By Dr. Momoh Oshioke “The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team”_ Phil Jackson (American former professional basketball player) The legislature is generally referred to as an official body, usually chosen by election, with the power to make , change, and repeal laws; as well as […]
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says it supports total compliance with the Constitutional provisions on Autonomy for States’ Judiciary and Legislature in the country. NLC President, Comrade Ayuba Wabba, expressed the congress’ support in a statement on Monday in Abuja, while commending the Executive Order 10 issued on May 22, by President Muhammadu Buhari. According […]
The Fourth Alteration to the 1999 Nigerian Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), which gave autonomy to the state legislature and Judiciary in a bill signed by President Muhammadu Buhari, is one instrument that many Nigerians say will test the character and competence of the officials of the two key institutions. The […]
Abuja – President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that the 9th National Assembly decided to work in harmony with the Executive to enhance productivity in governance. Lawan stated this in Abuja at his investiture as a fellow of Geoinformation Society of Nigeria (GEOSON). Army releases emergency numbers for ‘Exercise Atilogwu Udo 1’ His […]
Calabar – The Deputy Speaker of Cross River House of Assembly, Mr Joseph Bassey, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately implement the autonomy for state legislature and judiciary. Bassey made the call on Sunday in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Calabar. According to him, the implementation will promote checks […]
There is no gain saying that there has been no love lost between this current leadership of the National Assembly and the Executive branch of government with each going their own way, on the journey of governance of our dear country. It is now crystal clear that the Nigerian economy and her people have had […]
A group identified as Citizens Actions to Take Back Nigeria (CATBAN) on Tuesday thronged the entrance of the National Assembly Complex protesting the adjustments made in the 2018 Appropriation Act by the Legislature. The protesters arrived in about 11 luxurious busses, popularly known as “el-Rufai bus”, playing music and chanting songs, calling for the resignation […]