by Alexander O. Onukwue The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola (SAN) was going to approach the courts for an interpretation of the legislature’s powers to alter estimates in the budget as made by the Executive. Fashola’s push was within the same period when it was being debated that Magu did not require... Read More

August 22, 2017

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Does this Osinbajo/Senate tussle explain why professional public servants get political?

by Alexander O. Onukwue Caught between pleasing the Prince and displeasing the chief priest by taking up a chair at the elders’ council, some newly appointed officials into the ICPC, CCB and the Pension Commission have chosen to abstain. Last week, the Senate countered Prof Osinbajo’s directive that the officials join Buhari in resuming on... Read More

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July 7, 2017

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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 the executive should be more circumspect in her relationship with the legislature and should uphold the principle of separation of powers. Most Insiders believe that... Read More

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