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1999 Constitution is fraudulent, says Akeredolu

Ihesiulo Grace 20 May 2022 0

By Tosin Ajuwon The Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum and Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, has faulted the 1999 constitution that placed security on the exclusive list of the Federal Government. Akeredolu also decried the concept of the federating unit being practiced in

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Group commences legal action against the Nigerian constitution

Ihesiulo Grace 24 March 2021 0

A multi-ethnic group under the aegis of Nigeria Indigenous Nationalities Alliance for Self Determination (NINAS) said it has begun legal procedures to dissolve the amalgamation of the country and pave way for the establishment of a sovereign Yoruba nation. The leader of the group, Prof. Banji Akintoye who appeared on AIT’s Current Affairs Program, Focus […]

Politics

Reps begin 1999 constitutional amendment Thursday

Ihesiulo Grace 14 October 2020 0

The House of Representatives is to begin the process of amending the 1999 constitution on Thursday with the formal inauguration of the Special Adhoc Committee by Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad and chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), Dr. Kayode Fayemi are some of […]

Law News

Paul Usoro calls for ‘cautious presidential exercise’ of constitutional veto

Ihesiulo Grace 22 June 2018 0

Paul Usoro SAN called for the cautious use of the constitutional power of the veto, saying that its essence is to provide checks and balances in the management of the country’s affairs. Speaking as part of a panel chaired by Mallam Yusuf Ali, SAN, represented by K. Keleja, SAN on the first day of the […]

Analysis Law

Jokpa Utake: Is Presidential assent necessary for amending the Nigerian Constitution?

Ihesiulo Grace 5 June 2018 0

On May 31, 2018, history was purportedly made in Nigeria as President Muhammadu Buhari reportedly granted assent to the Constitution (Alteration) Bill 2016 which is now more popularly known as “Not-Too-Young-To-Run”. It has obviously taken months of agitation by young people across the country (and possibly, the globe) to effect this change and it is […]

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#DTNExplains: The Constitution Review

Ihesiulo Grace 25 August 2017 0

A video analysis of the Constitution review process currently being embarked upon by the National Assembly.

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BREAKING NEWS: Constitution Amendment: Senate Makes U-turn On Move To Override Jonathan

Ihesiulo Grace 13 May 2015 0

The Senate on Wednesday suspended moves to override the power of President Goodluck Jonathan to assent the amendment to the 1999 Constitution, forwarded to him by the National Assembly. The legislators announced this at the end of a closed-door meeting the members held on Wednesday in Abuja. Details soon…

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President Jonathan Rejects 1999 Amended Constitution

Ihesiulo Grace 15 April 2015 0

  President Goodluck Jonathan has rejected amendments made by the National Assembly to the 1999 constitution. According to a letter to the Senate President, David Mark and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal, read on the floor of the Senate, President Jonathan said he was withholding his assent to the bill due to […]