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Legislature Is The Most Misunderstood Arm Of Government- Ahmad Lawan

Naomi Sharang Jul 1, 2020 0

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that the legislature is the most misunderstood arm of Government. SEE ALSO: Leicester City Matches To Continue Despite City’s Local Lockdown Lawan said this in his remarks sequel to a motion…

Government

NGF to Engage AGF on Financial Autonomy For States’ Judiciary, Legislature

Emmanuel Oloniruha May 28, 2020 0

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has said that its Legal Committee would engage the Attorney- General of the Federation to reflect on the implications of the recently passed Executive Order 10, 2020 on governance at the sub-national…

Government

Nigerian Security Agents Worked For APC’s Success In 2019 Elections – US Government

Tony Abu Momoh Mar 15, 2020 0

The US government has accused security agents in Nigeria, including the Police, Nigeria Army, and DSS of intimidating voters during the 2019 elections in Nigeria. It said overwhelming evidence in its possession point to the fact that the…

News

Nigeria names Delegation as ECOWAS Parliament Inaugurates 5th Legislature

Ifeanyi Nwoko Mar 6, 2020 0

Nigeria has released a list of 35 delegates that will represent the country at the ECOWAS Parliament. SEE ALSO: Trade Negotiation Office targets Key Service Sectors for AfCFTA Implementation The release of the list is coming as the…

Government

Give autonomy to your legislature and judiciary, Presidency tells governors

Cecilia Ijuo May 18, 2019 0

The Presidential Implementation Committee on autonomy of state legislature and judiciary has tasked state governors on full implementation of autonomy for the two arms of government. This is contained in a 12 point communique issued at…

Politics

Rep blames undue rivalry between executive, legislature for lack of progress

Moses Kolo Aug 15, 2018 0

A member of the House of Representatives, Mr Sunday Katung (PDP-Zangon Kataf/Jaba), has blamed undue rivalry between the executive and National Assembly for the slow pace of development in the country. Katung made this known on Wednesday…

Government

National Assembly Renews Call for State Police as Gunmen Kill 7 Policemen in Abuja

Tony Abu Momoh Jul 5, 2018 0

The Senate and House of Representatives has declared the county’s security system as a “failed architecture” and renewed calls for the establishment of state police across the federation to contain the escalating violence that has consumed…

Government

President Buhari pledges to deepen relationship between executive, legislature

News Agency of Nigeria Nov 7, 2017 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged his administration’s commitment to deepen relationship between the executive and the legislative arm of government for the general good of the society. The President made the pledge during the…

Government

Sen. Melaye urges stronger Executive/Legislature partnership

News Agency of Nigeria Nov 3, 2017 0

The Chairman, Senate Committee on Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Sen. Dino Melaye, has called for stronger partnership between the executive and the legislature for the development of Nigeria. He made the call during a Public Hearing…

Government

Independence of Legislature will grow Nigeria’s democracy, says Nnamani

News Agency of Nigeria Sep 26, 2017 0

The Former Senate President, Dr Ken Nnamani, says strong and truly independent legislature would promote and bring about democratic dividends to the citizenry. Nnamani made the observation at the 2017 Conference of the Commonwealth…

Metro

Group urges Kaduna Govt. to legislate against early marriage

News Agency of Nigeria Jun 17, 2017

The Gender Awareness Trust, on Friday urged the Kaduna State Government to legislate against early marriage, so as to provide adolescent girls with opportunities to live productive and meaningful lives. The group made the call in Kaduna…

Opinion

Executive Assent: The Final Hurdle For Legislative Bills

Demola Adeyeye May 1, 2017

One final step before a law passed by the Legislature becomes Law is for it to scale the final formal process of the Executive Assent. The Assent signifies the readiness and eagerness of the Executive Arm of Government to implement the said…

Government

Presidency clears air on alleged ‘rift’ between executive and legislature

Jide Apr 7, 2017

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters (Senate), Mr. Ita Enang, has insisted there is no tension between the Executive and the Legislature and further said disagreement was normal and should not be…

Government

NGO seeks legislation against hate speeches

News Agency of Nigeria Jun 13, 2016 0

A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Christian Women for Excellence and Empowerment in Nigerian Society (CWEENS), has urged Federal and state governments to pass laws against hate speeches in the country. The Prayer Coordinator of the…

Government

Photos: Amidst Heavy Criticism Buhari Hosts Lawmakers To Lavish Dinner

News Agency of Nigeria May 31, 2016 0

The President hosted lawmakers in Abuja to commemorate the democracy day celebrations. The Demoncracy day also marked the 1st year of the Buhari administration whic was an opportune time for people to give an assessment of the President…

Government

Federal Lawmakers Take Over Kogi Assembly, Order Police To Seal Off Assembly Complex

Owolabi Oluwasegun Mar 9, 2016 0

Following the impeachment and replacement of Momoh Lawal, the Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly and some other officials of the House, Federal lawmakers have ruled against the decision, declaring it null and void. The Federal…