A bill proposing a single six-year term for the President has passed its first reading in the House of Representatives. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a bill to amend the 1999 Constitution, proposing a single six-year term for the President, State Governors, and Local Government Area Chairmen, has passed its first reading in the House of … Read more
House of Representatives commits to reviewing laws restricting press freedom. Rotimi emphasizes creating an enabling environment for journalists. Aiyetan urges ethical journalism and collaboration with NBC. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives announced its commitment to reassessing laws and practices that restrict press freedom and hinder the media’s constitutional role in the country. … Read more
The IPI has asked Zamfara governor to rescind his “illegal” order shutting down media organisations in the state. Eko Hot Blog reports that the International Press Institute (IPI), Nigeria, has condemned as “reprehensible and unacceptable” the order by the Zamfara State government for the closure of some media organisations operating in the state. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Senate has begun electronic voting over 1999 constitution. The electronic voting on the bills followed the presentation of the report of the Committee on Review of 1999 Constitution by the Chairman, Sen.Ovie Omo-Agege (APC-Delta). EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate on Tuesday at plenary began the electronic voting to 68 alterations bills on the … Read more
…the National Assembly had on November 19, last year transmitted the Electoral Bill to the president with recommendations… EKO HOT BLOG reports that President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has assured that the National Assembly, upon resumption on January 18, 2022, would review the Electoral Act Amendment Bill which was rejected by President Muhammadu Buhari. … Read more
House of Reps has approved the bill to create state police and security outfits in Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the bill seeking to amend the 1999 Constitution to allow the creation of state police and legalise regional security outfits has passed for second reading at the House of Representatives on Tuesday. The latest … Read more
Many Nigerians have called for a referendum to decide the future of the nation A Senior Advocate of Nigeria and constitutional lawyer, Mike Ozekhome on Saturday said he wonders why the National Assembly is uncomfortable with ideas like ‘referendum’ and ‘a people’s constitution’. The lawyer made the remark while appearing on a Channels Television Democracy … Read more
“We need a near-perfect constitution in Nigeria” Femi Gbajabiamila, speaker of the house of representatives, on Monday said the 1999 constitution was haphazardly put together owing to the prevailing circumstances and mood in the nation at the time. Speaking on Tuesday during the zonal public hearing on the review of the 1999 constitution in Lagos, … Read more
 “we cannot claim to be in a democracy and be governed by a constitution that does not emanate by the people” The pan Yoruba Socio-political association, Afenifere, says review of the 1999 constitution initiated by the Senate will not solve the myriad of challenges bedevilling Nigeria. The group noted that nothing good would come … Read more
…the 1963 Republican Constitution addresses everything that is being agitated for in the country and can help halt the turmoil that has rocked the nation. Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC), Professor Itse Sagay, has called for the scrapping of the 1999 Constitution and the adoption of the 1963 Republican Constitution. The … Read more
Ijaw leader Edwin Clark has described the 1999 constitution as a ‘scam’, saying it was put together by the military with little or no inputs from Nigerians, Ekohotblog reports. Speaking at the National Restructuring Summit in Abuja on Wednesday, the former federal commissioner for information said Nigeria has become a failed state because things are … Read more
“The solution is not about amending the 1999 constitution, it requires total restructuring – Jonah Jang The 1999 Constitution (As amended) is problematic because it gives some people an undue advantage over the others. You May Also Like: Gov Lalong Meets French Ambassador, Discusses Investment in Tin Mining, Agriculture Presidency Frowns At Ondo Quit Notice … Read more
John Ayoade, an emeritus professor at the University of Ibadan (UI), says tinkering and tweaking the 1999 constitution will still not make it the type that addresses the plethora of challenges that Nigeria faces. Ayoade, who was a member of the 2005 national political reform conference, called for the complete overhaul and replacement of the … Read more
Afe Babalola, founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, says Nigeria needs to bin the 1999 constitution and draft a new one which promotes growth and facilitates development. Babalola, who spoke at an event at the university on Saturday, says the current constitution hinders development and makes politics a lucrative business. Babalola said Nigeria needs … Read more
Brazil coach, Tite has stated his belief that Argentina’s superstar, Lionel Messi, needs to show more respect and accept losing in good faith. While reacting to Messi’s claims that the Copa America was set up for Brazil, Tite, who guided the Selecao to a 3-1 win against Peru late Sunday, hit back at the Barcelona … Read more