by Abayomi Sadiku Given that S. 34 (1) of the EFCC Act empowers the Chairman of the Commission to freeze any account 'if satisfied that the money in the account of a…
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Inibehe Effiong: The constitutional validity of freezing Fayose’s bank account
On Monday 20th June, 2016 the Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Peter Fayose, alerted the nation that his personal bank account domiciled with Zenith Bank of Nigeria Plc has been…
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‘I have immunity just like the president’ – Fayose
Ayodele Fayose, Ekiti state governor, has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of placing a restriction on his Zenith Bank account in a bid to intimidate and silence…
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Senate begins amendment of 1999 constitution
The senate, today, decided to begin the process of amending the country's 1999 constitution. The amendment of the constitution would be premised around 13 different bills of which details are…
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Defecting to APC won’t be attractive if these changes are made
New members of the All Progressives Congress will no longer be considered for automatic qualification to run for any political office, the Punch reports. This is one of the changes…
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In 7 tweets, the strongest argument for why religions should not set laws for countries #ShariaBill
With the latest discovery that the House of Representative is considering a bill on Sharia law, many have questioned the rationale for making a sectional belief a part of Nigeria's…
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The September Standard
- 2024: A Transformative Year for Fashion in Nigeria and Beyond + Top 50 Nigerians in Fashion in 2024
- Boadicea The Victorious’ “Defender” Fragrance Makes a Bold Entrance in Lagos
- Art Unmasked: Lagos Art Salon Brings Nigerian Art into the Spotlight
- Skin is In Foundation by RLG x Anita Brows: A New Player in Nigeria’s Beauty Market
- T.I Nathan SS25 Lookbook: A Contemporary Ode to Elegance and Edge
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
The September Standard
- 2024: A Transformative Year for Fashion in Nigeria and Beyond + Top 50 Nigerians in Fashion in 2024
- Boadicea The Victorious’ “Defender” Fragrance Makes a Bold Entrance in Lagos
- Art Unmasked: Lagos Art Salon Brings Nigerian Art into the Spotlight
- Skin is In Foundation by RLG x Anita Brows: A New Player in Nigeria’s Beauty Market
- T.I Nathan SS25 Lookbook: A Contemporary Ode to Elegance and Edge
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