A former senator representing Kaduna central, Shehu Sani has said that devolution of power and reform of the electoral system must be of utmost priority in the constitutional amendment process. Sani said this statement in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, on Sunday in Lagos. He lamented that political interests have always […]
ROUNDUP: Oronsaye report, constitution amendment, panel dissolution, other House’s major issues last week
The lawmakers insisted President Bola Tinubu must ensure “thorough review of the 12-year-old Oronsaye Report to reflect the present realities. The post ROUNDUP: Oronsaye report, constitution amendment, panel dissolution, other House’s major issues last week appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico
Constitution amendment: First draft ready in August 2025 – Kalu
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu has said that the first draft report of the ongoing review of the 1999 constitution would be ready in August 202. He equally said the final clean copy for the presidential assent after the voting on the expected issues of concern by the two […]
Nigerian lawmakers reject bill requiring president to secure majority votes in presidential election
A lawmaker’s proposal sought to amend sections 134 and 179 of the constitution, which provide the conditions to be elected president and governors, respectively. The post Nigerian lawmakers reject bill requiring president to secure majority votes in presidential election appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico
Nigerian lawmakers oppose bill to make higher education compulsory for presidential, governorship candidates
After two hours of debate on the floor of the House, the bill was stepped down by Mrs Onanuga after members vehemently opposed the content of the bill. The post Nigerian lawmakers oppose bill to make higher education compulsory for presidential, governorship candidates appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico