Algerian president signs new constitution into law
Algeria’s president Friday signed the country’s new constitution into law, his office said, after the document was approved in a November referendum on record low turnout as its leader received treatment abroad for Covid-19. President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, who returned to Algeria this week after two months in Germany, had promoted the new constitution as the […]
Buhari’s security agencies pose danger to democracy ― CHURAC
By Emma Amaize Centre for Human Rights and Anti-Corruption Crusade, CHURAC, has observed that President Muhammadu Buhari and security agencies constitute big threats to democracy in the country. President of the group, Cleric Alaowei, stated this in a statement, Wednesday. CHURAC called on the President to set free all political prisoners, including Sahara Reporters Publisher, […]
Timipre Sylva bemoans ambiguity in Nigerian oil, gas laws
By Micheal Eboh Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, yesterday, emphasized the need for a review of the constitution of the country, calling for clarity in the drafting of the laws of the country, especially legislations affecting the oil and gas industry. Sylva explained that clarity in the drafting of the laws […]
I’ll waive my constitutional immunity to clear my name — Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has declared his readiness to waive his constitutional immunity to “enable the most robust adjudication” of several baseless allegations, insinuation and falsehoods against his person and office. Professor Osinbajo made this declaration in a tweet he personally authored this on Wednesday. ALSO READ: October 1 declared public holiday Below is […]
Why the constitution shields judicial officers
IN the wake of the case involving the suspended Chief Justice of the federation, Justice Walter Samuel Nkanu Onnoghen, (68) GCON, it seems we are much concerned about the Constitutional protection for the judicial officers in the country.
Buhari’s violated Nigeria’s constitution – Atiku
Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar has said that President Buhari has violated the constitution of Nigeria by “crossing the immutable line that divides the Executive from the Judiciary.”
