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FG Has No Powers To Conduct My Trial At CCT – Justice Walter Onnoghen

David Folami — Tue, 15 Jan 2019 08:11:57 +0000

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Walter Onnoghen, on Monday recently challenged the jurisdiction of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, CCT, sitting in Abuja, to have him on trial over his alleged failure to declare his assets. The CJN, who delayed his planned arraignment after his refusal to show up before the Justice Danladi [...]

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Government Reserves The Powers To Withdraw Traditional Certificates – Willie Obiano

David Folami — Mon, 30 Jul 2018 20:23:18 +0000

Willie Obiano of Anambra has warned those parading themselves as traditional rulers without symbols of authority in the state to desist from such acts or face the full wrath of the law. Obiano said that traditional institution had been an aged-long sacred order that requires respect. The governor expressed displeasure that “some individuals who have [...]

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My Constitutional Powers Does Not Cover Creation Of Cattle Colonies – Buhari

David Folami — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 06:24:17 +0000

President Muhammadu Buhari might have disappointed Fulani herdsmen over the creation of cattle colonies across the country after saying he lacks the power to do such. “When Nigeria became four regions, we had cattle routes in each of the regions. “When Nigeria created states, each of the states made laws to regulate rearing of animals. [...]

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We Must Deal With Issues That Relate To Devolution Of Powers – Ambode

David Folami — Sat, 14 Oct 2017 16:14:13 +0000

Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday said the State Government is solidly behind the position of the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on the issues of devolution of powers and the need to entrench true federalism. Tinubu, at a forum held in Lagos recently, supported the calls for devolution of [...]

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I’ll Snatch Powers From Buhari – Fayose

David Folami — Sun, 18 Jun 2017 21:42:59 +0000

Governor Ayo Fayose says he would ‘take the powers in Buhari’s hands’ become the next President of Nigeria. Speaking at a meeting with political office holders in Ekiti state, Fayose said he has the ‘penchant for taking powers’. Fayose described himself as the ‘man of the people’. “I have penchant for taking powers; that one [...]

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I Will Not Concede Powers To Executive – Bukola Saraki

David Folami — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 19:46:46 +0000

The Senate on Thursday vowed that it would not concede its powers to the Executive. This followed a Point-of-Order raised by the Deputy Leader of the Senate, Sen. Bala Na’Allah at plenary. Quoting Order 43 of Senate Standing Rule, Na’Allah said that there were media reports credited to Acting President Yemi Osinbajo to the effect [...]

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We Do Not Support PMB’s Request For Emergency Powers – Civil Group

David Folami — Thu, 25 Aug 2016 21:29:18 +0000

A civil society group, International Society for Civil Liberties & the Rule of Law, has said the reported request by President Buhari for emergency powers to handle the economy, is unnecessary. On Monday, August 22, 2016, according to Reuters, a government source revealed that President Muhammadu Buhari was planning to ask the parliament for extra [...]

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Obasanjo Condemn Erosion Of Local Councils’ Powers

David Folami — Thu, 23 Jun 2016 16:28:51 +0000

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has condemned the erosion of powers given to local governments by state governments. Obasanjo said that the local council structure had been bastardised, battered and encroached upon by states, contrary to the objectives of creating the third-tier of government in 1976. “I wish I could help, but I am helpless,” the [...]

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