Full List Of 1999 Constitution Amendment

The Federal lawmakers on Wednesday cast their votes to amend sections in the fourth amendment of the 1999 Constitution. Here is a full list of the sections amended. 1. Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, (Fourth Alteration) Bill, No. 1, 2017 (Composition of Members of the Council of State) – This bill seeks to...

NPP Holds Regional Delegates Conference In Ho Today

The Volta regional branch of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) is holding its annual delegates conference today (July 27, 2017). The conference which is underway at the OLA Senior High School in Ho, is on the theme ‘moving forward together as a united family.’ The conference which is the first since the NPP’s massive...

Trump: Transgender people ‘can’t serve’ in US military

Share this with Twitter http://emp.bbc.com/emp/SMPj/2.12.10/iframe.html Media caption US President Donald Trump says transgender people cannot serve in "any capacity" in the military. He tweeted that he had consulted with military experts and cited "tremendous medical costs and disruption". The Obama administration decided last year to allow transgender people to serve openly in the military. But in...

BREAKING: Senate Okays Autonomy For Local Governments

The Senate has voted in support of the Local Government Autonomy and areas up for amendment in the 1999 Constitution. The Senate also voted against devolution of powers, while the Federal lawmakers have voted in favour of immunity in respect of words spoken or written at plenary sessions. The lawmakers are also voting in favour...

PDP Governors To Meet With Buhari In London

Six governors including those from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), have been selected to visit the President, Muhammadu Buhari in London. The visit which was confirmed by the Presidency is scheduled for Tuesday, although details are still sketchy. This is coming few days after the President met with governors and leaders of the All Progressives Congress...

BREAKING: Senate Confirms Appointment Of Eight Resident Electoral Commissioners

The Senate has confirmed the appointment of eight Resident Electoral Commissioners. The confirmation is coming after the Senate resolved not to confirm any nominee from Acting President Professor Yemi Osinbajo until all issues as regards confirmation of appointments are resolved. However, the Senate President, Bukola Saraki explained that the Senate would only limit confirmation to...