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The days of balderdash between the Executive and the Legislature are over – Saraki
The Senate President, Abubakar Bukola Saraki Wednesday, highlighted that the era of face-offs between the legislature and the executive is over. Saraki who made the declaration when he ruled on the…
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The relationship between the Executive and the Legislature should not be “smooth” – Dogara
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara has said the 36 Houses of Assembly must make their governors accountable on monies spent. Declaring open a retreat for members and management…
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How we almost impeached Obasanjo – Masari
Katsina State governor, Aminu Masari has said that the House of Representatives almost impeached former President Olusegun Obasanjo before Nigerians became aware of his failed third term bid. Masari, who…
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N’Assembly waiting for executive to review minimum wage – Saraki
Senate President Bukola Saraki has said the National Assembly was in support of a new Minimum Wage Bill. Saraki, who said this to newsmen in Abuja, said that the senate…
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Now the real Executive vs Legislature tug of war begins
by Alexander O. Onukwue For the Not Too Young To Run Bill and other amendments passed on the floor of the Senate at its fourth Constitution Review, the battle has…
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Executive, N’Assembly must not be divided – Osinbajo
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has said the executive and legislature must not waste its relationship on conflicts. Osinbajo said this while addressing the African parliamentarians at the 16th Commonwealth Speakers…
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Insiders: Senate-Executive confirmation row – The Senate is taking the right action too late a time
Insiders air their opinion on the protracted disagreement between the executive and the legislature on the issue of confirmation of nominees. Many of our Insiders are of the opinion that…
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#OpenNASS: We will make what every legislator receives public, Saraki assures Nigerians
by Dolapo Adelana Senate President Bukola Saraki has said the Eighth Assembly will provide a breakdown of the earnings of each lawmaker. Speaking in an interview with Arise TV, the…
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Buhari’s committee already working to resolve executive-legislature rift – Presidency
by Azeez Adeniyi The committee set up by President Muhammadu Buhari to resolve the rift between the Presidency and the National Assembly has began work, Punch reports. Buhari had set…
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[The Legislative Blog]: “The Customs boss uniform issue is unimportant” | 7 things we learnt from Bukola Saraki’s interview
Senate President Bukola Saraki recently spoke to Daily Trust Newspaper in an exclusive interview and he touched on some of the issues that are currently trailing his position and the…
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APC leadership to meet Senate caucus over executive, legislature rift
by Dolapo Adelana The All Progressives Congress’ National Working Committee is set to meet senators on the platform of the party on Tuesday to discuss the ongoing debacle between the…
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Rift between executive and legislature a diversion – Sen. Shehu Sani
by Dolapo Adelana The Senator representing Kaduna Central senatorial district, Shehu Sani has described the rift between the executive and legislative arm of government as "a diversion". Sani, a member…
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“I have never seen disarray like this” | Insiders speak on the current battle between Buhari and the Senate
Insiders expressed their varying views on the activities of the Senate in recent weeks, especially as regards the Custom boss putting on his uniform, Dino Melaye certificate/graduation controversy, the suspension…
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[The Legislative Blog]: “Is this the Muhammadu Buhari, the no-nonsense general we know?” | Hon Jibrin questions PMB’s inaction
President Muhammadu Buhari is not the man we used to know. Political pundits across the country have raised concerns surrounding the president's slothfulness and now, suspended lawmaker Hon Abdulmumin Jibrin…
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Buhari sets up committee to handle executive-legislature rift
by Dolapo Adelana President Muhammadu Buhari has set up a committee to resolve the perennial rift between the executive and the legislature. The president set up the committee chaired by…
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Opinion: Nigeria- Three arms of government or three arms of comedy?
by Abayomi G. Omotayo It was Otunba Gadaffi, the brain behind Dignified Mobile Toilets that said ‘shit business is serious business’. I agree. If you have ever been cornered at…
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Opinion: Much ado about National Assembly budget – whose interest?
by Egbo Mon-Charles The call for the National Assembly Budget to be made public no doubt has assumed a dimension of public discourse. Among the many issues for which the…
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[The Legislative Blog]: This is how the immunity removal bill died
Only few days ago, we had very high hopes about the removal of immunity bill sponsored by Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, representing Delta-Central constituency and forwarded to the Senate Committee on…
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Executive to blame for non-removal of judges – CJN
Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Mahmud Mohammed says the executive are to blame for the non-removal of seven judges accused of corruption by the Department of State Services (DSS). Mohammed…
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Buhari presides over FEC meeting (PHOTOS)
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently presiding over the weekly Federal Executive Council meeting. The meeting which is a gathering of the executive members of the economy is expected to discuss…
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Opinion: Buhari Administration And The Use of Emergency Powers
By Abdul Ajia Oga Sonala Olumhense as usual aptly captured the Nigerian situation over the last 15 months under the Buhari administration in his latest article published on the 28th of…
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‘Throw open the doors of jail, I shall be a happy guest’ – Saraki
President of the Nigerian Senate, Bukola Saraki, on Monday, alleged that there is a government within the government of President Muhammadu Buhari that is using the executive power to carry…
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National Assembly to ‘frustrate’ Buhari’s anti-corruption war
The relationship between the executive and legislative arms of government has come to a head following the decision of the federal government to file forgery charges against the President of…
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‘We are still talking’ | 2016 budget signing not happening soon
At the moment, the Federal Government cannot give a specific date when the 2016 budget would be signed into law. While Nigerians groan and grumble over the continuous delay in…
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I can give Lagosians a better deal than they’ve ever had before – @YemiIkuforiji speaks on Governorship ambition
by Godwin Akanfe Since emerging as Speaker of the Assembly in December 2005, Rt Hon. Adeyemi Ikuforiji has gone on to record the feat of becoming the first Legislator to…
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How student unions in Nigeria have slowly decayed over the years
by Adedayo Ademuwagun Since the National Union of Nigerian Students was formed in the 1940s, student unions in Nigeria have been a major pressure group. In the past, student unions…
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#YNaijaLegal: A legal review of the same sex marriage law
by Uzochiel Uriel Okoroma The Same Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Act does not criminalize or prohibit homosexuality in itself, it only prohibits homosexual ‘marriages’, civil unions and other relationships under that…
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Temie Giwa: 2015 – Who will bell the legislators? (Y! FrontPage)
In order to get 2015 right, a shift in perspective is required for us to slightly move away from our historical obsession with the Executive branch of government, and towards…
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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