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We cannot defend Osinbajo on nominees confirmation – Attorney-General says

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday distanced itself from the comments of Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on the confirmation of nominations made by the Executive. In April, Osinbajo had said, that he was in support of the view of Femi Falana, human rights lawyer, that the Executive did not need to send the name... Read More

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July 4, 2017

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Senate condemns Osinbajo’s comments on appointments, asks him to obey the constitution

Members of the Nigerian Senate have called for the suspension of consideration and confirmation of appointments by President Muhammadu Buhari over a comment credited to Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, that executive appointments do not require legislative approval based on Section 171 of the Constitution. Protests came from the lawmakers when a letter from Osinbajo asking... Read More

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