Imo State: Where there is no Legislature
Walter Duru, Ph.D In modern democratic societies, the legislature performs three conventional functions of representation, law-making and oversight responsibilities. The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) has provided the legislature in different sections, the powers to perform these functions at both the central and state levels. The legislature controls through legislation, […]
Oyegun’s incompetence forced Atiku out of APC, says Timi Frank
Timi Frank, deputy national publicity secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar left the ruling party because of John Oyegun, national chairman. Frank said this in reaction to a comment credited to Oyegun that Atiku’s exit from APC won’t lead to a massive defection from the ruling party. In a […]
Boko Haram: Injured Chibok Boy Returns From Dubai Walking
The boy, who had been on wheelchair in the past four years, can now walk to the consternation of the huge crowd, which welcomed him at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Full of smiles, Ali moved about freely amid hugging and handshake with many people. He had arrived with his aunt, Hannatu Madu; […]
Sokoto BDCs Chair appeals for the lifting of ban on importation of vehicles through land borders
By Ado Hassan, Sokoto Alhaji Aliyu Sahabi ‘Yar Abba, Chairman Sokoto state Bureau De Change Operators in Sokoto State has appealed to the Federal Government for the urgent need to lift the ban on the importation of vehicles through land borders. Alhaji ‘Yar Abba who spoke to reporters in Sokoto said the call became necessary as […]