New constitution
27 Aug
A group of statesmen, The Patriots, yesterday, inaugurated a 17-member advocacy committee for the drafting of a new constitution for the country. It also wrote the National Assembly to get the process started.
17 Aug
Ten years after some 500 delegates, drawn from all parts of the country and representing diverse interests, concluded a five-month deliberation about the political system and future of Nigeria, where they passed more than 600 resolutions and produced a 10,335-page report
13 Aug
Former presidential candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) in the 2019 general election, Prof Kingsley Moghalu, yesterday told President Bola Tinubu that solutions to the economic crisis in the country may remain elusive until a new constitution is produced.
15 Apr
Alaigbo Development Foundation (ADF) has identified the chaotic nature of the Nigerian federation as the basis for the constant terrorism, banditry and violence that have made living unbearable for the people.
26 Mar
Togolese lawmakers adopted a new constitution on Monday, moving the country from a presidential to a parliamentary system and giving parliament the power to elect the president of the small West African country. The president will be chosen "without debate" by lawmakers "for a single six-year term", and not by the public, according to the…
19 Mar
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; former governors, erudite scholars and nationalists, yesterday, called for a new constitution, saying that the current one is faulty, flawed and does not reflect the yearnings and aspirations of the people.
18 Jan
Legal luminary, Dr Olisa Agbakoba (SAN) has called on President Bola Tinubu to earnestly begin to work on changing the 1999 Constitution to achieve his “renewed hope agenda.”
17 Dec 2023
Polls opened in a Chadian referendum on a new constitution on Sunday, with the vote seen as a key step towards elections and the return of civilian rule promised, but postponed, by the ruling military junta.
22 Oct 2023
For Nigeria to manage its diversity and end the multi-dimensional poverty ravaging the country, the Federal Government should set up a Constituent Assembly to produce a new Constitution for the country. The committee, which should work within six and nine months, should consist of 362 non-partisan elected representatives, 10 each from the existing 36 states and two…
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The Northern Youth Development Association of Nigeria (NYDAN), on Friday, attributed the rising insecurity in Zamfara State to poor governance, emphasizing that effective leadership was crucial for protecting lives and maintaining justice. They also stated that instead of fostering alliances with military and security forces, Governor Lawal has focused on political 'vendettas', particularly targeting his…
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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU-Bauchi zone) has described Sa'adu Zungur University (SAZU) as an institution living in the valley of the shadow of death over alleged gross violations of the existing university laws. While addressing the press on Friday at the ZASU Yuli Campus, the Bauchi Zone of the Union said that it…
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The police on Friday brought one 22-year-old Ibrahim Abubakar before an Iyaganku Magistrate’s Court, Ibadan, for alleged theft of wire worth two million Naira. READ ALSO:Police reform: Moving from promises to action Abubakar, whose address was not provided, is charged with illegal house entering, stealing, and malicious damage to property. He, …
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Tunde Ajibike, the Acting General Manager of Oyo State Sports Council, has advised the state’s athletes to ensure they strike a balance in both sports and education for maximum effect. READ ALSO:1,600 athletes to compete in Armed Forces games Ajibike told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in…
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The Police on Friday arraigned a 62-year-old man, Samson Okeleye, before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan over the alleged theft of a Tecno phone worth N23,000 and illegal possession of a gun. READ ALSO:Kaduna magistrates’ court arraigns 41 Shiite minors Okeleye, whose address was not provided, was charged with conspiracy,…
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On Thursday, September 19, 2024, the Resource Center for the Blind (RCB) hosted a landmark event, Family Forum 2024, at their Yaba, Lagos centre. With a spotlight on the realities of visual impairment, the forum provided a platform for caregivers to gain invaluable insights into the causes, challenges, and daily experiences of those they support.…
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Lagos State government has said that the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is working towards securing a place among the top tourism and entertainment destinations globally. The Special Adviser to Sanwo-Olu on Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Idris Aregbe, in a statement, said this is part of the administration's THEMES+ agenda, adding that one of its…
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The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) has announced a lineup of events for Nigeria’s Independence Week aimed at increasing the adoption of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as a cleaner and more affordable alternative to traditional fuel. The Independence Week activities kick off today, Friday, September 27, with the launch of the CNG Transport Fare…